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VICTORIA: Elantra has been a good thing for Hyundai Canada, with almost 500,000 models sold here since it was introduced in 1991.

So good, in fact, it is now the number two best selling compact sedan in Canada edging out the Toyota Corolla last year.

Hyundai makes no bones about the Honda Civic, Canada’s best selling compact for 17 straight years, being the target.

So for the 2017, sixth generation Elantra, Hyundai pulled out all the stops, with just about everything new you can think of. It starts with the exterior, including the signature hexagonal grille, but with emphasis on aerodynamics.

First seen on the Sonata Hybrid, where the fog lights normally would be found, there are airflow openings that channel cooling air to the brakes and manage wind resistance around the front wheels.

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The 2017, sixth generation Hyundai Elantra compact sedan (GLS model shown) is new from top to bottom and brimming over with “must have” features.

With another spoiler on the top of the extended trunk, the Elantra has a better coefficient of drag than the Nissan Leaf all-electric.

The interior is big. With a passenger volume of 2,713 litres and trunk capacity of 407 litres, it totals 3,120 litres, which qualifies it as a mid-size sedan although it is officially a compact.

The body is also big news, with a 53 per cent increase of Advanced High Strength Steel. New age Underneath is a full underbody adhesives augment spot welds for cover and aero spoiler on the bot- what Hyundai now calls its Super tom, yes the bottom, of the rear Structure. bumper.

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litre twin cam inline four-cylinder to the Atkinson Cycle, which improves fuel economy and is widely used in hybrids, although Hyundai is not planning a hybrid version of the Elantra.

The down side of the Atkinson Cycle is less power, but Hyundai has done something with the injection and variable valve timing so it produces a creditable 147 hp and 132 lb/ft of torque.

There are no fuel ratings at this writing, as the Elantra is still under NRCan testing, although Hyundai officials expect something around 7.0L/100km combined.

There is a six-speed manual on the base L model, but all other trim levels get a new six-speed automatic, which is also optional on the L. According to Hyundai, the new automatic gives a 4.4 per cent increase in fuel efficiency.

In addition, all Elantra trims are equipped with the new Drive Mode Select feature, which adjusts both powertrain performance and steering calibration, allowing the driver to customize the driving character by selecting from three modes: Eco, Normal or Sport, Turn to page W2

LEFT: The interior is very clean with a minimum of character lines. The seats are made from soy instead of petroleum-based products.

RIGHT: The 2017 now uses a 2.0-litre Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine for better fuel economy as well as a new six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The only six-speed manual is on the base L model.

Some believe that hybridizing large SUVs is like ordering a diet Coke to atone for your triple cheeseburger.

I would suggest quite the opposite.

It is these otherwise gas-sucking vehicles that provide maximum return.

You can load them up with cylinder deactivation, auto start/stop and power-sapping Eco buttons, but their net effect won’t match any good hybrid system.

I’ll leave it to the bean counters to decide whether or not fuel savings justify the higher purchase price. That discussion is a real snoozer, and it’s largely dependent on gas prices which have been dropping as of late.

My point is you’ll be spending significantly less time and money at the pump, whether the going rate is 90 cents a litre or a walletdestroying buck-forty. My tester for the week – a 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid – bore this out.

You can order the Highlander as a straight petrol burner, with a price range of $33,355 to $46,980, excluding freight and taxes.

Or open your wallet even further for the Hybrid.

Price vs fuel savings The base LE begins at $45,755, rising to $48,285 for XLE trim and $54,960 for the range-topping Limited, as tested. This may seem a huge price bump, but keep in mind that gas and hybrid content lists don’t line up – for example, the non-hybrid LE is only frontdrive whereas all hybrid models come standard with AWD. Even more significant are their differences in fuel economy.

The conventional Highlander AWD Limited is rated at 13.0/9.8/11.6 litres/100 km. The top-trim hybrid sips in the single digits: 8.6/8.5/8.5 (city/hwy/ comb).

My own result was closer to 10 litres combined, but in an earlier test of the 2014 model, I managed 9.3 L/100 km with a marginally lighter foot. Either way, that’s pretty good for a vehicle that tips the scales at well over three tons.

