If the lines at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show are any indication as to the future demand on the 2012 Hyundai Azera, we can tell you, this will be one hard to find car.  Some of the staff here at Gartner Hyundai visited the Auto Show this past week.  Hyundai's display was phenomenal; crowds of people around every car, especially the Azera.



The 2012 Hyundai Azera was originally scheduled to hit Gartner Hyundai's inventory in February/March.  However, Hyundai wants to be sure this car is 110% ready, and is doing a few last minute inspections and tests to insure the quality will exceed customer expectations. Therefore, the all new Azera should be rolling off the trucks sometime in April.

Pricing, though, for the completely redesigned 2012 Hyundai Azera has just been released to Gartner Hyundai.  Unlike previous years, the new Azera will be offered in just one model as opposed to the GLS and Limited models in the past.

The new, extraordinarily well-equipped Azera will start off at an MSRP of $32,000 (before destination) and $36,000  (before destination) for the range-topping Azera with the Technology Package.  The all-new 2012 Azera offers a host of new standard features making it better equipped than the previous generations.  Some of these new standard features include:

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine technology
Best-In-Class combined fuel economy of 23 mpg
293 Horsepower
Blue Link Telematics system
Proximity key with push-button start
Navigation System
Leather Seating with heated front seats and heated rear seats
18-inch alloy wheels
SACHS Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) for improved ride comfort without compromising handling

The second-generation Azera is a bold interpretation of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design (as seen on the Sonata, Elantra, Accent and Tucson).  It's sleek, sophisticated style creates the illusion of constant motion.  The Azera represents a modern approach to the traditional, large sedan segment by offering an advanced powertrain, bold design, premium features and class-leading safety features.  

The 2012 Hyundai Azera has a more modern, youthful look about it than its predecessors, without sacrificing the luxury and/or eloquence that a premium sedan should portray.  The Azera is ready to defy traditional large sedan sales leaders such as the Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord and Ford Taurus.  Azera's standard premium features also raise the bar for the large sedan segment - navigation with rearview back-up camera, heated front and rear seats and LED headlight accents.  The 2012 Azera offers first-class seating and comfort for ALL passengers with standard leather interior, power front driver and passenger seats, optional rear side window, rear sunshade and ventilated front seats.  

Once again, to keep things simple and easy for customers, the 2012 Azera is offered in one model, with two packages to choose from; the standard package and the Technology Package.  Below you will find a list of just some of the features for both....

Standard Package

3.3L GDI DOHC V6 with 293 horsepower
6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC
Active ECO System
18-inch alloy wheels and tires
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Advanced front, side (front and rear), side curtain, and driver's knee airbags
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Automatic Headlights with delay off feature
Chrome insert body side moldings and exterior door handles
Heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators
Front fog lights
Dual exhaust
Proximity entry with push-button start
Leather seating with heated front and rear seats
Power driver and front passenger seat
Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
Leather steering wheel and shift knob
AM/FM/HD Radio/XM/CD/MP3 audio with iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks
Dimension Premium speakers with subwoofer and external amplifier
Navigation system with touchscreen display
Rearview Back-up camera
Blue Link Telematics
Dual Automatic Temperature Control
Electrochromic mirror with compass and HomeLink
Power windows with front auto up/down
Interior door panels with bottle holders in all four doors

Azera's Technology Package will add the following:

19-inch alloy wheels
Panoramic Sunroof
HID Xenon headlights
Power rear sunshade
Manual side window sunshades
Infinity premium speakers with subwoofer and external amplifier
Power adjustable tilt and telescopic steering column
Integrated Memory System (IMS): Power driver's seat, exterior mirros & steering wheel
Driver's seat cushion extension
Ventilated front seats
Rear parking assistance sensors
Interior ambient lighting

The MSRP for the Technology Package is $4,000.

