Prices on New Hyundais

Hyundai Motor Company is currently considered as an emerging car manufacturer in the US automobile market. The company started selling cars in the US in 1986, but most American buyers would just look past their vehicle models, due to its odd designs and not so popular name. However, all of these impressions towards Hyundai cars eventually changed.

These changes were brought about by the increased efforts that Hyundai had devoted to improve their vehicle designs and other features. As a result, the demands for their cars increased and the company started to compete actively with some of the leading car makers in the US. To further increase their dominance in the US market, Hyundai has released its latest vehicle line-up with the following prices.

Sedans

1. 2012 Hyundai Elantra

The 2012 version of the Elantra is currently available in 4-trim levels, namely the Base/GLS, GLS PZEV, Limited, and the Limited PZEV. All of these trims are powered by a 1.8L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, except for the Base/GLS trim, which is offered with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. Each of these trims are currently sold in the following invoice prices and MSRPs.

GLS with 6-speed manual transmission (M/T): (Invoice) $14,775 - (MSRP) $15,195

GLS with 6-speed automatic transmission (A/T): $16,867 - $17,445

GLS PZEV: $16,867 - $17,445

Limited: $19,584 - $20,445

Limited PZEV: $19,584 - $20,445

2. 2012 Hyundai Accent

The 2012 Hyundai Accent sedan is a fully redesigned version of its predecessor. One of the most significant features of this vehicle is its fuel-efficient 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and 123 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission.

The latest version of the Accent sedan is offered in single trim which is the GLS. Its current invoice price is $12,149 for the model that uses the manual transmission. The model that is equipped with the automatic transmission has an invoice price of $14,775. The manufacturer suggested retail price for this sedan is $12,445 (with M/T) and $15,195 (with A/T).

Hatchbacks

1. 2012 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback

The Veloster hatchback is an all-new model from Hyundai. This car is offered in a single trim which is the "Base." It is equipped with 1.6L, in-line 4-cylinder engine that is capable of producing up to 138 horsepower and 123 lb.-ft. of torque. The in-line 4-cylinder engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission and an optional automated manual version.

The Veloster, with a manual transmission, has an invoice price of $16,699 and an MSRP of $17,300. The Veloster, with an automated manual transmission, is sold at an invoice price of $17,887 and MSRP of $18,550.

Hyundai Cars

Cars by the Korean auto making giant - Hyundai, have become synonymous with 'cheap cars', as people are popularly saying 'think Hyundai think low-price'. Hyundai has become a popular brand all over for its hot wheel creations like Elantra, Accent, Tucson, Sonata, Getz and much more. The prices for Hyundai cars trigger off from as low as 10,000$. The brand is currently offering special rebates on its cars. For the Indian market, where people rely more on public transport or two wheelers due to the high price of cars, Hyundai has promised a car by 2011 that would be retailed at 3,500$.

The Hyundai's Namyang Technology Research Center is believed to be currently working on a budget vehicle. The car which is expected to be manufactured in India, will hit the global market at an ultra-low cost which would be half the current price of its barebones car - Santro. The mass market cars by Hyundai are being received very well by the people. The company is trying to think out of the box by producing quirky and individualistic cars and has decided to hit as a niche market player. The car maker has always been the attention grabber for its finest set of coupes, family vehicles and sports utility cars.

Besides, Hyundai has also started thinking seriously about launching its hybrid cars. The company is hoping to release it hybrid model that will be able to run both on petrol and electricity. The car is to be launched first in South Korea before being unveiled worldwide. By the closing of 2012, Hyundai is expecting to come up with more advanced technologies in its hybrid business to plan a sports car variant. Blue-Will, which is a concept plug-in hybrid car by the car maker, was unveiled in March which hinted towards the possible release of its hybrid sports car.

New Car Trends for 2012

The auto industry continues to evolve as higher gas prices, renewed competition and global economic forces put the squeeze on a 125 year old industry. We're seeing change happening faster than ever before, but those changes are expected only to accelerate in coming years. Let's take a look at five new car trends certain to dominate in 2012:

1. 40 MPG or else -- Blame Hyundai for raising the bar so high that every other manufacturer will need to reach higher and quickly. When the Korean automaker released its all new Elantra compact in late 2010, it was the first model to offer the same fuel mileage across all trim levels. That threshold is 40 mpg, something Kia and Hyundai, its corporate cousin, will be meeting with about a half a dozen models for 2012. Hyundai and Kia sales are exploding and you can credit exceptionally good gas mileage for that fact. Other manufacturers are certain to follow suit.

2. Improved safety -- Besides getting excellent gas mileage and offering a comfortable interior, car buying consumers are demanding even safer vehicles. Manufacturers are doing that by offering side curtain air bags, traction control and improved roofs to survive rollovers, but the changes coming down the road include such new devices as inflatable seatbelt airbags and collision avoidance systems.

3. Environmentally friendly -- Consumers want cars that are much more environmentally friendly than vehicles sold just five years ago. Besides building hybrids and electric cars, car shoppers are looking at what goes into these vehicles, namely what sort of filler is placed in seats, in headliners and in carpets. Look for greater amounts of recycled materials to be used. The Ford Fusion Hybrid already features seats made from reclaimed plastics.

4. American made -- Whoever said the U.S. car industry is dying? More cars are made in the United States in recent years than in 2010 or 2009 in part because buyers are looking at cars from General Motors, Chrysler and the Ford Motor Company. They're also buying American built cars produced by Honda, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and others with some so-called "foreign" manufacturers building cars here for export over there.