Should You Get a 2020 Hyundai Elantra or Sonata? 5 Key Differences

When you first drive your new Hyundai off the lot, you probably aren't thinking about when you should get your car serviced. However, keeping your car properly maintained is a critical aspect of responsible car ownership, so you need to know how often you should get a Hyundai oil change. Manufacturer Recommendation Hyundai recommends that new vehicles get their oil changed every 6,000 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Of course, this suggestion is based on ideal driving conditions, which are very rare. Additionally, if you have an older Hyundai (pre-2012), you'll want to check your user manual to determine how often you should get your oil change because specifications have changed along with advancing technology and engineering. Most older cars should get their oil changed about every 3,000 miles. Practical Recommendation As mentioned above, the manufacturer's recommendation for how often to have your Hyundai's oil changed has been established based on perfect driving conditions and habits. If any of the following are true of you, you'll want to have your oil changed more often: You take frequent short trips, such as to the grocery store or school You frequently drive in dusty conditions (on dirt roads) You frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic (rush hour) You frequently drive on rough roads You frequently drive in the mountains You drive in areas that use salt or sand on the roads You spend a lot of time idling or in low gear You drive a lot in extremely humid conditions You drive a lot in extremely cold conditions You drive more than half your time in temperatures above 90 degrees These conditions cause your oil to break down more quickly than if you're driving under ideal circumstances. Check with your factory-trained service technician to assess your personal driving habits and determine if you need to have your oil changed more frequently than what the manufacturer recommends. How to Tell If Your Car Needs an Oil Change Poor Gas Mileage When your oil begins to break down, your engine has to work harder than it should to operate at peak performance. This results in your vehicle using more fuel than usual, which means you'll have to fill up more often than when your oil is new. If you notice your fuel is not lasting as long, consider getting an oil change. Ticking Sound If you hear a ticking sound coming from your engine, this is a sign that you need to have your oil changed because it's either broken down too much to be effective at lubricating the parts or the level is too low to circulate properly. Get your car in for an oil change right away. Dark Oil Color When oil is good, it is a translucent amber in color, but as it breaks down and becomes contaminated with dirt and grime, it will turn an opaque brown. This is one of the best indications that you need an oil change, so check your oil's color frequently (at least whenever you fuel up). Getting your Hyundai's oil changed on a regular schedule will help keep your vehicle running like new. Contact Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville to book your oil change appointment today.

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a luxury-grade SUV for a non-luxury price. With a spacious, well-appointed interior, stylish exterior, and multimedia options, you'll be amazed at how far your dollar goes. Performance The Palisade is shockingly fast for its size; in just 7.4 seconds it goes from 0-60 miles per hour. This is made possible by its 3.8-liter v6 engine, giving it 291 horsepower and 262 foot-pounds of torque. It features smooth shifting with steering-wheel-mounted shifters and 8-speed automatic transmission. All Wheel Drive is available for those who want to travel with confidence over all terrains. With the right options, the Palisade can tow up to 5000 pounds. The steering is smooth and precise, and this can be augmented with the sport mode. It features a smooth ride and gets up to 26 miles per gallon on the highway. more Luxury Interior The quality of the interior really stands out on the Palisade. On some models, you can seat up to 8 people, and it comes standard with padded cloth seating. If you want to upgrade to something a little bit nicer, all leather seating is featured on the Limited model. Behind the third row, you get 18 cubic feet of space, but if you fold down the 2 back rows you get an astonishing 86.4 cubic space. The Limited model also features a dual sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a heads up display so you can get info without looking down at the dashboard. The Power sunroof is available on some models, so you can feel the wind through your hair as you drive. The drive guidance option gets you a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, Sirius XM radio, and a multi-device connection. Value With a starting MSRP of just $31,975, you're getting a lot for a little with the Palisade. It also comes with an equally valuable warranty, with 10 years on the powertrain good for 100,000 miles. The limited warranty is good for 5 years or 60,000 miles, and you get 5 years of roadside assistance for unlimited miles. Hyundai goes the extra mile with an anti-perforation warranty, good for 7 years and unlimited miles. Keeping You and Your Family Safe The Palisade has perfect marks in safety, with a perfect 5 out of 5 marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was a top safety pick for 2020 according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. It includes driver-assist features such as forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, smart cruise control, and blind-spot collision avoidance assistance. It also features lane-keeping assist, high beam assist, and a system for alerting you of incoming cars while backing up. All of those systems we've come to expect from modern vehicles, but the Palisade has even more to offer. It has a safe exit assist, which will prevent the child lock from being overridden if it detects oncoming cars. The rear occupant alert will remind you of passengers in the back seat when you are exiting. You really need to see this all in person, so come test-drive the Palisade at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville, where we guarantee the lowest prices around.

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is designed for those who love value. Starting at just $18,470 MSRP, it is also extremely efficient. It gets 30 miles per gallon city and 34 miles per gallon highway, for a combined 32 mpg. This is the debut year for the Venue, so let's see all the features Hyundai has packed into this car. Performance in a Small Package Hyundai has packed a lot into a small vehicle, which is perfect for city dwellers who want an efficient, nimble vehicle. It only weighs 2,699 pounds, which means its 121 horsepower four-cylinder engine is more than enough to get you going. It is only 13 feet long, and 6 feet wide, which is considerably smaller than most parking spaces. You'll be able to get those parking spots that are too small for bulkier cars and SUVs. The Venue also has very responsive steering, so you'll be able to zip in and out of traffic. The Venue is also surprisingly roomy, Hyundai has maximized the interior space to give you 19 feet of cubic space in the rear, with the rear seats folded down that goes up to 32 feet of cubic space. more Comfortable Interior The Venue comes with a well-designed interior featuring a number of tech upgrades that give the dash a pleasing look. There are a number of modern available features such as a leather steering wheel, and heated front seats for those chilly winter nights. On certain models, there is also the option for keyless door entry and starting the engine with the push of a button. Entertainment and Technology Standard on the Venue is a surprisingly large 8.0-inch touchscreen featuring connectivity with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The menus and knobs are easy to navigate, and on the SEL and Denim models, you can upgrade to navigation with real-time traffic updates. The base SE model comes with four built-in speakers, while the SEL and Denim models have six. Safety and Driver Assistance The Venue comes equipped with many of the driver assistance features we've come to expect in modern cars. It will sense when there are obstacles in front of you, warn you about them, and even apply the brakes automatically if you are about to hit something. It will warn you if you are about to leave your lane, and will even apply slight pressure to your steering wheel to keep you from veering into other lanes unintentionally. All Venues also include a system to warn you if you appear to be falling asleep. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety was so impressed with the Venue they rated it as a top safety pick for 2020 when equipped with LED projector headlights (which is available on the Denim and SEL). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it four stars for its crash test performance. Come see all these features and more at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville. We stand behind every vehicle on our lot.