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Hyundai prides itself on being a great value, giving drivers a car that is reliable, affordable, and fun to drive.  Most of all, the company wants to keep passengers safe, so every Hyundai is engineered to the very highest safety standards. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) conducts safety tests on new cars, honoring the best of the best with a Top Safety Pick designation. The 2012 Hyundai Azera is the seventh in the Hyundai family to achieve this sought-after recognition. At Carlsbad Hyundai, you can test drive the new Azera, enjoying everything Hyundai has to offer.

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The Sonata, Equus, Santa Fe, Elantra, Genesis, and Tuscon also received the IIHS’s highest rating, which involves a series of crash tests. Each vehicle is put through front, rollover, side, and rear collisions, and harm to passengers is measured. The IIHS has developed the ability to determine how passengers are affected by whiplash and other common injuries. In addition, the tests measure strength of the roof under extreme conditions. The cars that best protect occupants get a rating of good for each category, and cars that score “good” in every area are awarded Top Safety Pick.

The Hyundai brand is built on a reputation for leadership in the industry, from fuel-efficiency to safety to design. The company has been recognized again and again, as it improves year over year in every category. Drivers appreciate the value they get with plenty of high-end options in cars that are priced affordably. See for yourself at Carlsbad Hyundai, where specialists are waiting to walk you through all of the features. While the competition nickels and dimes you, charging for all but the basics, Hyundai wants to develop a long-term relationship, keeping you coming back for many years to come. Through fair pricing on a safe and reliable car, you can be sure you will love the Hyundai experience.

Americans are concerned about saving money in today’s tough economic times. Many are feeling the pinch as gas prices go up, making it less and less affordable to use their cars. Hyundai has been an industry leader in technology designed to increase the fuel efficiency of its vehicles, and loyal Hyundai customers know they can count on their company to deliver the latest developments in technology with their new lineup. Visit Carlsbad Hyundai to speak with an expert.

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Hyundai has decided to include fuel-saving direct injection in almost every car they offer, though this has long been considered a luxury feature. Since the company is dedicated to providing a great value for drivers, it only makes sense that this value-added option should become standard on across price ranges. Lower emissions are an extra benefit, which means Hyundai is also keeping its commitment to the environment. Overall, the offerings in the Hyundai line are very real competition to the hybrids, whose platform is based on fuel-efficiency. The difference is hybrids come at a much higher price.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) join forces every year to honor the car company that demonstrates best use of technological advancements. The award is known as the Yankee Cup Technology Award. This year, the panel chose to honor Hyundai for its work on direct injection, which is expected to be a game-changer in reaching fuel-efficiency goals.

Hyundai is dedicated to offering consumers the best possible value, with excellent vehicles at an affordable price. More than 800 dealerships across America are focused on doing just that. Visit Carlsbad Hyundai , where you can see what Hyundai can do for you. When you purchase your car, you will enjoy the benefits of Hyundai Assurance, which is a transferable warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, and a powertrain warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles. 

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) offers a wide range of financial services to current and former members of the armed forces. As a particular point of pride, the company ensures that members receive recommendations for the products that have best-of-the-best distinction. For 2012, Hyundai made the USAA list of Best Value cars twice, thanks to the excellent performance and engineering of both the Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Genesis Sedan. At Carlsbad Hyundai, you can try both – see whether you can decide between them.

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The USAA ranks vehicles in sixteen separate categories for qualities such as safety, cost, fuel economy, and reliability. Both the Elantra and the Genesis received recognition in their respective categories – small sedan for the Elantra and large luxury sedan for the Genesis. In addition, four other Hyundais were designated as USAA Preferred vehicles, indicating their superiority in safety, reliability, and low cost to insure. These included the Accent for small sedans, the Genesis Coupe for large luxury sedans, the Sonata for midsize sedans, and the Santa Fe for midsize SUVs.

Members of the USAA look to the company to help them make decisions on how to stretch their dollars further by getting the best value for their money. It is no surprise to see the Elantra on that list, considering it won the 2012 North American Car of the Year award. One reason for its popularity is new technology that increases fuel economy by up to 7%. Thanks to the ActiveECO System, engine and transmission control is smoother, bringing standard fuel ratings to 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

The Genesis was recognized as the North American Car of the Year in 2009, and Hyundai has continued to make improvements to maintain its superiority in its class. For 2012, the Genesis has direct-injection technology improvements, the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission, and improvements in the tuning of the chassis. Visit Carlsbad Hyundai to learn more.

Hyundai is known for precise handling and a comfortable ride in all of its models, but the 2013 Hyundai Sonata is rolling out with the best in both categories this year. Because Sonata has motor-driven electric power steering which constantly adapts to changes in driving conditions, it gets greater fuel economy than traditional steering systems. In addition, the quick-ratio steering rack means a better turning diameter – only 35.8 feet – than the competition, including Malibu (39.4 feet), Accord (37.7 feet), Altima (36.1 feet), Camry (36.7 feet), and Fusion (37.5 feet). Your Hyundai expert at Carlsbad Hyundai, is ready to take you for a test drive today.

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Because the suspension system has an advanced independent four-wheel design, drivers experience a smoother ride, even over bumpy road surfaces. The wheels have coil spring control, stabilizer bars, and dual flow dampers, and the tires are low-rolling resistance models that have been shown to improve fuel-economy. Those that want a sportier feel can choose the 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE trim. Sport-tuned suspension with larger stabilizer bars and stiffer springs results in an increase of 20% in roll stiffness.

