Avg. MPG: 24
Hyundai sold 467,009 cars in the US in 2007 besting its 2006 figure of 455,520.
But note they had an additional model they didn't have last year, the Vera Cruz SUV. Overall many models including the Elantra and Sonata(their best seller) did not sell as well in 2007 as in 2006. Even with the introduction of a new design, the Elantra only managed to get into 85,724 people's garages. In 2006, they moved over 98,000 units. On the other hand, the redesigned Santa Fe did sell 30,000 units more than the previous year. But seriously that migh owed to it jumping from compact into the mid-size SUV group, though it is a sleek looking overhaul. So Hyundai had sort of a mixed year even though they have arguably their strongest line-up ever. Still Hyundai is poised to set a new record in 2008 with the introduction of yet another model....the 2009 Genesis rear wheel drive luxury sedan.
The Genesis is very Beamer'ish from the back with a distinct chrome grill in the front that reminds me of a fishbone. I kind of like the grill of the concept model a little better. (Source: www.hyundainews.com)
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