World Hyundai, a leading Chicago Hyundai dealer, is happy to announce that the 2011 Hyundai Elantra has won the prestigious ALG Residual Value Award.  This award holds high importance amongst all brands in the motor industry and demonstrates the quality of improvements on the 2011 Elantra.

This award, handed out by the ALG is especially important because ALG is the benchmark in the industry for depreciation data and residual value.  ALG publishes important and sought-after industry data and consulting services. It regularly publishes the Automotive Lease Guide, which is the standard for Residual Value projections in the United States and Canada.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra, available at this Chicago Hyundai dealer, was amongst 19 winners in different automobile segments.  The award is based on a certain set of criteria that is used on all of the 19 segments.  The criteria for the award include segment competition, over-all car quality, vehicle performance, industry trends, production levels relative to demand and pricing, and marketing strategies.

Chicago Hyundai Elantra Earns Top Honor

The growing popularity of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra as well improved features are one of the reasons the 2011 Elantra earned the ALG Residual Value Award.  According to Raj Sundaram, senior vice president for the Solutions Group and ALG, Hyundai’s win of the mid-compact segment highlights the growing reputation of the Hyundai brand, as well as its impressive new product push.  The Hyundai Elantra is becoming the popular vehicle amongst the younger driver demographic, making it a chic vehicle to drive.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra, available at this Chicago Hyundai dealer, features unique Hyundai characteristics that set this brand apart and have led to its impressive rise in market sales and industry recognition. Some of these characteristics include Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design, advanced safety technology, and a 40-mpg highway fuel economy that is best in its class.

Hyundai spent 33 months redesigning and reconfiguring the brand new 2011 Hyundai Elantra and the hard work has paid off with this prestigious award.  Some of the new features on the 2011 Hyundai Elantra include the 1.8 liter “Nu” engine and a brand new six speed automatic transmission.  This, combined with the other traditional features of the Hyundai Elantra, make the 2011 version as reliable as they come.

Speaking on the topic of the ALG award, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president for Product and Corporate Planning, Mike O’Brien said, “Achieving such tremendous value retention speaks to the overall quality and merit of the Elantra. Vehicles that retain their value in the long-term offer a lower overall cost of ownership to the customer, allowing Hyundai to offer strong lease options to consumers and better resale value at trade-in time for our customers who purchase their vehicles.”

Now is a great time to stop in at World Hyundai and get this tremendous vehicle, one that customers can trust and rely on.  For more information on Visalia Hyundai, please call 708-279-4256 or visit http://www.worldhyundaimatteson.com.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has just arrived at the leading Chicago Hyundai dealership. Chicago Hyundai fans can test drive the 5th generation compact sedan, now available at World Hyundai. In the very competitive compact car segment the Elantra continues to be on a fast four-year lifecycle.

Chicago Hyundai shoppers can experience all that is new with the 2011 model year including a sophisticated fluid design, advanced safety features and impressive fuel economy. In terms of appearance, Elantra is an evolution of the design qualities found in highly acclaimed Sonata. Along Elantra’s sides are Sonata’s flowing lines, with the addition of a strong undercut feature line starting at the front door. These lines, along with muscular wheel arches and a sleek roofline, create a memorable and spacious package. Flowing lines also lead to an aerodynamic body. Chicago Hyundai Elantra shoppers will be impressed with the estimated 40 MPG Elantra achieves on the highway. Elantra is more fuel-efficient than the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

Chicago Hyundai Elantra Boasts Premium Features

Fuel efficiency makes the Elantra an obvious choice for longer travels and highway driving, but there are plenty of other reasons why Chicago Hyundai shoppers of all lifestyles will appreciate the new Elantra. Inside, the Elantra is spacious, providing class-above mid-size car interior volume, touch-screen navigation with rearview camera and iPod®/USB inputs, Bluetooh® hands-free phone system with voice recognition, and heated rear seats (a segment first).

As part of Hyundai’s assurance commitment, the Elantra is packed with advanced safety features, most notably, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). Similar to the one found in the Hyundai Equus, VSM optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS).

VSM works to control two effects. The first is when a driver accelerates or brakes on a split-mu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other) and the vehicle wants to pull in one direction. VSM detects this condition and sends a signal to the MDPS to apply steering assist. VSM counters the pull and automatically provides 8 Newton meters of counter steering. VSM reacts the same way during sudden lane changes or fast cornering. ESC is still not standard on the 2011 model year Civic.

Chicago Hyundai Elantra shoppers who would like to learn more about the latest addition to the Hyundai lineup can find out more by calling World Hyundai at 708-279-4256.

World Hyundai, the leading Hyundai dealership in Chicago, is announcing great news for the anticipated Hyundai Elantra.  The Automotive Lease Guide, the ALG, announced its 12th annual Residual Value Awards.  The 2011 Hyundai Elantra won the award for the highest residual value in the compact segment, says World Hyundai.

“Hyundai’s win of the mid-compact segment highlights the growing reputation of the brand, as well as its impressive new product push,” said Raj Sundaram, Senior Vice President, Solutions Group and ALG. “The all-new 2011 Elantra shines with standard luxurious features and a modest price tag, and it’s expected to be a favorite of young drivers like the VW Jetta and Mazda3 before it.”

The ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data.  Their yearly Residual Value Awards are based on the entire upcoming model year.  Award winners are based on the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance, industry trends, vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand and pricing and marketing strategies.  The winner of the award is the vehicle in the segment that is predicted to retain the highest percentage of their MSRP after a three-year period.

Hyundai Elantra Chicago

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra, all-new for the 2011 model year, features a new design and includes new luxury features, improved fuel efficiency and more interior volume.  In stock now at the World Hyundai, a leading Chicago Hyundai dealership, all Illinois drivers are sure to love this great new model.

The Elantra is powered by an all-new 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque.  This engine is lighter than previous models and helps the Elantra achieve an improved highway fuel economy.  The Elantra achieves an EPA estimated 29 city mpg and 40 highway mpg.

The Elantra is available in two trims, the GLS and Limited, with different options within each trim level.

The 2011 Elantra GLS Standard has a manual transmission and includes 15-inch steel wheels, electronic stability control, daytime running lights, power windows and locks, heated power side mirrors, keyless entry and a security perimeter alarm.  The Elantra GLS Popular is available in either manual or automatic transmission and adds 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, telescopic steering wheel and tinted UV glass.  The GLS Preferred includes 16-inch alloy wheels, steering-wheel controls, Bluetooth connectivity, sliding center armrest and vanity mirrors.  The Elantra GLS Navigation adds a 7-inch navigation unit with backup camera, 360-watt stereo and automatic headlamps.

The Limited is available only with a six-speed automatic transmission.  Other upgrades include fog lights, heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, cruise control, air conditioning with filtration, Bluetooth connectivity, power locks, power windows with driver’s side auto-up and remote keyless entry.  The Limited Premium adds the navigation unit, upgraded stereo and push-button start with proximity key entry.

High-end features are all over the Limited.  From the plush leather seating with heated seats for all to the push-start button, driving is a fun and luxurious experience.  Those with an ear for sound will love the available 360-watt premium audio system with an external amplifier included with the Navigation.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra, available now at the leading Hyundai dealership in Chicago, is sure to be another great selling vehicle from Hyundai.  For more information on the Hyundai Elantra, contact World Hyundai at 708-279-4256 or visit http://www.worldhyundaimatteson.com.