New Jersey Hyundai

The Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It has excellent interior space and standard safety equipment.

The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. Three trim levels are offered: Blue, GLS, and SE. All use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission is standard issue on the Blue trim, while a four-speed automatic is standard on the GLS and SE trim. Safety features on all Elantra models include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

MSRP: $14,145 – $17,845
Invoice Price: $13,758 – $17,113

The Hyundai Elantra Touring is a sporty and practical variant of the popular Elantra sedan. The Touring is based on the European i30, hence its handsome styling.

The Elantra Touring is offered in either GLS or SE form. A 138-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine can be had with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, locks and heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with USB and auxiliary inputs, and a tilt steering wheel with audio controls. Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control with traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, active front head restraints, and six airbags

MSRP: $15,995 – $18,995
Invoice Price: $15,525 – $18,201

The Hyundai Genesis sedan is designed to offer the luxury appointments of much more expensive cars, for less.

The Genesis can be had with a 290-hp 3.8-liter V6, or a 375-hp (using premium fuel) 4.6-liter V8. Both engines send power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission that features manual sequential shift capability. Mechanical safety features include traction control, stability control, and panic brake assist. The interior features a full compliment of airbags, electronic active front headrests that provide whiplash protection, and a tire pressure monitor. Luxurious leather seats, automatic dual-zone climate control and woodgrain trim are just some of the appointments this car offers that are typically only found in vehicles costing much more.

MSRP: $33,000 – $39,500
Invoice Price: $30,940 – $36,590