2012 February

We’re Moving!

February 28, 2012 By mung8806 Leave a Comment

The Newly Constructed Mungenast Hyundai Opens March 1, 2012

Mungenast Hyundai is proud to announce that we’re moving to our new, state-of-the-art facility on March 1^st. We’ve designed our new 35,745 square-foot dealership, which is located at 649 Dunn Rd in beautiful Hazelwood, MO (63042) with our customers – and valued employees – in mind. With the extra wiggle room, we’re able to better showcase Hyundai’s ever expanding lineup of value-oriented premium models and with the added acreage, we’re able to keep more new Hyundai vehicles in stock so that we can offer the best selection of new and used inventory, including the all-new Azera and the 2012 Elantra, which was named North American Car Of The Year for 2012.

Our spacious new showroom features an indoor delivery area (the first of its kind in the St. Louis metro), and our service department now features 16 work bays and brand new equipment to ensure your vehicle can be serviced in a timely fashion by our Hyundai technicians utilizing the latest equipment available. If you choose to wait while we service your vehicle, you’ll be amazed by our new, comfortable customer lounge that includes a fully stocked beverage bar, complimentary Wi-Fi. And we didn’t stop there – we’ve also integrated a unique “power bar” that allows you to conveniently charge your portable devices while you work. We’ve even made sure that your kids won’t get bored – we’ve built a children’s room filled with games, toys, and a TV just for them!

Below we’ve included a sneak peek at what the inside of the showroom will look like. Think of it as a moving panoramic photo.

(If you see a big empty space above this line, hit “refresh”)

If you’re in the area, make sure you stop by the all-new Mungenast Hyundai and let us show you why Mungenast Makes the Difference!

Source – Mungenast Hyundai

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Hyundai’s New Accent Is Very Easy To Understand

February 21, 2012 By mung8806 Leave a Comment

For years, if you wanted “cheap” transportation, but you wanted to buy a new car, and size was no object, chances are that the Hyundai Accent may have been on your list at some point or another. While the Accent has done relatively well in years past, Hyundai plans to launch sales into the stratosphere with the newest generation. Boasting strong, handsome styling, thanks to a hearty helping of Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design philosophy, the new Accent bears absolutely no resemblance to that cute little cream puff you might remember from a few years ago. For 2012, the Accent comes in both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The old three-door Accent is now a thing of the past.

The new Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 4 cylinder engine that produces a respectable 138 HP while returning up to 40mpg on the highway, which provides a fantastic combination of power and efficiency. And with the standard six-speed manual transmission, the Accent is certainly fun to drive. For those of us who aren’t so great with a clutch pedal, Hyundai also offers an available six-speed automatic with manual shiftability – just slide the gear selector over to manually upshift or downshift.

Inside, the Accent is a huge improvement not only over the previous generation, but perhaps an improvement on any other vehicle in the non-luxury compact segment. The seats are very comfortable and the cabin materials are hard (as expected in this price class), but the textured treatments give the Accent’s interior a more upscale feel. Throw in the available Bluetooth hand-free system, 172-watt audio, and plenty of versatility, and you’ll see why the Accent is a real winner.

But don’t just take our word for it – we encourage you to stop by our location in beautiful Hazelwood, MO for a test drive of the Accent. Until then, check out our exhaustive high-resolution image gallery below.

UPDATE:

Motor Trend magazine just wrapped up their test of five-door economy hatchbacks including the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sonic, Kia Rio, ~~Ford Fiesta,~~ Hyundai Accent, Mazda 2, and Suzuki SX4. You know what? The Hyundai Accent beat out the competition not only with the best observed fuel economy numbers among the pack, but the reviewers also commented on how spacious and grown-up the Accent feels compared to its rivals.

To view the article on Motor Trend’s website, click here.

Source – Hyundai USA

Image Credit – Hyundai Newsroom

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – Warning: Contents May Be Hot

February 7, 2012 By mung8806 Leave a Comment

When the 2013 Genesis Coupe made its official world debut online thanks to Korean media embargo leaks at this year’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show it was met with mass approval from those of us in the press and public alike. Unfortunately, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will probably be discounted by many mainstream luxury car buyers as little more than a boy-racer’s fantasy – but we really don’t care. Why? Even Hyundai recognize that this car won’t be for everyone, and that’s OK. With the bold, almost outrageous revised exterior styling, it’s obvious that Hyundai’s going after driving enthusiasts who want to express their automotive passion and enjoy doing it all without having to sell their organs on Craigslist.

