Hyundai already achieved 2016 CAFE target
By Andrew, 16 Jan, 2012. 0 Comments
2011 Hyundai Elantra
The U.S. government has ordered all automakers to meet a certain fleet average in 2016 but already, the Hyundai brand achieved it in 2011 with a 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) corporate average fuel economy. But then, some Hyundai car owners are complaining that Hyundai’s claims aren’t accurate. In an interview with WardsAuto, Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik said that in the real world, the EPA’s estimated fuel economy of the Elantra compact sedan could be achieved.
The EPA received a petition from advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, which is asking that the Elantra be re-tested. Some car owners claim that they weren’t able to reach the stated fuel economy of 29/40 mpg (8.0-5.9 L/100 km) city/highway. Krafcik said that under a J.D. Power survey of 2011 car buyers that covered a “very large” sample group, the Elantra achieved higher economy than any of its rivals.
He cited the APEAL study that gauges satisfaction in the first 90 days of ownership. He said that it’s highly probable that complaints about real-world fuel economy have been received for “every car in every car maker’s lineup.” Hyundai, through the dealers, is reaching out to these Elantra customers so that they could have an improved understanding of their driving patterns and they can raise their fuel efficiency. [source: Ward's Auto]
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