PAGF 10. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS AUTO GUIDE The Brand New, Good Old Pony For 1985, Hyundai has decided not to tamper with the peppy, fun- etional car that has cap- tured the hearts of so many people around the world. In its ninth year of production, the Pony has only a few new features that fine tune a very pleasing car. For example, win- dshield wiper arms and blades, front grills, headlight frames, door handles and antenna are all black instead of chromed. And a 1600cc engine is now standard on the GLS model. Aside from minor changes like these, the Pony is the same ·un- complicated, reliable, thrifty car. It is equip- ped with the same above-standard fea- tures at a standard price: Michelin all- season steel-belted radial tires, cigarette lighter, fully reclining front bucket seats, full interior carpeting, five doors (including hatch- back) and much, much more. For 1985, the Pony runs on cheap, leaded, regular gasoline just like always. The Hyundai designers still make the Pony's interior sensible and functional. The Pony has many handy flat surfaces and cub- byholes. Materials are non-reflecting and easy to clean. From the driver's seat, she or he can To celebrate Hyundai's first year in Canada they are releasing a special limited edition model of the GLS (1,000 for Canada - il for Durham Region, many sold). Features include gloss black paint, custom stripes, gold wheel covers, front fog lights, rear window louvers, factory sunroof. $7995. 1984 TOPAZ SEDANS Specially Built By Ford For Display At Ontario Place 5 Speeds & Automatics These New Show Cars Are Ready Now At:* ING easily steer the car and operate all the controls to wipe the windshield, defrost, signal a turn or read the complete in- formation panel at a glance. The feeling is one of comfort, security and control. The Pony even carries a few touches of sheer luxury. The interior of the car is fully colour co- ordinated. In the GL and GLS models, the rear seat is split, and either or both sides can be folded down to ac- comodate varying loads of people and packages. Some of the finest sedans in the world don't have the rear win- dow wiper and washer that is standard equip- ment on the Pony GL and GLS models. Dollar for dollar, the Pony's value is outstan- ding. It is certainly one of the best bargains you can drive. That was true when the car was in- troduced in early 1984. And it's still true for 1985. Only more so. Pony's list of standard features is far above standard: Michelin steel-belted radials, fac- tory rustproofing and full interior carpeting including the cargo area ainong other goodies. Cars Aren't Made By Magicians There are no magicians practicing their craft in the automotive industry. The liquid-smooth lines of the automobile did not come out of a blackhat. Nor did the eager per- formance of its fuel- injected, four-cylinder engine. Nor its over-the- road elan and ability to move five passengers in comfort and style. In short, the qualities that make the 1985 Mer- cury Topaz such an out- standing contemporary sedan did not just hap- pen. Rather, they are the result of intensive development by in- dividuals dedicated to a design philosophy that shuns compromise and prohibits mediocrity. Topaz was built to ap- r peal to those drivers who want to be par- ticipants, not spec- tators. Topaz is the result of this philosophy. It is not magic, but careful engineering, attention to detail, and use of modern materials and assembly processes that make the Topaz two- door and four-door sedans extraordinary cars. Yet, with that said, it is somewhat magical, indeed that Topaz should perform as well and still be enveloped in an attractive, aggressively styled body. It is a shape that arouses the senses. Topaz styling is testimony to the simple logic that form should follow function, that the shape should serve the car's purpose. This par- ticular shape carries five people, 368 litres (13 cubie feet) of luggage, 58 litres (12.8 imp. gal.) of fuel, and a technically advanced front-wheel- drive engine and tran- saxle in a package that excels at cheating the wind. The airflow above and around Topaz is managed for efficiency by softly rounded edges, aircraft-inspired doors, sloped grill, and win- dshield and rear window that are rakishly slan- ted nearly 60 degrees. This efficient shape results from more than 450 hours of wind-tunnel testing. It translates in- to a drag co-efficient rating of a mere 0.36 for two-door and -0.37 for four-door Topaz. four-door Topaz. ATTE TION AND ARE READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY L urham region's exclusive Pony dealer. ONTARIO PONY 496 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa 576-PONY 576.PONY - Superb aerodynamics help Topaz in numerous ways: improved engine cooling, better highway stability, a reduction in the deposit of dirt on windshield and side windows, a quieter in- terior, and maximized use of engine power. Topaz needs only 11 road load horsepower to maintain an 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) cruising speed. Topaz engineering touches people. Topaz was built to ap- peal to those drivers who want to be par- ticipants, not spec- tators. It was engineered from the driver outward to enhance the special par- tnership between driver and automobile. And people who ride in Topaz are treated as human beings, not as inanimate parcels. Plush, supportive seats, front and rear, and a complement of standard convenience items create a pleasant en- vironment. The very act of buying Topaz benefits from the same logic thatwent in- to its design. Whichever Topaz model you choose, it will be well- equipped, including such standard items as reclining front seats, power brakes and ' speed manual tr' smission. Because a much is star -d, buying Topaz aim- plified. Topaz's ancom- promising ign ap- proach be ,ws it with yet anot ,r important attribut . product in- tegrit' . Put simply, this meayà that a car deli ers what its looks primise. The quality is built in. The integrity endures. Because so much is standard, buying Topaz has been simplified. This commitment to integrity and quality is basic to the design of all Mercury automobiles - Lynx, Capri, Cougar, Marquis, as well - and has made Mercury a leader in offering fine automobiles that deliver functional consumer benefits, instead of merely ornamental status. Topaz - aerodynamics that arouse, engineering that touches, integrity that endures. LET'S SEE YOU DO IT... OULTDOORS! HYLJOlRi 1985 $6145 Plus P.D.I. & Freight , 1985 m Du il THE 985 PONY y s HAVEARRIVED.1,