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Thrifty three-door hatches are rare, as most shoppers prefer five doors. Hyundai’s Accent entry shoots for sporty in SE guise but the new-for-’10 Blue trim level with revised gearing puts the emphasis on fuel economy. Not powerful, the Accent is at least tossable and solidly built.

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INTELLIGENCE IS BLISS
Get used to an easier way of life when you step into the 2010 Tucson. The interior is available with useful innovations that will make driving less stressful. Like the available touchscreen navigation with XM NavTraffic® provides realtime traffic information that makes sure you always know where you’re headed and the rearview camera that shows what’s behind you when backing up. Your hands can stay at 10 and 2 even when you’re on the phone, with the available integrated Bluetooth® hands-free system, which has the ability to recognize several unique cell phones and voice recognition.

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Hyundai's minivan, the Entourage, combines top safety ratings and new technologies to redefine value in 2009. Entourage now sports standard XM Satellite Radio and iPod® integration with its top five-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – the best rating ever for a minivan.

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The Tucson is the most compact crossover in Hyundai's lineup. It was first introduced for the 2005 model year, and is built on the same Elantra-based platform as the Kia Sportage. The standard powerplant in all Tucsons is a 2.0-liter DOHC 'Beta' in-line four-cylinder engine that drives the front wheels. Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) optimizes the valve timing for better performance, fuel economy and lower emissions. At 6000 rpm, the engine develops 140 horsepower, with the 136 pound-feet torque peak arriving at 4,500 rpm. The Tucson is also offered with an optional 2.7-liter V6 featuring the Variable Intake System (VIS).

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Alabama-built 2.4-liter DOHC Theta II inline four-cylinder engine increases availability of popular I-4 equipped Sonatas, GLS trim now exclusively I4, SE and Limited models offer I4 and V6, 3.3-liter DOHC Lambda V6 continues availability on SE and Limited models. The Hyundai Sonata combines refined design, proven dependability, comfort, assured driving dynamics and an extensive list of standard features to appeal to a broad range of customers. The 2010 Sonata provides a uniquely appealing level of value and standard safety technology – including six airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – in the mid-size segment. Hyundai's sales leader boasts features ranging from standard iPod®/USB auxiliary input jacks to available navigation and sport-tuned suspension.

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All 2010 Accent's receive lower friction engine components, aerodynamic improvements, low-rolling-resistance silica tires, a 'smart' alternator management system and other enhancements all aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The Accent Blue receives the same treatment plus revised transmission gear ratios and lowered ride height to achieve even greater fuel efficiency. In fact, the Blue edition is the lowest priced Accent, starting around $10,000. It also has the highest fuel economy with an estimated 36 miles per gallon, achieving one of the highest MPG-per-dollar ratios in the industry. This new high mileage Accent will be identified with unique 'Blue' badging.

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The award-winning Elantra enters 2010 an improved weapon against gas prices, with the all-new Blue model achieving an estimated highway fuel economy rating of 35 miles per gallon. Smart engineering enhancements to the rest of the 2010 Elantra lineup improve fuel efficiency by up to four percent. These new fuel economy numbers give Elantra an advantage in price-per-MPG ratio, making it an even stronger value for 2010.

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For the 2010 model year, Hyundai continues to show why the Azera is one of the best values in the premium sedan segment by offering customers more for their money in convenient package options. As of the 2010 model year, the Limited Azera will be increasingly well-appointed and further differentiated from the GLS, giving consumers more distinct options within the Azera lineup. Many of the premium features that were once exclusive to the Ultimate Package are now standard on the Limited Trim. For 2010, the Azera Limited adds a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an integrated memory system, premium door sill scuff plates and a woodgrain steering wheel and door pulls to its long list of standard equipment.

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The car is offered with a choice of three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, and Hyundai's all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8. Tau produces an estimated 368 horsepower. For the V8 model, the sprint to 60 mph takes less than 6 seconds. The V6 models also promise plenty of performance. The all-aluminum 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engines deliver an estimated 268 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque and an estimated 290 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, respectively. Technologies include Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Intake System.

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Two capable V6 motors are available: the new 2.7-liter Mu and the modern 3.3-liter Lambda. The standard 2.7-liter V6 is upgraded for 2007 and now includes Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Intake System to produce more than 185 horsepower and 183 pound-feet of torque. This new 2.7-liter V6 produces more horsepower and torque than its predecessor, with improved fuel economy. The second-generation Santa Fe rides on an all-new, purpose-built unibody SUV platform with a 106.3-inch wheelbase that is 3.2 inches longer than its predecessor.

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The new Veracruz midsize crossover competes primarily with upper midsize crossovers including Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, Subaru B9 Tribeca and Lexus RX350. Equipped with a standard 3.8-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, Veracruz will offer an "unprecedented combination of styling, safety, comfort and convenience" including available all-wheel drive, standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), standard side-airbags, as well as side-curtain airbags for all three rows of passengers. Power is estimated at 260 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque.