Hyundai Pays $210 Million To End Fuel Economy Litigation
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Hyundai Pays $210 Million To End Fuel Economy Litigation
Well, maybe the EPA will finally give Hyundai its due as the most fuel efficient company in the United States after the Korean automaker settled a court case over inflated fuel economy numbers.
Hyundai Motor America announced that it has entered into an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker’s November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 27 percent of Hyundai 2011-13 model year vehicles, reducing their combined city/highway fuel economy by 1-2 mpg.
Over the course of 10 years, a Hyundai Elantra owner, for example, could expect to receive $721.46 based on Hyundai's projections. Apparently instead of receiving annual payments over 10 years, the owner will get the cash upfront.
Hyundai Motor America announced that it has entered into an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker’s November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 27 percent of Hyundai 2011-13 model year vehicles, reducing their combined city/highway fuel economy by 1-2 mpg.
Over the course of 10 years, a Hyundai Elantra owner, for example, could expect to receive $721.46 based on Hyundai's projections. Apparently instead of receiving annual payments over 10 years, the owner will get the cash upfront.
Full article: http://www.torquenews.com/108/hyunda...omy-litigation
Interesting! I wouldnt mind receiving a $700 check in the mail. lol
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Over 1-2mpg?? How did Hyundai lose a battle over that little amount? It's insignificant IMO. And I thought all the mpg ratings were estimates, so as long as its relatively close, which that was, then they could defend their estimate.
My Tib got what it rated if not more. And when I rented an 08 elantra, it got 4-5mpg more than rated on the highway, and I was flooring it across three states.
My Tib got what it rated if not more. And when I rented an 08 elantra, it got 4-5mpg more than rated on the highway, and I was flooring it across three states.
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hyundai should state how they achieved 40mpg on their vehicles, from simulated testing in closed facilities, or giving the test drivers a car to drive cross country while playing for food, redbulls, gas and lodging..while reporting driving habits and vehicle mechanical state.
my 98 RD4dr still averages 37 mpg with it's heavy cast iron 1.8L
my 98 RD4dr still averages 37 mpg with it's heavy cast iron 1.8L