Hyundai Cars, Sedans, SUVs, Compacts, and Luxury | Hyundai Let’s get started Lease Offer Lease a 2017 Elantra 4dr Sdn SE Popular Package 2 AT for $169 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at lease signing. Closed end lease for 2017 Elantra 4dr Sdn SE Popular Package 2 AT (Model # 47402F45) available from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017, to well-qualified lessees approved by Hyundai Motor Finance. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Offer shown based on $1,999 due at lease signing (includes $169 first payment and $1,830 capitalized cost reduction). No security deposit required. MSRP $19,785 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $16,460. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee.

Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $6,084. Option to purchase at lease end $11,080. Lessee is responsible for third-party fees. Third-party fees vary by state or locality. Lessee is also responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a $400 disposition fee. Disposition fee of $400 applies in all states except in CO, IN, IA, KS, ME, OK, SC, WI, WV, & WY, where disposition fee is subject to state law limitations. CO, IA, KS, ME, OK, WV, & WY: The amount of 2 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. IN & SC: The amount of 3 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. WI: The amount of the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock by January 31, 2017.

Special Retail Balloon offer also available in the states of AL, AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TN, TX. See your local Hyundai dealer for details. Low APR Effective January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017 Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 36 months) at $27.78 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 48 months) at $20.83 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. 0.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. 2.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. APR financing available, subject to credit approval by Hyundai Motor Finance to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Down payment will vary depending on APR. Bonus Cash must be applied as a down payment. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017. New vehicles only.

This incentive is for a limited time offer on eligible Hyundai vehicles and may not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than January 31, 2017. Retail Bonus Cash $1,500 Retail Bonus Cash available on all 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles purchased from dealer stock between January 4, 2017 and January 31, 2017. Customers who participate in a Special Lease or Low APR program through Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF) do not qualify for Retail Bonus Cash. See participating dealer for details. Offer ends January 31, 2017. Valued Owner Coupon If you are currently a registered owner of a vehicle distributed by Hyundai Motor America, you can receive an additional $500 off a new 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Terms And Conditions See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Special limited time annual percentage rate (APR) available to qualified buyers on approved credit through Hyundai Motor Finance.

May not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR or lease offer. Not all buyers will qualify. Finance contract or lease agreement must be signed no later than January 31, 2017. Offers may vary by location. Lease Offer Lease a 2017 Sonata 4dr Sdn SE for $199 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at lease signing. Closed end lease for 2017 Sonata 4dr Sdn SE (Model # 28402F45) available from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017, to well-qualified lessees approved by Hyundai Motor Finance. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Offer shown based on $2,399 due at lease signing (includes $199 first payment and $2,200 capitalized cost reduction). No security deposit required.

MSRP $22,785 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $18,607 Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $7,164. Option to purchase at lease end $11,848. Lessee is responsible for third-party fees. Third-party fees vary by state or locality. Lessee is also responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a $400 disposition fee. Disposition fee of $400 applies in all states except in CO, IN, IA, KS, ME, OK, SC, WI, WV, & WY, where disposition fee is subject to state law limitations. CO, IA, KS, ME, OK, WV, & WY: The amount of 2 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. IN & SC: The amount of 3 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less.

WI: The amount of the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock by January 31, 2017. Special Retail Balloon offer also available in the states of AL, AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TN, TX. See your local Hyundai dealer for details. See dealer for warranty and lease details. Low APR Effective January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017 Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 36 months) at $27.78 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 48 months) at $20.83 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. 0.0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. 1.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. APR financing available, subject to credit approval by Hyundai Motor Finance to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR.

Down payment will vary depending on APR. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017. New vehicles only. This incentive is for a limited time offer on eligible Hyundai vehicles and may not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than January 31, 2017. Retail Bonus Cash $1,250 Retail Bonus Cash available on all 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE, Base, Eco, Sport (28412F45, 28412F4P, 28402F45, 28402F4P, 28492F45, 28442F45, 28442F4P) purchased from dealer stock between January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017.

$1,500 Retail Bonus Cash available on all 2017 Sonata Limited, 2.0T (28472F45, 28472F4P, 28422F45, 28432F45, 28452F45) purchased from dealer stock between January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017. Customers who participate in a Special Lease or Low APR program through Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF) do not qualify for Retail Bonus Cash. See participating dealer for details. Retail Bonus Cash offer ends January 31, 2017. Valued Owner Coupon If you are currently a registered owner of a vehicle distributed by Hyundai Motor America, you can receive an additional $500 off a new 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Terms And Conditions See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Special limited time annual percentage rate (APR) available to qualified buyers on approved credit through Hyundai Motor Finance. May not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR or lease offer.

Not all buyers will qualify. Finance contract or lease agreement must be signed no later than January 31, 2017. Offers may vary by location. Shopping New Hyundai Models | Hyundai Price & History | TrueCar The Starting MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. See your Hyundai dealer for details. Hyundai History Hyundai models range from the Accent, a small three-door hatchback, to the Veracruz crossover SUV. With starting Hyundai car prices ranging from $10,690 to $28,940, and a 10-year / 100,000-mile warranty, Hyundai produces a quality car at an affordable price. The Hyundai Motor Company is the eighth-largest and the world's fastest-growing auto maker. In 1968, Hyundai released its first of several Hyundai models: the Cortina. The Hyundai Excel was the first Hyundai car to enter the United States in 1986, and set a record for the most automobiles sold (126,000) in the first year of business in the U.S.

