FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.,
Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- The J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Tech Experience Index
StudySM, named the 2017 Hyundai Elantra highest in
overall owner experience with vehicle technology in the compact
segment. The study measures owner experience for usage and
interaction with driver-centric vehicle technology. The Elantra
outperformed the competition in its segment, ranking highest in
entertainment, connectivity and smartphone mirroring, as well as
scoring high in collision protection and driving assistance.
"How we interact with vehicle technology continues to be a key
consideration when buying a car across all vehicle categories,"
said Manish Mehrotra, director,
digital business planning and connected operations, Hyundai Motor
America. "Our focus on creating a better owner and driver
experience is evident in the Elantra, from safety features like
Lane Departure Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to
advanced infotainment items like compatibility with Android
AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM."
The award-winning Hyundai Elantra now has six different trims to
fit every shopper's personality and pocketbook. The Elantra
includes a number of advanced safety technologies that encourage
good driving habits such as Blind Spot Detection with Rear
Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, Automatic Emergency
Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist and Smart
Cruise Control, and seven standard airbags including a driver's
knee airbag. Hyundai is also going a step further by offering three
years of updated complimentary Blue Link Connected Care services
for available 2018 Hyundai vehicles. Blue Link services include
Blue Link Connected Care a suite of safety and car care features
providing Hyundai owners with services such as Automatic Collision
Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside
Assistance, Monthly Vehicle Health Reports, and Maintenance
Alerts.
For more information about the 2017 U.S. Tech Experience Index
(TXI) Study,
visit http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2017-tech-experience-index-txi-study.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America,
headquartered in Fountain Valley,
Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.
Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and
are sold and serviced through 835 dealerships nationwide. All new
Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai
Assurance Program, which includes a 5-year/60,000-mile fully
transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of
complimentary Roadside Assistance.
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