How many cars has Hyundai had to roll back its fuel efficiency claims?
Hyundai has had to roll back its fuel-efficiency claims for eight models, along with an additional five rollbacks for cars and crossovers sold by its sister company, Kia Motors.
What should the EPA gas mileage be on a car?
The EPA says its test results are almost always very close to the automakers’ numbers. When they don’t match, a long discussion ensues. According to the rules, if the EPA retests a vehicle to assess an automaker’s results, the fuel economy should be within three percent.
What’s the average MPG for a 2012 Fisker Karma?
Fisker was stunned when the EPA tested its range-extended electric-drive 2012 Karma and said it achieved only 32 miles of all-electric range; the company’s real-world results were closer to 50 mpg. Edmunds.com ran its own real-world tests and found the Karma consistently returned between 40 and 45 miles of all-electric range.
Is the EPA going to change the way they measure fuel efficiency?
The quick answer is no. There’s not a lot of will on Capitol Hill to change the way the EPA figures fuel efficiency for passenger vehicles.
How much does a 2012 Hyundai Veloster weigh?
Because the 2012 Hyundai Veloster weighs just 2,584 pounds with a manual gearbox, it scoots along well, but we’ll wait for the 208-hp turbo model (2013) before we call it quick. It’s built on a heavily revised version of the Elantra platform, and that trim weight also helps garner a predicted 30 city/40 highway mpg.
What makes a Hyundai Veloster a good car?
1 Lots of features for the money 2 innovative three-door design 3 distinctive styling 4 large trunk 5 long warranty coverage. 6 Lackluster acceleration 7 poor rear visibility 8 noticeable road noise 9 cramped rear seats 10 ride quality can be overly harsh at times.
Fisker was stunned when the EPA tested its range-extended electric-drive 2012 Karma and said it achieved only 32 miles of all-electric range; the company’s real-world results were closer to 50 mpg. Edmunds.com ran its own real-world tests and found the Karma consistently returned between 40 and 45 miles of all-electric range.
How big is the wheelbase on a Kia Veloster?
Despite the Veloster’s long wheelbase, which measures 104.3 inches, there are big vertical movements around town, with none of the suppleness we’ve come to expect in, say, Hyundai’s own Sonata. It’s the same at higher speeds, with the ride failing to ever quite settle.