After a record-setting year, Hyundai gained a reputation for poor quality after some cost-cutting measures. Hyundai then heavily invested in the design, quality, and manufacturing and long-term research and added a 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty which helped sales increase dramatically by 2004. Hyundai is now one of the top 100 most valuable brands worldwide. TrueCar is an independent service provider that improves the car buying experience by collecting, analyzing, and presenting vehicle data from multiple sources. Although TrueCar provides new car pricing information and other data with respect to most vehicles on the market, TrueCar remains independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hyundai. All use of Hyundai's trademarks, brands, and logos, including all Hyundai marks displayed here, is purely referential, and such marks are the property of Hyundai. TrueCar makes no claim of ownership in such marks, and no claim of affiliation with Hyundai. TrueCar provides information about Hyundai car prices, but does not sell cars, automobile parts, or automobile repair services. As seen on AAA.com Try our service and discover why AAA selected TrueCar as its resource for new car pricing.

New 2015 - 2017 Hyundai prices Enter your ZIP code to see what other people in your area paid. Go About Hyundai Motor Company | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama,LLC. Home » About Hyundai Motor Company About Hyundai Motor Company Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai Motor Group, which was ranked as the world’s fifth-largest automaker since 2007 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Hyundai Motor, which exported its first independently-made vehicle, the Pony, in 1976, now exports over one million high-quality vehicles ranging from sedans, SUVs, trucks and buses. In 2010, Hyundai Motor sold about 3.6 million cars worldwide, up 16.3 percent from 2009. Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s largest automaker, sold 659,565 cars in the Korean domestic market in 2010, reaching a market share of about 45 percent. Outside Korea, the company sold about 2.9 million cars in 2010 in over 186 countries through some 5,300 dealers.

Global Operations Employing over 78,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor is implementing a new global policy aimed at localization. This includes product development, design, sales, marketing, and consumer services to satisfy local customers’ tastes as well as that of the global market. Currently Hyundai Motor has six overseas plants in the U.S., India, China, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Russia. The company will add a seventh plant by 2012, in Brazil. Hyundai Motor today has a combined global production capacity of about 3.91 million units a year (Korea Domestic: 1.86 million / Overseas: 2.05 million).Koo Korea Production Hyundai has three plants in Korea that have a combined capacity of about 1.86 million units a year. The plants are located in Ulsan, Asan and Jeonju. The Ulsan plant is the world’s single largest automobile plant. The mammoth-sized Ulsan complex sits on 1,200 acres and is Hyundai Motor’s main production plant, comprising five independent plants. It employs over 34,000 workers capable of producing 5,600 vehicles daily.

The plant also has its own port where up to three 42,000 ton ships can anchor at the same time. The plant is the birthplace of the Korean automobile industry and is a self-contained facility that operates its own fire station, hospital and security vehicles. The plant is also equipped with cutting-edge facilities to protect the environment, such as a waste water and sewage treatment facilities securing Hyundai Motor’s position as an eco-friendly company. The Asan Plant, which mainly produces passenger vehicles for export, rests on 440 acres with a 4 million sq. ft. building that consists of production lines for machine press, auto frames, paint, assembly, engine and a materials plant. It is an entirely self-contained, independent automobile production complex that is capable of producing 260,000 mid- to large-size passenger vehicles annually. The Jeonju Plant occupies a total of 317 acres of land and has 4.3 million sq. ft. in production space. It specializes in producing mid- to large-sized buses of 2.5 tons or more, trucks, and specialty vehicles.

The Jeonju plant is capable of producing 70,000 units per year and in terms of the plant’s scale, it is deemed to be the world’s largest commercial vehicle production plant. Overseas Production U.S. In May 2005, Hyundai Motor opened a $1.1 billion plant in Alabama, the company’s first North American manufacturing facility, which is also its most technologically advanced. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA), which has a maximum capacity of 300,000 vehicles per year, began operations in 2006 with the production of the Sonata sedan. The plant started producing Santa Fe sport utility vehicles in the spring of 2006. Within one year, HMMA reached 10th place in the product quality category among 37 plants in North America. In 2008, HMMA was chosen as the most productive plant in North America in the Midsize CUV category, for its Santa Fe model. HMMA took 22.6 hours to complete a Santa Fe, one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs. The Santa Fe is now produced at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia facility in West Point, Georgia.

Currently, HMMA produces the all-new Sonata and Elantra. HMMA brings Hyundai Motor’s commitment to the North American market full circle. Since 2001, Hyundai Motor has invested more than $200 million in design and testing facilities throughout the U.S. With a $30 million design center in Irvine, Calif., a $60 million proving ground in the Mojave Desert in California, and a $117 million technical center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Hyundai Motor is able to bring vehicles to life from design, to testing and now to production, in the United States. India Hyundai Motor India (HMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor, is the second-largest carmaker in India. Hyundai opened its second plant in India in February 2008, a decade after it began operations in the country. The US$1 billion new plant, which was completed in a record 13 months, doubles Hyundai Motor’s capacity in India to 600,000 units a year. The new plant is located within the same 525 acre plot in Sriperumbudur, in the state of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the first plant.

The new plant is dedicated largely to the production of Hyundai Motor’s latest offerings in India — the i20 and the i10, winner of the most prestigious ‘Car of the Year’ awards from the leading automotive magazines and TV channels like Business Standard Motoring, CNBC-TV18, NDTV Car & Bike and Overdrive magazine. Building the i10 (A-segment) and i20 (B-segment) cars for world markets, the Indian subsidiary is Hyundai’s de facto global hub for small car production. In 2009, Hyundai opened a US$25 million R&D center in HITECH City in Hyderabad, India. The new facility will enable Hyundai to respond even more quickly to changing customer needs across the world and will serve as an important platform for the development of compact cars. China Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC), a 50-50 joint venture between Hyundai Motor and Beijing Automotive Holdings, was established in 2002. It began operations in China by producing Sonata in December 2002 and in 2003, its first full year of sales reached 52,129 units, making Beijing Hyundai China’s thirteenth largest automaker.

