Elantra Offers the Most Affordable Full-Screen Navigation System Among Comparable Models

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- For the mid-2010 model year, the Elantra has been upgraded with an optional in-dash LG Electronics navigation unit. This system features Bluetooth and mapping software for the continental United States and has available POIs (Points of Interest) for entertainment, shopping and dining. Route guidance is provided by audio and 2D map prompts. The easy-to-use unit is controlled via 6.5-inch high resolution touchscreen that is significantly larger than the ones found in Nissan Sentra and Mazda3. The Elantra GLS with Navigation Package is only $17,995, making it the least expensive full-screen-navigation-equipped vehicle among comparable models.

    
    
    2010 COMPETITIVE MODEL MSRP WITH FULL-SCREEN NAVIGATION
    
    
      Navigation Trim Available    A/T MSRP w/o Freight    A/T MSRP w/ Freight
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      2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS
       A/T Navigation                    $17,995                $18,715
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      2010 Toyota Corolla S A/T
       Navigation                        $18,650                $19,400
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      2010 Nissan Sentra SL CVT
       Navigation                        $19,100                $19,820
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      2010 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
       with Navigation System
       and Install Kit                   $19,889                $20,634
      -------------------------          -------                -------
      2010 Honda Civic Sedan EX
       with Navigation                   $22,255                $22,965
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      2010 Mazda3 Sport A/T
       Navigation                        $22,430                $23,180
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      2010 Volkswagen Jetta SE
       A/T Navigation                    $22,440                $24,190
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      2010 Chevrolet Cobalt                   NA                     NA
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      2010 Ford Focus                         NA                     NA
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The system features 8GB of internal flash memory for the map data and comes matched with a 200-watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with internal amplifier. It can also access phone numbers employing a Bluetooth hands-free phone book and allows driver and passenger to access their personal listening devices through the iPod®/USB inputs(1). The FM/XM Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the navigation unit and features song/artist/title information. XM Satellite Radio is complimentary for the first 90 days. The touchscreen navigation-equipped Elantras arrive in dealerships this month.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through almost 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com.

(1) Special iPod cable available through dealers

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SOURCE Hyundai Motor America