Under the hood, the Elantra is powered by an all-new 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque (145 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque for Elantra PZEV). 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).
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 - Autospies.com, one of the highest ranked automotive information sites, named the 2011 Hyundai Elantra “Car of the Year.” In selecting Elantra as “Car of the Year”, the Autospies.com editors reference the Elantra’s “hybrid-like mileage of 40 mpg highway, gorgeous styling not even known in the compact category until now and acres of interior room with gorgeous fit and finish” as “changing the paradigm in its segment.”
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2011 - Hyundai Motor America continues its commitment to fuel economy leadership and alternative fuel technology with the introduction of the next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV makes its U.S. public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC and will be on display Feb. 14-16.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2011 - CarsDirect.com’s editors named the 2011 Hyundai Elantra one of the “Top Ten Cars to Look Forward to in 2011” on their new Pricing Insider Blog. The all-new Elantra encompasses all of Hyundai’s latest ambitions including modern design, advanced safety technologies and best-in-class 40 mpg highway fuel economy. In the very competitive compact car segment, the Elantra stands out with “class-above” mid-size car interior volume, a new 1.8-liter “Nu” engine and a low starting price point of $14,830.
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 12, 2010 – Hyundai announced today a portfolio of new global engines and technologies at its North American technical center that will play essential roles in the company’s future growth.
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 12, 2010 – Hyundai’s all-new Nu 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine offers best-in-class performance, excellent fuel economy, lower emissions and high reliability.
