A big, huge, gigantic thank you! From everyone at Hyundai Gallery we want to thank you, our loyal customers, for being part of a truly memorable year.

We were happy and excited to meet so many different people, to get to know you and put individuals in the vehicles that are best suited to their needs. This year we welcomed hundreds of new families into the Hyundai Gallery community.

You may have heard or seen some of our messaging this year – particularly regarding our brand promise: “Unexpected Value. Refreshing Experience.” Our customers expect both of these things when they walk through our doors. Just ask Warren Hawrysh. Warren is a Hyundai Gallery customer who submitted an entry to the Hyped About Hyundai contest. For telling us his unique story about his experience at Hyundai Gallery, he won $1,000 in cash and voiced his own radio commercial that aired for all of Calgary to hear – his self description of being a mix between Richie Cunningham (Happy Days) and Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek: TNG) is something we won’t soon forget.  

And of course there are the Hyundai vehicles that received their fair share of attention. Hyundai was the big winner at this year’s Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Canadian Car of the Year Awards for 2012. The Hyundai Accent won the award for Small Car (under $21,000); the Elantra won the award for best Small Car (over $21,000); and the all-new Veloster won for best Sports/Performance (under $50,000). 

Hyundai Gallery is proud to be part of the Dilawri Automotive Group, and together we make a passionate effort to help make a positive difference in the Calgary-area through a wide variety of community initiatives.

One example is the Passion for Excellence Program. Hyundai Gallery and Dilawri Automotive Group sponsor Mellisa Hollingsworth (Olympic Bronze Medallist- Skeleton) and Helen Upperton(Olympic Silver Medallist- Bobsleigh).

For a second year we are bringing these two elite athletes and the Passion for Excellence Program into local schools to speak to students about overcoming obstacles, pursuing dreams, living active, healthy lives and so much more. This year the program expanded to include soon-to-be high school graduates as they move into the next phase of their lives. If you know students in grades 5-9 or soon-to-be High School graduates, encourage them to go to www.PassionForExcellence.ca for more information on the program and to submit their entries. 

Click here to learn more about Hyundai Gallery and the Dilawri Automotive Group's work in the Calgary-area.

From the entire team at Hyundai Gallery, we truly want to thank you for such an amazing year, and we wish you and your loves one all the best in 2012. 

- Doug McLean, General Manager

At Hyundai Gallery the holiday spirit doesn’t stop Dec. 25^th. When Saint Nick heads back to the North Pole to rest up for another year, we’re just getting started.

Spend time with family and friends then join us for Hyundai Gallery’s Boxing Week Sales Event beginning Dec. 27^th. If you’re looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle, this is your last chance to receive special incentives before 2012 arrives.

During this special event you will walk away with a $500 shopping spree at Southcentre Mall when you purchase any in-stock pre-owned vehicle. Hyundai Gallery has a wide selection of models to choose from, the only hard part is deciding which one to drive home in. Take a look at our extensive pre-owned inventory then book your personalized test drive with one of the Hyundai Gallery Team.

Southcentre is located just across the road from Hyundai Gallery which makes your shopping spree that much easier. And the mall itself is one of the most popular in Calgary, having recently completed renovations. Reviews of the mall are glowing.

“A few years back Southcentre began to renovate to create a more comfortable shopping experience, and I would have to say they succeeded," said one of many positive online reviews.

"They have created a lot of nice seating areas to stop and rest, and all of the furnishings are plush and modern. Clearly a cool designer was involved in the revamp.  It never feels crazy like Chinook and there is always lots of parking."

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, Hyundai Gallery has you covered with plenty of options to choose from. Consider the 2012 Santa Fe; it’s a mixture of utility and fuel efficient in perfect harmony. This versatile SUV that can take on urban roads and trips to the store just as easily as a snow-filled trek to the mountains.

“Hyundai Santa Fe is an excellent vehicle for fetching the kids from soccer practice, hauling back antiques from weekend shopping expeditions, or escaping to a snowy mountain ski resort for a weekend's worth of fun,” says a review by Kelley Blue Book. “… its long list of standard and available features, good fuel economy, and outstanding 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty makes it worthy of serious consideration by compact SUV shoppers.”

And with an entire line of new award winning Hyundai models, including Elantra, Veloster and many others, we’re sure to have the right vehicle to suit your needs. Contact Hyundai today to book a test drive and see what Unexpected Value and a Refreshing Experience can mean for you.