GasBuddy Blog

GasBuddy News Article

votes

Hyundai rejoins the 40-mpg club

USA Today -- Hyundai finally has a car that can claim 40 miles a gallon again.

The South Korean brand is introducing a more capable Sonata hybrid sedan with a beefier battery and other revised components that boost its gas mileage. It is projected to get 40 mpg on the highway, up by 1 mpg, over the outgoing version.

Hyundai had three models -- the Elantra compact, Accent subcompact and Veloster sporty car -- that it proudly trumpeted as being rated at 40 miles a gallon on the highway until it was slapped down by the Environmental Protection Agency last year for embellishment. The 40-mpg boast, especially coming on a high-volume model such as the Elantra, pressured competitors to try to find a way to meet the same result or beat it, resulting in a slew of special editions of compact sedans with ...

Read the Full Article

Submitted Feb 25, 2013 By: BurntOrange

Back To News

Category: Daily News Article Discussions > Topics	Add to favorite topics

Author	Topic: Hyundai rejoins the 40-mpg club	Post a Reply Back to Topics

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

First

Next Last

tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,985 Points:2,344,535 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 2:16:31 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Hyundai rejoins the 40-mpg club by gaining 1mpg? Not very much of an mpg gain here! The mpg needs to go up much more than that to be competitive with other much higher mpg vehicles.... Drive vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 5:58:29 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse as lawsuit shows, Hunday, Kia and Ford have overblown (can we say hyperinflated) the numbers? I get close to 40 mpg w/ a non hybrid that is driven not too often below the speed limit.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,546 Points:765,195 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 9:20:49 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse It is nice to see Hyundai succeed with a hybrid midsize sedan getting 40-mpg as opposed to the 40-mpg hybrid compacts and hybrid subcompacts that other auto manufacturers are offering with the one exception being the new midsize Ford Focus hybrid. When one adds the very good reliability ratings of Hyundai over the last decade based on Consumer Report member surveys to a midsize Sonata hybrid sedan getting 40-mpg, you do have a winner if a midsize sedan meets one transportation needs.
ejl2000 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,257 Points:582,660 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:37:56 AM Ignore ejl2000 Report Abuse sadly these claims are so false!
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,976 Points:791,285 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:22:14 AM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Ok
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,463 Points:661,975 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:10:35 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Old News
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,891 Points:771,295 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:07:54 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse old news.
jetmech568 Champion Author Idaho Posts:1,268 Points:623,990 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:07:00 AM Ignore jetmech568 Report Abuse this could have been done in the '60s
okgasbud Sophomore Author Tulsa Posts:237 Points:158,415 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:00:56 AM Ignore okgasbud Report Abuse Why did it take them this long to REALLY reach 40mpg? My 2003 Corolla got 38mpg on the highway. Thanks for posting
mia3bxs Veteran Author Miami Posts:447 Points:310,215 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:59:45 PM Ignore mia3bxs Report Abuse awesome!
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,110 Points:394,395 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:59:01 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse I read an article a while ago that indicated that North America has 4 cars with 50 mpg or more. And Europe has 54. The article attributed the difference to the lower gas prices in North America.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,256 Points:586,960 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:57:30 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse REALLY!!! Now what is the real mpg???
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:3,963 Points:1,506,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:54:49 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse old news
WGW1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,242 Points:389,240 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:52:17 PM Ignore WGW1 Report Abuse Work in progress.
neofinoy Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:182 Points:55,260 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:52:04 PM Ignore neofinoy Report Abuse good
Titan_62 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,458 Points:327,455 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:39:50 PM Ignore Titan_62 Report Abuse Thanks for posting
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,937 Points:2,076,960 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:38:36 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse 40 MPG at what cost?
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,705 Points:666,550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:37:29 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Now let's see what this does to sales figures.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,427 Points:2,193,960 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:36:06 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Not for me?
RAKARWOWSKI Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,995 Points:820,050 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:34:04 PM Ignore RAKARWOWSKI Report Abuse Great for a first car.
brprven All-Star Author Dallas Posts:644 Points:284,135 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:32:22 PM Ignore brprven Report Abuse ok
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,140 Points:1,882,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:29:39 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Fancy skateboard
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,303 Points:1,959,615 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:28:55 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Probably a POS!
SUSANCK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,637 Points:707,480 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:28:44 PM Ignore SUSANCK Report Abuse Purchased Hyundai's from both of my sons and they are very happy.
falcons Champion Author North Dakota Posts:10,789 Points:2,370,405 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:28:20 PM Ignore falcons Report Abuse Madison Ave hype
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,940 Points:1,534,245 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:27:50 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Up 1 MPG to hit 40? I don't think so. Marketing ploy.
Carol7777 All-Star Author Houston Posts:719 Points:147,175 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:27:14 PM Ignore Carol7777 Report Abuse Hope it's an accurate claim this time.
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,711 Points:599,390 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:25:42 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Either way...this auto maker...along with just about all of the rest...is doing the bare minimum for the North American market..!
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,565 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:24:43 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Hate to break it to you, @toadNY but one reason why we need ethanol in our gasoline now is that the refiners are cutting corners with octane quality control. Ethanol is a cheap way to boost octane. Cut it out of gasoline, without improving refining standards, and you're lucky to get 85 octane.
JENNYHK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,636 Points:712,570 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:24:30 PM Ignore JENNYHK Report Abuse I wish I owned a Hyundai!
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,061 Points:1,730,260 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:23:00 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse gm ??
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,294 Points:596,645 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:22:52 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse does anyone really believe the mpg ratings on a sticker anymore?
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:871,865 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:22:14 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Wasn't this story posted yesterday also?
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,565 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:22:06 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse The Sonata is a large sedan, like a Camry, @carloco75. The first car that size that can get 40mpg is the new Ford Fusion hybrid.
BREW9 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:876 Points:2,911,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:21:00 PM Ignore BREW9 Report Abuse ok
Mr_Bill_W All-Star Author Virginia Posts:566 Points:357,510 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:16:34 PM Ignore Mr_Bill_W Report Abuse Okay...
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,334 Points:471,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:15:46 PM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse My first car is a Hyundai and I love it!
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,711 Points:599,390 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:15:23 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse I thought the first hybrid already would do get upto 40 mpgs...
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,909 Points:1,732,835 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:14:21 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse More options the better. Personally, don't really care for Hyundai.
pachukdog1 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:1,742 Points:377,275 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:14:21 PM Ignore pachukdog1 Report Abuse when did they fall out
snerd All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:935 Points:654,500 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:13:24 PM Ignore snerd Report Abuse Good for them. Makes no difference to me.
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,574 Points:1,698,440 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:11:23 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse On a downhill mile run I can beat that!
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,401 Points:2,907,785 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:11:22 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse But you pay a fortune
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,559 Points:1,511,155 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:09:08 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Good car
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,037 Points:1,512,175 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:08:32 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Just think of what you would get milage wise if you ran 100% gas? No Milage Robbing Corn Ethanol!
theWizK All-Star Author Columbus Posts:761 Points:385,155 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:06:33 PM Ignore theWizK Report Abuse My Saturn did that years ago... Old news.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,464 Points:1,710,635 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:06:13 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse great job Hyundai
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,226 Points:1,380,900 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:05:58 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse I doubt that !
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,278 Points:1,673,555 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:03:32 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Oh gee 40 mpg.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,565 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:02:27 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse You didn't look hard enough, @AKmailman. My 2007 Prius gets better than 40 mpg, in the wintertime, with the heat on, and with my stomping on the accelerator. That's real-world fuel economy.