The organization sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to require re-assess the Hyundai Elantra's fuel consumption, a list of media content and consumer feedback:
• "USA Today," the car section. "USA Today" technology writer (Jefferson Graham) on September 22, said the author to buy a new 2011 Elantra overall fuel consumption of 22 miles / gallon (about 100 km fuel consumption 10.7 l). Local time on November 30, Jefferson Graham feedback again when the fuel consumption of Elantra, saying "there is no significant difference."
• Motor Trend. The influential magazine in the industry, the 2011 Elantra has been named "Car of the Year", but it indicates the car is in its test results, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra city - highway combined fuel consumption volume (mixed city / highway driving) 25.9 miles / gallon (about 100 km fuel consumption 9.1 liters).
• 2011 Elantra owners. The agency Elantra owners are based in the discussion forum, Edmunds.com, said "consumers to buy new or used car are increasingly concerned about their fuel consumption, and the specifications on the vehicles and their fuel consumption fuel consumption in real traffic is often inconsistent, which is the focus of consumer information. "
The letter also said: "2011 Elantra's official fuel consumption and the difference between the actual fuel consumption than other similar models car manufacturers greater difference no matter how carefully the owners are unable to reach by car can achieve its declared fuel consumption, which makes the consumer feel disappointed and angry. "
Hyundai spokesman: they do not drive like a madman, we can achieve the official fuel consumption
When the media asked the spokesman Jim Trainor modern comment on the matter, he strongly supported the Elantra's fuel consumption rating. He said: "Data is data, the test is a test." He also pointed out that as long as the "do not drive like a madman," Elantra's fuel economy standards can be achieved.
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