Sales soared to 144,088 units in 2004 and by 2005, sales had catapulted to 233,668 units making Beijing Hyundai China’s fourth best selling brand. In February 2008, Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC) set a record by surpassing one million units in cumulative production in just five years and two months, the shortest period among automobile companies in China. In the same year, Hyundai added a second plant to BHMC, doubling its production capacity to 600,000 units and is now in the process of building its No. 3 plant, which will boost production to 1 million units by 2012. In 2010, Beijing Hyundai’s sales rose 23.3 percent to 704,441 units from 571,234 units in 2009. Beijing Hyundai currently builds nine models: EF Sonata, Ling Xiang (NF Sonata), Elantra, Yuedong (China-exclusive Elantra model), i30, Tucson, ix35, Accent and Verna.

Turkey Hyundai Motor began operations at its Turkey plant, located in northwestern Turkey, from July 1997. The plant, Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi Ve Ticaret (HAOS), was expanded in 2006 and produces the Accent and Matrix vehicles. Starting from May 2010, the plant also began production of the i20. The facilities’ maximum capacity is 100,000 units per year. Czech Hyundai Motor began construction of its 1.1 billion euro manufacturing plant in Nosovice, Czech Republic in April 2007 and began production in November 2008. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC), a fully-owned subsidiary of Seoul-based Hyundai Motor, has a production capacity of 300,000 units per year. The plant manufactures Hyundai’s first exclusive European model, the i30 and i30 CW (Cross Wagon). As part of its preparations to better serve the needs of its European customers, Hyundai Motor invested $50 million Euros in a European Design and Technical Center in Russelsheim, Germany which designed the i30 and estate wagon.

In 2007, it opened a new European sales and marketing headquarters in Offenbach, Germany to better support local sales. The Czech plant is the final link in the chain providing Hyundai Motor with the full range of local capabilities to serve the European market from design and engineering, to production, marketing, sales and after-service. Russia Hyundai Motor in June 2008 began construction of its plant in St. Petersburg to establish a local production and sales base in Russia, which will be a stepping stone to expansion in the CIS and Eastern Europe. Hyundai invested a total of US$500 million in Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR), which officially began production in January 2011. HMMR, the first by a foreign automaker in Russia to employ “full-cycle” manufacturing, will reach a maximum capacity of 200,000 units by 2012. The plant, which will include storage facilities and a shipping area, was built on an area of about 2 million square meters. The floor space takes up about 83,000 square meters.

HMMR currently produces the Solaris, which features Hyundai’s eye-catching fluidic-sculpture design and innovative features to meet Russia’s demanding climate. Brazil Hyundai’s seventh overseas plant in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo started production in November 2012. The start up of this plant brings Hyundai’s manufacturing presence in so-called BRIC countries to full circle. Hyundai invested a total of US$600 million in Hyundai Motor Brazil (HMB) to produce up to 150,000 units annually. The plant produces the HB family of cars, which consist of the hatchback HB20, which won the 2013 Brazilian Car of the Year award; the crossover HB20X, unveiled at the 2012 Sao Paulo International Motor Show; and a sedan version, all dedicated to the local market. The plant, which is located 160 km northwest of Sao Paulo city, was built on a 1.39 million square meter site, while the plant will have a floor space of 69,000 square meters, featuring complete vehicle production facilities such as stamping, welding, painting, assembly and module lines.

Our Company 2011 Hyundai Sonata | car News @ Top Speed and the Genesis Sedan were so far ahead of the game that it became apparent that the onus was now on Hyundai to release a car that could meet – or even exceed – the expectations set by the Genesis. Now, Hyundai has that car in the form of the 2011 Sonata. Thanks in large part to the economic crisis and the continued rise in oil prices, car brands have become more inclined in producing fuel efficient vehicles and veering away from the conventional market segment and tapping into the younger and more out-going market. If there were skeptics that initially doubted Hyundai’s new direction, the Genesis certainly did its part to quell all those doubts. And now that the 2011 Sonata , which is one of seven new models Hyundai is planning to launch within the next two years, is on the horizon, Hyundai is hell-bent on keeping its momentum going. continue reading Exterior From the outset, you can tell that something is different about the new Sonata.

Gone are the days when the model would be described in ever so vague terms such as ‘plain’ and ‘boxy’; this time around, the 2011 Sonata has been reinvented with sharp edges, chrome accents that extend up to the front fender, complex headlights and even an LED signal repeater on side mirrors. The profile adopts the coupe-sedan style that the Mercedes CLS made famous, which, in turn, became the influence for other notable sedans including the Volkswagen CC. Gallery Hyundai Sonata While it’s easy to surmise the so-called ‘foreign influence’ on the 2011 Sonata, the truth is that when you look at the designer sketch of the car, you’d come to the conclusion that the 2011 Sonata is a stretched out version of the Genesis . But despite the surprising success of the Genesis, comparing the two wheels is just like comparing apples and oranges: both are tasty and delicious, but at the end of the day, each have their own set of strong suits.

Interior The sporty exterior design, with its slanted A and C pillars, made us fear for our headroom and elbows, but Hyundai engineers certainly deserve a round of cheers for working hard to make the interior very spacious. The 2011 Sonata offers the most interior volume in its class with 120.2 cubic feet, followed closely by the Honda Accord at 120 cu. ft. In fact, it is so big that the Sonata’s EPA classification for interior size jumped from mid-size to ‘large’. As you can expect, the spacious cabin comes with all sorts of amenities, including six standard airbags, active front head restraints, standard Bluetooth and iPod/usb/aux inputs. The main difference between the base model ($20,195) and limited version ($25,295) is the leather interior. In addition to that, the limited trim also offers a couple more gadgets including the rear air vents and dimming mirrors, as well as a standard paddle shifter that is available exclusively for the SE model. Likewise, the steering wheel, instrument cluster and central console of the 2011 Sonata have all been made with only premium quality in mind.

