Hyundai's Compact SUV Launching Next Year - Official | NDTVAuto | Amarillo Hyundai

With an eye on increasing market share in India, Korean auto majorHyundai is gearing up to enter the compact SUV and multi-purpose vehicle segments from next year.

Buoyed by strong response to its newly launched hatchback Elite i20 and success of compact sedan Xcent, the company's Indian arm Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is also looking forward to a strong festive season sales.

"From this year we have started entering segment where we are not present. We will continue to do this in the coming years to enter segments where we are not present currently," HMIL Vice President Sales and Marketing Rakesh Srivastava told PTI here.

Earlier this year, the company had entered the compact sedan segment with Xcent and has so far sold 30,000 units.

When asked about the segment that HMIL would enter next, he said: "The compact SUV and MPV segments are growing in India and these are of interest to us."

Srivastava, however, declined to share which segment the company would first enter between the two.

Company sources said the compact SUV is a priority and could be launched next year.

Elaborating on the company's strategy, Srivastava said: "With the new products, along with refreshes of existing models and enhancement of our channels, we should be able to increase our market share by one percentage point each year in the next few years."

In the January-July period of 2014, the company sold 2,35,432 cars in India, translating into a market share of 21.6 per cent. During the same period last year, the company's market share was at 20.4 per cent.

On the festive season expectations, he said: "The last couple of years have been challenging for the industry. We have been bringing new products and this year we are well poised to maximise opportunities in the season."

In the last two years, he said, HMIL has successfully launched Elantra, Grandi10, Santa FE and Xcent models.

"The Elite i20 will be our fifth successful launch and the response we have had from the customers since launch on August 11 has been phenomenal."

Source: http://auto.ndtv.com/news/hyundai-s-compact-suv-launching-next-year-official-651290

2015 SONATA ECO DELIVERS ESTIMATED 32 MPG COMBINED FUEL ECONOMY AND PREMIUM DRIVING EXPERIENCE | Amarillo Hyundai

 Hyundai today announced the third powertrain available in the 2015 Sonata. The 2015 Sonata Eco is expected to deliver 32 mpg combined fuel economy, will start at $23,275, excluding $810 freight charge, and go into production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant later this summer.

"Sonata Eco enhances the sophisticated design and confidence-inspiring driving dynamics of the 2015 Sonata with even more impressive fuel economy," said John Shon, manager, product planning. "This innovative powertrain improves fuel efficiency without sacrificing the driving experience."

The 2015 Sonata Eco is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Gamma four-cylinder engine producing an estimated 177 horsepower and 195 lb. ft. of torque. Sonata Eco is the first Hyundai product to utilize a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which no other mid-size sedan offers. This innovative powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. The estimated 32 mpg combined rating is more than a 10 percent improvement over a 2015 Sonata SE powered by the 2.4-liter Theta II engine.

2015 Sonata Eco comes standard with all the features of Sonata SE plus a chrome grille, side mirror-mounted turn signal indicators, automatic headlights, a 10-way power driver seat with lumbar support, stitching on the instrument cluster hood, chrome interior door handles, 5-inch color touchscreen audio, a rearview backup camera and Blue Link® telematics system.

The only available option is the $4,100 Technology Package that includes:

• Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) with Rear-cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist
• Chrome exterior door handles with welcome light
• Hands-free Smart Trunk Auto Open
• Proximity key entry with push-button start
• Leather seating surfaces
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Heated front seats
• Dual automatic temperature control
• 4.2-inch color LCD Multi-Info Display
• 8-inch navigation system featuring voice command technology, HD Radio Technology, improved touch sensitivity, navigation and map split display, navigation with junction view lane guidance, Apple Eyes Free Siri integration, Wi-Fi client for downloading apps
• Dimension premium audio
• SiriusXM Travel Link®, which provides access to traffic information, sports scores, weather, stock prices, fuel prices and local movie times, with 3-month complimentary subscription.
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink and compass
• Auto up/down front passenger window

Source:  https://www.hyundaiusa.com/about-hyundai/news/Corporate_2015_SONATA_ECO_DELIVERS_ESTIMATED_32_MPG_FUEL_ECONOMY_AND_PREMIUM_DRIVINGs-20140617.aspx