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RATING: Not recommended. A low-tech and low-quality economy car. GENERAL COMMENTS: Excel sales have been going downhill for the past several years. This drop is attributable to three factors: the recession, poor quality control at the factory and an inconsistent dealer body. These cars just cannot compete with the Japanese and American captive imports. This [...]
Nevertheless, the bad times aren’t necessarily over. Hyundai’s Bromont, Quebec factory, for example, has scaled back Sonata production from a forcasted 100,000 units yearly to a more realistic 28,000 cars. Unfortunately, the break-even point for the plant is between 55,000 and 75,000 vehicles a year. Hyundai’s quality control has also taken a heavy hit south [...]
Pro: The four-speed and five-speed manual transmissions shift smoothly and are well adapted to the engine’s power range. New electronic fuel injection has improved engine performance. The non-power steering is precise and predictable, but extra effort is required for parking. The ride is reasonably soft on good roads. Excellent braking with short stopping distances and [...]
Pro: Excellent base warranty. Overall reliability has improved a lot since 1986. Repair is straightforward because of a fairly simple design, and parts are less expensive than average. NHTSA test results show the Excel provides excellent protection to occupants in a 57 kph frontal crash. Con: Excels have had a checkered reliability history ever since [...]
Tomorrow’s cars will have high-speed data networks that allow communication between various automotive systems and other vehicles. Vehicles will be able to send warnings about hazards or potential accidents on the road. For example, if a driver loses control, the systems needed to stabilize the car will be activated and the nearby cars will be [...]
This technology moves the restraints behind a person’s head forward during a collision to help absorb energy and prevent whiplash injuries. Neck injuries are the most common kind reported in auto crashes and tests have shown that good head restraints, especially active ones, are effective in preventing them. Winnipeg Used Cars Edmonton Fiat Dealership – [...]
