Hyundai have launched their first hybrid vehicle (TV commercial after the break) and one with a difference, the world’s first LPG electric hybrid. The Hyundai Elantra LPI hybrid contains a four cylinder 1.6 LPI engine and backs that with a 15kw electric motor and will provide upto 42mpg. The new combination will only produce 99grams/km CO2 emissions and qualifies as a Super Low Emissions Vehicle.
Elantra HEV’s CVT is equipped with a driver-selectable ‘E (Eco-Drive)’ gear that maximizes fuel efficiency by reducing sharp fluctuations in the torque, increasing the use of electric motor assist and electric charge regeneration when brakes are applied.
The vehicle is equipped with the usual array og guages and monitors but also has am Eco Guide which is designed to help coach the driver to drive more economically. If the driver is performing economically the icon lights, informing the driver of his/her efficiency and it even sprout small green leaves as a visual reward.
Available in three trim levels, Elantra LPI HEV will be priced at 20.5 million won (US$16,180) for the entry level HDe-I model and will top out at 23.2 million won (US$18,310) for the HDE-III model (prices include consumption tax exemption).
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