Five Hyundai Vehicles Named on the Best Cars for the Money List by Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports recently released its rankings for best new-car values and five Hyundai vehicles have been named on the Best Cars for the Money list! The Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Santa Fe and Azera were all named on this list in their respective categories!

The rankings are based on value score, above or below the average vehicle, which is represented by a score of 1.0. The scores are analyzed based on the vehicle’s five-year ownership costs, which are displayed as cost per mile. Additionally, elements such as road-test score and estimated reliability rating are also taken into consideration.

All five Hyundai vehicles named on the list received average or above average value scores, estimated reliability ratings and road-test scores.

Interested in learning more about Hyundai vehicles in the Long Island area? Stop by Millennium Hyundai in Hempstead today!

Hyundai Santa Fe Receives Cars.com Best of 2014 Nomination

Cars.com recently announced the Best of 2014 nominees and the Hyundai Santa Fe has been nominated as the Best New Full-Size SUV of 2014!

The Hyundai Santa Fe was nominated as Best New Full-Size SUV of 2014 for a variety of reasons, including its flexible seating and family-friendly features. Additionally, magnificent extras available, such as heated seats, a heated steering wheel and rear-side window shades also played a part in the Santa Fe earning a nomination.

The Cars.com Best of Awards aims to spotlight vehicles that best focus on innovation, quality and value. The winners will be revealed at the annual awards event on January 14^th, 2014 in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show.

For more information on the Santa Fe, or any other vehicle in the Hyundai line up, contact Millennium Hyundai today!

Spotlight On: The Hyundai Accent

If you are looking for the perfect four-door compact vehicle, look no further than the Hyundai Accent! This car offers exceptional style and outstanding quality for an affordable price.

As winner of MotorWeek’s 2013 Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Subcompact Car, the 2013 Accent has an estimated 38 MPG highway fuel economy and is the first subcompact to feature a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine.

The distinctive design of the Accent is intended to feel much larger inside than it looks outside. Additionally, the Accent is equipped with a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, as well as six air bags to ensure safety and security.

The Hyundai Accent is an excellent choice for those looking for a subcompact vehicle with a sedan feel. If you are interested in learning more about the 2013 Hyundai Accent, or any other vehicle in the Hyundai lineup, contact Millennium Hyundai today.

Safety and Style Updates Added to 2014 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai has added brand-new safety and style upgrades to the 2014 Veloster! This innovative and sporty three-door coupe received all-new features and technologies to improve safety, performance and convenience.

The powerful combination of low fuel economy and dynamic performance has already made the Veloster a highly popular vehicle. However, new upgrades such as a rearview camera, daytime running lights and a driver’s blind-spot mirror make this vehicle that much more appealing.

Some of the new technologies added to the 2014 Veloster include a seven-inch touch screen display, integrated Pandora® internet radio and a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition.

In order to ensure the safety of the driver, all 2014 Veloster models come equipped with six airbags, a cutting-edge braking system and Assurance Connected Care, which provides Hyundai owners with safety and vehicle car services through Hyundai Blue Link telematics system.

For more information on the 2014 Veloster, as well as any other vehicle in the Hyundai lineup, contact Millennium Hyundai today!

Hyundai Honored as Top Automotive Brand in the Strategic Vision Total Value Awards

Strategic Vision’s Total Value Awards recently honored Hyundai as the Top Automotive Brand! In addition, four Hyundai vehicles, the Sonata, Genesis Coupe, Elantra and Equus, placed first in their individual segments.

The Sonata attained high scores and tied with the Ford Fusion in the midsize car segment while the Genesis Coupe prevailed in the premium coupe category. The Elantra obtained high marks in the small car segment and tied with the Ford Fiesta Sedan and the Chevrolet Cruze. As for the Equus, it obtained a score of 804, the highest in the industry, and triumphed over every other competitor within the luxury car segment.

Strategic Vision utilizes the Total Value Index (TVI) in order to properly determine the winners of the Total Value Awards. The TVI examines the quality of the buyer’s entire ownership experience and adds the customer’s estimation of economic outcomes from two different outlooks. The first outlook is immediate, or what is significant today, and the second is expected, or the costs that are believed to appear over time.

For more information on all vehicles in the Hyundai lineup, visit Millennium Hyundai today!

Hyundai Wins Popular Brand Certified Pre-Owned Award from Intellichoice

Hyundai recently won the title of “Best Popular Brand” from Intellichoice in the annual Certified Pre-Owned Cars Award for the third year in a row!

A number of factors contributed to Hyundai receiving this award, one of which being the sprawling lineup of certified pre-owned Hyundai vehicles available, all of which are under the 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty package. Additionally, the Certified Pre-Owned program provides consumers with a number of benefits. Some of these benefits include an extensive 150-point inspection, 90 days of no-charge XM satellite radio, complimentary CARFAX® Vehicle History Reports™ and more.

Intellichoice examines manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned programs in order to determine the winner. Criteria such as warranty, title, verification report, roadside assistance and inspection list are all brought into consideration.

