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Hyundai has added cruise control as standard to its Elantra Elite sedan
and liftback models for no increase in its recommended retail price of $23,990*
for the manual and—for June only—automatic as well.
The Elite’s factory-fitted cruise control operates via a steering
wheel-mounted multi-function stalk which is very easy to use without taking eyes
off the road.
Elantra Elites without cruise control remaining in dealer stock are offered
at a special run-out price of $23,495* for both manual and automatic models.
In June only, all automatic Elantra models will cost no more than their
manual stablemates, equating the entry-level HVT Elantra automatic sedan or
liftback with the $18,990 rrp* of manual models.
Elantra’s HVT 2.0-litre engine is especially suited to cruise control,
boasting price class-leading maximum torque of 186 Nm at 4000 rpm and 105 kW of
power at 6000 rpm,
Elantra Elite sports ABS, alloy wheels, front fog lights and two rear wing
designs a semi-radical hi-riser on the liftback and a more restrained look
complimenting the sedan’s squared off bootlid top trailing edge. Interior
features include elegant light grey leather trim with breathing perforations in
the centre seat panels, ‘dome-effect’ main dash dials and blue-hue instrument
lighting.
Sonata free cruise
Sonata 2.4-litre, which also gained standard cruise control early April, now
reverts to its pre-cruise pricing of $24,990*, effectively replicating Elantra
Elite’s no-cost cruise. Any remaining non-cruise Sonata 2.4 models now list at
$24,495*.
Continuing through until June 30, all automatic Sonatas including the
$27,990* V6 are priced the same as similar spec manual models.
Santa Fe Elite
A new, limited edition Santa Fe V6 Elite is available only during June for
the same $32,990* as the GL but also offering leather seat, steering wheel and
shift lever trim, front fog lights, body-colour door handles and mirror backs,
six audio speakers and driver seat lumbar adjustment.
The individually styled Santa Fe guarantees superior traction with its
full-time all-wheel-drive and rear limited slip differential. It also features
Selectronic sequential manual-mode automatic transmission, alloy 16” wheels
including the spare, generous covered luggage space and a high crash safety
rating.
Meanwhile, Hyundai’s seriously stylish and sporty Tiburon V6 coupe has caused
interest among sports car buyers with its $31,990 rrp for the six-speed,
close-ratio manual and $33,680 for the sequential manual-mode automatic, both
offering a power tilt-slide sunroof free for a limited time.
With sales up nearly 50 percent year-to-date this year, Hyundai is
experiencing a sales resurgence in response to many accolades including Getz
voted Australia’s Best Small Car 2003 and most recently, its raised quality
profile as evidenced last month by the J.D.Power Initial Quality Survey in the
US, which placed Hyundai equal second with Honda. Locally, that quality is
attested to by Hyundai underwriting all their models with the industry’s most
protective, continuously offered new car warranty—five years or 130,000km.
All Hyundai models are equipped with air-conditioning, dual airbags, front
seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, MP3-capable CD audio, power windows
and mirrors, central locking and split/fold rear seats.
*plus on-road costs
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