Hyundai’s first hybrid will feature a 2.4L petrol engine and 30kW electric motor running on lithium-polymer batteries. [XFLOAT=LEFT]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2007_Hyundai_Sonata.jpg[/XFLOAT]Viknesh Vijayenthiran - Motor Authority - Mar. 9, 2009 Hyundai quality has really improved lately... this could be an interesting vehicle. --Ed. At last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show Hyundai rolled out a concept version of its Sonata sedan fitted with the company’s new ‘Blue Drive’ hybrid powertrain. Blue Drive is actually a new branding for Hyundai’s future range of eco-friendly models and will encompass everything from hybrids, to flex-fuel models and even aerodynamically-enhanced diesels. Hyundai has been relatively quiet on its plans for its upcoming hybrid but the company’s R&D chief Woong-chul Yang has now revealed some important details about it. Speaking with Automotive News, Yang confirmed the vehicle will be Hyundai’s first petrol-electric hybrid when it launches in the U.S. in October next year. Yang also revealed that... [RM]http://www.motorauthority.com/hyundai-sonata-based-hybrid-will-get-unique-styling-october-2010-launch.html[/RM]
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