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Hyundai earns four Vincentric best value in America rewards
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 15, 2012
– Four Hyundai models, Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson earned the distinction of “Best Value in America” for 2012 from Vincentric, an automotive data compilation and analysis firm. Tucson earned top honors in the Crossover Compact Entry-Level category for the second year in a row. Accent won the award in the Subcompact category, Elantra in the Compact Sedan category and Genesis Coupe in the Mid-Size Coupe category.
“Hyundai’s four Vincentric Best Value in America winners reflect the gains Hyundai has shown over the past several years in terms of sales, styling, and overall market acceptance,” said David Wurster, president, Vincentric. “This creates strong residual values, which in turn reduces depreciation cost, thereby lowering total cost of ownership for Hyundai vehicles.”
Vincentric measures cost-of-ownership using eight different cost factors: depreciation, fuel, insurance, opportunity cost, financing, maintenance, taxes and state fees, and repairs. Using a statistical model, the company identified its Best Value in America winners by measuring which vehicles had a lower than expected ownership costs given their market segment and price. Each vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia using a range of annual mileage intervals and insurance profiles.
“The Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson are all prime examples of models that not only meet but exceed customer expectations when it comes to value,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai’s high fuel economy vehicles combined with its strong Assurance program reduces the overall cost of ownership and allows the company to offer quality vehicles with very strong residual values.”
Further information regarding all of the winners of the Vincentric Best Value in America awards for the 2012 model year and the Vincentric methodology is available at www.vincentric.com.
VINCENTRIC
Vincentric provides data, knowledge, and insight to the automotive industry by identifying and applying the many aspects of automotive value. Vincentric data is used by organizations such as Yahoo! Autos, AOL, Cars.com, Chevrolet, Toyota, Kiplinger.com, Business Fleet Magazine, Volvo, NADA Guides, The AutoChannel.com, BMW and Fleet-Central.com as a means of providing automotive insight to their clientele. Vincentric, LLC is a privately held automotive data compilation and analysis firm headquartered in Bingham Farms, Michigan.
Courtesy of Hyundai Mediav
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Hyundai Tucson takes top honors in the small SUV category
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Hyundai ranked as the number two brand in terms of Total Value, according to Strategic Vision’s 2012 Total Value Index™ (TVI). Additionally, Hyundai’s sleek crossover Tucson was named the “Small SUV” segment leader in Strategic Vision’s study. The TVI looks at all aspects of perceived value; from quality, to economics to customer appeal.
“Hyundai continues to shift the paradigm of how customers perceive real value in their automotive purchases,” said Alexander Edwards, president, Strategic Vision. “For example, customers who purchased a Hyundai Sonata explicitly stated that they ‘Love’ the product attributes such as styling as well as overall value more than any other buyer of models in the midsize segment. When such synergy exists, you have a leader in value that results in strong sales.”
Presented annually since 1995, the TVI was calculated from 68,088 buyers who purchased models during September 2010 to June 2011. Total Value is a calculation of explicit owner statements on 442 attributes and focuses on immediate and expected (long term) economic factors such as warranty, technical innovation, standard equipment and fuel economy.
“Hyundai’s continued rise in Strategic Vision’s TVI reinforces the strength of our brand and the appeal of our vehicles,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With stand-out designs, loads of innovative features and outstanding fuel economy, it’s no wonder that vehicles like the Tucson are consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers.”
Hyundai’s star Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) Tucson strikes a stark contrast from its competitors and excels in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its excellent fuel economy and fun-to-drive personality. Tucson features the company’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language and showcases precedent-setting engineering including advanced weight saving technology and two eco-efficient Theta II four-cylinder engines delivering up to 32 mpg on the highway.
Courtesy of Hyundai Media
Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Hyundai named leader in fuel-efficiency and CO2 emissions in America
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 9, 2012 – In a government-issued report today, Hyundai Motor America was named number one in fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America by topping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year, beating out traditional leaders Honda and Toyota. No make scored higher than Hyundai. This is the second time Hyundai has led in both categories, having achieved this distinction previously for the 2008 model year.
The EPA 2011 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report identified Hyundai as the top 2010 brand with an adjusted[1] fuel economy rating of 27.0 miles per gallon. In addition to being named the most fuel efficient brand, Hyundai also had the lowest fleet-wide adjusted composite CO2 emissions performance (329 g/mi) for the 2010 model year.
The EPA 2011 Trends Report also indicates that preliminary 2011 model year values suggest that Hyundai will maintain its fuel economy leadership. Forecasts show that Hyundai will achieve an adjusted fuel economy rating of 27.5 miles per gallon in the 2011 model year.
With a strong offering of fuel efficient models, including Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, Accent and Veloster M/T all achieving estimated 40 mpg highway fuel economy ratings, Hyundai continues to set the industry bar in fuel efficiency. In 2011, Hyundai achieved a corporate average fuel economy level of 36.1 mpg and sold 214,132 40 mpg vehicles, representing one-third of total sales.
“The 2011 EPA data demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to fuel economy leadership and validates the effectiveness of our Blue Drive strategy,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. “We are committed to developing a suite of smart fuel-efficient strategies – from hybrids to new solutions in high-technology gasoline vehicles. Gas prices are expected to hit record highs this summer and consumers are looking for ways to cut back on fuel costs with cars that offer improved fuel economy. Through innovations such as light-weight steel, direct injection technology, turbocharging and advanced transmissions we are able to improve the efficiency and performance of all our vehicles, allowing us to achieve best-in-class fuel economy and emissions levels for the Hyundai brand.”
Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Report
| MY 2009-2011 Manufacturer Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions (Adjusted Composite Values) | ||||||
| Manufacturer | MY2009 MPG | MY2009 CO2 (g/mi) | MY2010 MPG | MY2010 CO2 (g/mi) | MY2011 MPG | MY2011 CO2 (g/mi) |
| Hyundai | 25.1 | 355 | 27.0 | 329 | 27.5 | 323 |
| Kia | 24.2 | 367 | 27.0 | 330 | 27.2 | 327 |
| Toyota | 25.4 | 349 | 25.4 | 350 | 25.1 | 354 |
| Honda | 24.6 | 361 | 24.9 | 357 | 25.7 | 345 |
| VW | 23.8 | 379 | 25.0 | 363 | 25.2 | 360 |
| Mazda | 23.2 | 383 | 24.4 | 364 | 25.0 | 355 |
| Subaru | 22.6 | 393 | 23.4 | 379 | 23.9 | 371 |
| Nissan | 23.6 | 377 | 23.1 | 384 | 24.2 | 368 |
| BMW | 21.9 | 407 | 22.1 | 404 | 23.0 | 389 |
| GM | 20.6 | 432 | 21.3 | 418 | 20.6 | 431 |
| Ford | 20.3 | 437 | 20.4 | 435 | 21.3 | 417 |
| Chrysler | 19.2 | 464 | 19.5 | 455 | 19.7 | 451 |
| Daimler | 19.5 | 457 | 18.9 | 471 | 20.0 | 447 |
| All | 22.4 | 397 | 22.6 | 394 | 22.8 | 391 |
*From EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends Report (Highlight #4, page vii) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/mpg/fetrends/2012/420r12001.pdf
**Adjusted CO2 emissions and fuel economy values are shown for the 13 highest-selling manufacturers, which accounted for 99 percent of the market in MY 2010, in order from lowest to highest CO2 emissions for MY 2010.
***MY2010 data is final, while projections for the MY2011 are uncertain and EPA will not have final data for the 2011 model year until next year’s report.
Hyundai’s Fuel Economy Commitment
In 2010, Hyundai announced plans to maintain its fuel economy leadership and achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations require automakers to achieve a CAFE rating of 35.5 mpg by 2016. Before those rules were enacted in 2009, Hyundai had already announced its own plan to reach 35 mpg by 2015.
Hyundai’s plan to achieve an average of at least 50 mpg or better encompasses a full line of products, from small cars to larger family haulers. It leverages Hyundai’s global Blue Drive strategy, aligning R&D resources at its engineering centers in California, Michigan, Korea, India and Germany to develop more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies.
Fuel-Efficient Solutions
Hyundai is currently the only manufacturer with four models achieving 40 mpg ratings on the highway – Accent, M/T Veloster, Sonata Hybrid and the recently named North American Car of the Year, 2011 Elantra. Powered by an all-new 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine weighing 74 pounds less than the previous generation and an all-new six-speed transmission, Elantra achieves a 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating - a highway-only driving range of up to 500 miles. Thanks to advanced clean engine technology, most Elantras sold in California, Oregon and several Northeast states are certified as Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) by the EPA. The PZEV Elantra is as clean as many hybrid electric vehicles. The PZEV Elantra helps Hyundai meet its environmental commitments. Outside of these “green” states, the Elantra is available as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV).
In 2010, Hyundai launched its first gas-electric full hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid. The Sonata Hybrid features Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive system which pairs the already fuel efficient 2.4-liter Theta II engine to a six-speed automatic transmission and a 30kW electric motor for maximum fuel economy. In addition, Sonata Hybrid uses the industry’s first lithium polymer battery, leapfrogging in-market nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion applications.
Courtesy of Hyundai Media
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Hyundai Motor Company unveils teaser images of all-new Santa Fe
Hyundai Motor Co., one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing automakers, today unveiled exterior teaser images of the all-new Santa Fe, which had been known by its code name DM in Korea. The all-new Santa Fe will have its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in early April.
Hyundai will keep the name “Santa Fe” for the new vehicle, continuing the solid brand heritage of the automaker’s most representative SUV model. The all-new Santa Fe, which is entering its third generation, has reached worldwide cumulative sales of about 2.56 million units (Korea: 680,000 / overseas: 1.95 million) since its 2000 debut.
Based on Hyundai’s design philosophy, Fluidic Sculpture, the new Santa Fe adopts its own design concept called “Storm Edge,” which captures the strong and dynamic images created by nature during the formation of a storm.
The third-generation Santa Fe features sophisticated and refined lines, which are in harmony with bold and voluminous surfaces, completing a more aggressive and classic look than its predecessor.
The design adopts the hexagonal grille – a key design cue of the Hyundai family look – a two-tone voluminous bottom car body and wider front and rear bumpers, creating a futuristic and urban-style SUV image.
Dynamic side character lines give a more aerodynamic feeling, while emotional details expressed on the exterior design deliver a premium image, suggesting a new design direction for Hyundai’s next-generation SUVs.
The all-new Santa Fe, whose core product concepts are “Refinement,” ”Smartness” and “Practicality, ” is expected to be a hit in the global SUV market, offering the best value to customers in every aspect, with its differentiated design, cutting-edge technologies, good fuel economy and practical use of space.
Courtesy of Hyundai Media
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