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!

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.

Hyundai's Gas Promotion Just in Time

With summer driving season upon us, and recent attacks on Nigeria’s oil pipelines (the U.S. imports almost half of Nigeria’s production of light crude, which is the oil used in gasoline refining), gasoline has returned to the headlines as energy analysts predict higher prices at the pump, which may just end up paying dividends for Hyundai. Already benefiting from an increase in attention after edging Toyota in J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Study, which measures problems in the first three months of owning a new vehicle, as reported by buyers, the Korean automaker implemented a summer promotion on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, guaranteeing buyers of its vehicles one year’s worth of gas at $1.49 per gallon.

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Last Saturday I ventured out to a Hyundai dealer in Chicago to test drive the 2009 Elantra Touring.  It’s one of those models that I’ve thought looked smart and fun to drive but just never had gotten around to exploring.  I’m glad I finally did.

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Great work by everyone who participated in this year’s St. Baldrick’s event! The Patrick Cars/St. Baldrick’s Shave-A-Thon event raised approximately $34,000 for pediatric cancer research! Take a look below at some of the pictures from Saturday’s fundraiser.

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