Brooklyn Hyundai Dealers all know that Hyundai remains one of the fastest-growing car brands in America because its cars have great value. At Plaza Hyundai, we make sure our Hyundai customers understand that purchasing a Brooklyn Hyundai is one of the best decisions they could make. Four members of Brooklyn Hyundai lineup are among the Best Values in America, according to Vincentric, one of the country’s top sources for automotive data and analysis. Vincentric based its choices on an analysis of eight different cost factors:

• depreciation
• fuel
• insurance
• opportunity cost
• financing, maintenance
• taxes and state fees
• repairs

Showing particularly low ownership costs and high value in the marketplace were:

Brooklyn Hyundai Tucson—The leader for another year in a row in the “Crossover, Compact, Entry-level” segment, the Tucson was lauded for its looks, but as Vincentric points out, “the Hyundai Tucson isn’t just easy on the eyes—it’s also easy on your wallet, with the lowest operating costs in this category.”

Brooklyn Hyundai Accent—Receiving strong praise for its latest redesign, the new Accent earned the No. 1 spot in the “Subcompact” class due to “its well-rounded scores, including better than average results with fuel, insurance, and operating costs.”

Brooklyn Hyundai Elantra—The Elantra’s victory in the “Compact Sedan” category was helped by “its best-in-class fuel and operating costs, along with a cost-of-ownership that was 6 percent lower than expected”—and ended a string of six straight wins for the Honda Civic.

Brooklyn Hyundai Genesis Coupe—The highest-rated “Mid-size, Coupe” was the Genesis, showcasing best-in-class marks for depreciation, insurance and repair costs; and remember, the 2013 Genesis Coupe will be in dealerships soon, wearing a refreshed exterior design and an available 348-hp V6 engine.

“The Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson are all prime examples of models that not only meet but exceed customer expectations when it comes to value,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai’s high fuel economy vehicles combined with its strong Assurance program reduces the overall cost of ownership and allows the company to offer quality vehicles with very strong residual values.”

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Customers who prefer automobiles that offer more room than the average vehicle don’t have to search far anymore! These top three choices are sure to please the lovers of bigger vehicles. They will definitely appreciate these SUVs and Crossovers in Brooklyn that are great on gas and less of a stress on the environment.

2012 Hyundai Tucson

26 mpg combined, 23 city/31 highway

Small package with a big bite! The Hyundai Tucson is the smallest of crossovers in its lineup but the 2012 model as been upgraded to include several mileage-enhancing upgrades such as the Active ECO System on models fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai Tucson in Brooklyn is also one of the top 10 cars with Best Resale Value and the 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick safety award. It’s a top pick for a smaller-sized crossover.

2012 Honda CR-V

26 mpg combined, 23 city/31 highway

The Honda CR-V is a tough competitor, consistently meeting the needs of buyers better than any other car in the category. It’s loaded with high-tech features such as the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID). You can count on the i-MID to hold you down on the road when it comes to current mpg, trip range, music, SMS text messages, and top of the line directional help if you opt for the available navigation system.

2012 Toyota Highlander

28 mpg combined, 28 city/28 highway

The Toyota Highlander in Brooklyn with its spacious 7-passenger interior was the first in its class. It offers a hybrid powertrain that makes it a great fuel-efficient contender of SUV’s to purchase. It performs well and pushes more power than vehicles that are non-hybrid models. Vroom Vroom!

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You’ve purchased your car and now you’re dreading about how to maintain it properly. Have no fear! Our Brooklyn Car Dealership is a great place to get Honda, Acura, Hyundai and Toyota car parts and when you bring your car to our service departments, your vehicle is left in the best hands of certified technicians. Here are five ways you can make the best out of your service experience at Plaza Auto Mall. When you service your car at our Brooklyn Car Dealer, you’ve chosen the best option!

1. Build A History With Plaza

   It’s important to build a rapport with your service department. They keep a history of your vehicle and become more familiar with what it needs and what’s been done to it in the past. Know your service adviser and build a relationship with them and your mechanic. Your service adviser acts a liaison between customer and mechanic and is there to give you as much recommendations as necessary for your vehicle to maintain optimum performance. One of our service advisers, Frank, tells customers why it’s important not to hop from one service department to another – http://youtu.be/KOye9vQQ7nI

2. Subscribe to Our Newsletter

   Our monthly newsletters come with service tips and service videos that allow customers to hear a word of advice from the professionals within our service department. We give knowledge on do-it-yourself tactics that you can perform to your own vehicle as well as steps on how to care for your vehicle and prolong the life of your car.

3. Visit our Website and Social Media Sites

   Our website and social media networks are plastered with service specials! It’s of good use to visit the sites at least once a month and see what service coupons are being offered . Maintenance and parts discounts are announced on our social media networks as soon as they are released, in order to make our customers aware of specials that are being offered to them and will shave some dollars off necessary services.

