Your Hyundai dealer near Somerville is proud to sell some of the best value cars in the world. In addition to reliability and affordability, Hyundai is well known for its dedication to fuel economy.
Recently, Hyundai Motor America made an announcement that it intends to reach a fleet average gas mileage of 35 mpg five years before the new fuel efficiency regulations set in. By 2015, Hyundai intends to reach its goal. The announcement was made at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where Hyundai also unveiled the Hyundai Sonata hybrid sedan, its first hybrid vehicle.
Hyundai expects to overtake Honda and Toyota in terms of fuel economy by 2015. Their campaign to increase fuel efficiency will be known as “Hyundai Blue Drive,” and will involve lithium battery-powered hybrids, gas engines that are turbocharged and that have direct injection, as well as plug in hybrid cars and fuel cell vehicles. In addition, Hyundai intends to keep its low-cost strategies for increasing fuel efficiency, such as aerodynamics, low resistance tires and engine calibrations. Beginning in 2009, Hyundai will offer “Blue” versions of the Accent and Elantra.
Hyundai is approaching its fuel efficient vehicles from the value perspective. It is Hyundai’s intention to be able to provide high economy vehicles at an affordable price.
