2011 Will Bring 40 MPG Without Hybrid to Hyundai
Hyundai has been pimping the brand via their Twitter account successfully these days. Talks of 40+ MPG vehicles for 2011 without the use of hybrid engines have gained even more attention for the make. That’s not to say Hyundai isn’t interested in hybrids, the auto company is bringing their 2011 Sonata Hybrid to the 2010 New York Auto Show in April. With a rechargeable gas-electric drive 2.4-liter direct-injection four-cyl, and starting price of only $19,195, you can bet it’ll draw buyers in. This writer knows they’ve seen more than a few Hyundai’s in Philadelphia lately.
But also according to Hyundai’s USA Public Relations department – non-hybrid models like the 2011 Sonata, Accent & Santa Fe will all have an average mile per gallon rating of 40. That’s pretty impressive. Hyundai has also reported an increased work flow in their American based facilities – in order to compensate for the growing number of Tucson orders. Looks like 2010 & 2011 will be a banner year for the make.
I never considered a Hyundai until Avis couldn’t give me the rental I had requested. They upgraded me to a Hyundai and I was impressed with it. Now with Hyundai’s 40mpg non-hybrids I’m leaning towards buying Hyundai.