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That Will Save You Money On Gas In Style VOLKSWAGEN AND HYUNDAI PROVIDE LUXURY WITH FEWER STOPS AT THE PUMP ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF VOLKSWAGEN AND HYUNDAI
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ith gas prices always fluctuating even when it occasionally works to our benefit, we still need to save as much money as possible by making fewer trips to the pump here in Atlanta. Well, here are two automobiles that kept consumers in mind who enjoy riding in style for extended distances due to their remarkable miles to the gallon. 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SE WITH CONNECTIVITY
Sleek, solid and fun to drive, this Jetta shines. Volkswagen continues to surge forward with their solid lines of automobiles they have been wowing drivers especially in the U.S. Their fun commercials boasting long drives without stopping at the pump prove to be legitimate claims thanks to the 2015 Jetta TDI. Using diesel fuel (minus the traditional loud engine noise many have grown accustomed to in the past), its 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine provides a combined 36 miles to the gallon (31 city/45 highway). Add that to this sedan’s long list of amenities including numerous mind-easing safety features (Intelligent Crash Response System); heated front seats; Titan Black Leatherette interior; Premium VIII touchscreen; 16-inch alloy wheels; and connectivity featuring Bluetooth for a mere $24,896 makes the Jetta a steal. VW.com 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED
A classy ride from an automaker that continues to impress. My, how times have changed. Once seen as a company for strictly the penny pincher, the Hyundai brand has flourished in the last five years thanks to their significant upgrades in mechanics, luxurious packages, generous warranties, and eye-popping styling to name a few. The Sonata Limited further solidifies this company’s growth. Drivers will enjoy the plush leather seats, LED taillights, hands-free trunk opener, Bluetooth connectivity, five-inch touchscreen, rearview camera, blindspot detection, and a 2.4 liter heart pushing out 185 horsepower while still maintaining an impressive combined 28 miles per gallon (24 city/35 highway). These, along with a lengthy roster of other standard features, justify this model’s Best-In-Class Total Interior Volume accolades for only $26,525. Add the highly recommended Tech Package featuring navigation, panoramic sunroof and Xenon lights ($3,500), and advanced safety features such as the Smart Cruise Control in the Ultimate Package ($1,550) and buyers will be in driving bliss for a very reasonable $32,510. HyundaiUSA.com 40
BuckHavenLifestyle.com | April 2015