Customers in the Hempstead area who are interested in learning more about pre-owned and new Hyundai vehicles are invited to stop by Millennium Hyundai today!

ALG Residual Value Awards Honor Two Hyundai Vehicles

Two Hyundai vehicles were recently honored in the ALG Residual Value Awards! The Santa Fe Sport and the Accent both received awards in their respective categories.

The Santa Fe Sport won first place for the second consecutive year in the midsize utility vehicle category and the Accent was named best in the subcompact segment. These two ALG Residual Value Awards are added to five others Hyundai has won over the past three years. Last year, the Azera, Santa Fe Sport and Elantra were all honored in the Residual Value Awards. The 2011 Elantra model was also honored by ALG.

The main goal behind the ALG Residual Value Awards is to honor the vehicles in each category that are estimated to maintain the highest residual value percentage of their original MSRP after a conventional three-year ownership period. In order to properly determine the winners, ALG assessed category competition, industry trends and historical value performance.

For more information on the Santa Fe Sport, Accent, or any other Hyundai vehicle, stop by Millennium Hyundai today!

Hyundai Updates 2014 Accent with New Features and Style

Hyundai recently updated the 2014 Accent to include more value and style into this sophisticated package! This new model is packed with all-new features and technologies that add even more appeal to this already award-winning subcompact sedan.

Some of the new features in the new 2014 Accent include a one-touch triple turn signal, a driver’s blind spot mirror and sliding sun visors. All of these new features now come standard in the 2014 Accent. In addition, power windows, a tilt-and-telescope steering wheel and new projector headlights with LED accents are also standard features in the 2014 Accent.

The exterior style of the 2014 Accent has also been updated to express Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design. Exterior lines have been extended in order to make the vehicle look more dynamic and futuristic. The swept-back headlights and hexagonal grille create a new, sportier look for the exterior of the vehicle.

Customers in the Hempstead area, who are interested in learning more about the 2014 Accent, as well as any other vehicle in the Hyundai lineup, are invited to stop by Millennium Hyundai!

Hyundai Shows Largest Mass Market Rank Gain In J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index

Hyundai displayed the biggest rank improvement in the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) in the automotive industry! This year Hyundai finished in fifth place, up six spots from the 2012 study. Additionally, Hyundai’s score improved by 27 points to 667 on the 1,000 point scale.

As an inclusive analysis of new vehicle purchase experiences and customer satisfaction, the 2013 U.S. SSI Study takes a number of factors into consideration. The 2013 U.S. SSI Study surveyed 29,040 buyers in order to properly gauge satisfaction among buyers who purchased or leased a vehicle in April or May of 2013.

In addition, the 2013 U.S. SSI Study also determines the satisfaction of dealerships and brands that buyers shopped at but eventually rejected, which was conducted during July and September of 2013.

For more information on all of the fantastic vehicles in the Hyundai lineup, contact Millennium Hyundai today!

5 Must Know Car Safety Tips for Child Safety Month

Tim Levin

November 6, 2013

We are shining the light on Child Safety and Protection Month here at Valley Stream Hyundai provider, Millennium Hyundai. Here are some tips to keep kids safe in and around vehicles.

1. Keep Your Doors Locked:

This seems like a no-brainer unless you like your car to be easily broken into. However, unlocked car doors can pose as a safety hazard for children. One of the reasons being that children are adventurous and if left unattended could climb into your unlocked vehicle and experience heatstroke, which can possibly be fatal. Also, doors accidentally closing on the children’s fingers, arms, legs, and even head can be a major problem caused by unlocked doors.

2. Be Alert When Backing Out:

Lots of new cars these days come with a rearview camera that shows you what is exactly behind you when in reverse, making it much safer when backing out of a driveway or parking spot. For those cars that do not have one in their car, other steps need to be taken. Make sure your children know not to play around cars, and make sure you walk around and check behind your car to make sure the coast is clear. When the coast is clear, back out slowly and cautiously.

3. Small Children Need Car Seats:

There are no excuses. Small children need to be put in a car seat. Find a car seat that best fits your child and make sure they are secured properly. Also, make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle, and that it straps in to your car the correct way. Car seats will save a child’s life in the event of an accident. Regular seat belts can harm a child as they are not fit to use them yet.

4. Older Kids Should Use Seatbelts Properly:

Kids who are tall enough to sit down with their backs to the seat, knees bent over the seat, and feet flat on the floor, are big enough to ride with a seat belt. The lap belt should lay across the upper thigh and not the stomach, and the top belt should go over the shoulder and chest. As a parent, make sure your child is wearing a seat belt every time they enter the car.

5. Never Leave a Child in the Car Unattended:

NEVER, under any circumstances should you leave a child in the car unattended. Not only is it neglect, but there are so many things that could go wrong and harm a child. One reason being the heatstroke I mentioned earlier in the blog. Also, unfortunately we live in a world where there are bad people, and a child alone in a car is a vulnerable target for those bad people. Be responsible and take your child with you and keep a watchful eye on them.