For those not familiar with the old Genesis Coupe, let’s talk about what’s different this year. For starters, the whole front end is revised. The headlights are more distinctive, the grille is murdered-out and widened, and also new for 2013 are awesome available LED running lights just above the fog lamps. Out back it’s a similar story, the real stars here are the newly revised LED taillights that sport a clear lens rather than a red-tinted one, kind of like the old “Altezza” lights, only cooler.

Now, for what matters – the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe receives a significant power upgrade whether you opt for the 2.0 inline 4-cylinder turbo or incredibly powerful 3.8 V6, which now make a staggering 274hp/348hp, respectively. Although if you want to make that much power, you’ll need to order your petro-coctail from the top shelf, but as always, you can snub your ‘Coupe and feed it regular if you need to. Thanks to gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) technology, Hyundai is able to squeeze a few more MPG than last year, thanks also in part to a new 8-speed Shiftronic® automatic transmission that Hyundai developed in house to replace to ZF-sourced unit. For the 2.0T, expect somewhere around 20 city/31 highway with the auto and 21 city/30 highway with the manual. What’s surprising is that the fuel economy for the 348 horsepower six-pot isn’t far off of those numbers: It comes in at 18 city (both A/T and M/T) and 28 highway with the automatic and 27 highway with the stick.

Inside the 2013 Genesis Coupe occupants will be treated to a similar design as before, but with a much more upmarket feel thanks to a revised instrumentation and telematics layout. The navigation/telematics screen has been significantly raised and slightly enlarged (from what we can tell, not like anyone’s actually measured it), and the appointments on the dash and upgraded trim really give the new Genesis Coupe a luxury car feel. Buying one may feel a little bit like stealing, it’s so nice.

We’ve not been given an official on-sale date for the new Genesis Coupe, but once we receive our first truckload you’ll be the first to know because we’ll do a video review on it to give you our impressions. Until then, enjoy the high-resolution gallery below.

Source – Hyundai Newsroom

Photos – Hyundai Newsroom

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Hyundai Backs Sonata Hybrid Buyers’ Batteries For Life

February 1, 2012 By mung8806 Leave a Comment

For the last decade, hybrid vehicles have been gaining in popularity among commuters, and the green-minded alike. With gas prices on the rise, more and more drivers have flocked to dealerships to lease hybrids – the keyword there being lease. Historically, hybrids have been attractive lease vehicles because the longevity of hybrid powertrains, which have batteries, is relatively unknown. Not to say hybrids aren’t as reliable as their regular ICE counterparts, but the main component of what makes a hybrid a hybrid is the battery pack. Most of them are warrantied along with the rest of the motor, and may begin to lose their ability to remain charged sufficiently after the powertrain warranty runs out – or, at least that’s a major concern.

Not to worry, though. Just like when Hyundai released the Sonata Hybrid, they’re back at it again with the “not all hybrids are created equal” approach, and that’s because Hyundai is backing the battery pack in the Sonata Hybrid for life. It’s the first time that a manufacturer has extended such an offer to instill consumer confidence. Although the Sonata Hybrid is currently the only vehicle with a battery pack in the Hyundai lineup, rest assured that more hybrids are certainly in the automaker’s future. Granted, this offer is only valid with the original owner and is non-transferrable, but it certainly encourages hybrid buyers to own rather than lease their new vehicle.

Speaking of the Sonata Hybrid though, it’s certainly a fantastic vehicle, and it’s the only hybrid we know of that’s actually positioned more towards highway commuters than urban drivers. Most hybrids yield more impressive city mpg figures than on the highway because they’re engineered to draw more heavily on the battery pack at low speeds to get the car going than anything else. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, the vehicle’s EV mode is only effective up to a low speed and for a very limited distance (in other words, it’s good for a slow crawl, great for when you’re sneaking in and out of the driveway late at night). The Sonata Hybrid can run in full EV mode up to about 60 mph or roughly a distance of one mile, whichever comes first. You’ll also notice that at 35mpg city/40mpg highway, the Sonata Hybrid achieves better fuel economy on the highway than around the city. Also unique to the Sonata Hybrid is its conventional six-speed automatic transmission – while other hybrid vehicles tend to use a CVT, which can significantly numb the driving experience the vehicle provides its driver. We plan on doing a more in-depth review of the Sonata Hybrid in the near future, but until then, feel free to view and enjoy the high-res photo gallery below.

For more info on the Hyundai Lifetime Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee, please follow the link to Hyundai’s official press release by clicking here.