News

Bill Dodge Hyundai serving Portland Hyundai shoppers is pleased to inform consumers that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK — the institute’s highest honor.

This award is only given to those vehicles that do a superior job protecting people in front, side, rear and rollover crashes. A car’s ability to handle itself in these crashes is determined by how many “GOOD” ratings it receives in each of the IIHS tests.  Additionally, the vehicle must have electronic stability control readily available as an option.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Safety

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is built from the ground up with safety in mind, with a hot stamped ultra-high-strength steel body structure, advanced airbag technology and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), delivering on Hyundai’s commitment to both active and passive safety technology leadership. Once again every 2011 Sonata has lifesaving ESC as standard equipment. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that ESC results in 35 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes and 30 percent fewer single-vehicle fatalities in passenger cars.

The Sonata also features a state-of-the-art Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).  Sonata features six airbags—including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags—along with active front-seat head restraints.

While past Hyundai models, such as the Genesis, have been named IIHS “Top Safety Picks,” the standards are higher than ever for 2010, with a roof strength test added to the qualifications. According to the new guidelines, roofs must be more than double the strength of current federal requirements in order to better maintain vehicle integrity in the event of a rollover accident.

Because this roof strength test is so demanding, many of the vehicles that had previously been named “Top Safety Picks” were dropped from the list in 2010.  From the 2011 Sonata’s inception, Hyundai engineers carefully considered the importance of roof strength and designed the newest edition to pass this high hurdle set by the IIHS.

It’s no coincidence that the 2011 Sonata joins company with the other “Top Safety Picks.” During development of the 2011 Sonata, Hyundai did its own crash tests using the same procedures as the Institute. When it came time for the actual IIHS’ tests, the Sonata achieved a “GOOD” rating in every category, reflecting Hyundai’s commitment to safety and engineering excellence.

Portland Hyundai shoppers can experience the top rated 2011 Hyundai Sonata at Bill Dodge Hyundai with locations in Brunswick and Westbrook Maine.

Bill Dodge Hyundai, with showrooms in Brunswick and Westbrook, has announced that its first shipment of 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles will be received at the dealership this fall.

The Equus has been highly anticipated by many Portland Hyundai shoppers because it has many of the same features as a high-end luxury vehicle for a price anywhere from $12 – $35,000 less than those vehicles would cost.

The leather is soft, the seats are plush and comfortable, and the headliner is made from of Alcantara suede. The 2011 Hyundai Equus even has French stitching on the leather-wrapped dash.

This full-size, rear-drive luxury sedan will give Hyundai a budget alternative to a Mercedes S-Class, Lexus LS, Jaguar XJ or other top-notch sedans.

The Equus rides on a 5-link suspension (front and rear), featuring lightweight aluminum control arms, while Hyundai has worked in partnership with ZF-SACHS to develop an air-suspension that is electronically governed to minimize body roll, nose-diving and other undesirable characteristics.

Other notable highlights include the standard Vehicle Stability Management which integrates the Lane Departure Warning System, Pre-Safety System, Third Generation Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and other sub-systems, as well as the addition of a Knee Air Bag for the driver that brings the total airbag count to nine.

Hyundai says the price of the 2011 Equus should start at $50-$60,000 and the vehicle will be extremely well-equipped, meaning the Equus should undercut prices on comparable competitor vehicles.

Equus is the Latin name for “horse,” and this new Hyundai will run with the best of them.

Portland Hyundai shoppers can experience the all-new Equus this fall at Bill Dodge Hyundai.  Consumers can watch for announcements regarding its arrival by visiting www.hyundaime.com .

The 2010 Hyundai Accent, available at the leading Portland Hyundai dealership, has recently been named one of the top sub-compact cars around according to the latest Initial Quality Study (IQS) conducted by J.D. Power and Associates.

The 2010 Accent received a very positive review from its owners. According to the study, among the other cars in the sub-compact segment, the economical and fun-to-drive 2010 Accent received the fewest complaints for problems per 100 vehicle units. Owners of the 2010 Accent seem to be very satisfied. The 2010 Elantra, another model popular with Portland Hyundai consumers made it to the top three in the compact car segment.

According to John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America -HMA, the “pursuit of industry-leading quality” is Hyundai’s number one global priority. It’s fitting that Hyundai’s entry-level and most economical model, the Accent, leads its class in initial quality. It demonstrates that quality and value can go hand-in-hand, added Krafcik. This pursuit of excellence is much in keeping with the founding philosophy of leading Portland ME Hyundai dealership, Bill Dodge Hyundai.

The 2010 Accent from our Maine Hyundai dealership boasts of the following new features: wide interior space with total interior volume that is more spacious than that of the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, both of which, by the way, are thousands of dollars more expensive; a powerful engine (1.6L DOHC in-line four cylinder engine with 4 valves for each cylinder with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT); a fuel-efficient engine that can achieve 36 mpg regardless of the choice of transmission, powering the Accent with up to 36 miles-per-gallon on the highway while guaranteeing to produce low emissions.

The 2010 Accent from Bill Dodge Hyundai of Brunswick also features a number of advanced safety features including six airbags (dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags), front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

The Accent is also proud of its refined and confident design with upscale details including a chrome-accented grille combined with glaring tail lights and strong character lines. At first look, car lovers will be mesmerized with the Accent’s sleek, modern, and confident design

The 2010 Hyundai Accent is clearly the Portland Hyundai buyers’ choice and the value leader in its segment. Its steering wheel audio controls and iPod/USB inputs are just examples of its modern take that is not available in its competing vehicles.

The leading Hyundai dealership serving Portland ME is truly committed to be a class above the competition and to continuously meet the very high expectations of its customers. The J.D. Power and Associates IQS segment award is clear indication that the 2010 Hyundai Accent is the top choice of Fort Worth Hyundai consumers in this category.