Hyundai Sonata and Accent Blue Recognized by the American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy
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Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI SONATA AND ACCENT BLUE RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGYEFFICIENT ECONOMY Lori Scholz Public Relations Manager (714) 9653890 [email protected] ID: 27947 Sonata Listed as a 2010 “Greener Choice” and Accent Blue as a “Greenest Vehicle” FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 20, 2010 – For the third consecutive year, the 2010 Hyundai Sonata was recognized by the American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy (ACEEE) on its annual “Greener Choices 2010” list for earning the highest green score in its class. The Accent Blue was listed as one of the twelve most environmentallyfriendly vehicles available to consumers this model year. Both the Sonata and Accent Blue will be featured in the ACEEE’s Green Book Online, an annual consumers’ guide to environmentallyfriendly cars and trucks, available at www.greenercars.org. “We are thrilled to be recognized for the third year in a row as a leader in fuel efficiency,” said Michael Deitz, product manager, Hyundai Motor America. “The Sonata and Accent are just two examples of Hyundai’s continued commitment to the environment and sustainability. As we head into 2010, you’ll be seeing more Hyundai Blue Drive initiatives and our dedication to identifying fuel economy solutions.” The “Greener Choices” list is restricted to widely available gasolinepowered cars and light trucks with automatic transmissions, thus highlighting the widespread availability of environmentally friendly vehicle choices in many segments of the market. The 2010 Sonata is equipped with a Theta II 2.4liter DOHC inline fourcylinder engine that delivers power and acceleration with outstanding fuel economy. In fact, the Sonata is more fuelefficient than Accord fourcylinder engine, delivering an impressive 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway fuel economy rating with the available fivespeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. Accent’s fuel efficiency is just as impressive, reaching as high as 36 miles per gallon on the highway which is better than Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. ACEEE’s GREEN BOOK® ONLINE The American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through almost 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5 year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumpertobumper warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 5year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com. ###.