USA - 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe line-Upfeatures new value focused trim and enhanced specification.

• New Santa Fe Sport Value Package offers Exceptional Appeal

The award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe lineup continues to improve for the 2018 model year. Building upon major 2017 enhancements such as fresh exterior design and LED lighting signatures to additional infotainment, safety features and new Drive Mode selection, an all-new Value package on the Santa Fe Sport delivers popular features at an exceptional value. The 2018 Santa Fe Sport is arriving at dealers now and the 2018 Santa Fe models will be arriving early summer.

2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport Highlights

Packaging

• New Santa Fe Sport model Value Package:
  • Heated dual power side mirrors with turn signal indicators
  • Power windows with front auto-up/down
  • Proximity key with push-button start
    • (includes Remote Start via Blue Link app)
• Seven-inch display audio with Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™ & SiriusXM
• Dual automatic temperature control with Clean Air ionizer
• Hyundai Blue Link® Connected Car System
• Power driver seat with lumbar support
• Heated front seats
• LED daytime running lights (DRL)
• Front fog lights
• Roof side rails

Interior

• Premium wood finish trim now standard on leather-equipped Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sports
• Blue Link-equipped Santa Fe Sports and Santa Fes now include all services standard for a full three years (see detailed standard services list in Blue Link section) 

POWERTRAINS

The 2018 Santa Fe line-up continues to offer front- or all-wheel drive and seating options for five, six or seven passengers. The Santa Fe Sport is powered by an efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder direct-injected engine with 185 horsepower or the more powerful, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower. 

2018 Santa Fe (three-row) uses the 3.3-liter Lambda II V6 engine, with 290 horsepower. All Santa Fe engines utilize high-pressure direct injection and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models. Active Cornering Control and a windshield wiper de-icer is also standard on AWD Santa Fe models.

GENEROUS FEATURE CONTENT

Santa Fe offers a comprehensive list of standard features, including a rearview camera, automatic on/off headlights, remote keyless entry with alarm, bodycolor power side mirrors with driver’s blind spot mirror, LED headlight accents, daytime running lights, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise control and Bluetooth hands-free smartphone system. Premium features such as HID Xenon headlights, panoramic sunroof, navigation and an updated 12-speaker Infinity Logic7® audio system which features QuantumLogic® Surround and Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology are available. Also available is Hyundai’s innovative power Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with Auto Open, which makes it even easier for owners to gain access to the cargo area whenever their hands are full. This system makes it easy for the driver to keep both feet comfortably on the ground by simply standing within a few feet of the rear bumper with the key fob in a purse or pocket for a few seconds.

BLUE LINK® STANDARD SERVICES

For 2018, Hyundai is making a variety of services standard on all Blue Link-equipped Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport models. Blue Link Connected Care, Remote and Guidance packages are now free for three years. Some of these Blue Link services are now also accessible via smartphone, smartwatch and virtual assistant devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, such as Remote door lock, Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search by Google® and the Monthly Vehicle Health Report.

Hyundai is going above and beyond the competition by making all Blue Link safety and security features like Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Recovery standard to subscribers as well. These important features include immediate access to the Blue Link Emergency Response Center in the event of an accident, faster connection to emergency services and 24/7, 365 days/year access to emergency assistance via the dedicated SOS button. Blue Link can also assist the police in locating and recovering a stolen vehicle.

In addition to making the current features standard, Hyundai will tackle the inconvenience of outdated map software by offering free downloads to maintain up-to-date navigation programming on the system’s SD card via the MyHyundai website. These complimentary updates also will be available for three years as part of the Guidance Package.

Blue Link standard features include:

Connected Care Package

• Automatic Collision Notification
• SOS Emergency Assistance
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance
• Monthly Vehicle Health Report
• Automatic Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification
• Service Link
• Maintenance Reminder
• Driving Information
• On-Demand Diagnostics

Remote Package

(Most features can be activated via Amazon Alexa skill, smartphone app or smartwatch)

• Remote Start with Climate Control (Requires push-button start)
• Remote Door Lock / Unlock
• Remote Horn and Lights
• Car Finder
• Stolen Vehicle Recovery
• Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
• Stolen Vehicle Immobilization
• Alarm Notification
• Curfew Alert
• Geo-Fence
• Speed Alert
• Valet Alert

Guidance Package (Requires Onboard Navigation)

• Destination Search Powered by Google
• Destination Send-to-Car by Google
• Multimedia and Navigation Updates (provides complimentary map updates)

ANDROID AUTO™ AND APPLE CARPLAY™ SUPPORT

Both Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for seamless and intuitive operation of the most commonly-used smartphone functions, including navigation, streaming audio, voice-controlled search capabilities, making phone calls and sending messages along with more than 40 approved smartphone apps. Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0, Lollipop or higher. Apple CarPlay is compatible with iPhone 5 and later models running IOS 7 and above.

