Quick Hits: Interior Photos of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

The anticipation and excitement of the All-New 2015 Hyundai Genesis is building here in the United States. Set to debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in January and hitting dealerships in the first half of 2014, we are getting an early look at what’s to come.

These photos were taken yesterday at a “private” unveiling of the All-New Genesis in Korea.  While these photos are grainy it does give us the first look at the cars highly anticipated interior.

As more photos emerges, we will get them out to you.

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Quick Hits: Photo Update to the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Here’s some new spy photos of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis possibly making it’s debut at the Detriot Auto Show in January!

As you can see, the All-New Genesis is sporting a more chiseled look departing from the current models smoother body lines.  We also see, in a magnified photo of the rear, this Genesis is equipped with Hyundai’s AWD traction control called HTRAC and using a 3.8 liter V6 engine (G380/HTRAC badging).  Along with a host of great technology and safety features, it looks like the All-New Genesis will also sport a panoramic roof.

We’ll keep an eye out for some interior photos as soon as they become available.

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How do you feel when you see an extremely hot…car?

SCHWING!!! Feast your eyes on the new 2014 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG and I’m pretty sure you’ll have those same feelings! Already a beautiful car in its normal aspiration, Mercedes yet again stepped up to the plate and launched this iteration of the S63 over the ball park AMG style.

Hot, sexy and powerful exterior (Wow, I’m starting to sound like Bruno from Dancing with the Stars…yes I watch it)…Mercedes is making it tough to say no.  One look at the interior and your gonna want to get inside and take it for a ride.

The 2014 S63 AMG will be powered by a handcrafted 5.5L V8 Biturbo pumping out 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.  The projected time to 60 mph is at 3.7 seconds and top speed which is electronically controlled to 186 mph.  Those numbers would translate to a quicker launch to 60mph and a higher top end than the Porsche Carrera S! 

Putting all this power to the ground would be the job of MB’s 4matic system.  Mercedes says the S63 application of the 4Matic will send 67 percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels allowing the car to feel, for the most part, like a rear drive car but also providing the grip in low traction conditions.  

Looks aren’t just skin deep Mercedes packed the S63 with technology and safety features.

Technology and Safety Highlights

• Mercedes’ seven-speed Speedshift automatic transmission.
  • Offering three modes of operation – Controlled Efficiency, Sport and Manual – while also using the Eco Stop/Start system to shut down the engine while the car is standing still. For the sake of comfort (and one’s tires), “C” mode also directs the S63 to start off smoothly in second gear.
• Upgraded brakes
• Parking assistance for front and rear
• Multicontour heated, ventilated and massaging front seats with body-securing side bolsters
• Keyless access

Options:

• Night View System that displays a black-and-white view of the evening through the central gauges
• Rear Seat Package that adds power adjustable, heated and ventilated rear seats
• A power panorama sunroof

Safety Highlights

• ABS and ESP stability control
• Nine supplemental restraints including two-stage front air bags, a knee air bag for the driver and pelvic air bags which work together with curtain and side air bags to provide extra protection for front occupants in dangerous side-impact collisions.
• Attention Assist 
• Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Distronic Plus with PRE-SAFE Brake

The S63 will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September and available for sale in the U.S. around November.

Be one of the first to get your hands on this incredible machine.

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What can you get for $1.15 million?

How about this smoking hot 2014 McLaren P1!  With only 375 copies to be made of this supercar, you might want to press the order button quickly or it will be your loss.

At a price tag of $1.15 million you’ll get a plug-in hybrid supercar (that’s right…a hybrid) with a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 producing 727 horsepower on it’s own.  Working with the electric motor bumps output to 903 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque which will catapult the McLaren P1 to 60 mph in under 3.0 seconds, get to 124 mph in under 7.0 seconds and if you are in a hurry top out at 217 mph (electronically limited).

If you’re like me drooling over your computer keyboard, giddy up and order your McLaren P1 today!

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2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan named Best-in-Segment

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan was named Best-in-Segment, topping the near-luxury car category in Strategic Vision’s 2013 Total Quality Index^® (TQI).

