Burlington Hyundai's Most Popular Blog Post

In lieu of receiving our 15,000th view last week, we thought we'd share our most-viewed blog post of all time. The "Hyundai Accent Receives 2012 Interior of the Year" post is our most popular one ever with 1,545 views. Here it is below, where our "new Hyundai Accent" inventory is no longer 2012!

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The Hyundai Accent, among nine other vehicles, received Interior of the Year by Ward's AutoWorld (typically known for their 10 Best Engines list). Ward's didn't place a particular order on their top ten, but if you list them by price lowest to highest, guess which one is first?

Congratulations to the Accent!

Would you like to drive in the vehicle with one of the best interiors of 2012? No problem - check out our new Hyundai Accent inventory here!


Information via AutoBlog, image via auto cars detail

The New Hyundai Elantra

Learn about the new Hyundai Elantra -- and see how you can win it!

One of Hyundai's most popular vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra was named the 2012 North American Car of the Year, and offers amazing technology, safety and styling at a very affordable price. It's the full package, if we do say so ourselves. Check out some quick facts below, or head to our new Hyundai Elantra page to see how you can win it!

Standard and available features on the Hyundai Elantra include:

• Available 7-inch navigation screen with high-res display and rearview camera
• Driver's blind-spot mirror
• Power heated door mirrors
• Available proximity key with push-button start
• Premium cloth seats on SE; leather seats on Sport and Limited
• Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth and cruise controls
• iPod/USB/SIRIUS XM/CD/AM/FM radio with six speakers

Please contact us to inquire about any of the following prices/packages available on the 2014 Hyundai Elantra:

• Elantra SE MSRP: $17,200
• Elantra Sport MSRP: $21,700
• Elantra Limited MSRP: $21,650
• Preferred Package: $975
• Technology Package: $2,750

Add $1,000 for six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC on SE and Sport models; Limited comes standard with automatic transmission.

The Hyundai Elantra has received a slew of awards! Including (but not limited to):

• The 2012 North American Car of the Year
• 10 Best Sedans Under $25K - KBB
• "Best Value in America" honors in 2012 -Vincentric
• 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K - KBB
• IIHS Top Safety Pick+
• Best Car Under $20K - AOL Autos
• 2011 Car of the Year - Autospies
• 2011 Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid on the Market
• Best Car for the Money - U.S. News & World Report

What is Auto Armor?

What is Auto Armor & Should I get it?

Auto Armor is basically a protection for your investment; it ensures that the environment can do as little damage as possible to your vehicle, and if it does – we’ll fix it. There are three elements to Auto Armor – interior, undercoating and paint sealer.

Interior covers spills. If anything spills on the inside of your car and it stains, we’ll replace it for free. A perk? You can’t even tell it’s there. This specific protection is only available on cloth seating surfaces on vehicles with 3,000 miles or less at application, and lasts for five years.

Undercoating protects your vehicle against salt and rust perforation and is good for for 10 years years, unlimited miles.

Paint sealer is a five-year paint protection. Should your vehicle's exterior be damaged by sun exposure, weather-induced acid rain, tree sap or bird droppings on factory-painted surfaces during the first five years from product application, your reapplication is covered. Both paint sealer and undercoating must be applied on vehicles that have 3,000 miles or less on them as well.

So most importantly, how much does it cost? And should I get it?

It costs $699 for interior, undercoating and paint sealer. As for getting it, there are two main things to think about; taking care of your vehicle (and the costs to do so) and the value of your trade in. According to our Business Manager, when you have two vehicles next to each other at trade-in time, one that had Auto Armor and one without, “they are night and day."

If you have any questions, please comment below and we'll be sure to get back to you as quickly as possible!

Five Hyundai Models Named "Most Loved in America" by Strategic Vision

In honor of Valentine's Day last week, the Hyundai Elantra GT, Sonata, Genesis, Equus and Santa Fe were all named to Strategic Vision's "Most Loved Vehicles in America" list. Having five models on the list gave Hyundai the upper hand in scores; it was the only manufacturer with that many models.