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This shot from the rear shows the extra effort that went into making the Elantra aerodynamic, including spoilers under the rear bumper and on top of the extended trunk.

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Another segment-exclusive feature is an available Hands-Free Proximity Trunk which allows drivers to conveniently open their trunk if their hands are full by simply approaching the rear of the vehicle with the key fob in a purse or pocket. An audible beep will sound three times, and the trunk will automatically open.

There will be six trim levels, but the only announced price is $15,999 for the base L with six-speed manual transmission.

As this is being written, the Elantras are Canada bound on the ship, and final pricing was still being worked out.

You can bet Hyundai is going over this trim-by-trim in order to match or better Civic.

And don’t be surprised if they do it.

Hyundai has shown a 17 per cent increase in growth annually since 2011 and is now the fifth largest automaker in the world.

It will be very interesting to see who is at the top of the sales ladder by the end of 2016.

Continued from W1 using a switch on the centre console.

One other major objective is to tackle noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) — the bane of most compact cars — with a myriad of little things such as expandable foam in all pillars, felt rear wheel well liners and thicker front door glass.

It all adds up to a very quiet ride, which my co-driver and I experienced during the press launch in Victoria.

We both agreed the mid-range GLS model we drove was luxury car-like in this respect.

The front MacPherson Strut and rear twist beam suspensions have been revised, notably the struts, which are now more perpendicular for more direct up and down travel.

The power steering was quite communicative and very neutral with no sensation of oversteer, which you come to expect from a front-driver.

All that work done to create the Super Structure results in a 29.5 per cent rigidity improvement over the outgoing model which really comes true in the ride and handling department.

My co-driver lauded the simplicity of the instrument panel, which reminded me very much of the Audi/Porsche IPs of the 1990s which are still admired for their utility.

All trim levels have heated front seats and all seats are made from SoyFoam made from soybean oil instead of petroleum based products.

Normally found on luxury cars, Elantra offers a suite of available safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking with class-exclusive Pedestrian Detection.

That is a technology that utilizes both front forward facing radar and camera to detect a vehicle or pedestrian, and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system will

LEFT: The passenger volume plus the cargo volume makes the Elantra mid-size according to U.S. EPA ratings. RIGHT: The 17-inch alloy on the GLS model is one of three different wheel sizes offered.

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Highlander is rich in tech, premium amenities Continued from W1 You might think such penny pinching would kill performance, but Toyota has wisely mated a V6 to its electric motor, rather than the 2.5-litre four cylinder found in Camry and RAV4 hybrids.

Highlander’s 24-valve, 3.5-litre DOHC six cylinder, which in the non-hybrid makes 270 hp and 248 lb/ft of torque, nets out at 280 hp in the hybrid.

Net torque, however, isn’t published, but with gas and electric working in tandem, takeoff and passing are surprisingly quick.

Transmission is an electronically-controlled CVT. I’m usually not a fan of these, but today’s units no longer suffer from a “rubber band” feel. And in “sport mode”, which increases throttle response and raises the virtual “shift points,” the driving experience will match most SUVs in its segment.

Just skip the rock crawling and stick to cottage roads. This Highlander does come standard with AWD-i, but it’s not intended for anything too far off the grid.

Under normal conditions, the system operates in FWD mode for better fuel economy. When more traction is needed, sensors wake up an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, and then switch it off when conditions warrant.

For what it’s worth, Highlander can operate on battery only for short distances, but it doesn’t take more than a mild prod to fire up the gas engine. I’ve always thought EV mode to be a novelty, but it does have some merit in underground garages or when sneaking in late at night.

The interior takes a few upscale cues from Lexus in its use of soft-touch surfaces (two-toned black and brown as tested), faux stitching throughout the upper dash, as well as woodgrain appliques and mattfinish aluminum accents.

There’s a long shelf below the uncluttered dash, where you can slide cellphones

and other small items. Also handy is a large storage well beneath the centre armrest.

The third row is reclinable, but offers scant room for knees and feet. Although it’s relatively easy to access, thanks to the onestep sliding second row, this backbench is best suited to kids.

eight-inch display, which also works with the backup camera and navigation, along with managing text-to-speech, email-tospeech and other infotainment functions.