The Total Quality Index measures total vehicle satisfaction among new car owners, reflecting not only the quality of the vehicles, but the emotional connections which accommodate all aspects of the ownership experience.

The Total Quality Index asks buyers to rate all aspects of the ownership experience, from buying and owning, to performance and driving.

Hyundai’s award-winning Genesis sedan continues its premium segment leadership for 2013 with simplified model offerings and a new ultimate navigation system with Blue Link^® telematics. The 5.0 R-Spec model and the 3.8-liter Lambda powertrain remain available with a new optional eight-inch Driver Information System (DIS) display with navigation and an enhanced multi-media controller.

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Featuring Adaptive Cruise Control

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Information courtesy of Hyundai USA

Hyundai Santa Fe Receives Another Award

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe did it again collecting another award.  This time it was named one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors.

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 15, 2013 – The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport’s upscale and highly-functional interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto, which named it to this year’s Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. This recognition follows the 2012 Accent and 2012 Azera being named to the list last year.

“The latest version of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is the essence of a midsize family CUV: well-crafted, tastefully appointed and affordable, despite a decidedly upscale look and feel,” said Tom Murphy, executive editor, WardsAuto. “Hyundai is consistently delivering excellent interiors that reinforce the brand’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design language.”

“The all-new Santa Fe Sport offers buyers a comfortable, functional and modern-looking interior,” said Christopher Chapman, chief designer, Hyundai Design North America. “Designed with families in mind, the interior features quality materials, intuitive controls and a spacious layout for the diverse needs of today’s active families.”

“The instrument panel is defined by its sculptural center vents from which the flowing form develops,” said Christopher Zarlenga, design manager of Santa Fe’s interior. “Color is also an important differentiator for the interior, emphasizing the wing shape outward from the center stack through the doors.”

During the selection process editors pay close attention to fit-and-finish, checking to see if seams are straight and match up cleanly on armrests and instrument panels. Editors climb in and out of back seats and third rows in larger CUVs and SUVs to check overall comfort levels, headroom and legroom. Another increasingly important category is driver information. Bluetooth® phone links are commonplace, so editors connect their smartphones and experiment with voice-activation systems.

Santa Fe Sport features a flowing interior look, designed for passenger functionality and comfort. From the heated rear seats and available eight-way power driver seat, to a standard 40:20:40 folding-rear seat back, the vehicle boasts flexibility and a comfortable cabin for all passengers. Also standard on all Santa Fe models with cloth seating is a YES Essentials® seat fabric treatment that provides soil-resistant, anti-odor and anti-static properties for added longevity and livability. Special care and attention went into other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and premium window switch trim. Available on 2.4-liter models and standard on Turbo models is a push-button starter with proximity key and an electrochromatic gauge cluster color LCD screen. A heated steering wheel and sliding second row seats are optional first-class touches on Santa Fe Sport.

The 2013 interior winners will be honored during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22 at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, Mich. An extensive package profiling the winners is available on WardsAuto.com and in the May issue of WardsAuto Worldmagazine.

Additional Awards:

• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT NAMED ONE OF WARD’S 10 BEST INTERIORS
• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY HONORS
• SANTA FE RECEIVES A 2013 ALG’S HIGHEST RESIDUAL VALUE AWARD.
  • Trusted source and auto industry authority ALG has determined that the THE 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE is projected to retain more of its original value than any of its class competitors.
• AUTOBYTEL NAMED HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2013 “CROSSOVER OF THE YEAR”
• TWO HYUNDAI MODELS NAMED “BEST BETS” BY THE CAR BOOK
  • The 2013 Sonata and Santa Fe Honored for Exceeding Customer Expectations.
• HYUNDAI AZERA, SANTA FE SPORT AND VELOSTER TURBO WIN 2012 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS
  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 – The 2012 Hyundai Azera, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turboall earned GOOD DESIGN™ Awards in the Transportation category for their innovative and unique designs. The prestigious GOOD DESIGN Awards are presented annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WINS BEST NEW CROSSOVER AWARD
  • Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association honors Hyundai at the 2013 Atlanta International Auto Show