Gallery Hyundai Sonata At the center of each dials, you’re also going to find a little LCD display, which accentuates the elegant and high-class treatment of the car’s dashboard. The center console will remind you of the Cadillac CTS, with a touch of the Volvo button for the HVAC control. The gear selector is nicely located on the far left side of the console, leaving a good space for cup-holders. The only thing we found a little out of whack with the 2011 Sonata are the iPod and USB connectors, which can be found in plain sight. While this is by no means a Hyundai ‘faux pas’, we just figured that all those wires would have a better spot inside the glove box where it can avoid all the maddeningly annoying wires to get tangled with each other. Both the SE and Limited trim also come with one of our favorite new-age car features: the proximity key/push stat button, which, if you recall, was an optional feature in the 2008 Mercedes S-Class. With the 211 Sonata, the ‘supposed’ optional feature is being described as a God-send.

Engine / Fuel economy The design is what pushes most buyers to sign on the dotted line, but the engine is, without question, the ‘la piece de resistance’ – or in English: the main course. This time around, Hyundai decided not to offer any 6 cylinders on the Sonata. This saves a hefty amount of weight by not having to drive around with the V6 engine anchors in the engine bay. Moreover, 70% of the Sonatas sold are 4 cylinders so you’ve got to ask, why bother? For the power hungry, Hyundai already committed to a turbocharged and also hybrid power train later this year. At this time, though, the only engine variant available is the direct injection 2.4L 4-cylinder that produces 198hp at 6300 rpm and 184 lb-ft at 4250 rpm. The engine is matted with an all-new six-speed transmission, which Hyundai themselves developed in-house. It is interesting to know that only two or three car manufacturers still bother creating their own transmissions. This new six-speed tranny is 26.4 lbs lighter than the five-speed predecessor.

Hyundai’s continuing efforts to cut weight is paying off in a big way with the 2011 Sonata. This new generation claims an EPA fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 35 mpg in the highway, but during our test runs with the 2011 Sonata, we achieved 48.9 mpg and some journalists even achieving an attention-grabbing 52.8 mpg. Of course, he was able to accomplish that by shutting down the Sonata’s AC, closing all its windows and rolling the car downhill in neutral. The 2011 Sonata’s above-average gas mileage is a reflection of all the work done on every aspect of the car, such as the great aerodynamics (.28Cd), low resistance rolling tires and low friction bearing, and while those may seem to have cost Hyundai a lot of money to develop, the 2011 Sonata’s engine is still quite a masterpiece in frugality! The really good horsepower and torque numbers the Sonata produces is achieved in large part to relatively high RPMs, which means that power is there if you need it although you might have to spin the frou-banger to pretty high RPMs before you feel the kick.

Driving Impressions Even if you have a great looking car inside-out that also happens to have an earth-friendly engine, it won’t mean anything if the driving experience is – shall we say, less than accommodating. To its credit, the Sonata leads the competition with the best power to weight ratio (16.2), but as we said earlier, that only becomes possible if you’re patient enough to wait for one or two downshifts and bring your engine to coffee blending RPMs. The 2011 Sonata is more about serene driving with joy and confidence than burning rubber. There is plenty of power if you need it, although this time, Hyundai wants you to enjoy the steering feedback and its great chassis and suspension setup. Last time we drove the Sonata, we were in Montgomery Alabama; this time though, the confident Hyundai engineers offered us to drive in the very twisty roads of Southern California, which is a clear step up in terms of road difficulty. For our first ride, we took off in a Sonata SE, which is equipped with firmer suspension and sharper steering. The driving experience is miles ahead from the previous model, which, obviously, is a pretty nice compliment to all of the company’s chassis engineers.

The stiffer suspension setting on the SE model are welcome in the twisty roads and are really not much of a problem on the freeway. Our next go round on-board a 2011 Sonata comes from the GLS and Limited models, which, according to Hyundai , will represent 90% of the sales. Despite a couple of exterior downgrades: 16-inch alloy wheels, single exhaust pipe, no fog lights and no more fancy LED signal repeaters on the mirrors, the car still looks as good and handles almost as well. We even took the GLS on steep up-down hills with heavy turns and the car felt under control at all times. We also tested some emergency braking as some drivers were apparently in a touristic evaluation of the countryside, and we approve! Not only is the braking strong, but the stiff chassis really helps keep everything safely in line Conclusion So how does a 2011 Hyundai Sonata stack up against, say, a Camry or a Honda? Well, for starters, the Sonata is cheaper – you can reportedly save as much as $2 to $3 thousand. Then, if you’re the techie type, you can have the Sonata upgraded to have Bluetooth or even heated mirrors.

Then there is, of course, the matter of Hyundai’s competition-topping 100k miles, 10years warranty. That alone should pretty much speak for itself. In a nutshell, the 2011 Hyunda Sonata is far from being what’s called a ‘prized ride’. But if you’re looking for something redefines ‘comfort’ and ‘premium quality to a tee, then you can never go wrong with a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. 2002 Hyundai Sonata - washingtonpost.com Review | Cars.com November 18, 2001 Share It was silver with a black velour interior that was more suitable for a coffin than a car. It had a neatly sculpted exterior, enhanced by ellipsoidal headlamps that looked more Mercedes-Benz than Hyundai. But it was a Hyundai, a 2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS sedan. Its strengths outweighed its weaknesses, and that could mean trouble for its rivals. That is a remarkable development. The Hyundai Sonata is the scion of Korean automakers who entered the United States in 1986 selling junk. Hyundai did not have rivals then.

It had an audience, programmed to laugh when one of its cars, notably the Excel, was seen on the road. Hyundai, however, has moved from clown to competitor. It is producing high-quality cars at below-market prices. The 2002 Sonata GLS is proof. It will give the higher-priced 2002 Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry sedans a good run for the money. Hyundai stuck to a winning formula here: Offer competitive quality, myriad standard features and overall attractive styling at a price that will make new-car shoppers think twice about spending dollars with Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan or Toyota. Those Japanese automakers have long dominated sales of compact cars in the United States. But Hyundai is determined to take market share away from them -- and to undermine the plans of U.S. car companies to rely on foreign partners for the small cars they say they can no longer develop, produce and sell at a profit in this country. Perhaps those U.S. companies will rely on Hyundai. The new Sonata, for example, is good enough to masquerade as something else beneath any automaker's badge. I drove the car for two weeks in all kinds of traffic.