"Hyundai owners really love their cars," said President of Strategic Vision Alexander Edwards in the Hyundai press release. "They had more segment winners in cars than any other brand... 'Love' should be on any brand's internal scorecard and is the pinnacle of achievement. Hyundai's results demonstrate its commitment to customers and in turn their loyalty."

The "love" scores are comprised using commitment, overall satisfaction, total top emotional responses, proposed repurchase loyalty and actual repurchase loyalty to determine a "Most Loved Index", which has a score that ranges from 1-1,000; 1 being "Hate it" and 1,000 being "Love it".

Which one do you love the most? Check 'em all out at our Hyundai Digital Showroom here.


All information via Hyundai

Google-Powered Search Engine Now Available for more than Half a Million Hyundai Owners

Hyundai announced last week that they are making the Google-powered destination search available to over half a million current Hyundai owners. This means if you have the first-generation Blue Link system installed in your Hyundai vehicle, then the Google search is available to you!

Just press the Blue Link or Enhanced Navigation button and you'll have access to Google search and Google Maps' destination location info when you search for a destination.

This Google-powered search and map technology will be available on the next-generation 2015 Hyundai Genesis as well as the 2015 Sonata as part of the second-generation Blue Link system. We think it's awesome that current owners with Blue Link are able to have their search technology upgraded!

Get more info on Blue Link here, or check out the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis to see the rest of the amazing features the new system has to offer!


All information and images via Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Wins Kelley Blue Book's "5-Year Cost to Own Award"

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo has just received Kelley Blue Book's (KBB) 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the Sporty Compact Car category. The Veloster Turbo came out on top over competitors such as the Mazda Speed3 and Honda Civic Si. The award was presented to Hyundai on Feb. 6 at the Chicago Auto Show.

KBB's 5-Year Cost to Own Awards are based on data collected by KBB and honor those cars that have the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership time frame. Their data accounts for almost all expenses that come with owning a vehicle, including depreciation, projected fuel cost, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repairs, and state fees.

"The Veloster Turbo's impressive fuel economy and low depreciation, coupled with Hyundai's 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty, make it an excellent choice for those looking for a fun, compact sports car," said Kelley Blue Book Vice President of Vehicle Evaluations Dan Ingle in the Hyundai press release.

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is only improving as years go on. Go ahead and check out our Hyundai Veloster details page here!


All images, information and quotes via Hyundai

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Wins MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Award

At the Chicago Auto Show today, Feb. 6, the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe received MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Award for "Best Large Utility". This award has been given annually since 1983.

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe (image via Hyundai)

"The Santa Fe hits all the large family utility hot buttons and then some," said MotorWeek editorial staff in the Hyundai press release. "There are tons of standard features, an eye pleasing design, and even above average comfort in the third-row."

The MotorWeek editors judge on the most valued criteria; price, practicality, performance and fuel efficiency. The list of winners is aimed to give car shoppers a guide when they're shopping.

If you'd like more info, be sure to head to our 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe showroom page here!


All information and image via Hyundai

2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Highlights

Hyundai just posted a great summary of the enhancements on the 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Check them out below, and if you'd like more info, head to our 2014 Genesis Coupe info page here, or read the Hyundai's full press release here!

2014 Genesis Coupe Highlights:

• Engine RPM downshift rev-matching standard with eight-speed automatic transmission
• High-performance carbon-coated synchronizer rings added to manual transmission
• Hill-start Assist feature (on manual transmission)
• Fog lights, cruise control, auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink, heated door mirrors and floor mats are standard across the board
• Enhanced seat bolsters (on R-Spec models)
• Enhanced navigation system
• Five new color options with a new cloth interior scheme
• Revised feature packaging
• Hyundai Assurance Connected Care standard for three years with the available Blue Link platform (on 3.8 Grand Touring/Ultimate and 2.0T Premium)

Safety and Car Care features standard on Blue Link-equipped models include:

• Automatic Collision Notification
• SOS Emergency Assistance
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Care Care:

• Monthly Vehicle Health Report
• Maintenance Alert
• Recall Advisor
• Automatic Diagnosis Trouble Code Notification
• In-vehicle Car Care maintenance scheduling

All information, images and bullet list via Hyundai