• HYUNDAI TAKES TOP HONORS IN BRAND KEYS 2013 CUSTOMER LOYALTY ENGAGEMENT INDEX
  • COSTA MESA, Calif., February 15, 2013 – The Hyundai brand continues to grow in 2013, tying for the No. 1 spot in the automotive category in the 2013 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. Brand Keys, a New York-based brand, customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annually syndicated study which examines customers’ relationships with 375 different brands in 54 categories. For the third year in a row, Hyundai made the top of the list in the automotive category.  “Congratulations to Hyundai for yet another loyalty win,” said Robert Passikoff, founder and president of Brand Keys, Inc. “Hyundai has managed to sustain real levels of emotional engagement for their brand and for their customers by leveraging and personalizing technology, all the while providing real brand value.”  Hyundai’s continued brand success is largely attributed to the positive reception of its newly redesigned vehicles including Santa Fe, Elantra GT, Elantra Coupe and Veloster Turbo, 

• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WINS ACTIVE LIFESTYLE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE 2013 SANTA FE NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 ALL-NEW CARS ENTERING SHOW ROOMS THIS FALL ACCORDING TO TOTAL CAR SCORE
• HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT AND ELANTRA GT NAMED BEST CARS IN THEIR CATEGORY BY KIPLINGER’S
• All-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Claims its First Title in “Best Value On-Road” Category
• The Santa Fe Considered One of the Most Important New Vehicles for 2013

Information courtesy of Hyundai USA

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McCafferty Auto Group
Hyundai Ford Kia
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215 945 8000 ext. 7051

Still Under Wraps…The Santa Fe has Arrived!

Still under wraps in these spy photos the highly anticipated 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (with six/seven passenger seating) has FINALLY arrived at McCafferty Hyundai!

Spy photos show this model with seating for seven, navigation, automatic headlights, rear back-up camera, heated steering wheel, leather heated front and second passenger seats, dual zone climate control and temperature controls for the third row.

After the Sante Fe is undressed and cleaned up, a photo gallery and video of the crossover will be available!

For more details please contact:

Bob Sison
McCafferty Auto Group
Hyundai Ford Kia
Langhorne, PA 19047

215 945 8000 ext. 7051
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Poised To Hit The Showrooms…The All-New 2014 Kia Candeza

Kia Motors America is poised to release the All-New 2014 Kia Candeza’s into showrooms in the second quarter of 2013.  The sophistication and elegance of the new automobile signals Kia’s readiness to expand its lineup of inspiring and award-winning vehicles and enter the premium-car segment.

Since the introduction of the range-topping Optima SXL, Kia said it has seen an increased number of customers looking for a sedan with even more upscale amenities and technology.  The Cadenza will be the new flagship for Kia in the U.S. market, and will introduce a number of advanced systems that promise to set a new standard in the premium segment.

Standard features include:

• 3.3-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) producing 293 horsepower
• Sports-tuned fully independent suspension
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• An advanced navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic™² 
• UVO eServices,
• High resolution 8-inch touch screen.
• Back-up camera³ and warning system
• Premium 550-watt Infinity^®4 12-speaker audio system including rear surround speakers and subwoofer.
• Leather seat trim
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat ventilation
• Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start
• 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• Bluetooth^®5wireless technology.

The Cadenza will offer two option packages: The Premium Package and the Technology Package. 

The Premium Package includes:

• Full-length panoramic sunroof with power retractable sunshade
• HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting system (AFLS)
• 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster
• Premium Nappa leather seats, a memory enabled 12-way ventilated driver’s seat with seat cushion extension for unsurpassed comfort
• Heated front and rear outboard seats
• Heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Power rear sunshade for enhanced comfort and privacy. 

The Technology Package adds:

• Sleek 19-inch alloy wheels
• Electric parking brake
• Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), which maintains a set distance to the vehicle ahead and can bring the car to a full stop if necessary. 
• Water repellent hydrophobic windshield
• Radar-based Blind Spot Detection system (BSD)
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) that provides audible and visual alerts to the driver should they inadvertently veer into another lane without using the turn signal.

Be on the look out for the Kia Cadenza as it hits the showrooms soon.

