In the past year, Hyundai Motor Corp. seems to have ridden the recent wave of success, as their overall vehicle brand value and respect amongst consumers has skyrocketed to the level of the likes of other car companies, such as Honda. Nowadays, buyers looking for a new car are impressed with the innovation, style, and performance of Hyundai – forcing other manufacturers to view the car company as a serious threat on the market. However, some are still unaware of the high consumer satisfaction ratings that have followed the introduction of the latest models of Hyundai vehicles. A few examples are listed below:
1) Wise Investments
When compared to Honda and other companies, Hyundai has spent their investments wisely, as they plunged deep into the waters of research and have victoriously found new ways to develop their product. Their latest efforts showcase competitive models highlighting great strides in planning and design.
2) 2007 Hyundai Elantra vs 2007 Honda Civic
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra is jam-packed with an assortment of features – offered for less money. For close to $500 less than the Honda, a steering wheel radio; Bluetooth and XM connectivity; and cruise controls come with the 2007 Hyundai. Another difference is the basic warranty – Honda Civic offers three years (or 36,000 miles), while the Hyundai Elantra supplies a five-year basic warranty (or 60,000 miles). The Elantra has also gained a status for producing comfortable seating, including relaxing spaces for rear passengers.
3) 2008 Hyundai Sonata vs 2008 Honda Accord
When comparing the features of these two popular 4-door sedans – you will notice that the Hyundai provides a slightly higher amount of legroom and shoulder room for drivers and passengers. The Sonata offers the option of a sunroof for $900 extra, whereas the Honda Accord is not equipped with this specification. For music lovers, the stock speakers of the Hyundai Sonata accommodate a higher level of wattage. As for the price, a consumer looking to take advantage of a collection of satisfying features for less should seriously consider the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, as it is priced at $22,345 – nearly $3,000 less than the Honda Accord.
4) 2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS vs 2006 Honda Civic Si 6-Spd MT
One of the first glaring differences between the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon and the 2006 Honda Civic is the price tag, where the Tiburon costs about $4,000 less at $16,095. Both vehicles offer access to a standard CD player, yet consumers have the option to also enjoy a cassette player in the Hyundai. While halogen headlights come standard on both cars, the Hyundai provides standard fog lights while Honda only offers this as an extra option. Other features of the Hyundai Tiburon that have impressed buyers include heated exterior mirrors, tinted glass, and 24 MPG (compared to 22 MPG with the Honda).
Overall, Hyundai has made great strides in regards to their overall features, interior, and beyond – making it a viable competitor in the car industry. This has caused automobile leaders (like Honda) to break a sweat.
By: Terry Bolton
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10 Ways to Minimize Your Chance of an Auto Accident
January 15th, 2010
If you’ve been driving your car for any length of time you should already know the rules of driving and how important it is to be a safe driver and also how necessary it has become to be a defensive driver. There are many drivers on the road today that have never taken any type of driving course, just barely passed their drivers test when getting a drivers license, if they even have one and there are even some drivers on our roads that can’t even read the road signs. So, when we get in our car to drive somewhere we are actually putting our lives in the hands of others. This sometimes can be a very scary feeling, knowing that we are not in control of our destiny. But, there are ways that you can take some of that control back by the way you handle yourself while you’re behind the wheel of your vehicle.
You cannot keep other people from doing this but you can discipline yourself and never drive if you have had even one drink. Everyone thinks that their driving capabilities are not affected by just a little drink but they are wrong. Statistics have shown that even the smallest amount of alcohol can render you incapable of having the alertness you need to drive a large chunk of metal on a large area of pavement with other large and sometimes larger vehicles speeding down the freeway. So, if you know you are going to be driving avoid that drink, have a soda or special water with a lemon slice. You’ll live much longer to drive many more miles.
When you are driving it is important to avoid the many distractions that can cause us to take our eyes off the road or taking our hands off the steering wheel. Turn your cell phone off, you can always return a call when you stop somewhere. Also, don’t try to drink your breakfast coffee or eat your breakfast while driving because both take your attention away from driving probably during rush hour. You can wait until you get to work to have that coffee and breakfast sandwich. It’ll make for a much safer trip to work.
Other things that are important to keep your trip safe are: keep your car properly maintained so that you don’t have an unexpected flat or an overheated radiator; always keep a cool head while you’re driving and you won’t be a victim of road rage; don’t follow too close because it won’t make your trip any faster or shorter, just more dangerous; always be aware of your surroundings; and be especially careful at intersections because that’s where a lot of accident occur. If you pay attention to the above suggestions you should have a safe drive wherever you’re going.
By: Otto Ingrid