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The Hyundai Santa Fe is already a great compact crossover SUB, and it’s about to get even better! Hyundai just announced updates for the 2021 model year, including updated exterior styling, a new optional hybrid powertrain, and enhanced safety features. On the outside, the Santa Fe gets new front and rear fascia and lighting, new power-folding side mirrors, and new alloy wheel designs. A new top-of-the-line trim level called Calligraphy will also be introduced for 2021, including quilted Nappa leather, full-color heads-up display, premium-finish front grille, premium door and...

This week, Hyundai introduced the newest member of its performance-oriented N-Line, bringing the Hyundai Sonata to new levels of performance and style. The N-Line Sonata features a sportier exterior that the standard Sonata, as well as an enhanced suspension and more powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Complete details of the engine have not yet been released but it is expected to provide something in the neighborhood of 29 horsepower…

Hyundai will be officially unveiling the all-new, redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson next week, but in the meantime, they’ve given us this glimpse of the new design. The biggest standout in this teaser image is what Hyundai calls “Parametric Hidden Lights,” daytime running lights that are so well integrated into the grille design that you wouldn’t even know they’re there when turned off. Other new features we can expect to see are a sculpted, coupe-like exterior and dual cockpit interior loaded with the latest technology. “With the all-new Tucson, we are introducing its ultimate...

Cars.com recently assessed manufacturer incentives to determine which vehicle would be named their Best New Car Deals for Labor Day. We are pleased to report that the Hyundai Kona has made the list! This sleek stylish crossover is currently available with $1,500 - $2,750 in manufacturer rebates, which bring several of our Konas in stock to 15% below MSRP. Or if you prefer to save over time, well qualified buyers can get 0.9% APR for 60 months on a new 2020 Kona. The Kona also features America’s Best Warranty and is an IIHS Top Safety pick…

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs testing on most of the vehicles available on the market and awards the safest choice their Top Safety Pick Award. We are thrilled to report that Hyundai leads the industry with 10 vehicles, the entire Hyundai lineup, earning Top Safety Pick status. The 10^th Hyundai to earn this award is the Hyundai Venue, the newest addition to the Hyundai lineup. To be named a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn Good ratings in the IIHS’s driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front...

Hyundai already offers a great selection of partially and fully electric vehicles including the Hyundai Ioniq. An announcement this week promises even more EVs in Hyundai’s future with the launch of a new Ioniq sub-brand that will expand their electric offerings to a wider variety of body styles and segments. The first vehicle to launch will be the Ioniq 5, a midsize crossover utility vehicle due to launch in early 2021. The Ioniq 6, a sleek sedan, will follow in 2022, and a large SUV named the Ioniq 7 is scheduled to debut in 2024. “The IONIQ brand will…

Kelley Blue Book recently put the Hyundai Sonata to the test head-to-head against the Jaguar XE, and we are delighted to report that the Sonata came out on top over the British luxury sedan. With a starting MSRP of $24,575, the Sonata easily beat the Jaguar’s $40,950 in value, especially when you consider all you get in the Sonata. KBB was wowed by the Sonata’s standard technology including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, adaptive cruise control, digital smart key, and more. And of course, America’s Best Warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles for…

Every year automotive website Wards Auto assesses the user experience in vehicles on the market and names the best to their 10 Best UX list. We are pleased to report that the Hyundai Sonata has earned this distinction for 2020, thanks to its user-friendly interaction with the vehicle’s driver-assist technologies. Wards was especially impressed by the Sonata’s big, easy to read and use display screens and driver assistance technologies.  “Hyundai designers and engineers worked tirelessly to provide a sanctuary of ‘Beautifully Smart’ for the Sonata’s interior experience,” said...

We already knew that the Hyundai Kona is a sleek, stylish crossover, and it’s about to get even more stylish. For the 2021 model year, the Kona will turn to the dark side with the Night Edition, offering a more mature look compared to the bright, playful color palette the Kona is known for. The Night Edition includes semi-gloss black-painted wheels, LED headlights and taillights, aluminum pedals, and black trim. The Night Edition is available in Ultra Black, Galactic Gray, and Chalk White exterior colors. We expect the Night Edition to arrive in our showroom this fall and it…

J.D. Power recently released the results of their 2020 Initial Quality Study, and we are thrilled to report that the Hyundai Tucson and Veloster both topped their segments. The Initial Quality Study examines problems experienced by owners of new 2020 model-year vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership. That means that Tucson and Veloster owners reported fewer problems than owners of any other vehicle in their segments. “Outperforming the best vehicles in a segment is always a major milestone for Hyundai,” said Barry Ratzlaff, chief customer officer, Hyundai Motor America...