Gartner Hyundai, a premier Chicago area Hyundai dealer, is now accepting preliminary orders for the 2012 Hyundai Azera.  Be the one of the firsts to drive around Chicago and the suburbs in the stylish new Azera from Hyundai.  And for some of the best Hyundai deals, best Hyundai selection, remember to visit Gartner Hyundai in Aurora/Naperville, IL today.

Gartner Hyundai, a New and Used Hyundai Dealer serving the Chicago Il area for over 32 years, is pleased to share information on the two newest models to the Hyundai lineup; the Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT Hatchback.

Hyundai introduced two new body styles for its brisk-selling Elantra in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012: the 2013 Elantra GT four-door hatchback and Elantra Coupe.  The offerings will join the elantra sedan in the cutthroat compact segment, a class that includes the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze, Volkswagen Golf, Mazda 3 and Subaru Impreza, among others.

With Elantra sales exceeding expectations, the automaker has had dificulty meeting demand.  As such, the Elantra variants will be assemble in South Korea, unlike the sedan, which is built for the North American market at Hyundai's plant in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Elantra Coupe should be arriving at dealerships, including Gartner Hyundai this spring, with the hatch joining it this summer.

Though the Elantra Coupe shown in Chicago was a new design, the GT was essentially the i30 hatchback shown at the Frankfurt auto show last September. The sedan was introduced at the 2010 Los Angeles auto show and named North American Car of the Year at the Detroit auto show last month.

Shoppers may find that the automaker's so-called fluidic sculpture design language translates particularly well to a coupe.  The front fascia sweeps back into a pronounced fender well, which melds with a character line sweeping up toward the rear deck and lip spoiler.  A smooth arc is formed by the windshield and roof.

The GT, which replaces the discontinued Elantra Touring wagon, receives a less aggressive fascia treatment, in addition to a beltline dip that allows for larger front side windows and a roofline that dips only barely as it approaches the rear hatch.

With all seats raised, the GT accommodates five, but with the split rear seats folded, the hatchback offers crossover-rivaling cargo space, Hyundai says.

Both coupe and hatchbach share the sedan's powertrain, a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that develops 148 horsepower, and the choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.  Final fuel economy numbers are not yet available from the Environmental Protection Agency, but Hyundai estimates 28 miles per gallon in city and 39 m.p.g. in highway driving for the hatch and the automatic-equipped coupe.  Equipped with the manual transmission, the coupe is expected to achieve 29 m.p.g. city, 40 m.p.g. highway.

All Elantra models are suspended on McPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear.  The coupe's suspension calibration has been tuned for sportier driving.  Its interior also nods to the car's more sporting pretensions, with deeper side bolsters than those in the sedan hatchback, to keep driver and passenger snug.

The GT, at 2,784 pounds, is 175 pounds lighter than the Ford Focus, 151 pounds lighter than the Mazda 3 and 222 pounds lighter than the Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai says.  It is also the shortes of the Elantra trio, at 169.3 inches, while the coupe is roughly a half-inch longer than the sedan at 178.7 inches.  The coupe and sedan share a 106.3-inch wheelbase, but the hatchback rides on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.

Prices will be announced closer to the cars' on-sale dates.  Gartner Hyunda, a premier Chicago Area Hyundai Dealer, will keep you posted on the availbility, pricing and  incentives on both the Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT hatchback.  

(Copyright 2012 The New York Times Company)

Just announced, for the first time ever, the 2011/2012 Hyundai Sonata has a $500 rebate*(other than Owner Loyalty and Military) available now until the end of the year. 

Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL has a nice selection of all Sonata models, including:  The Sonata GLS, Sonata SE (Turbo and Regular), Sonata Limited (Turbo and Regular) and the Sonata Hybrid.  So, if you have been considering a new car, or even if you have test driven the Sonata before but decided to wait, now is your time.  The price and savings have never been better.

Here is just a quick example of a budget friendly payment on a New Sonata GLS.  This model would be equipped with Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Doors and Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD and Sirius XM Radio and more.

