New for 2016:Hyundai
Philly Murtha | Dec 03, 2015
Hyundai, the South Korean auto brand that boasts a stylized “H” logo symbolizing a handshake, markets mainly cars in the United States, although the redone Tucson small SUV is a strong entry and the Santa Fe compact SUV is a sales stalwart. During the past few years, Hyundai has been applying its new design philosophy called “Fluidic Sculpture 2.0” that it describes as “dynamic, futuristic, and sleek” to its latest model introductions such as the seventh-generation 2015 Sonata. A signature trapezoid grille and vertical intake slats provide a European look to redesigned models. For 2016, the Hyundai Tucson is redesigned, while other models such as the Accent, Azera, Elantra, Genesis, Sonata, and Veloster receive only minor feature updates and adjustments.
Following is an overview of new or updated features for each 2016 Hyundai model:
- Renamed trim levels: SE Sedan (formerly GLS) and SE Hatchback (formerly GS)
- Improved voice recognition and layout of buttons on instrument panel
- Many safety features, including 6 air bags, are standard
- Accent Sedan now available with gray or beige two-tone interior
- Accent Hatchback available with gray or monotone black interior
- Improved HID and LED front and rear lighting systems
- More safety and infotainment technology features available
- Limited trim level features electronic parking brake and smart cruise control with stop/start
- Redesigned grille with horizontal chrome and argent slats
- New 17-in. alloy wheel design
- Optional ventilated driver’s and passenger’s seat
- Optional next-generation navigation with HD Radio and Apple Siri integration
- Optional next-generation Blue Link system with new connectivity features such as remote start with climate control and destination search
- Well-equipped Value Edition added with more convenience features from Popular Equipment package added to SE, Limited, and Sport trims
- LED lighting system added to Sport and Limited trim levels
- Limited trim level comes standard with keyless entry and ignition; automatic climate control; LED lighting accents; 17-in. wheels; leather upholstery; and Blue Link connectivity system
- Elantra Sport trim level standard with cloth seats and without sunroof but features black exterior accents, sport-tuned suspension, and a more powerful engine
- 2016 Equus Signature and Ultimate packages are both generously equipped so no factory options are needed or available
- Hands-free automatic Smart Trunk is standard on Ultimate trim level
- Improved HID and LED front and rear lighting systems are standard
- Premium fog lights are available on rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions
- New Active Safety Features package is available that includes: automatic emergency braking; head-up display; blind-spot detection; cabin CO2 sensor; and lane-keep assist
- 5.0-liter V-8 engine is only offered on the Ultimate premium trim level
- Keyless entry with alarm and body-color heated mirrors with driver’s blind-spot mirror are standard
- LED headlight accents, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise control, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system are standard
- Saddle interior option no longer available
- Saddle interior option no longer available
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