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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 ...

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Submitted Feb 25, 2013 By: BurntOrange

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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,578 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 1:16:31 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:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 4:58:29 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:1,580 Points:788,400 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 8:20:49 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:1,311 Points:606,215 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:37:56 AM Ignore ejl2000 Report Abuse sadly these claims are so false!
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,105 Points:818,040 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:22:14 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Ok
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,676 Points:689,675 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:10:35 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Old News
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,031 Points:798,995 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:07:54 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse old news.
jetmech568 Champion Author Idaho Posts:1,285 Points:649,230 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:07:00 PM Ignore jetmech568 Report Abuse this could have been done in the '60s
okgasbud Sophomore Author Tulsa Posts:237 Points:174,165 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:00:56 PM 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:487 Points:331,515 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:59:45 PM Ignore mia3bxs Report Abuse awesome!
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,115 Points:395,370 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:59:01 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:3,395 Points:614,770 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:57:30 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse REALLY!!! Now what is the real mpg???
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:4,088 Points:1,533,100 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:54:49 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse old news
WGW1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,377 Points:415,965 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:52:17 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 10:52:04 PM Ignore neofinoy Report Abuse good
Titan_62 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,568 Points:353,935 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:39:50 PM Ignore Titan_62 Report Abuse Thanks for posting
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:9,082 Points:2,104,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:38:36 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse 40 MPG at what cost?
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,752 Points:679,840 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:37:29 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Now let's see what this does to sales figures.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,561 Points:2,220,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:36:06 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Not for me?
RAKARWOWSKI Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,135 Points:847,750 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:34:04 PM Ignore RAKARWOWSKI Report Abuse Great for a first car.
brprven All-Star Author Dallas Posts:784 Points:311,835 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:32:22 PM Ignore brprven Report Abuse ok
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,279 Points:1,910,020 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:29:39 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Fancy skateboard
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,432 Points:1,986,680 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:28:55 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Probably a POS!
SUSANCK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,777 Points:731,230 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:28:44 PM Ignore SUSANCK Report Abuse Purchased Hyundai's from both of my sons and they are very happy.
falcons Champion Author North Dakota Posts:10,921 Points:2,396,005 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:28:20 PM Ignore falcons Report Abuse Madison Ave hype
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,075 Points:1,561,720 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:27:50 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Up 1 MPG to hit 40? I don't think so. Marketing ploy.
Carol7777 All-Star Author Houston Posts:859 Points:174,760 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:27:14 PM Ignore Carol7777 Report Abuse Hope it's an accurate claim this time.
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,846 Points:626,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:25:42 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:3,985 Points:439,840 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:24:43 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:3,776 Points:739,320 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:24:30 PM Ignore JENNYHK Report Abuse I wish I owned a Hyundai!
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:23:00 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse gm ??
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,436 Points:625,235 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:22:52 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse does anyone really believe the mpg ratings on a sticker anymore?
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,223 Points:896,060 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:22:14 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Wasn't this story posted yesterday also?
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,985 Points:439,840 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:22:06 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 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,015 Points:2,939,535 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:21:00 PM Ignore BREW9 Report Abuse ok
Mr_Bill_W All-Star Author Virginia Posts:581 Points:378,735 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:16:34 PM Ignore Mr_Bill_W Report Abuse Okay...
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,475 Points:499,440 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:15:46 PM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse My first car is a Hyundai and I love it!
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,846 Points:626,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:15:23 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse I thought the first hybrid already would do get upto 40 mpgs...
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:9,040 Points:1,760,070 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:14:21 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse More options the better. Personally, don't really care for Hyundai.
pachukdog1 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:1,830 Points:392,185 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:14:21 PM Ignore pachukdog1 Report Abuse when did they fall out
snerd All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:935 Points:663,450 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:13:24 PM Ignore snerd Report Abuse Good for them. Makes no difference to me.
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,713 Points:1,725,145 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:11:23 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse On a downhill mile run I can beat that!
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,543 Points:2,933,535 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:11:22 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse But you pay a fortune
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,700 Points:1,538,855 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:09:08 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Good car
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,183 Points:1,539,875 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:08:32 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:871 Points:411,505 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:06:33 PM Ignore theWizK Report Abuse My Saturn did that years ago... Old news.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,613 Points:1,738,185 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:06:13 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse great job Hyundai
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,368 Points:1,408,600 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:05:58 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse I doubt that !
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,414 Points:1,700,280 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:03:32 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Oh gee 40 mpg.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,985 Points:439,840 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:02:27 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.