Inside, the Sonata is second to none, with more headroom and cabin space than most of the competition – despite its sleek roofline. There is a total of 103.8 cubic feet of passenger area, and 16.4 cubic feet in the trunk. That is 6.1% larger than the Toyota Camry, and 10.4% larger than the Honda Accord. Total area in the 2013 Sonata is 120.2 cubic feet, with the Malibu coming in at a paltry 112.8 cubic feet. Though this group is typically lumped together when it comes to competition, the fact is that only the Accord can claim to be a large sedan, like the Sonata. The others are truly only mid-size, as their interiors are significantly less spacious. At Carlsbad Hyundai, you can check out these roomy interiors for yourself. 

Those who have been involved in accidents when they couldn’t brake will tell you it is one of the scariest things in the world. This usually happens when a mechanical failure jams the throttle, so that brakes are inoperable and the car careens forward, out of control. Brake override technology is available to ensure that if the brakes and the gas are both pressed, the brakes will take precedence so the car can be stopped. Hyundai has made this standard on more than 50% of models in the past few years. Now the company has announced that fully 100% of new cars will have brake override included. You can talk with an expert on Hyundai safety features at Carlsbad Hyundai .

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Only a few car manufacturers have decided to offer brake override as a standard feature, because there is no regulation requiring it. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering a proposal to make this technology standard in every new vehicle. The issue gained a lot of attention after Toyota’s unprecedented 2009 and 2010 recalls, which came about when drivers could not stop the cars even if the brakes were fully functional, because the throttle was stuck open.

Hyundai is known for its leadership in providing best-in-class safety features, and this is another example of setting the standard for the industry. Aside from Hyundai, only BMW and Chrysler offered brake override before 2011, when Toyota started to include it in every new car. Hyundai’s safety record has made it a top choice in a number of popular lists, particularly because the price is so affordable. Hyundai is a great value, offering features found in far more expensive cars as standard equipment. The addition of standard brake override is expected to cement the company’s reputation is a value-added automobile manufacturer.  Experience a Hyundai for yourself at a Carlsbad Hyundai dealership today.

Is there anything more frightening for parents than the first time your newly licensed driver takes the car out alone? If you are like most moms and dads, you trust your teen, but you know that anything can happen when he or she is out there on the road with other drivers. The USAA (United Services Automobile Association), which specializes in financial and insurance products for military families, knows how hard it is to let your kid get behind the wheel. They have made this big step just a little easier with a top ten list of best cars for teen drivers. At Carlsbad Hyundai, your new driver can test out the Hyundai Elantra, one of the USAA’s top picks.

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The USAA asked parents what they look for in a car when they are getting ready to let their teen drive alone. Reliability was the most important attribute, according to 81% of those polled, with a high safety rating coming in at 73%. Parents also pointed out that keeping car insurance down is a major concern, with 62% listing that as a significant factor in their decision. While teens might be disappointed that there isn’t a single sports car in the top ten, parents know they can rest a little easier when they buy an Elantra for the family’s newest driver.

At a low sticker price under $16,000, the Hyundai Elantra is affordable, which makes it even more attractive. However, with driver’s frequently commenting that the look and feel are of a much more expensive vehicle, you can look forward to enjoying great value, in addition to top of the line reliability and safety.  Key features include anti-lock brakes, stability control, front, side, and overhead airbags, and more. Give yourself a little more peace of mind when your teen takes the wheel, with an Elantra from Carlsbad Hyundai.

Newcomer to North America’s luxury sedan market, the 2012 Hyundai Equus is rapidly elbowing some of the traditional favorites out of the way. Offering innovative solutions in technology, design, and amenities, not to mention solid performance, means the Equus will be stiff competition for brands known for their luxury vehicles like BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus. You can see the difference for yourself at your Carlsbad Hyundai dealership.

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The rear-wheel drive Equus has been offered in Korea for more than a decade, so all of the kinks common with brand new models have long since been resolved. What has developed is design in the style Hyundai calls “Fluidic Sculpture”, elegant and harmonious both inside and out. The car has vehicle has four doors, and depending on trim, can comfortably seat either four or five passengers. The base model, the Signature Equus, has room for five full grown adults and starts at $58,750. The pricier Ultimate Package version fits four, and offers more features at a starting price of $65,750.

The powerful 5.0 liter V8 engine gets an average of 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg highway, which is solid for this engine’s size. Horsepower is strong at 429 @ 6,400 rpm and the torque is 376 @ 5,000 rpm. Shift with an eight-speed automatic (electronic) that has new SHIFTRONIC manual shift technology. The air suspension is also electronically controlled, with Hyundai’s Continuous Damping Control. The standard tires are Continental Conti-Sport Contact, and when paired with power-assisted ventilated disc brakes, they offer remarkable control.

Part of the 2012 Equus’ popularity comes from the balance between performance and safety. In addition, Hyundai owners enjoy some of the most consumer-friendly benefits available in the industry. Some of these include roadside assistance for five years, bumper-to-bumper coverage for 5-years/60,000 miles, and a 10-year/100,000 miles warranty.  Visit your Carlsbad Hyundai dealership today and see the new standard in luxury sedans for yourself.

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