2013 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Ties Audi A4 for "Best-in-Segment"

Hyundai Genesis leads category in 2013 Total Quality Index

Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index results are out and the Hyundai Genesis is a top performer. Hyundai tied for third in Best Overall Total Quality, while the Hyundai Genesis was named Best-in-Segment. The Total Quality Index measures vehicle satisfaction among new owners, which reflects both the quality of the vehicle and "the emotional connections which accommodate all aspects of the ownership experience," according to the Hyundai press release.

The Hyundai Genesis beat the Lexus ES 350, Acura TSX Sedan, Lincoln MKS, Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60 (among others) in the near luxury category. The Total Quality Index asks buyers to rate every aspect of their experience as owners; results came from 17,568 buyers who purchased their 2013 model between Sept. and Nov. 2012.

Interested in the owner-approved Genesis? View our 2013 Hyundai Genesis inventory here!

All information and quotes via the Hyundai press release, images via Hyundai's Genesis Gallery

2013 Hyundai Elantra SE Coupe Review

Things to know about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

Stu Wright of the Northern Colorado Gazette had the opportunity to test drive a 2013 Hyundai Elantra SE Coupe; here's what he had to say.

His Elantra SE Coupe  had a 1.8-liter, four cylinder, 145 hp engine, which could go from zero to 60 in roughly 8.5 seconds. Wright lists the strong points as styling, front fog lights, outside mirror lighting, dual-bright finish exhaust tips and a rear spoiler. He also enjoyed the large head and tail lights and the black and bold grille. Startled by the large size of the trunk, Wright says the Elantra Coupe would make a nice hatchback - the ample trunk space is even more enhanced by the ability to fold down the back seats.

Handling and turning radius on the Elantra Coupe were impressive, and so is the $23,965 MSRP on the SE. Want to check out this well-reviewed car? View our 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe inventory here.


All information via Stu Wright's review/Northern Colorado Gazette

The 2013 Drive for Excellence Winner is Seldon Hill!

Seldon Hill of Essex High School is the winner of the 2013 Drive for Excellence program

Seldon Hill, a senior at Essex High School will be driving a brand-new Subaru Impreza today as part of Burlington Subaru Hyundai’s Drive for Excellence program. Drive for Excellence is in its sixth consecutive year of rewarding hard-working high school juniors and seniors with a chance to win a new car. Once the winner is drawn, they have the opportunity to choose between a new Hyundai Elantra and a new Subaru Impreza.

“I can’t even believe it,” said Hill, right after choosing to take home the Subaru Impreza. “At first I didn’t think I was going to win, but all this week I just had this good feeling.” Hill will be attending Castleton State College in the fall, with the intention to work towards a major in Graphic Design.

This year, Burlington Subaru Hyundai sifted through the report cards of 662 students, whose grades compiled the 16,079 entries this year. Hill was chosen at random as one of the 75 finalists for this year’s Drive for Excellence and entered into the raffle today to be chosen as the 2013 winner.

Hill’s older brother was also a finalist in the 2010 Drive for Excellence event, but did not win a car that year.

Burlington Hyundai Subaru was joined by WCAX, 106.7 WIZN, 99.9 the Buzz, 98.9 WOKO, KOOL 105, AM1230 WJOY and Angolano & Company in today’s Drive for Excellence event. The previous winners are Shane Mason of Milton High School in 2008, Sarah Cameron of Colchester High School in 2009, Crystal LaHart of Peru Senior High School in 2010, Zoe Davis of West Rutland High School for 2011 and Zachery LaForest of Saranac Central High School.

2013 Hyundai Azera Driven

Automobile Magazine says the 2013 Hyundai Azera delivers

Value is key, and the 2013 Hyundai Azera has got it! It's available either with the technology package or without it; there are no other options or trim levels. Automobile Mag says that the standard, sans-technology package version comes extremely well equipped. Standard on the 2013 Azera is leather seating, navigation, backup camera, heated front and rear seats, as well as keyless entry and ignition - all of this for just $33,145.

The extra technology package offers dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlamps, ventilated front seats, front seat cushion extenders, a rear parking sensor, interior ambient lighting and 19-inch wheels (vs. the 18-inch on the standard version). The technology package adds $4,000 to the vehicle's price.

If the smooth, comfortable, quiet and affordable Azera sounds good to you, be sure to check out our selection of the 2013 Hyundai Azera here!


All information, including exact features on the Azera via Automobile Magazine. Images via Hyundai.