The upcoming Hyundai Azera has some changes to boast about.  The 2011 model is fresh and exciting.

One area that has been upgraded is the engine.  The new ones offered are 3.3 L or 3.6 L V8’s.  How does this compare to other Chicagoland used Hyundai models?  I took a look at some 2008 and 2009 models and most of them came with V6 engines.  The selection I viewed included an ‘09 Sonata GLS, a 2008 Veracruz, and an ‘09 Sonata Limited edition.

The 3.3 L engine is found on the entry-level Azera model, the GLS.  For an entry level engine, it still gives good horsepower of 260 and 233 lbs.-ft of torque.  If you opt for a bit more power, you can step up to the model with the 3.6 L engine.  You can find 283 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque that one.  For a sedan, I think these two options are very good.  I could see myself cruising around in one these Azeras.

The new Azera is also getting better fuel economy.  The GLS will get you around 20 mpg in the city and 28 for the highway.  The Limited (with the 3.6 L engine) provides a driver around 19/27.    Other used Hyundai Chicago models that I saw did not get quite as good gas mileage.  For example, a 2009 Sonata GLS sedan I spied was listed at 18/22 mpg. Less money spent at the pump for your 2011 Azera means more cash for those things you enjoy!

What are some other additions to the new Azera that might not be found on other Chicagoland used Hyundai cars and SUV’s?  The bumper fascia is new and gives the car a cleaner look.  The lighting is also more modern, with LED lighting in the front and rear lights.  The sedan also comes with fog lights, to keep you safe in a very difficult driving condition.  Engineers for the Azera have also added 17 inch wheels and have made the design so that the car performs well on the roads!

The 2011 Azera will be at your used Hyundai Chicago dealer soon.  Meanwhile, other new and used Hyundai models are a great option if you are looking for a decently priced, quality automotive!

Hyundai has had something up its sleeve for the past say, 4 years, and it’s gonna take hold in the next generation of the Chicago Hyundai Sonata.  The 2011 model will be the first to have the Theta II Gasoline Direct Injection engine that Hyundai has been working on in it’s South Korea plant.

The engine’s specifics are as follows.  It will give the Sonata 201 HP and 184 pound-feet of torque.   It’ll be a 2.4 L with four-cylinders and the compression ratio will be 11:3:1.    A fuel pump that has a high pressure will send fuel to the injectors and allow the car to get the horsepower and torque it can.  Another advantage of the Theta II, over the engine in your used Hyundai Chicago, is that it gives around 10% better fuel economy.  That means more money in your pocket!

Besides new engine technology, what will be found in your 2011 Chicago Hyundai Sonata?  To start with, it has been redesigned.  It’s curvier and has more arcs, being termed “fluidic sculpture” by architects for Hyundai.  A family sedan with a little flair seems like a good thing!

Powertrain choices will be plenty with the new Sonata.  Manual and automatic options are available and the mpg will fall around 23/35 for automatic and 23/34 with the manual.  Those are mpg’s I could live with in a sedan.  Hyundai also says that a Hybrid version will be developed.

The 2011 Sonata coming out later this year and the 2010 Sonata currently at your used Hyundai Chicago dealer have many amenities to offer the right buyer. They are also affordable  and reliable cars.  Consider buying a Hyundai today!

A new car recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show proves that Hyundai is joining the trend in making some autos  more “green”.   The Blue-Will is the car company’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV).  The system used in the Blue-Will is the “strong parallel hybrid system”, which means that the car is able to be driven on only electric power, using the internal combustion, or a combination of those two.  The new hybrid version may arrive at a Chicagoland used Hyundai dealership some time next year, alhtough this is not yet set in stone.

The design of the Blue-Will looks very furturistic compared to other Chicago Hyundai used cars. Overall, this car has a very sleek look.   I like the lines on the side of the car, that crossover making an “X” shape.  And the front LED panel has a very distinctive shape.  I wonder if the Chicago Genesis will ever have this outer design?  Only time will tell!

Inside the car, a lot of cool features are also found.  Due to ever changing information advances, the car’s engineers were able to update the interior design to their liking.  For example, the gauge is made with LED lighting and has a TOLED technology that allows the gauges to be shown in high resolution color.  I would love to see this in person soon at my Chicagoland used Hyundai dealer!

The Hyundai PHEV has a unique operating mode.  A lithium Ion battery will provide power, along with a 1.6 L, direct injected petrol engine.  The Blue-Will also has solar panel cells that help maximize battery power.  So, the car can run on fuel, electric power, or a combination of the two depending on weather conditions, distance driven, etc.  This model is clearly a step in a new direction compared to some other Chicago Hyundai used cars.

Again, automakers are looking to make more environmentally friendly autos, espcially in light of stricter govnerment standards on CO2 emissions.  Hyundai is absolutely taking a path in the right direction with its Blue-Will PHEV concept.