The weather in the drought-stricken mid-Atlantic region was consistently dry and cool. But road surfaces ranged from perfect to pathetic, enough to rattle any poorly built car. The new Sonata GLS did not rattle. Like its 2002 rivals, it is built with substantially improved body rigidity and a good suspension system. The front suspension includes a double wishbone with anti-roll bar. The rear is outfitted with a multi-link suspension, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. The upshot is that the new Sonata rides as well as, if not better than, the 2002 Toyota Camry LE V-6, and it handles almost as well as the new Nissan Altima. That shocked me. Also shocking was the level of standard equipment in the Sonata GLS. Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and locks, power outside mirrors, fog lights, and a keyless entry and alarm system are all standard. Safety is standard, too. In the Sonata, that includes side air bags and the Hyundai Passenger Presence Detection system, which reduces deployment of the front-passenger bag if a child is sitting in the front seat. The system prevents bag deployment if the front passenger's seat is empty.

Child safety is enhanced by federally required rear-seat anchors and tethers to better secure infant and toddler seats. Computers helped Hyundai make the great leap forward. Globally, automakers are using computer-assisted design and manufacturing to improve vehicle quality before vehicles are built. The aim is to reduce production costs and manufacturing errors. Hyundai has been using the CAD/CAM system with a vengeance. That means we will have to rethink the role of Korea in the global automotive industry. I've already done so. Before, I had the Nissan Altima and the Toyota Camry respectively ranked first and second among the 2002 compact/mid-size sedan entries. But after spending two weeks in the marvelous little Sonata, I'd say that things are closer to a three-way tie, especially considering the Sonata's much more favorable pricing and warranty. Congratulations, Hyundai. 2012 Hyundai Sonata Values- NADAguides Select Trim 2012 Hyundai Sonata Values The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan with seating for five.

The Sonata offers drivers the option of a standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 200 hp/186 lb-ft of torque and an optional 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbo 4-cylinder engine that produces 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The standard engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, an automatic is optional, while the upgraded engine is solely offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel mileage for the FWD Sonata falls within an EPA estimated range of 22 mpg city to 35 mpg highway. Features include 18-inch wheels, chrome-tipped dual exhaust, tilt-and-slide sunroof, proximity key with push button start, automatic climate control, 9-speaker sound system, auxiliary input jacks, navigation system, rear view camera, heated front seats, and hands-free phone capability. Safety is comprised of electronic stability control, traction control system, anti-lock braking, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, tire pressure monitoring, advanced dual front airbags, side impact airbags, and side-curtain airbags. The Sonata is backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty.

2012 model year changes View changes + Following a thorough redesign in 2011, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata carries over relatively unchanged. Competitive comparison View advantages + Strong, fuel-efficient engine; radically different styling inside and out; high-tech communications and entertainment features; excellent ride quality; roomy interior; trunk space Special features for 2012 View special features + The Sonata lineup comes powered by 4-cylinder engine. The 2.4L unit delivers 198 horsepower with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. An optional 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder kicks out 274 horsepower in either SE or Limited trims. The 206-hp Sonata Hybrid pairs that 2.4L (rated at 166 hp) with a permanent magnet high-density electric motor with 39 hp and an industry-first lithium polymer battery. The car is capable of running in all-electric mode up to 74 mpg. The manual-transmission model gets an EPA-rated 24 mpg city, 35 highway while the automatic models get 22/34.

The engine's direct-injection design aids that, along with improved aerodynamics and an overall curb weight that's lighter than most other mid-size sedans. The turbo provides great efficiency as well, rated at 22 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. Sonata Hybrid with the automatic returns 34 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has a rather conventional suspension layout, with MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link, independent arrangement in back, along with front and rear stabilizer bars to help bring sporty handling along with a good, well damped ride. All Sonatas have front-wheel drive. GLS and Limited models get low-rolling-resistance tires aimed at improving fuel economy, while the SE gets stickier low-profile tires and a firmer suspension tuning. The Sonata's interior design "wraps around" the front occupants and flows through to the back, bringing climate-control vents, while the instrument panel itself follows a straightforward control layout that puts entertainment and navigation controls up high with large climate controls just below. Front and backseat appointments are plenty spacious for five adults--including enough space for taller adults in back.

In addition to the base GLS, two other Sonata automatic-only models of the Sonata are offered: the sporty SE and the especially luxurious Limited. The three models of the Sonata also get quite different interior appointments; lower-level Sonata models get a textured plastic material for the dash and doors, while SE models get more metallic trim and Limited models get woodgrain or piano-black trims. SE models add steering-wheel paddle-shifters and Limited models get a sport-shift mode for the transmission. GLS models get a very generous array of standard equipment that includes keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment, steering-wheel controls, power windows, locks, mirrors and split folding rear seatbacks. SE models add sport seats, leather steering-wheel and shifter trim and push button start, plus fog lamps, "hyper silver alloy" wheels, performance tires and a chrome-tipped exhaust. At the top of the range, the Limited gets a long list of additional features, such as a sunroof, heated leather seats (front and back), heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control and rear-seat heat ducts.

