Starting at just under $19,000 the 2011 Hyundai Tucson is staying on track to maintain it’s 2010 title of Safety Pick of the year.  The 2011 model is equipped with the top of the line safety equipment including Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System (for any kind of weather conditions), six airbags, and Hillstart Assist Control that comes standard in all Tucson’s.

The 2010 Hyundai Tucson also won the Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the compact SUV class.

Here is a breakdown of all the fantastic features:

Interior

• Heated front seats and automatic climate control
• An intelligent trip computer keeps you updated about your average speed, average MPG and even how many miles to empty
• Integrated Bluetooth hands-free phone system
• Tucson Navigation System

o   Rearview camera for backing up

o    XM^®

o   NavTraffic, with real-time road conditions

• 55.8 cu. ft. of trunk space
• Tucson has more passenger volume than comparable vehicles from Nissan, Ford and Jeep

Performance

• AWD system adjusts torque distribution between front and rear wheels, for better handling and mileage
• Six-speed automatic
• SHIFTRONIC’s clutch-less manual shifting
• 2.4L 4 cylinder engine
• Automatic transmission has an overdrive lock-up torque for better fuel
• Eco Indicator providing driver feedback for lower fuel consumption

Exterior

• Wrap-around headlights
• Rear roof spoiler
• Available panoramic sunroof that allows for the whole car to have an outside view

The Tucson features the GL, GLS, and Limited models according to the specific engine and features you prefer.  In addition the Tucson gets around 21 city miles per gallon and a staggering 31 highway miles per gallon making it one of the top mid-size SUVs for fuel efficiency. 

Feel free to stop by Checkered Flag Hyundai to learn more and test-drive a Tucson for yourself.  Or check out our website to find your perfect Hyundai http://hyundai.checkeredflag.com.

Virginia Beach Hyundai dealer, Checkered Flag Hyundai, would like to ask Virginia Hyundai drivers to help out during September’s National Childhood Cancer Awareness.

With September being National Childhood Cancer Awareness month your Virginia Beach Hyundai dealership will be contributing to the $6.8 million that is raised for Hyundai Hope on Wheels to help children fight cancer. Hyundai is handing out “hope grants” to various hospitals and non-profit organizations in effort to fund cancer research. Over 800 Hyundai dealerships from across the country are participating in the event that donates $5 to the fund with every car that is sold. This organization has been helping fight cancer since 1998 when it was founded and the 2010 year will bring the grand total to $28 million in donations for cancer research.

The grants are hand delivered to the various hospitals and non-profit organizations in amounts of $100,000 each. In addition to Hope on Wheels touring the country to give out grants, a “Handprint Ceremony” is held at each stop along the way in which the children patients can make a colorful handprint on a white Hyundai Santa Fe to show how they are in the fight against cancer.

The Hyundai Hope on Wheels website goes on to explain, “Why handprints? Because there’s nothing more personal than a handprint – and the goal of the Hope on Wheels Tour is to share the personal triumphs of each of these children with other childhood cancer patients and their families across the country. Whether it’s completing a round of chemo, celebrating a beautiful new head of hair or receiving a clean bill of health, one childhood cancer patient’s milestone can be another’s symbol of hope.”

President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, John Krafcik, explains the development of the organization, “While we’ve made progress over the last few decades and now have an 85 percent cure rate, cancer still takes more lives than any other childhood disease…We love taking on big challenges at Hyundai, and we can think of no more worthy challenge than finding a cure for all forms of pediatric cancer.”

To find out more about this incredible organization you can go to http://www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org. You can also Find Hope on Wheels on Facebook and follow it on Twitter at @hopeonwheels.

Buy a new or used Hyundai in Virginia Beach, today, and help Hyundai fight cancer. View new and used Hyundai inventory at www.hyundai.checkeredflag.com.
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