What are the best Hyundai cars to purchase?

We all know that buying a new car is quite exciting. However it is not advisable to rush into the process of car purchase. One must prepare a checklist of things to be noted.

On top of the checklist stands the quality score of a car which in-turn explains other factors like reliability, safety score etc. Adding to this, buying a Hyundai car is overwhelming. One will surely get confused on which Hyundai model vehicle to choose and which to leave, since all Hyundai models are amazing.

To avoid this confusion, we have listed a few best Hyundai model vehicles for your reference. Based on your affordability and required features, you can buy a Hyundai vehicle of your choice.

Best Hyundai Models:

Hyundai Ioniq: This Hyundai manufactured vehicle comes in three variants - hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid models. These are compact model cars with 5 door lift back. The Ioniq model scores 5 stars for adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and also for safety assistance. This vehicle model has great popularity in the US market and also in some countries globally. According to the EPA test for four wheelers (Environmental Protection Agency) in the USA, the rating for Ioniq Electric is 136 miles per gallon with gasoline equivalent. The Ioniq Plug-in and the Hybrid variants use dual-clutch transmission whereas Plug-in and Hybrid variants of other Hyundai models use continuously variable transmission.

Some Highlights of Ioniq Vehicle:

• Even before charging the battery, the Ioniq Electric variant vehicles that were launched in 2019 can run upto 124 miles. However this mileage is even extended to the 2020 variant of the same model. Thus the Ioniq owners can happily travel upto 170 miles that is above three hours of journey without boosting the Ioniq vehicle. Furthermore, due to the increase of horsepower to 134, the Hyundai Ioniq stands first in electric vehicles race.
• The Hybrid model of Hyundai Ioniq has good fuel efficiency and it is ranked high among the competitors for the same reason. Here the Ioniq is classified into two - the Blue Trim (Standard) has combined the efficiency of the gas engine and the battery to get 58mpg. Whereas the other trims, though they have powerful engines, the efficiency is slightly less with the combination of the both.
• In other brands, the hybrids suffer to handle the stability in different road conditions - highways or point curves. But the Ioniq Hybrid is unique and maintains stability throughout the drive irrespective of road types due to its aerodynamic structure. Though the U-turns are rough and harder to turn than normal roads, the Hybrid version of Ioniq handles it with greater stability.

Hyundai Elantra: This is a compact model car manufactured by Hyundai. Though the Hyundai Elantra has a long history, it was launched again in North America in 2017 as a sports model with some modifications. The Hyundai Elantra can be placed between the limited models and the Eco model with differentiations in headlights/tail lights, high energetic bumper exhaust outlets that are chrome tipped. Furthermore, the 2018 model Elantra launched in the US market has power sunroof along with blind spot intelligence (Via this sensor, the driver can check the location of nearby vehicles that are present inside and in the rear side. The alarming signs to show that the vehicle is present are vibration, audible sound or visual alert). For the US market, the two technologies are implemented as default - cross traffic alarm and assistance when there is a lane change.

Some Highlights of Hyundai Elantra:

• The exterior design is outstanding. If you look into the sleek headlamps, they are elegantly designed with a hexagonal grille. Similarly, the arch design is new, dynamic and surely grabs much attention. The sunroof system is available where through one touch button, the vehicle automatically opens and closes the sunroof panel. The Hyundai Elantra has a tailgate system that works smartly through which you can load more luggage via key.
• The Hyundai Elantra has many updated features in the variants which brings value for the money. Moreover, the South Korean automaker offers extraordinary warranty coverage, that is 100,000 miles warranty (power train warranty) so you need not worry for any failures within the warranty time. Secondly, via a four cylinder engine and 147 horsepower capacity, the vehicles' engine delivers satisfactory performance.
• The users of Hyundai Elantra love the infotainment present in the latest variant. The vehicle holds an 8 inch long screen with touch system. The interface of the infotainment system is designed in such a way that it processes the information with greater speed. The touch system - Android Auto and Apple CarPlay systems are included in this variant.

Hyundai Santa Fe: It is an SUV type vehicle which was named from the city in New Mexico, Santa Fe. The fourth generation of this car model was launched in the US market in 2018. As the extension of this version, the Santa Fe XL was launched in 2019. In 2018, the sales of Santa Fe were nearly 117,038 in the US market and in 2019 it was up to 127,373. The top variants of this Hyundai vehicle model are - Mid variant (with the specifications of 2.2 CRDi GLS 8A/T2WD and Diesel variant (2.2 CRDi GLS 8A/T2WD). The safety features available are - driver & passenger airbag, safety locks and anti-lock system for braking. The engine capacity of Santa Fe is 2199 cc with the horsepower of 197 hp.

Some Highlights of Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Features:

• The specification of Hyundai Santa Fe is HTRAC AWD. Here, AWD stands for All Wheel Drive system which assists the driver to maximize the traction through which better acceleration is possible even in slippery roads or snowy roads. In critical weather conditions, you can steer up and stop the vehicle through the help of snowy tires. As a best combination, these snowy tires and All Wheel Drive are powerful tools for Santa Fe drivers during bad winter conditions.
• The safety features available in Hyundai Santa Fe are ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) and many more. The ECS or DSC (Dynamic stability Control) technology will apply the brake automatically if the driver is about to skid and loses control of steering. The TCS system assists the drivers on slippery roads. It controls the tires speed when it is on critical roads.
• Safety features like DBC (Downhill Brake Control) and HAC (Hillstart Assist Control) are available. On pressing the Downhill Brake Control button, the speed of the vehicle comes under 25mph. Later the DBC is turned ON to standby mode. You can release it when you get down from the steep hill. Via this DBC button, the Santa Fe drivers can totally concentrate on steering control. The HAC helps you to stand on incline instead of rollback.

Hyundai Kona: This model comes under subcompact SUV with crossover type. The International Auto Show that took place in Detroit, North America in 2019 declared the Hyundai Kona (Both electric as well as the non-electric versions) to be the winner as "North American Utility Vehicle of the Year". The highlighted feature of the Hyundai Kona is an automatic transmission that has a shift-by-wire system. Through this system, the Kona drivers can shift the gear via electronic controls rather than mechanical links. Adding to this, an electric brake for parking is also available.

Some Highlights of Hyundai Kona:

• The users can charge via a 75kW charger within 54 minutes thus Hyundai Kona is considered to have the greatest battery charging capacity for non-Tesla vehicles till date. By the assistance of a 50kW charger, the vehicle takes only 75minutes to get boosted. Moreover the smartest technology is used in this model vehicle where it gets charged automatically at night times and during off peak hours for increased efficiency.
• High beam sensor is used for safety purposes in which the sensor assists to detect the headlight as well as the rear light of other vehicles nearby via the rear view mirror. However, on the other hand, high beam headlights get activated and it automatically gets dipped if no vehicle comes closer. LED technology is used for pairing instead of halogen lights for greater efficiency.
• DAW, that is Driver Attention Warning which confirms the protection of Kona drivers via perfect monitoring features. The DAW analyzes the driving pattern and controls in case of fatigue driving and thus it avoids accidents. The factors that DAW considers are - steering torque and angle, the driving time and also the vehicles' lane position. The alert message is given in the display panel to grab the drivers’ attention, if in case of requirement. The other niche features available are Automated Emergency brake, tyre pressure control sensor, DIC (Digital Instrument Cluster).

These Hyundai car models stand best in reliability factor and highly recommended for purchasing.