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Bob Sison
McCafferty Auto Group
Hyundai Ford Kia
Langhorne, PA 19047

Information courtesy of Kia Motors America

Oops! Hyundai did it again…2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WINS BEST CAR FOR THE MONEY AWARD

Oops, Hyundai did it again!  Not that they have stumbled upon another award, in fact, the dedication to quality, design and forward thinking has brought Hyundai the success it deserves!  With its impressive list vehicles to fit every buyer, Hyundai continues to hit the mark and collect awards from the industry and accolades from very satisfied clients.

This time the award goes to the All-New 2013 Santa Fe which was named Best 3-Row Midsize SUV by U.S. News and World Report in its 2013 Best Cars for the Money Awards.

U.S. News & World Report’s annual award combines quality and value data to determine the top-ranked vehicles within their respective categories. The 2013 Santa Fe took top honors within the 3-row midsize SUV segment for its outstanding value and critical acclaim.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe continues to win praise from the automotive industry for its long list of standard features, upscale cabin and performance.  Combine that with its excellent safety ratings and low ownership costs, the Santa Fe is unbeatable.

Hyundai continues to create vehicles that embody quality and beautiful design without sacrificing value.  The third generation Santa Fe is no exception as it leads the pack and redefines the CUV/SUV market.

Yes, Hyundai did it again and collected another award, but come see for yourself why Hyundai has “IT Factor!”

Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sports other awards:

• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY HONORS
• 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Named “BEST BETS” by The Car Book
  • Honored for Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Top Honors in Brand Keys 2013 CUSTOMER LOYALTY ENGAGEMENT INDEX
• HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Named BEST CARS in their Category by KIPLINGER’S
• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Wins FAMA AUTOS EDITOR CHOICE AWARD
• AUTOBYTEL Named HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2013 “CROSSOVER OF THE YEAR
• HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Wins 2012 GOOD DESIGN AWARD
• HYUNDAI Santa Fe Receives ALG RESIDUAL VALUE AWARD
  • Santa Fe Sport Highest Ranked its Category
• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Named “UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE SHOW” at the 2012 MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
• 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Wins ACTIVE LIFESTYLE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD
• 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe earns the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) award for BEST COMPACT CUV

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Bob Sison
McCafferty Auto Group
Hyundai Ford Kia
Langhorne, PA 19047

 

Quick Hits: Hot of the Press! Another award for Hyundai Sonata

• 2/13/2013 – Hot of the press – Today the HYUNDAI SONATA received the award as THE MOST DEPENDABLE MIDSIZE CAR BY J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES
  • Hyundai’s Sonata received the distinct honor of most dependable midsize car by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Sonata ranked highest in its class, beating out leading competitors.

Below are additional awards the Sonata has picked up:

• 2/12/2013 – HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED “BEST BETS” BY THE CAR BOOK
  • The 2013 Sonata Honored for Exceeding Customer Expectations. This marks the third consecutive year Hyundai Sonata has earned this distinction.
• Sonata received a 2012 Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
• 5 star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Hyunda Sonata, received Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com’s coveted “5-Year Cost to Own Award.”
• Consumers Digest’s 2013 Automotive Best Buys
• ALG has rewarded Sonata’s its highest-ever residual values for 2013
• Sonata owners in 2011 were also more satisfied with their car’s fuel economy, design and value according to the J.D. Power 2011 APEAL Study.
• Hyundai Sonata wins 2012 “TOP SCORING CAR AWARDS” from Total Car Score
  • The best car awards are based on Total Car Score’s ranking formula, which offers a comprehensive evaluation of autos in every segment. A vehicle’s Total Car Score is its combination of scores from all the top automotive review and rating sites. These car reviews and ratings are translated into a single Total Car Score that allows visitors to quickly and easily compare cars.

– Information courtesy of Hyundai USA

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Radiant Silver featuring Panoramic sunroof

2013 Hyundai Sonata Radiant Silver featuring panoramic sunroof

2013 Hyundai Sonata Harbor Gray Metallic

2013 Hyundai Sonata featuring Navigation and Panoramic Sunroof

Navigation, Push Button Start, Dual Climate
Control

2013 Hyundai Sonata with Panoramic sunroof

Bob Sison
McCafferty Hyundai
Langhorne, PA 19047