But you needn’t crack $50K for a wellequipped Highlander Hybrid, as the “basic” content list is hardly entry level. Features include eight-inch display audio with six speakers, three-zone climate control, power

rear door with flip-up hatch window, leather-trimmed steering with audio controls, push-button start and 18-inch alloys. And with it, compact car fuel economy.

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The interior has a premium look and feel with its two-toned soft touch, woodgrain accents and matte finish aluminum.

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Here, my ride also included a full set of climate controls, reading lights and manual side window shades.

The available panoramic sunroof extends through the middle row, really brightening the interior, and adding to its feeling of spaciousness.

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Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,595 to $1,695 depending on model), EHF tires & filters ($22.25), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10). Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2016 Civic LX Sedan 6MT (Model FC2E5GE) // 2016 CR-V LX 2WD (Model RM3H3GE1) // 2016 Accord LX Sedan 6MT (Model CR2E3GE) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 3.99% // 1.99% // 3.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $58.85 // $72.00 // $71.67 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $240 // $0 // $570 total lease incentive included. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,301.74 // $18,719.54 // $18,634.22. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. For all offers: licence, insurance, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer.

Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario. com for full details. ◆◆Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2015. *None of the features described are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www. honda.ca/disclaimers or refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG Inc. Apple and Apple CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc. §For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Highlander Hybrid (Limited model shown) offers robust styling with its chiseled fenders, sculpted door panels, large trapezoidal grille and optional 19-inch alloy wheels.

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Newmarket

Ringwell Davis Dr.

Millard Eagle St.

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Aurora

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905-841-0800

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15783Yonge St., Aurora Aurora Auto Campus www.highlandgm.com NEW • USED • SERVICE • BODY SHOP

87 Mulock Drive, Newmarket

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905.895.8700

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Gamble Rd.

Aurora Sdrd.

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Tower Hill Rd.

Yonge St.

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St. Andrew’s Village

798-7854

Warden Ave.

Bathurst

905-898-4500

Toronto Line

“York Region’s Finest Dealer”

669Wellington Wellington St.St. 669 East, Aurora East, Aurora 905-727-1948 www.auroratoyota.ca 4 905-727-1948 5

Woodbine Ave.

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Upper Canada Mall

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Hwy 404

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"Your Local Newmarket/Aurora Dealer" 75 MULOCK DRIVE

Forhan

905-895-3222

newmarkethyundai.ca

Honda

Leslie St.

1

(JUST NORTH OF DAVIS DR.) NEWMARKET

Prospect St.

DavisDrive

404

(905) 953-2890

Harry Walker Pkwy.

Hwy.

(enter via Harry Walker Parkway)

LeslieSt.

1171 DAVIS DR. NEWMARKET

17735 LESLIE STREET

Bayview Ave.

SERVICE HOURS : 7:30 - 6pm Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 7:30 - 9pm Wed. • Sat. 8-12 noon.

Cane Pkwy.

www.newmarkettoyota.ca

Hwy.#11

NEW • USED • SERVICE

NEWMARKET

Yonge St.

NewmarketTOYOTA

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI.

DEALER ORDER/TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY.

Service & Parts • 6 days/wk • 7:30am-6pm Wed. 7:30am-9pm & Sat. 8am-noon

905.841.8190

305 Wellington St. E., AURORA

www.hyundaiofaurora.ca

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2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON LImITeD

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS

2012 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 95,428 equipped with leather heated seats, Panoramic sunroof, rear view camera, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, downhill brake assistance, traction control, dynamic stability control, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, power windows, power locks, power mirror, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, audio and cruise control, air conditioning, side steps, keyless entry and much more!!!

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 86,958 equipped with heated seats, leather bolster seats, rear view camera, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, downhill brake assistance, traction control, dynamic stability control, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, power windows, power locks, power mirror, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, audio and cruise control, air conditioning, side steps, keyless entry and much more!!!