2012 Hyundai Sonata- Stock # H0786

$299 x 72 months** 

** (Payment requires $1,500 Cash Down.  Tax, title, and license are excluded.  Available to Qualified Buyers Through HMF.  Not all buyers will qualify.  MSRP of example Sonata, $21,750.)

Myabe red's not your color, maybe you "Feel the Need For Speed" and would rather be driving a 274 horsepower SE Turbo model or you would like to "Go Green" and drive a Hybrid.  Even with so many variations, Gartner has the Sonata for you, and if by chance we don't, we will find your dream Sonata.

Gartner has been proudly serving the Chicago, IL area for over 32 years.  We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in the midwest, but that is not our only claim to fame.  At Gartner, our motto is:  "We Treat You Like You Own The Place".  But, don't take our word for it, just read our reviews.

*Must finance with HMF to qualify for $500 rebate.  Not all buyers will qualify.

HYUNDAI VELOSTER NAMED “BEST ECONOMY CAR” BY BLOOMBERG     COSTA MESA, Calif., December 12, 2011– The all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster earned the title of “Best Economy Car” in Bloomberg’s recent “Best Drives of 2011.” The Veloster is an innovative compact coupe that features ground-breaking design, with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundai’s Blue Link® telematics system, Pandora® internet radio with seven-inch touch-screen display and a new 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine that can be mated to either Hyundai’s first EcoShift™ dual-clutch transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. The Veloster is also one of four Hyundai vehicles that achieve 40 mpg on the highway, along with the Accent, Elantra and Sonata Hybrid. In the third annual roundup of the year’s best vehicles compiled by Bloomberg, Veloster drew praise from the editors for “amenities like touch-screen navigation, automatic everything, Bluetooth and a rear-view camera.” “Hyundai has four models which hit the 40 mpg mark, only one a hybrid. That’s progress for the people,” said Jason Harper, Bloomberg’s auto critic. “Most of us want a nice-driving, good-looking automobile that won’t sledgehammer us into debt. Hyundai has gotten in the habit of over-delivering very good cars at underwhelming prices. The Veloster is the most out-and-out fun.” Joining the Veloster as “Best Drives of 2011” are the Range Rover Evoque, the Lamborghini Aventador, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe and the Overall 2011 Winner, the Audi A7. As expected for the winner of the “Best Economy Car” segment, the Veloster combines its dynamic design, wealth of technology and outstanding fuel efficiency with great value -- The Veloster starts at $17,300 (plus freight). “We recognize that Bloomberg’s reporters and readers are among the most financially savvy and astute car buyers in the world,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With this in mind, it’s a tremendous honor that the publication appreciates all of the Veloster’s outstanding qualities in the compact coupe segment, from the telematics’ benefits of Blue Link™ to a fun, yet fuel-efficient 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that yields outstanding fuel economy, combined with an affordable sticker price.”

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is available now at Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL.  Gartner proudly serves all of the Chicago Area and beyond.  And, at Gartner Hyundai - "We Treat You Like YOU Own The Place".

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-years of complimentary Roadside Assistance and the Hyundai Trade-in Value Guarantee. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. ©2011 Hyundai Motor America.

The stylish and fuel-efficient 2012 Hyundai Tucson secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Award Top 10 list.

ABOUT THE RESALE VALUE AWARD

When shoppers talk about how they go about choosing a new car, they often say they seek a vehicle with high resale value. While they might not know exactly how to gauge that, their thinking is spot-on. If you want to keep your overall year-in-year-out transportation costs low, you will find that a vehicle that retains its value well will be your best friend. Why? Because over the first five years of new-car ownership depreciation is a car owner’s biggest expense. Depreciation — in basic terms, the amount a vehicle declines in value over time — can cost you thousands of dollars during the years you own your car. Because of that, choosing a vehicle that retains its value better than others — in other words, a vehicle with better resale value — will leave you money ahead at trade-in time.

