The most fuel-efficient Elantra package starts at
$21,485 (including $835 freight), representing a $3,500 premium over the base
model.
The Eco is powered by a
1.4-liter turbocharged Kappa four-cylinder engine, producing a modest 128
horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the front wheels via
a seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission.
Perhaps most importantly,
the Eco achieves city/highway fuel-efficiency ratings of 32/40 mpg and 35-mpg
combined. Hyundai suggests
the figures represent an average annual fuel savings of $900, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency's estimates.
Aside from the fuel-sipping
engine, the Eco package comes standard with LED daytime running lights,
blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, a leather-wrapped steering
wheel and heated front seats, among other features.
The Elantra Eco will presumably
arrive in showrooms in the near future.
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