All Sonata models get a USB interface as well as an iPod connector, plus XM satellite radio and a Bluetooth hands-free calling interface. A 3-month trial subscription for XM is included. A new wide-screen navigation system is optional on the SE and Limited, featuring real-time XM NavTraffic along with weather, stock and sports information. Also included with the system are Bluetooth audio streaming capability and 8 GB of flash memory for storing music files. Safety features are strong in the 2012 Sonata. All models get active head restraints for front occupants and include front side airbags, full-length side-curtain bags, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. Select a 2012 Hyundai Sonata trim level Sonata-4 Cyl. 2017 Hyundai Sonata Overview | HyundaiUSA Learn More 1MSRP excludes destination charges, tax, title, and license fees. Destination charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Vehicles displayed may contain optional equipment at additional cost. 22017 Sonata SE: 25 City/36 Hwy. 2017 Sonata Sport/Limited: 25 City/35 Hwy. 2017 Sonata Sport 2.0T: 22 City/31 Hwy.

2017 Sonata Limited 2.0T: 21 City/30 Hwy. 2017 Sonata Eco: 28 City/36 Hwy. EPA estimates. For comparison only. Your actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle’s condition. Lease Offer Lease a 2017 Sonata 4dr Sdn SE for $199 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at lease signing. Closed end lease for 2017 Sonata 4dr Sdn SE (Model # 28402F45) available from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017, to well-qualified lessees approved by Hyundai Motor Finance. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Offer shown based on $2,399 due at lease signing (includes $199 first payment and $2,200 capitalized cost reduction). No security deposit required.

MSRP $22,785 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $18,607 Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $7,164. Option to purchase at lease end $11,848. Lessee is responsible for third-party fees. Third-party fees vary by state or locality. Lessee is also responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a $400 disposition fee. Disposition fee of $400 applies in all states except in CO, IN, IA, KS, ME, OK, SC, WI, WV, & WY, where disposition fee is subject to state law limitations. CO, IA, KS, ME, OK, WV, & WY: The amount of 2 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. IN & SC: The amount of 3 times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less.

WI: The amount of the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock by January 31, 2017. Special Retail Balloon offer also available in the states of AL, AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TN, TX. See your local Hyundai dealer for details. See dealer for warranty and lease details. Low APR Effective January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017 Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 36 months) at $27.78 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. Special Low 0.0% APR (up to 48 months) at $20.83 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers. 0.0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. 1.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. APR financing available, subject to credit approval by Hyundai Motor Finance to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR.

Down payment will vary depending on APR. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock from January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017. New vehicles only. This incentive is for a limited time offer on eligible Hyundai vehicles and may not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than January 31, 2017. Retail Bonus Cash $1,250 Retail Bonus Cash available on all 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE, Base, Eco, Sport (28412F45, 28412F4P, 28402F45, 28402F4P, 28492F45, 28442F45, 28442F4P) purchased from dealer stock between January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017.

$1,500 Retail Bonus Cash available on all 2017 Sonata Limited, 2.0T (28472F45, 28472F4P, 28422F45, 28432F45, 28452F45) purchased from dealer stock between January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017. Customers who participate in a Special Lease or Low APR program through Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF) do not qualify for Retail Bonus Cash. See participating dealer for details. Retail Bonus Cash offer ends January 31, 2017. Valued Owner Coupon If you are currently a registered owner of a vehicle distributed by Hyundai Motor America, you can receive an additional $500 off a new 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Terms And Conditions See your participating Hyundai dealer for more details on these special offers. Special limited time annual percentage rate (APR) available to qualified buyers on approved credit through Hyundai Motor Finance. May not be combined with other special offers except where specified. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR or lease offer.

Not all buyers will qualify. Finance contract or lease agreement must be signed no later than January 31, 2017. Offers may vary by location. Please click “Get this deal” for details in your area. Hyundai Cars in India - DriveInside.com Hyundai Motor India, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 044-47100000 Corporate Profile Hyundai is a car company that was founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-Yung in South Korea and partnered with Ford Motor Company to produce the Cortina in 1968. Hyundai is present in 196 countries and has dealership of 6,000 all over the world. It has 45 affiliated domestic companies and 254 overseas companies in 200 countries. Hyundai is the leading exporter of cars from India exporting 55,552 units. Domestic sales grew 23.1 percent in 2010 but exports, fell by 8.5 percent. The company sold 4.6 million vehicles in 2009 all over the world. Hyundia Motor India Limited produces 600,000 annual units of cars.

It has a 315 dealer network and 640 service points across India. Hyundai’s plant is located in Irungattukottai, 30 km from Chennai. It has a research and development plant in Hyderabad. In India, Hyundai sells 6 models of passenger cars across segments. The A2 segment includes the, i10, the i20 and the A3 segment includes the Accent and Verna, the A5 segment includes the Sonata Transform and the SUV segment includes the Santa Fe. Company History In 1967 the company was established and in 1968 it launched the Cortina, the first car it mass produced. In 1975, the Pony was launched with technology provided by Mitsubishi Motors. In 1991, the company developed its first proprietary gas engine – the Alpha. In 2002, Hyundai launched the Elantra which was manufactured in China. In 2004, Hyundai Motor exceeded 10 million units in exports and in 2003 Hyundai India produced over 500,000 units of cars.

In 2005, Hyundai's exports to Africa and the Middle East exceeded 1 million units. In 2006, Hyundai exceeded 100 trillion in sales all over the world. In 2008, Beijing Hyundai set a record of sales of 1 million cars. India Hyundai sets a record of 500,000 export cars. Hyundai completed the manufacture of a second plant in Beijing which led to a manufacturing capacity of 300,000 units. In 2009, Hyundai participated as a sponsor for the US Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is a national championship game of the National Football League, the biggest Football League in the United States. The Super Bowl is played on a Super Bowl Sunday - which is a national holiday in America. Company Founder(s) Hyundai was founded by Chung Ju-Yung, a South Korean, who was born in a poor family in 1915 and was the eldest of eight children of poor tenant farmers in Asan, Tongchon. Ju-Yung had eight sons and a daughter. Ju-Yung supported himself by peddling rice for a Seoul vendor and later purchased the rice shop in 1937.

