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14 stoufinlle suntribune thursday may 6 2004 wheels a valuerich package the frontwheel drive diamante comes in three trim levels es is and vrx the es comes standard with automatic climate control a power glass sliding sunroof keyless entry system with trunk release fog lights sixspeaker amfm stereo cd player cruise control 16- inch alloy wheels power windows locks and side view mirrors inside the cabin of the diamante is both roomy and quiet just what one would expect in a nearluxury sedan seating is comfortable with lots of leg room both front and back controls are easy to reach and easy to use from first page outlander montero sport and montero models the front- wheel drive diamante comes in three trim levels es ls and vrx the es comes standard with auto matic climate control a power glass sliding- sunroof key less entry system with trunk release fog lights sixspeaker amfm stereo gd player cruise control 16inch alloy wheels power windows locks and side view mirrors our tester was the ls which offers leather seats sportronic transmission 14way 10way power adjustable power drivers seat with position memory 12- way 8way power adjustable passenger seat electro luminescent gauges steeringwheelmounted audio con trols and leatherwrapped steering wheel and shift knob a premium 270watt mitsubishiinfinity amfmcd eight speaker sound system is also standard on the ls model for those seeking a more sporty package the vrx fea tures a 210 horsepower 35 litre v6 with fourspeed sportronic transmission and a tuned suspension on the outside the vrx is dressed up with side skirts a rear spoiler and wheel arch flares there is also a black mesh wmmm hyundai naa because you have more important things to ii front brake service special parts labour included oil filter change with 19 point inspection 19 1 gresrdealths is a cut above sb is there a cook in your household they will love b our premium a i 12pc knife set this deluxe set features a fg chefs knife bread knife 1 carving knife and paring knife multifunction bl kitchen scissors a sharp- ener ad six steak knives as well as a sleek wooden j 1 block that will look superb in any kitchen best of all bh its just 699 when you i take advantage of any spring service special straightchromium stainless steel blades easy storage capabilities everything has its own spot stylish european design dishwasher safe i 8 i 1 includes 10w30 oil filter drain plug i gasket and free 19 point inspection 5w30 oil 1 00 extra lubrication if necessary 395 environmental disposal fee may apply h hyundai vehicles only c terms and conditions apply see dealer for h details coupon valid at all participating hyundai dealers until june 4 2004 see markham hyundais service for details on 89 95 ii ii ii ii only 99 6 expires june 4 2004 i i includes inspecting wheel bearings i grease seals and calipers installing brake pads ll topping brake fluid il and providing a road test b u sonata santa fe and xg extra terms and conditions apply see dealer for h details coupon valid at ail participating a b hyundai dealers until june 4 2004 p other specials j m wy rr mari i lm itennmlyl service hotline service hours mon wed fri 730 am 600 pm tkaes 730 am 800 pi sat 800 am 500 pi 3 8 hwhwath kjst n wb a 3 407 grille with fog lights and a colourkeyed rear taillight trim pieces and chrome exhaust tip inside youll find sportier gauges sportstyled bucket seats with black sports fabric or optional leather and a power glass sunroof standard engine in the diamante is a 205 horsepower 35litre v6 which provides adequate power and is quiet at cruising speeds r inside the cabin of the diamante is both roomy and quiet just what one would expect in a nearluxury sedan seating is comfortable with lots of leg room both front and back controls are easy to reach and easy to use the center stack and console have been redesigned for 2004 for that very reason however the faux woodtrim that surrounds them is a bit garish for my liking one complaint i have relates to the size of storage pockets on title doors they are so tiny that they barely hold a pair of sunglasses let alone a map book another drawback is the lack of a split fold down rear seat there is a center passthrough from the trunk into the passenger area but a split folding rear seat would def initely be on the wish list for many consumers- even this oldtimer hockey player who has to throw his sticks and hockey bag into the trunk otherwise the interior has all the bells and whisties one would expect on a nearluxury car such as automatic climate control heated power side mirrors one touch power sunroof steering wheel audio controls and rear seat armrest with dual cup holders while far from the most powerful car in its class the diamante has enough getupandgo to smoothly and easily merge into highspeed traffic or to safely overtake slower moving traffic when needed the ride in the diamante is smooth and quiet thanks in part to four wheel independent suspension and braking is excellent with discs all round and antilock brakes stan dard on all trim levels although this particular model has been around for a long time and there are rumours that a new version based on the galants project america platform is in the works the diamante is worth a look for anyone in the market for an affordably priced upmarket sedan prices start at 31998 for the es version the ls will set you back 36198 and the vrx starts at 35598 this message brought to you as a community service of the economist suntribune