If you’re looking for a vehicle that offers great performance in all kinds of conditions, be sure to check out the new Hyundai models that are equipped with Hyundai’s HTrac and AWD technology. These systems provide increased control and great performance in a variety of weather and road conditions, so you can enjoy a safe drive at all times.
Hyundai offers a whole lot more for today’s driver than their unprecedented 10-year/100,000-mile warranty. The Korean carmaker’s entire lineup is affordable and packed with technology and safety features, and all of their crossovers and SUVs have all-wheel drive available. AWD gives drivers the best of both worlds, using the more fuel-efficient front-wheel-drive as conditions permit. But when the “smart” AWD system senses a loss of traction in one or both rear tires, it automatically sends power to the wheel in need to maintain contact with the road. Let’s take a look at each of the AWD Hyundai models.
The Kona crossover, Hyundai’s smallest sport utility vehicle, allows for both impressive fuel economy and spirited power. The SE and SEL trim levels have a 147-horsepower, 2.0-liter MPI-Atkinson 4-cylinder engine. The N Line and Limited grades get a more robust 190-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbo-GDI 4-cylinder. Each Kona comes standard with a drive mode selector and all-wheel drive is available on every trim.
The midsized Tucson crossover is a standout in the Hyundai SUV lineup thanks to modern styling and a wealth of SmartSense safety technologies. It carries a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available on every trim. When outfitted with trailer brakes, each Tucson can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
The more compact of the three-row SUV options, the Santa Fe offers all-wheel drive on each of its five trim levels, and every grade comes standard with a drive mode selector. Each Santa Fe is equipped with a 277-horsepower inline 4-cylinder turbo can tow up to 3,500 pounds, while the off-road-ready XRT trim can pull up to 4,500 pounds.
The seven/eight-passenger Palisade is made to move a lot of people in comfort, with all the latest connectivity features, and as safely as possible, especially with the option of all-wheel drive. With three rows and loads of interior volume, it can carry a lot of stuff inside, on the roof (roof rails are standard on SEL trims and above), or on a trailer – its towing capacity is up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with trailer brakes.
If you’d like to learn more about the Hyundai HTrac and AWD systems, be sure to stop by our Fairfield, CT dealership. We would be happy to answer your questions and arrange a test drive for you in one of the new Hyundai models that are equipped with these systems. That way you can see for yourself what these systems can do and decide if one of these AWD vehicles is right for you. If you’re not sure which one will best suit your needs, don’t hesitate to ask our staff for assistance. We know these vehicles inside and out, so we can answer your questions and make suggestions to help you find the one that will perfectly suit your driving needs. We want you to stay safe all year round, and we would be happy to help you find the vehicle that will provide the control you need for a safe drive at all times.