Hyundai going down the DI and weight reduction path for more MPG
Filed under: MPG, Hyundai, Lightweight
Lee Hyun-soon, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group's R&D boss told Automotive News that Hyundai will add six speed automatic transmissions to smaller and mid-sized cars and an eight speed automatic to the larger Genesis within two years. In addition to more efficient drivetrains, Hyundai will use aluminum, plastic and high strength steel to reduce the weight of its vehicles. While Hyundai is working on hybrids that are expected to start hitting the market sometime in 2009, Lee also said that the weight and cost of batteries means the company doesn't plan any full EVs anytime soon.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-01-2008 @ 8:52PM
MikeW said...
I would so love a 330hp direct injection 3.8 V6 & 8 speed auto in the genesis & genesis coupe.
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10-01-2008 @ 9:17PM
MikeW said...
Hyundai would probably differentiate that somewhat
coupe: 330hp 285ft-lbs
sedan: 315hp 300ft-lbs
10-02-2008 @ 6:13AM
john riley said...
Whatever happened to the Elantra Touring. I thought it was supposed to be out by now.
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