Tests and Features

First Drives2015 Hyundai Sonata: Less Character, More Value4.0/5
Canadians love Hyundai, but more to the point, they tend to fall for the smaller stuff first like the Elantra and the Accent - a reflection of our more frugal buying habits, as well as our lofty fuel prices. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata, however, remains the main thrust of the …
First Drives2015 Hyundai Sonata: Refinement, Where it Counts4.0/5
Midsize cars are second only to compact SUVs in sales in Canada, which would normally mean they sell quite well. But overall numbers are skewed by fleet sales, and demand for midsize sedans is actually dropping, as Canadian families are apparently finding compact SUVs to be more practical. Some manufacturers …
Test Drives2014 Hyundai Elantra Limited: Still Shining4.0/5
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra is riding a long streak of being at the top of the Canadian sales charts, and with good reason: this compact sedan combines the key attributes of affordability, style, and fuel efficiency that are so important in our cold land of high gas prices and relentless …
First Drives2015 Hyundai Genesis: Genesis of a Future Success!4.0/5
Launched in 2009, the first generation Hyundai Genesis was never a commercial success. Its primary raison d’être was to change the public’s perception of Hyundai and, in my view, this objective was at least partially attained. Hyundai has just released the second generation of its luxury sedan, and this vehicle …
Comparative TestsThe Top Seven Compact Cars
Not only are compact cars increasingly popular in our market, but this segment is constantly evolving. To prove the point, we decided to assess—and compare—the seven most popular compacts. This time, we took a simpler approach than usual and tried to simulate a real vehicle purchase. Form and function The …
First Drives2014 Hyundai Equus: Lexus For Less4.5/5
It's not easy to force your way into the luxury conversation, but this is exactly what Hyundai has done with the full-size Equus sedan. In fact, it's much easier to lose your way instead, a la Lincoln or Acura, and start to fade completely from the public's perception of what …
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