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!

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.

The newest Chicago Hyundai Azera is out and has much to offer the driver looking for a reliable and affordable mid-sized sedan.  In a sea of automakers offering sedan promises, the key is finding one that is priced right and is true to its word. Hyundai has accomplished that.

New features have a home in the 2010 Azera.  A few that come standard with the GLS model are 17 inch alloy wheels and a better audio system.  This interior feature offers AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 options, as well as iPod as USB jacks- awesome!  My friend will be excited, as the model she purchased from a Chicagoland used Hyundai dealer a few years ago doesn’t have a great audio system…… And she loves jamming to her Rolling Stones after a stressful day at work! Luckily, she’s in the market for a new Hyundai, and I’m guessing the Azera will exceed her expectations and come in under her budget.

This sedan has  good power in its engine….The GLS (basic) trim comes with 234 hp and the Limited trim gives more boost at 263 hp.  The gas mileage is still average for a sedan: 18 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway.

One of the coolest parts inside the car is the setting memory created for the driver’s seat.  What it will do is save your steering wheel, seat, and side mirror positioning with the touch of a button We all know how annoying it is to get in the car after your spouse has driven it and changed things to their comfort level!

Chicago Hyundai cars and SUVs have a great new model joining them at the dealership.  In a time when many of us are looking to save money, the affordable, made-over Azera should come as welcome news!

The new Hyundai Genesis came out with a bang!   The Chicago Genesis is Hyundai’s premier sedan, getting awards from some big names in the auto industry.   I won’t list them all, but here are some examples of the high marks given to this vehicle:

- 2009 North America Car of the Year (1st time a Korean brand received this honor)

-  Motor Trend – America’s Top 40 New Cars

-  J.D. Power and Associates – Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) – Most appealing mid size premium car…and the list goes on.

What is it about this mid size sedan that makes it so popular? Continue Reading…