SAFETY

Standard safety equipment on the 2018 Santa Fe lineup includes Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System, seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) with Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

2018 SANTA FE SPORT PRICING

MODEL	FWD/AWD	MSRP
SANTA FE SPORT 2.4	FWD	$24,950
SANTA FE SPORT 2.4	AWD	$26,500
SANTA FE SPORT 2.4 VALUE	FWD	$26,850
SANTA FE SPORT 2.4 VALUE	AWD	$28,400
SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T	FWD	$31,350
SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T	AWD	$32,900
SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T ULTIMATE	FWD	$35,650
SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T ULTIMATE	AWD	$37,200

*Destination charges $895

Santa Fe Sport pricing will be released in early summer.

The new 2016 Mazda CX-9 will come with, as standard the LED headlight and Tail light signature set up.

When is a headlight more than just a headlight? When it pierces through the night, letting oncoming traffic know exactly what you’re driving without having to see any other part of the vehicle. 

When it’s as much a status symbol as it is a safety system. And when it comes equipped on the 2016 Mazda CX-9, the only midsize, three-row crossover SUV in its class¹ with standard LED headlights and tail lights.

With its signature lighting, CX-9 carries a sense of presence usually reserved for much more expensive vehicles. Its high-tech LED lighting has the added benefit of greater visibility and more even light distribution than previous-generation systems, too.

As with all of the SKYACTIV-generation vehicles, the 2016 CX-9 was created using “Monotsukuri Innovation”—bundled planning with each design and engineering departments working alongside market research to create their ideal family crossover.

“From a design perspective, the LED lights allowed for a slim contouring of the lamps demonstrating the appropriate stealth attitude of the front fascia,” said Julien Montousse, director of design, MNAO. “The LED connection to our light-up ‘Signature Wing’ from the grille widens into a five-point shield—a look that clearly signifies CX-9 as taking Mazda upmarket.”

From an engineering perspective, CX-9’s low-beam headlights produce 900 lumens per unit—about twice the output of a comparable halogen headlight. Overall, CX-9’s headlights are about 35-percent brighter than a standard halogen unit and can throw light 10-percent farther than a comparable xenon HID unit.

Because of the LED headlight’s versatility, engineers were able to package both low- and high-beam lights in a single housing for a clean look. Additionally, LED headlights run cooler than either halogen or xenon headlights, offering what is expected to be greater long-term durability.

“LED lights are a perfect marriage of form and function, allowing Mazda’s designers greater creativity and our engineers more space underneath the sheetmetal to lower vehicle weight and strengthen vehicle body structures,” said Kelvin Hiraishi, director of engineering, MNAO. “Best of all, they provide drivers real, tangible benefits that customers can see and use.”

Under Mazda Corporation’s safety philosophy, LED headlights were seen as a solution toward reaching an ideal amount of light—illuminating the road as if it were daylight outside.

LED tail lights work in similar fashion, lighting up quicker than traditional halogen bulbs in emergency situations as to help prevent rear-end collisions.

Not limited to the exterior of CX-9, Grand Touring and Signature models feature all-LED interior lighting, including overhead and accent lights that complement CX-9’s horizontally swept door and dashboard panels.

“People could drive any ordinary crossover for years and never fall in love with it,” said Montousse. “With CX-9, we wanted to create more than just a family vehicle; we wanted to create an experience. Every time you get behind the wheel, from the Nappa leather and rosewood details to the white glow of its lighting, we wanted to make drivers and passengers feel special. I believe we succeeded.”

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is on sale now with a starting MSRP² of $31,520.

¹ The class is defined as non-luxury 2016 model year midsize, three-row, crossover sport utility vehicles available for sale in the United States.

² MSRP does not include $900 for destination and handling ($945 in Alaska) or additional taxes and fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

The new Mazda CX-9, Bigger, Better, More tech, more equipment, what else do you need ?

- Class-Leading EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy, Elegant, Upscale Interior and Spirited Handling Dynamics Make CX-9 a Standout -

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has today released pricing and packaging information for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 midsize, three-row crossover SUV. Offering a premium experience, fun-to-drive handling dynamics and bold KODO—Soul of Motion design, CX-9 represents a compelling offering in its class with a starting MSRP from $31,520.

"With the 2016 CX-9, we have lofty expectations, raising the bar with a quieter, smoother ride; a quicker, more responsive powertrain; and numerous other improvements," said Robert Davis, senior vice president, U.S. Operations, MNAO. "CX-9 is our flagship and portends a future of innovative technologies and amenities that we believe will further elevate our vehicles in their respective classes."

In Sport trim, CX-9 comes standard with LED headlights and taillights—similar to Mazda's 2016 MX-5 Miata roadster—as well as fabric seating surfaces, an electronic parking brake, 18-inch wheels, rear backup camera, trailer stability assist, MAZDA CONNECT^TM infotainment with Commander control and a seven-inch color display. Optionally available is the Sport Package, which adds a power driver's seat, heated front seats and heated door mirrors.