So how do you find the cars, trucks, sport utilities and vans that have the best resale value? The simple answer is here at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. We at Kelley Blue Book have been publishing our Official Residual Value Guide since 1981, so we are industry-acknowledged experts in the art and science of resale value projections. Financial institutions, governmental agencies and the automotive leasing industry rely on the comprehensive residual values we provide. To help guide consumers on this important but little-understood facet of the automotive purchase process, Kelley Blue Book established its annual Best Resale Value Awards in 2003.

The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards recognize automakers’ outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years of new-vehicle ownership. Awards are presented to top vehicles in 19 vehicle categories and to the Overall Top 10 vehicles across all categories. In addition, the luxury and non-luxury brands that demonstrate the best across-the-board value retention receive coveted Best Brand and Best Luxury Brand awards. Kelley Blue Book resale value projections are based on current vehicle data, sales data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition within vehicle segments, expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book’s team of market and pricing analysts. It’s not something you want to try at home. “The Best Resale Value Awards combine the expertise of Kelley Blue Book’s market analysis with our proud history of trusted accuracy in reporting vehicle values,” said Paul Johnson, president and publisher of Kelley Blue Book. “We hope that this information assists new-vehicle shoppers in making more informed financial decisions.”

Gartner Hyundai, a Premier Chicago Area Hyundai Dealer, offers a wide selection of Tucsons, including the GLS and Limited models in both Front and All Wheel Drive. With low financing offers available -OR- excellent lease programs, a new Tucson might be more affordable than previously thought. 

Visit us either online or in person to experience the new Tucson for yourself.  Gartner Hyundai is conveniently located on Ogden Ave in Aurora, IL, just one block west of Route 59.

Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL is proud to be a part of one of the fastest growing and hottest car manufacturers in the U.S. 

As of the end of October, Hyundai Motor America surpassed their total sales for 2010 by reaching 545, 316 Hyundai's year-to-date!  And, with two full months left in 2011, Hyundai says dealers have already broken their all-time annual sales mark, and Hyundai is now setting their final push towards 600,000 units and beyond.

Hyundai vehicle sales were up 27% over last October, year-to-date retail sales are up 31% versus 2010, and 37% of all Hyundai vehicles sold in October achieved a 40 mpg fuel economy rating.

Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's Executive Vice President of National Sales stated, "The overall sales environment appears to be stabilizing despite continued fluctuations in tradtional economic indicatars, and we believe those market dynamics psotion Hyundai well to finish the year on a strong note."

Additionally, here at Gartner Hyundai, we have also seen record breaking months in Hyundai sales this year.  The Hyundai Sonata, Elantra and Accent have been nearly impossible to keep in stock.  The all new 2012 Hyundai Veloster is also proving to be a hot commodity. 

So, whether you're looking for a fuel efficient 40 mpg highway car, or are looking to upgrade your SUV for the coming Chicago winter, why not take a look at Hyundai?  With a 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty, 5 full years of Roadside Assistance, a Trade In Value Guarantee and Sticker Prices below Honda, Toyota and Nissan, Hyundai just might be the right car for you and your family.

With an aggressive, completely unique design, a cool, yet highly functional 3rd door, a sportbike inspired interior, 40 MPG highway, Blue Link Telematics and Pandora radio, the All New Hyundai Veloster is a fun, trendy alternative to everyday transportation!

The Veloster really doesn't look like anything else on the road today.  Team that with the some of the vibrant color choices available like Vitamin C, 26.2 Yellow or even Electrolyte Green, and you will be sure to turn heads.

Inside the cabin, you will find the Best In-Class interior volume with modern-day conveniences ideally suited for on-the-go lifestyles.  Front and center is Blue Link, a suite of technologically advanced service, safety and convenience features that help to simplify your life-while plugging you into a unique driving experience tailored to your individual needs and/or desires.

