MPG Wars: 2011 Hyundai Elantra Throws Down The Gauntlet
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MPG Wars: 2011 Hyundai Elantra Throws Down The Gauntlet
A war is brewing in the compact car class. A war based on highway (and city, but mostly highway) fuel efficiency and advertising that number as loudly as possible. That is, as long as your number is big enough to compete. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze comes in a 40 mpg flavor as will the 2012 Ford Focus. Ford also offers the Fiesta in a 40 mpg flavor...View the full article
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...And they weighed 1800 pounds. Today's mid-sizes are closer to 3,000. I agree though, 40mpg should have been standard 15 years ago
I would seriously consider the Chevy Volt if I could get 80-90mpg in rush hour traffic. The cost of the car would almost be offset by my fuel savings.
I would seriously consider the Chevy Volt if I could get 80-90mpg in rush hour traffic. The cost of the car would almost be offset by my fuel savings.
Hyundai made the claim that they will sell more 40 mpg Elantras in January than any two competitors will all year. This includes Chevrolet and Ford. Bold? Yes, but we are guessing they wouldn't make the claim if they didn't think that they would win. With how good looking the new Elantra is, and that downright bargain price, we think they know what they are doing.