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 99,452 powered by a 2.0L Twin Scroll Turbocharged engine, generating 210hp and has a 6 speed manual transmission with refined shift and clutch action. This coupe is equipped with 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, 18” Aluminum Alloy Wheels, ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System. Also comes with heated front seats, Air bags, Power Windows with Driver/ Passenger Auto Up/Down, Keyless Entry with Power Door Locks, Air conditioning plus more

2010 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

2015 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 108,516

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 18,464 equipped with the most advanced AWD system, Leather interior, Line departure warning, smart cruise control, Rain sensing front wipers Blind spot warning, Speed-proportional electric power steering, 8 speed automatic transmission w/ shiftronic, power door locks, Seat-belt pretensioners, Air conditioning, Steering Wheel Mounted Bluetooth, Cruise and Audio Controls, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Push button start, Navigation system with voice activation, Back up camera plus much more

2.0 T Prem

Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Cruise Control,4 Cylinder Engine, Turbo charged, Fog Lamps, Rear Wheel Drive, Pass-Through Rear Seat, Bucket Seats, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Privacy Glass, Intermittent Wipers, Alarm, Driver Adjustable Lumbar, Front Head Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Front side-impact airbags, Heated Front Seat(s) plus much more

Tech - DEMO

$17,454

$15,995

$15,455

$12,455

Stock: #H0150A

Stock: #13163

Stock: #N7500A

Stock: #N7542A

Stock: #13269

2015 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

2012 HYUNDAI ACCeNT GLS

2012 HYUNDAI eLANTRA LTD Leather - Roof

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA Fe Se

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA Fe Se

Sunroof

Leather – AWD

Leather – AWD

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 77,445 equipped with heated seats, heated and power mirrors, power windows and locks, Sunroof, Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio control and Bluetooth, manual transmission, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much, much MORE

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 73,349 equipped with heated front and rear seats, Leather seats, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, AM/FM/CD player, power windows, power locks, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, 17” Alloy rims, keyless entry and much more

$8,995

$14,875

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 65,485 equipped with REMOTE STARTER, heated Leather front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power heated mirrors, AWD, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Down Hill brakes, Backup camera, panoramic sunroof, Air conditioning with dual climate and auto control, AM/FM/CD player, satellite radio and USB/AUX connection, Keyless entry, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much MORE

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 71,108 equipped with heated Leather front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power heated mirrors, AWD, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Down Hill brakes, Backup camera, panoramic sunroof, Air conditioning with dual climate and auto control, AM/FM/CD player, satellite radio and USB/AUX connection, keyless entry, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much MORE

Stock: #13292

Stock: #N8154A

Stock: #N6206C

Stock: #13290

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 8,789 Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, A/C, AM/ FM Stereo, CD Player, Navigation System, ABS, Cruise Control, Rearview Camera, Fog Lamps, Power Door Locks, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Rear Wheel Drive, Power Mirror(s), Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Traction Control, Power Windows, Back-Up Camera, Driver Adjustable Lumbar, DRL, Engine immobilizer, Front Head Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Heated Front Seat(s), Locking Rear Differential, Outside temp display, Power Sunroof, Stability Control, Compass, V6 Cylinder Engine

$35,699 Stock: #13295

$23,250

$45,500

GREEN LANE 17735 LESLIE ST Bray Cir

HWY 404

LESLIE ST

905-895-3222 www.newmarkethyundai.com

$24,595

Wayne OPEN: MON.-THURS. 9-9 FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 9-6 DAVIS DRIVE Service hourS: monday to thurSday 7-7pm 17735 Leslie St. (Just north of davis dr.)

Friday and Saturday 8-5pm Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Charges may vary by dealer.

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19,995

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CA N A D I A N VA L U E PAC K AG GE STK T15882

+ HST & LICENSE

28,777

1500 Quad Quad caB B 4X2 $ 2 01 6 R A M

(140.5” (1 40.5” WB 6’4” BOx) STK T15824

+ HST & LICENSE

*Plus HST & Licensing. 0% financing up to 84 months available av on select models to qualified customers on approved credit. No Payment ayment for 90 D Days program is available ailable on all fixed fix rate subvented loans up to 96 months on select models on approved credit. See MacIver for full program details.

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5.7L, 8 CYLINDER, 8 SPEED AUTO, SUNROOF, BLUETOOTH, LEATHER, NAVI, SATELLITE RADIO, BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. ONLY 14,268 KMS!