For example, any smart phone syncs with the Veloster's Bluetooth, allowing you to stream music and talk hands-free on your phone.  You can also send voice text messages from your car ans share your location with friends using Hyundai's Blue Link Connected Car Technology.  On the center console, a 7 inch touchscreen display serves as your media command center.  Use it to watch videos when parked.  Map your destinations.  Or plug into any of the ample music options:  Stream Pandora Internet Radio from your iPhone, choose from over 200 SiriusXM Satellite Radio channels, or use the iPod/USB inputs to create a mix of music all your own.

So, inside to outside, but what about the ride?  Well, lets start off by saying 40 MPG highway...we could almost stop there right?  Of course not!  The Veloster comes standard with a smooth shifting 6-speed manual transmission, or one can opt for the new 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch; the Veloster's version of automatic.  Either way, you will be hitting the pavement with power!

Since hitting Gartner Hyundai's lot a little less than three weeks ago, Gartner has already sold and delivered 17 Velosters, not to mention those folks who are still on a waiting list.  


Visit Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL - a Premier Chicagoland Hyundai Dealer - to experience the Veloster for yourself.  As I always say, "A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a test drive is worth a million!"

Gartner Hyundai, an established Chicago, IL Area Hyundai Dealer, is pleased to share an article about the newly redesigned 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring from USA Today.

"A redesigned Hyundai Elantra Touring wagon - actually an Elantra cousin and known to most of the world outside the North America as the Hyundai i30 - will be brought to the U.S. next year, the ARP news agency reports.

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 2012 Hyundai Accent exudes confidence

BY AL VINIKOUR For Sun-Times Media September 19, 2011

What do you call a vehicle that competes in a segment with the likes of the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Ford Fiesta, Mazda2 and Chevrolet Sonic? The word “confident” ought to come to mind.

The real answer is the 2012 Hyundai Accent.

As it did with the earlier release of its new Sonata and Elantra, the new Accent takes on a familial appearance with what Hyundai refers to as a “fluidic sculpture” design.

Driving the 2012 Accent reinforces my impression of the quality and ride that Korean vehicles have strived so hard to achieve. It loves the road and is loath to loosen its grip on it while cornering or taking curves at higher speeds. Hyundai executives specifically mention the quiet aspect of the passenger cabin and they aren’t exaggerating.

For being a subcompact, Accent has enough front-seat legroom to comfortably seat basketball players Shaquille O’Neal and Dirk Nowitzki. Though classified as a subcompact on the outside, it’s labeled a compact on the inside. It’s 3.5 inches longer and its wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than its predecessor.

I liked the layout of the instrument panel and center stack. A combination of blue is used to illuminate the dials. A handsome use of brushed aluminum highlights the front-door armrests and it tends to better outline the power window and door lock buttons – same with the center of the three-point steering wheel, floor-mounted shifter and climate controls.

The 2012 Accent is powered by Hyundai’s new 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve dual continuously variable valve timing Gamma GDI engine. It’s more powerful and 40 pounds lighter than the outgoing Alpha engine. It pumps out 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with Shiftronic manual shift mode.

Truth be told, I am no fan of manual-shift-mode automatics. As I’ve often said, if you want to shift gears so darned bad order your vehicle with a manual transmission and the manufacturer will give you a free clutch. I haven’t driven the manual — just the automatic in drive mode.

The 2012 Accent is a member of the “40-Plus Club.” Whether automatic or manual, it achieves a highway average of 40 mpg — a phenomenal 18 percent increase over last year’s manual transmission model that achieved 34 mpg and 11 percent over its automatic-transmission predecessor. City numbers are equally impressive at 30 mpg.

The new engine performs extremely well on high-speed highways and local roads. This isn’t surprising considering the curb weight of the Accent is less than 2,700 pounds maximum. It comes in two body styles — a four-door sedan and a more functional five-door that offers segment-leading cargo volume (21.2 cubic feet).

The only annoying thing I found was the active head restraints. Sure they’re adjustable, but until they are adjusted it’s like having a baseball bat pushed against the nape of your neck. I’m sure they prevent head injuries during a rear-end collision, as designed, but they can’t cure the pain in your butt until they’re raised.