His company was shutdown when the Japanese made it illegal for Koreans to own rice shops. After his rice shop closed, Ju-Yung opened three initiatives: the Hyundai auto service, the Hyundai construction company and Hyundai heavy industries. Hyundai Auto Service was a car repair shop that he opened with the help of his brother. Mr. Ju-Yung also secured several construction projects and by 1960 Hyundai had emerged as Korea’s No. 1 construction company. Ju-Yung received many business orders as a result of his well-wisher Park Ching who supported him seeing his hard work, tenacity and perseverance. Ju-Yung also established a ship building business called Hyundai Heavy Industries. Ju-Yung built the following companies: Hyundai Engineering (construction), Hyundai Motors (automobiles), Hyundai Merchant Marine (shipping) and oil interests and Hyundai Electronics (computer chips). Ju-Yung used the profits he gained in these companies in order to build hospitals, schools and apartments for Hyundai workers. Ju-Yung died in 2001 due to a bout of pneumonia. Company Milestones 1996: Hyundai Motor India Limited was established at its first plant near Chennai. 1998: the first Santro was produced.

2000: Hyundai launched its 100,000th car from Chennai. It also launched the Zip drive. Santro crossed 100,000 cars in sales and exported 760 Accents and Santro cars to Algeria. 2001: The 200,000th car was rolled out. The new look hatchback Santro and luxury sedan Sonata were launched. 2002: the 1.1 litre E-Epsilon engine was launched globally. In 2002, the 300,000th car of Hyundai was launched with the launch of the Accent Viva. The Santro Automatic Transmission as well as the Accent CRDi were launched. 2003: Hyundai started exports to Latin America. It rolled out the 400,000th car. It started exporting the Santro Xing and SUV Terracan in the same year. 2004: Hyundai Motors India Limited crossed sales figure of 100,000 in the export market. 2005: Santro became known as the largest selling car of Hyundai. Hyundai launched the SUV Tuscon.

It also launched the Global Dealer Management System. This was a great “launch” year for Hyundai as it launched the Santro Xing with eRLX technology, the Sonata, and the export version of its Getz car – the GLE. It also exported its 200,000th car overseas. 2006: Hyundai launched its 1, 000,000 car and also launched the HMIL Foundation. It launched both the Hyundai Verna – in Petrol and Diesel. It exported its 300,000th car. 2007: the company launched the Getz Prime, Verna CRDiSx, the Sonata CRDi Automatic, the Santro CNG and exported its 400,000th car. 2008: Hyundai inaugurated its 2nd plant in Chennai, and launched the following cars: i10 with the Kappa engine, Santro Eco and the i20 hatchback. 2009: Hyundai launched many cars- the new Sonata Transform, the new Verna Diesel Automatic, and the i10. 2010: Hyundai launched the i10 electric car in India.

This was the year it had 10 lakh car exports, launched the Verna transform, had 30 lakh sales, including 20 lakh domestic sales. It also launched the all new next Generation i10, and the Santa Fe. Vision & Values Hyundai released its Vision 2020 to establish the firm as the global leader in the automobile market. The company focuses on key vision strategies: Automotive Vision “To become a trusted lifetime partner of our customers, we will bring a new perspective to automobiles through innovative mobility solutions based on human-centric, eco-friendly technologies and services.” Steel Vision “As an eco-friendly, resource-circulating company, we will lead a new era in the steel industry by providing high value-added products and services and realizing world's best competitiveness based on cooperative relations with our stakeholders.” Construction Vision “As a global leading provider of high-value engineering solutions, we will create the foundation for a better life through cross-business synergy and convergence with future technologies.” Hyundai focuses on five main values: Customer, Challenge, Collaboration, People and Globality. Providing customers top service will be at the top of their agenda. The company will venture into new areas and not remain traditional. The company will have a spirit of collaboration.

People will be respected and valued. The company is not limited to country-centric areas but will be known in the global arena. Management Team H.W Park has been the Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai since 2009. He also served as the Senior Executive Director of Administration. V.D Bhasin is the Senior VP of Sales of Hyundai Motor India. Arvind Saxena is the Senior VP of Marketing and Sales and previously served as the VP of Marketing and Sales. M. Whoo is the Head of R&D and Engineering Operations of Hyundai Motor India since 2007. He served as the MD of Hyundai Motor Engineering. Sanjeev Shukla is the Head of Marketing. In India, Hyundai has many board members. Mr. Heung-soo Lheem was the CEO and President at Hyundai WIA and served as the MD of Hyundai Motor India Ltd till 2009. Heung-soo Lheem worked with Hyundai Motors Company at local parts development department in 1973.

As the Head for Overseas Operation in Canada at Hyundai and a Liaison Officer in between Hyundai Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America in Los Angeles (U.S.A) since 1988, he gained a lot of experience. He looked after the Overseas Export Service Operations. He served as the Managing Director of Turkey operations at Hyundai. He serves as a Director of Hyundai Wia Corp. and Hyundai Motor India Limited. He is a graduate of Yonsei University in Metallurgy. At Hyundai Motor Company, Steve S. Yang served as the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer. He served as the MD of Hyundai Motor India Limited. In 1977, Mr. Yang joined Hyundai Heavy Industry and in 1999 he entered Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturing Facilities Hyundai has nine production plants all over the world which include: The Ulsan plant, the Asan Plant, the Jeonju Plant, the America Alabama Plant, the China Plant, the Indian Plant, the Turkey Plant, the Russia Plant and the Brazil Plant.

The Hyundai Indian plant is located in Irungattukottai, 30 kilometers from Chennai, and it produces compact cars like the Santro, i10 and the i20. It has produced 2.5 billion units. The plant was set up in May 1996 and rolled out the first Santro seventeen months afterwards. The plant is built on 500+ acres of land and had an investment of Rs. 2,500 crores. Per year, the plant produces 1,20,000 cars and 1,30,000 engines, sources said. Other plants include: The Ulsan plant- This is the world’s largest Hyundai plant and employs around 34,000 people and produces 5,400 vehicles in a day. The Asan Plant – Located South East of Seoul, the Asan plant produces mid to large size passenger cars for export and has an annual capacity of 30,000 units. The Jeonju Plant produces mid to large size buses, trucks and vehicles that exceed 2.5 tons and has an annual capacity of 125,000 units.