CX-9 Touring adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, HomeLink garage door openers, black- or sand-colored leather seating surfaces, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System, a power liftgate, power front seats, and an eight-inch MAZDA CONNECT^TM touchscreen display. Additionally, customers can opt for the Touring Premium Package, which further includes automatic on/off headlights, LED fog lights, navigation, a premium 12-speaker BOSE^® audio system, rain-sensing wipers, rear backup sensors, second-row retractable sunshades, SiriusXM satellite radio, automatic Smart City Brake Support and a sunroof.

Further heightening the CX-9 lineup is the Grand Touring model, which builds upon the Sport and Touring trim levels with Adaptive Front-lighting System, 20-inch wheels, aluminum interior trim, Mazda's first Active Driving Display that projects instrument and navigation information onto the windshield, high-beam control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Smart Brake Support, roof rails and memory settings on the driver's seat.

Finally, CX-9 Signature helms the top of the lineup, coming standard with Mazda's predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive—a system that uses 27 sensors, measuring conditions more than 200 times per second to determine how to allocate power to each wheel as to minimize ever feeling the wheels slip.

CX-9 Signature adorns its interior with Auburn-colored Nappa leather, rosewood supplied by Japanese guitar-maker Fujigen, LED signature accent grille lighting and LED accent lighting around the automatic shifter.

All models come powered by Mazda's new turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine, which generates a punchy 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 rpm on either 87- or 93-octane gasoline. It also produces 250 horsepower on 93-octane gasoline (227 horsepower on 87-octane) and nets class-leading² EPA-estimated fuel-economy ratings on either gasoline grade—22 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined in front-wheel-drive configuration.

That engine is paired with a standard SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic and is available in front-wheel drive or i-ACTIV all-wheel drive.

"Part of our focus during development the new CX-9 was on 'effortless transition'—the idea of juggling being a parent with an on-the-go lifestyle and then having a vehicle that can accommodate enjoying a weekend getaway with your significant other," said Davis. "Whether you need the space or just prefer its design and elegance, we believe CX-9 is an exceptional vehicle that will delight many new and returning customers to the Mazda brand."

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices³ for each model and its options are as follows (add $1,800 for all-wheel drive):

CX-9 Sport	$31,520
• Sport Package	$950
CX-9 Touring	$35,970
• Touring Premium Package	$1,745
CX-9 Grand Touring	$40,170
CX-9 Signature (AWD Standard)	$44,015

Premium Paint Colors:

Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$200
Soul Red Metallic	$300
Machine Gray Metallic	$300

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is expected to go on sale in the U.S. in late-spring 2016. Final packaging and specifications to be released closer to on-sale date.

USA - Nissan announces pricing for 2015 Altima.

Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2015 Nissan Altima – Nissan's best selling vehicle – which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. For the 2015 model year, Altima offers a range of enhancements, including new standard equipment for the 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL grades: NissanConnect℠ with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). All three 3.5-liter V6 Altimas also feature a 1 mpg increase for highway and combined fuel economy ratings.

Other enhancements for 2015 include the addition of 8-way power driver's seat and 2-way power lumbar support for 2.5 SV and 3.5 SV models, Beige interior-equipped models receive black carpeting and lower seat side trim, fog lights are now standard on the 2.5 SV trim level and Intelligent Climate Control is added to models equipped with Remote Engine Start System (SV, SL).

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2015 Nissan Altima Sedan:

Altima Sedan 2.5	$22,300 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 S	$22,560 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SV	$24,720 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SL	$28,150 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 S	$26,450 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SV	$29,830 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SL	$31,950 USD

Destination and Handling $810

About the 2015 Nissan Altima

Since its total redesign for the 2013 model year, the Nissan Altima has become one of the nation's top-selling vehicles – embraced by owners for its premium exterior and interior design, rewarding driving experience and innovative, driver-focused technology. Altima also offers efficient 38 miles-per-gallon fuel economy (2.5-liter engine) and an array of seven high-value available models that meet a range of customer needs and budgets.

As in previous years, its dynamic performance is provided by a choice of a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine or 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, with both engines matched with a smooth, efficient Xtronic transmission. The 4-wheel independent suspension features Active Understeer Control for refined feel and responsive handling.

The 2015 Altima offers a premium interior design that looks and feels a class above, with standard NASA-inspired Zero Gravity front seats, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and an Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display in the center of the instrument cluster that integrates key information right in front of the driver.

Altima SL models include standard leather-appointed seating and Bose® Premium Sound System with nine speakers. Altima also offers available NissanConnect℠ with Navigation and Mobile Apps. The system includes in-vehicle smartphone integration for Android and iPhone® operating systems, a 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link® (fuel prices, movie times, stock updates, weather) (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately).

Easy Fill Tire Alert is standard, while available next-generation Safety Shield Technologies include Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Moving Object Detection (MOD) systems.

The 2015 Nissan Altima is offered in seven well-equipped models: Altima 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL, 3.5 S, 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL. Altima is assembled in the United States.