Four Car in the Hyundai Line up take home Consumer Report's top pick honors

Four vehicles in the Hyundai Line up received “top picks” from the Consumer Reports.

The all new Hyundai Elantra received the top pick for the small car category. It was reported that this vehicle was most stylish, decent ride, smooth and responsive power train, well finished interior, relatively roomy rear seat, and impressive fuel economy.  On the other end of the spectrum, the Hyundai Genesis sedan joined rivals from the likes of the Porsche, Lexus, Infiniti, and BMW.  The Genesis finished in a dead heat with the Corvette Z06.  The Genesis sedan also had the shortest 60-0 braking distance of any of the luxury vehicles that were tested.  Speaking of short stoppers, the Hyundai Tucson was the shortest stopper in the “Small SUV” category.  Last but not least, the 2011 Hyundai Azera took home the Consumer Reports honors as the top pick for the best visibility.

A Look At The All New 2012 Hyundai Accent

The all new 2012 Hyundai Accent features some changes such as more power, better fuel economy, cabin space, and up-graded safety features.  The all new Accent will now feature a 5 door hatchback and a 4 door sedan.  Both cars will have either a 6 speed manual transmission or a 5 speed automatic.  The car will feature a 1.6 liter, 4 cylinder, engine with 28 more horse power than the previous 2011 accent; giving it a total of 138 hp with added torque.  The 2012 Accent improves in fuel economy with a 40 mpg rating and will also feature the ECO function that improves fuel economy by remapping the engine and transmission responses.  The 2012 will also keep the brand’s “fluidic sculpture” design.  It will be slightly longer, allowing for more interior space and passenger room.  Along with those changes, the Accent will also have some up-graded safety features such as; vehicle stability and control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes with brake assist.  Hyundai also added internal beams in the rear door and a mechanism to disperse collision forces allowing for more protection for the passengers.  The all new 2012 Accent is expected to hit dealerships this summer.

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