During the winter months, driving can be downright treacherous and often unpredictable due to winter weather conditions. Between icy roads and decreased visibility due to snow, Grand Rapids, MI drivers never really know what Mother Nature is going to throw at them. With these driving demands so varied from the norm, it's not surprising our customers at Fox Hyundai are routinely looking for a ride a little more substantial than most.
NEMPA (the New England Motor Press Association) is an organization dedicated to New England drivers, who like us, experience hazardous driving conditions during the cold season. Every year they announce their Winter Vehicles awards, honors given to autos that perform best in below freezing driving conditions. Fox Hyundai is proud to announce the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe as this year's winner for the "Best in Class SUV/Crossover under $28,000" category. The affordable SUV outperformed many other competitors in the group.
John Shon, product manager for Hyundai Motor America responded to the announcement by saying, "We are excited to see the all-new Santa Fe Sport earn a Winter Vehicle Award from a group of journalists who know first-hand what it takes to handle challenging weather conditions. Whether it's a quick drive down the block or a family road trip, Santa Fe is equipped to safely and comfortably navigate roads in any season."1
Introduced last year as a two-row auto, the 2013 Santa Fe now has a three-row variant that was launched this spring. The two-row model comes with a choice of a 2.4-liter or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and the longer version's standard offering is a 3.3-liter V6. Both choices offer optional Active Cornering Control AWD which intelligently distributes torque and braking to the correct wheels for increased traction control and stability. Other available safety features include emergency assistance and navigation.
If you're interested in learning more about what makes the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ideal for winter and summer driving, come by our dealership located at 4141 28th Street SE in Grand Rapids. We are happy to answer any questions you might have and schedule a test drive at your convenience.
Source: 1 http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=38563&title=hyundais-2013-santa-fe-sport-wins-winter-vehicle-award-for-best-in-class-suvcrossover-under-28000