Both 2012 Accent models come in three trim levels: GLS, GS and SE. Pricing for the 2012 Hyundai Accent is a competitive vehicle’s nightmare. They start at $12,445 for an Accent GLS four-door with a manual transmission and run up to $16,795 for an Accent SE five-door when equipped with an automatic (freight charge is an additional $760).

The 2012 Accent is not just a great budget vehicle, it’s practical as well. Look at the base price and the mileage from a gallon of gas and the value seems to crawl right out of the cabin and hug you.

Test drive your new 2012 Hyundai Accent at Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL today.  Gartner carries all models of the Accent including the Accent GS Hatcback, the Accent GLS Sedan, and the Accent SE Hatchback. 

The All New 2012 Hyundai Azera

The 2012 Hyundai Azera, available soon at Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL is the 5th vehicle in Hyundai's line-up to feature the Fluidic Sculpture design, first seen in the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. 

The Azera was once Hyundai's top of the line sedan.  In recent years though, its role has been the "stepping stone" or "bridge" from the Sonata Limited to the Genesis Sedan.  The Sonata Limited offers most of the ammenities available on the Azera, just in a smaller package.  While the Genesis offers more "bells and whistles", a smoother ride and quieter cabin, in a much larger package.

However, with the new fluidic sclupture design, the Azera should be a sedan that sells not because it is a stepping stone, but rather, because it will be a car that people truly want to drive and be seen driving.  The new Sonata design has already proved that fact over and over again.

Gartner Hyundai expects this newest arrival from Hyundai in either January or February of 2012.  The 2012 Azera will make its debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  Initial price points have been rumored to start off around $32,000, which is comparable to the current 2011 Azera Limited (the current GLS model starts just over $26,000 including destination).

Hyundai is currently offering a site that allows you to build your own 2012 Azera, and is also asking for your feedback via a survey at the end.  I built my dream Azera, and I must say, it looks stunning in Venetian Red Pearl with the Camel Interior.  Of course, I added the Premium Package which includes the Panoramic Sunroof, Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Seats, and the Infinity Sound System.  All together, Hyundai is guestimating my new car at $36,500.

An ideal is defined as an excellent or perfect example.

In the past couple of years, Hyundai have made the effort to become much more than just the car company that is known for their great warranty. The emphasis has been put on providing quality vehicles with excellent fuel efficiency and an even better price.

Those efforts have paid off in spades, with critics and customers alike espousing the virtues of the Korean automakers. Hyundai is setting sales records each and every month, and their trophy cabinet is full to the brim.

This week, that cabinet got a little fuller when AutoPacific, an automotive research and consulting firm, presented Hyundai with two Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA) in the Compact car and Large Car segments. It was the Elantra 2012 which beat out rivals such as the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and Volkswagon Jetta in the compact contest, and the Azera beat out Toyota Avalon, Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus in the large segment.

Hyundai also had three of their vehicles (Sonata, Genesis Coupe, Accent) perform well in their respective categories, and finished second overall in the Popular Brand rankings, coming in behind Chrysler. There was also good news in AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards with Hyundai with 3 winners (Genesis, Elantra, Sonata) in different categories, plus a win in the first ever President’s Award for All-Time Highest Satisfaction.

 AutoPacific go through a painstaking process of going through 72,000 surveys from owners of new cars and trucks purchased in the US in the first part of 2011. That is then measures against owner expectation and the reality that the car provides across 15 different categories.

“Having our Elantra 2012 and Azera sedan recognized for AutoPacific’s 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes into all the vehicles in the Hyundai lineup. At Hyundai, we strive to exceed customer expectations in safety, quality, value and performance, and look forward to continuing to develop more award winning vehicles as we bring the 2012 Accent and Veloster to market this year,” told to the press Scott Margason, director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America.

Visit Gartner Hyundai, a Premier Chicago Area Hyundai Dealer, to test drive either the Elantra or Azera today. Gartner Hyundai is conveniently located in Aurora, IL on Ogden Ave, one block west of Route 59.