In an economy where millions of people are struggling, Hyundai is trying to help.  In 2009, they developed the Hyundai Assurance Program to get people into the showrooms.  This plan stated that if anyone bought a Hyundai, then lost their job, Hyundai would take back the automobile, no questions asked.  Now, your Chicago Hyundai dealer will be able to offer this throughout 2010, as Hyundai has extended the program through the end of the year. 

What’s making the 2010 version of the program even better?   Hyundai is offering  free roadside assistance with it.  Basically, any assistance that a driver would get through AAA, Hyundai will provide for free.  These services include jump starts, bringing you gas if you run out, help if you lock your keys in your car, flat tire replacement, and towing. Wow, this really is an added bonus.  It is great to see a company looking out for the general public, while trying to get their autos sold and on the roadways.

Now, it’s time to take a look at some of great Hyundai models waiting for you at a local dealership.  The Chicago Hyundai Sonata is a dependable car with fine amenities.   It is a mid size sedan,  has 4 doors, and can carry 5 people.  The car was redesigned for the 2009 model year, so the 2010 model remains unchanged.  The 2011 model due out later this year or early next year will be a bit sportier than current models.  Either way, the Sonata at your Chicago Hyundai dealer is affordable, ranks Excellent in Safety, and received Good marks for performance, exterior and reliability.  Take a test drive today!

Another great model is the Chicago Santa Fe.  It is a crossover that was revamped for the 2010 model year, getting new exterior features and powertrains.   The new Theta-4 engine takes the place of the 2.7-liter V-6 engine in the 2009 model and reduces fuel usage by 17%.  Exterior wise, Hyundai offered some new color choices for the 2010 models, put on new front and rear bumpers and wheels, to name a few. 

Whether you are looking for a mid-size sedan or crossover vehicle, the Chicago Santa Fe and Chicago Hyundai Sonata are two choices waiting for you at a nearby dealership.  And, the Assurance Program is an added bonus in case you need it.  Consider a Hyundai today!

The Sonata was created by Hyundai back in the mid-80’s and since then about 4.5 million Sonatas have been sold.  It’s an affordable and reliable mid-size car that has been very popular amongst drivers.  Your Chicago Hyundai Sonata is about to get a face lift.  This updated model has a lot to offer!

This attractive auto was officially unveiled earlier this fall in Korea.  It has a sportier and sleek look that will most likely woo in the younger, hipper, 4 door sedan buyer versus other used Hyundai Chicago models.  The car is long and low and has an updated grill.  The whole structure of the car is very elegant looking, patterned off of the “fluidic sculpture” design that was first used on the Genesis Coupe. 

Also, the Chicago Hyundai Sonata will be more powerful on the roads.  It is said to be getting a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that packs more punch that the current four-cylinder mill found in the Hyundai brand. 

Currently, this newly updated model is being sold in Korea as a 2010 model, but most likely won’t be sold in the United States until 2011 at the earliest.  This is due to the fact that here in the US the Sonata’s received some modest upgrades for 2009 that are still doing well for the company. 

Hyundai is definitely an up and coming automotive company, providing it’s drivers quality vehicles that are priced right and safe to drive.  Your local dealer will have new Sonatas,as well as other great Chicago Hyundai used cars for sale now.

Leave it to Hyundai to find a way to release a hybrid automotive in a manner that is different from other hybrids. This Elantra LPI HEV has a long name that stands for ‘Liquified Petroleum Injected Hybrid Electric Value’. What exactly does that mean?

This Hyundai Illinois is the first in the world that can run on the liquified petroleum and is also able to run via lithium-ion polymer batteries. Some positive aspects of this type of battery are that it costs less to make, holds a higher density of energy, and is overall a more reliable battery. To include some facts on the LPI HEV model, this car boasts a 114 hp 1.6 L four-Cycling LPI engine with a 20 hp electric motor. One thing a driver will notice is that the Hyundai Illinois does not reach higher speeds as quickly as other luxury car models, due to the lower horse powered motor. But, it is still an exciting car to own!

In addition, the driver who travels approximately 12, 400 miles a year will save around $1,000 in gas costs by purchasing the Elantra LPI HEV versus a regular Elantra. In a time when we are all looking to save money, this is an added bonus to this exciting hybrid.

Soon to join LPI HEV Hyundai, is a Chicago Hyundai Sonata Hybrid that will be out in 2010. The makers for this car company are also excited about this model. Their ultimate goal is to make their hybrid cars more fuel efficient than Toyota and Honda by the year 2015. This will not be an easy feat to accomplish. The system that will be used in the Hyundai Sonata is called a parallel hybrid system. This means that the wheels are powered by the gasoline engine, the electric motor, or depending on the road conditions, both power sources can be used together. This model will also feature a lithium ion battery.

Please visit your local Hyundai store to check out these exciting hybrids and other Used Hyundai Chicago models.