Autobytel’s Compact Car and SUV of the Year!
January 4, 2012 Leave a comment
We’re a little excited at the moment. Our Hyundai Veloster and Jeep Wrangler were just named Compact Car of the Year and SUV of the Year in Autobytel‘s annual challenge. We couldn’t agree more with their picks.
Here are the articles themselves found on Autobytel’s website. Way to go Hyundai and Jeep!
Autobytel Compact Car of the Year: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
A resounding favorite of the Autobytel editorial staff was the clear winner of the Autobytel 2012 Compact Car of the Year. Hyundai has truly stepped up to the competition across almost every segment of the automotive industry and with the introduction of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the sport compact class will never be the same.
Starting at an affordable $17,300.00, the Compact Car of the Year surprises the segment with the introduction of a 3rd door, standard technology equipment that manages your music, cell communications and navigation plus the choice of a sporty 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Options include a sky-revealing glass roof and premium sound system that makes the commute one complete with creature comforts expected of a 2012 Compact Car of the Year.
The design of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster is nothing less than show-stopping with the DNA of the Hyundai signature fluidic design showing its colors loud and clear. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is proof that hot things can come in small packages.
Autobytel 2012 SUV of the Year Winner: 2012 Jeep Wrangler
When it comes to tackling any terrain put in front of it, the go-anywhere Jeep Wrangler has always been the ultimate SUV, but with the addition of a new powertrain for 2012, this iconic off roader was an easy choice for the Autobytel 2012 SUV of the Year. Available in two- and four-door configurations, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler now comes with a more powerful Pentastar V-6 engine that gives drivers a good mix of power and fuel economy. Whether its equipped with the hard or soft top, the Jeep Wrangler allows for easy open-air driving, and, like its predecessors dating back to 1941, the 2012 Wrangler can still be enjoyed with the windshield folded down and the doors removed.