The America Alabama Plant focuses on mid to full size vehicles and is the 10th best plant in terms of product quality in the United States. The China plant has an annual capacity of 600,000 units. The Turkey plant produces 100,000 units of cars. The Russia plant produces C-Class models and has an annual capacity of 100,000 – 150,000 units. The Brazil plant is located in Piracicaba City, Sau Paulo and produces fuel-efficient compact cars for the Brazilian market. The annual capacity of the Sau Paulo plant of Hyundai is 100,000 units of cars. Technology Hyundai has the Alpha Engine, Theta Engine, S Engine Lambda FR Engine, Theta GDI Engine, class-best power trains, environment friendly exhaust systems, green engines, powertrain center, highest performing power trains, high-performance eco-friendly transmissions, exhaust systems. In the 1980s, the company started working on engines and transmission, in the 1990’s it produced the alpha engine, beta engine, upsilon engine, V6 delta and sigma engine and GDI V8 omega engine.

In 2000, they moved to other kinds of engine and produced the Lambda FR and Tau engine in 2008. The Alpha is a VVT engine. The Theta is an engine for midsize sedans. The V6 is a diesel engine. The Lambda is a rear wheel drive engine. The Theta II engine offers better fuel economy. The R-engine for passenger diesel cars that meet the Euro-5 Environmental Regulation standards is developed by Hyundai and the company received certification for “low-pollution emitting vehicle in the metropolitan area.” The company’s TAU engine received the honor of being named as the Ward’s 10 Best Engines for the past two consecutive years. Products Awards & Recognition Santa Fe was awarded the import SUV of the Year by CNBC TV 18 Over Drive Awards 2011. It was also given the SUV of the Year by Business Standard Motoring Awards 2011. Santa Fe was awarded SUV of the Year by Car India Awards and the Full Size SUV of the Year by NDTV Car and Bike Award 2011.

Hyundai Elantra got the Top Safety Pick - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Best Compact Car - AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the Best Aspirational Luxury Car by AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the Best Premium Mid-size Car by AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the Top Urban Cars of 2011 by Cars.com, the Best Economy Sedan of 2011 by Consumer Search, the Best Cars for Families 2011 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, the Top Safety Pick - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Top 10 Green Cars for 2011 by Kelley Blue Book, the One of the 10 Best Interiors by Ward’s, the 2011 Ukranian Car of the Year by Autocentre, the International Car of the Year - Road and Travel Magazine, the Special Total Value Award - Strategic Vision, the Top Safety Pick - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Top Pick for 2011, and the One of the Car and Driver’s 10Best by Car and Driver award. International Operations Hyundai was started in 1967 when the founders decided to assemble someone else’s vehicles.

The founder developed his own vehicles and succeeding in exporting vehicles to other countries. Even though Hyundai started in Korea in 1967, they have expanded their production facilities worldwide. There are 50,000 strategists, engineers, designers, marketing, PR and sales specialists, line workers distributors and dealers in 193 countries. Hyundai sources very few components from India but is on the verge of increasing that level. However, the company wants India to improve the quality of its products. In order to make India a global hub, the company needs consistent quality. India is Hyundai’s second largest market in the world. In terms of worldwide sales, the US, Chinese and Indian marketing are doing well. The company does not plan to introduce commercial vehicles in India. India is the worldwide hub for small cars of Hyundai, the larger exporter of cars from India. Hyundai has also developed a model in India for sales. Hyundai has a production plant in Tamil Nadu which will double its production capacity to 600,000 units per annum. Hyundai will grab a large share of the car market by turning its operations in India and China into key design, manufacturing, and export hubs for its entire global operations.

Exports Hyundai Motor India Ltd. Exports is the largest car exporter from India, contributing to 66 per cent of the total passenger exports. The company exported 247,102 cars in 2010 to 110 countries. The cars that it exported include the Santro, i10, i20 and Accent. The exports grew by 10.7 per cent over the previous year. Hyundai Motor India Limited has a strong export market, which includes European Union, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Australia. By 2010, Hyundai had exported 10 lakh cars. Hyundai Motor India Limited began exporting cars in 1999 when it shipped 20 Santros to Nepal. By 2004, the company exported 1,00,000 cars, by 2005, it exported 2,00,000 cars and by 2006, it had exported 5,00,000 cars.

Apart from achieving milestones in terms of numbers, in terms of specific cars and countries, Hyundai exported the first Getz on March 26, 2007, according to the company website. Additionally, it’s first shipment to the United Kingdom was on November 29, 2005, to Latin America was on March 13, 2003, to Algeria on July 21, 2000. Future Plans Hyundai plans to launch not one but six cars in the next three years. The company plans to launch two cars per year for the next few years. Among the six cars that are going to be launched, Hyundai Elantra Avante will be the first car to hit the road. The other cars that the company plans to launch is the Hyundai i10, the i20 and the i30 really soon. The company might also launch the Verna, another variant of cars. The i20 mini MPV is made by Hyundai’s European design center. It will have a unique exterior and interior look to differentiate it from its Kia counterpart. Two other cars that will hit the road will be the Hyundai Sonata or the i40.

The wagon model will be introduced first followed by the sedan variant. It will have powertrain technology and diesel and gasoline engines. The car will have a 2.4 litre Theta engine. Finally the most impressive car of the year for 2011, is the Hyundai Veloster. It’s a two door coupe that replaces the Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon. The company also plans to expand to the domestic market by establishing more dealerships in India. Contact Details

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