4. Register Your Email

   Register your email with Plaza Auto Mall so that you receive recall notices and service alerts in your inbox. We also send out special service email blasts that are exclusive to email registrants.

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One of the most important steps in purchasing a car is getting behind the wheel and giving it a spin! Plaza Auto Mall in Brooklyn promotes test-driving vehicles before purchasing because test-driving a car ensures that the car is the perfect fit for you and not the salesman. Don’t just drive it up the block either. Make sure you have a planned, organized examination of the vehicle(s) that you’re interested in. Our Brooklyn Car Dealership allows you to come in and drive Brooklyn New Cars or Brooklyn Used Cars free of charge! Here’s some steps to help you get the most out of your test-drive!

Do Your Homework

You can find information on cars from reviews from notable vehicle publications or you can grab details directly from our Plaza Auto Mall website. Study all the vehicle specifications and special features attached to the vehicle(s) that you desire. Also make sure to examine important specs like engine size and mileage.

Test-drive Without Staring At Your Watch

The thought of a speedy car process is delightful but test-drive the car when you have time to relax and fully analyze what the car is capable of. Test-driving in a rush defeats the purpose and hinders your ability to make the right decision. Take your time and get all the information you need from your sales representative.

Buckle up

Make sure your seatbelt fits you snugly.

The Salesman Isn’t Scary

Don’t be on edge about driving with your salesmen. He/She’s a great person to have along with you on the ride, in the case that you need to ask questions. He/She will help you get familiar with the car and is just there to be a reliable source. You can remind them if they become chatterboxes that you’ll listen to their pitch after the test-drive and enforce that you want to focus on getting the full feel of the car.

Cruise Different Paths

Brooklyn Car Dealerships already have routes laid out for test-drives, but you want to drive on as many different types of roads as possible – smooth, bumpy, curvy, and highways if possible. Ask the salesman ahead of time, so he can confirm your request and test out how the car accelerates and handles different type of road settings.

Test turning

Turn at varying speeds to see how the car handles the pressure of turning with acceleration. Turning is a huge part of regular driving, three-point turning and U-turns so this information is valuable.

Learn the Brakes

Get a good feel of the acceleration and brake hard to test the brakes. It’s important to know how the car handles stopping short.

Take A Look Around

Visibility is critical factor to purchasing any vehicle. When you switch lanes, are you seeing clearly? Looking thoroughly also means checking the car itself. Is the interior good enough for you? Do you have enough space? Accessible controls and a spacious environment dictates your level of comfort in a car. Is your seats adjustable? Are the passengers seats adjustable? Is it easy for them to get out of the car? Have passenger comfort be demonstrated to you.

We hope this helps!

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As we say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring, we make room at Plaza Hyundai for new vehicles that were waiting for steady warm temperatures to debut themselves in dealerships. One of the vehicles that are being awaited this Spring is the Genesis coupe. If you have a love for two-door vehicles, the Genesis coupe is definitely hanging at the top of your list.

The Genesis coupe was first introduced four years ago at the 2008 New York Auto Show as an alternative to luxury coupes that were already grabbing the world’s attention. The Genesis coupe’s star quality was in its rear-wheel-drive chassis. The rear-wheel-drive chassis is rarely ever seen among cars that aren’t price-heavy and definitely unheard of from a Korean manufacturer. The Genesis coupe is a statement-maker beyond the rear-wheel-drive chassis, however. The attractive 2013 sports coupe has grown since 2008 to become more than just an affordable, good-looking coupe for the average man and has returned better than ever. The modifications include:

• A twin-scroll turbocharger and a larger intercooler has been added to the Genesis’ four-cylinder engine causing the horsepower to boost from 210 hp to 274 hp and the torque to rise to 275 lb-ft from 223 lb-ft if the owner uses premium fuel. If the owner uses regular gas they’ll receive 260 hp and 260 lb-ft.
• If a 3.8-liter Lambda V-6 engine is used instead, horsepower and torque are even higher at 344 hp and 292 lb-ft using regular gas and 348 hp and 295 lb-ft using premium gas. This 3.8- liter V-6 engine produces more horsepower than both the Infiniti G37′s V-6 and the BMW 335i’s coupe.
• A completely redesigned front end that contributes greatly to the Genesis’ stylish appeal.
• A revised cabin that’s more luxurious than other competing coupes.

The 2013 Genesis Coupe is making its way to Plaza Hyundai this Spring with the suggested Hyundai base price of $25,125- $35,125. It’s available with turbocharged 2.0L 4-in-line, 274 hp, 275 lb-ft; 3.8L V-6, 348 hp, 295 lb-ft engines. Drivers can choose between transmissions that come in 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic and the EPA mileage is 20/31 mpg (4-cyl) and 18/28 mpg (6-cyl).

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