STK# 21639P

NOW $37,995 $127.58 WEEKLy +HST & License

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

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2015 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 3.6L, V6, 5 SPEED AUTO, ONLY 10,213 KMS STK 21472P

NOW $32,995 +HST & License

112.45 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

2015 DODGE DART LTD

2014 RAM 2500 LARAMIE CREWCAB 6 SPD AUTO, LEATHER, P/GROUP, LOADED! 50,069 KMS., STK 21373P

NOW $41,995 +HST & License

159.13 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 84 Months

FULLY LOADED LEATHER, 3.6L, V6, 6 SPEED AUTO, 64,569 KMS, STK 21397P

NOW $17,995

NOW $24,995

$

60.43 Weekly

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

2010 DODGE JOURNEy SE 2.4L, 4 CYLINDER, 4 SPEED AUTO, ONLY 1 LEFT..ACT FAST!!! STK 21428T

NOW $8,995 +HST & License

46.88 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 60 Months

FULLY LOADED! 6 SPD AUTO, LEATHER, 5.7L, 8 CYLINDER, 43,400 KMS., STK 21389P

NOW $39,995 +HST & License

$

151.65 Weekly

hst inCluDeD @ 84 Months

2014 CHRySLER TOWN & COUNTRy L 2015 CHRySLER 300 C PLATINUM AWD

LEATHER, ROOF, 6 SPEED AUTO, 2.4L, 4 CYLINDER, POWER GROUP, LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL, LOADED!!!! 55,760 KMS, STK 21645P +HST & License

2013 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE

+HST & License

93.69 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 84 Months

2010 CHRySLER SEBRING LX

3.6L, V6 ENGINE, AUTOMATIC, LOADED! ONLY 24,524 KMS., STK 21615P

NOW $33,995 +HST & License

115 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

2015 DODGE JOURNEy RT

2013 RAM LARAMIE LONGHORN FULLY LOADED, EVERY OPTION, AUTO, 5.7L, V8. STK 21388R

NOW $42,995 +HST & License

162.87 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 84 Months

2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO X LEATHER, ROOF, 3.6L, V6, 4WD, 6 SPEED AUTO, 67,800 KMS, STK 21523P

NOW $27,995 +HST & License

121.39 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 72 Months

2015 DODGE CHARGER SXT

4 SPEED AUTO, 2.4L, 4 CYLINDER, 125,000 KMS, POWER GROUP & MORE, STK 21461T

NAVI, ROOF, FULLY LOADED, PEARL WHITE, 29,285 KMS, 3.6L, V6, 6 SPEED AUTO, STK 21619P

V6, 8 SPEED AUTO, SUNROOF, BACK UP CAMERA, NAVI, BLUETOOTH, LEATHER, POWER GROUP, HEATED SEATS, ONLY 13,000 KMS, STK 21655P

NOW $7,995

NOW $28,995

NOW $27,995

+HST & License

42.47 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 60 Months

+HST & License

99.02 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

+HST & License

94.00 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

2015 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE

8 SPD AUTO, CREW CAB, 5.7L, 8 CYLINDER, LEATHER, POWER GROUP, CRUISE, BACK UP CAMERA & MORE, 14,933 KMS, STK 21477P

NOW $45,995 +HST & License

2011 FORD FOCUS SE

4 SPEED AUTOMATIC, 147,000 KMS, 2.0L, 4 CYLINDER. STK 21507T

NOW $6,995

905-898-1900

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All sales prices plus hst and licensing. All weekly payments based on 72/84 months @ 5.49% APR., 96 months @ 5.99% APR., 60 months @ 4.99% APR with zero down payment, on approved credit. Cost of borrowing example: $10,000 over 84 months @ 5.49% APR, equals $2,329.07. see Maclver For Details.

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hst inCluDeD @ 72 Months

+HST & License

2015 CHRySLER 200 C

LOADED, LEATHER, NAVI, V6, 8 SPEED AUTO, FROM 24,221 KMS, 3 TO CHOOSE FROM!!! STK 21569P

NOW $22,495 +HST & License

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154.44 Weekly

$

hst inCluDeD @ 96 Months

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hst inCluDeD @ 84 Months

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