New Car Rebates and Incentives - July 23, 2009

2009 Audi A8
1.9% Interest or $600 Cash Back

When it comes to full-size European luxury sedans, the 2009 Audi A8 is one of the most unique propositions on the market. This large, comfortable cruiser is elegantly styled, with none of the “look at me” body work featured on some of the more extroverted examples to be found in its class. It also offers the security and performance of Quattro all-wheel drive. The A8 can be equipped with leather seats and interior panels, dual climate controls, a backup camera, an optional massage feature for front occupants, wood trim, a power trunk lid, and a dual screen entertainment system. A sport suspension and a solar panel sunroof that powers a system that cools the car when parked can also be ordered.

In addition to its luxury trappings, the 2009 Audi A8 also offers a range of powerful engines. The standard and L trim A8 are outfitted with a 4.2-liter V8 that provides 350 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, along with fuel mileage rated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway. True autobahn cruisers can opt for a 6.0 W12 motor which puts together 12 cylinders and grinds out a very healthy 450 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this behemoth comes in at 13 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 19 miles per gallon on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission is the only available gearbox for each A8 trim level.

There is a financing incentive of 1.9% interest or $600.00 cash back on the 2009 Audi A8 effective until 09/01/2009.

2009 Chevrolet HHR
0.0% Interest or $2,500 Cash Back

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR is a retro-styled, entry-level crossover wagon that combines the outboard fenders and tall grille of 40’s and 50’s era automobiles with a high roofline that makes it practical to use as a daily people mover or cargo transporter. Mimicking the look of the panel vans of years gone by, the HHR offers an alternative to minivans and compact SUVs for those who need to be able to carry a load but who don’t want to buy too large of a vehicle. The HHR’s 57.7 cubic feet of total cargo capacity is impressive in its segment, and even with the rear seats in place its “trunk” can handle almost 24 cubic feet of gear.

Under the hood, the base 2009 Chevrolet HHR features a 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder engine that is good for 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this unit is rated at a respectable 22 miles per gallon around town and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. A 172 horsepower, 2.4-liter Ecotec 4-cylinder is also available. Amateur racers would do well to upgrade to the HHR’s SS trim, which replaces the standard motors with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder capable of producing 260 horsepower and a blistering 260 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage drops slightly when compared to the other options, but performance increases exponentially. Each engine can be ordered with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $2,500.00 cash back on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR effective until 07/31/2009.

2010 Ford Flex
1.9% Interest or $1,500 Cash Back

When it comes to a unique ride, the 2010 Ford Flex offers one of the most out of the ordinary yet practical options available. This crossover adopts a squared-away look similar to the woody station wagons that invaded beaches and surf coves across American in the 1960’s, a style that Ford was consciously trying to emulate when they built the Flex. The vehicle is capable of seating 7 passengers across three rows, and its cargo capacity behind the front seats is an astounding 83 cubic feet – equal to that of some full-size SUVs. The crossover also features a few other interesting interior features, such as an optional fridge located in the second role console, a backup camera, and the Ford SYNC entertainment system.

The 2010 Ford Flex is offered with a single engine option, a 3.5-liter V6 that generates 262 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle can be ordered with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and both versions of the crossover come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel mileage for the front-wheel drive Flex comes in at 17 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 24 miles per gallon during highway cruising, with the all-wheel drive version showing slightly lower numbers.

There is a financing incentive of 1.9% interest or $1,500.00 cash back on the 2010 Ford Flex effective until 08/03/2009.

2009 HUMMER H2 SUV
$1,000 Cash Back

The 2009 HUMMER H2 SUV is one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever built. This full-size SUV has the power, chassis and suspension required for hardcore excursions far off the beaten path. With a comfortable and leather-swaddled interior, the HUMMER can be likened to an all-terrain living room, transporting you and your guests wherever you might want to go, regardless of whether there are roads to take you there or not. Some of the highlights inside the H2 SUV include an optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system, OnStar and rear air conditioning.

The 2009 HUMMER H2 SUV comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that grinds out a hefty 393 horsepower along with 415 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to 6-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system that includes low range gearing useful for getting out of sticky situations. An optional air suspension system helps to level out the rear when towing or hauling a heavy load, and the H2 SUV can handle up to 86.6 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded flat. Maximum towing capacity is just north of 8,000 lbs.

There is an incentive of $1,000.00 cash back on the 2009 HUMMER H2 SUV effective until 07/31/2009.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
$1,000 Cash Back

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is the Korean car company’s first serious sports car salvo. Intended to take on both competition-oriented Japanese cars like the Nissan 370Z as well as American muscle like the Ford Mustang GT, the Genesis Coupe comes in several different models with varying levels of equipment and performance. The interior of the two-door is modest but welcoming, with standard power windows, door locks and cloth seats. Buyers can choose to add features such as a moonroof, leather skins for the seats, and upgraded trim. HID headlights, a sport suspension and a limited slip differential can also be ordered.

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is initially outfitted with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque. Rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway, this motor can be shifted via a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. The most powerful edition of the Genesis Coupe sees the installation of a 3.8-liter V6 under the hood, one which offers 306 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual or automatic transmission are the two gearbox options, and fuel mileage comes in at 17 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

There is an incentive of $1,000.00 cash back on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe effective until 07/31/2009.