Hyundai Kia to pay 900 000 owners

[CooperS]

Hyundai, Kia to pay 900,000 owners for overstating mileage on window stickers

view link here: Hyundai, Kia to pay 900,000 owners for overstating mileage on window stickers | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos

yes, money in our pockets folks..or gas credit at least

hmm, wonder if this extends to us here in the PH...my 2011 Accent isn't affected but I was led to believe by my SA it was one fuel effecient sedan able to deliver almost 20kms/L..and that it can rival 2010 and earlier diesel CRDI Accents..oh really?!..imagine my surprise when it averages 12kms/L now and it only has 8k on the odo despite being a year an a half old..

[erj22]

^ good question... but I don't believe in SA saying that it can reach up to 20km/L. it depends on how one drives the vehicle and the traffic situation (what else?) i manage mine to reach average of 9-10kms/L, pure city driving, night rush our condition.

[imperialv]

Kasama ang 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe... Pero North America lang ang cover.. Hindi kasama ang Pinas..

[niky]

Yup. This only covers the United States, and people who bought the car there based on false premises in terms of EPA ratings.

An Accent may very well hit 20. But not in traffic. Same with the diesel Accent. It can hit nearly 30, but in traffic, don't expect more than 15 kml.

[anonemus]

Times like this when I wish we have our own EPA. Still, Hyundai should compensate Pinoys as well for this "mistake".

Breaking: Hyundai, Kia Changing MPG Numbers Due to Testing Error - WOT on Motor Trend

[meikey]

Never believe to SAs saying the car they are selling can reach as far as XXKM/L in normal driving situation...

Because it's a complete BS!

It can hit XXKM/L, on controlled circumstances... Less braking, no traffic, downhill, aircon is off, no spare tire...

My accent 1.4AT averages only around 10-11KM a liter on city traffic, 13-14KMs a liter on highway.

[anonemus]

HARI should apologize to Pinoy buyers as well.

[crazy_boy]

They'll issue debit cards with amount in it that corresponds to the mileage incurred.

Ok ito. May subsidy ka sa gas hehe may premium pa na 15%

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[parakitoJDM]

ser Niky, even though HARI and Kia Phil. doesn't state EPA ratings in their cars sold locally, they still have to issue a statement...an apology at the very least that their car's arent performing to what they advertised.... its assumed that its same cars because they sell Global models.... . and yes they claim our Elantra 1.8li has the same 148hp and 6speed A/T as US does!!! the Monetary compensation maybe impossible though but i strongly feel that HARI shouldn't keep mum about this issue w/c was discovered across the Pacific ocean.

[niky]

I agree. They definitely have to issue a statement to reassure their customers. Because this will be a big black eye, and may affect sales.

Here's the best article I have seen so far on this issue:

EPA finds Hyundai exaggerated fuel economy claims, refunds coming to customers

Apparently Hyundai did not follow proper procedures on the coast-down test, which made for the 3% across the board discrepancy. I suppose the higher discrepancy for the Soul is because the poor aerodynamics will show up much more dramatically with revised coast-down data.

Mind you, as Consumer Reports notes, Hyundai cars are still competitive in terms of fuel economy, but not class leading.

[anonemus]

American are being asked to check their Hyundai vehicles if it qualifies for compensation. There is a section wherein owners are asked to input the VIN. I wonder if this will work for PHL sold models. Any Hyundai owners want to try, out of curiosity?

https://hyundaimpginfo.com/faq#myvin

[niky]

American are being asked to check their Hyundai vehicles if it qualifies for compensation. There is a section wherein owners are asked to input the VIN. I wonder if this will work for PHL sold models. Any Hyundai owners want to try, out of curiosity?

https://hyundaimpginfo.com/faq#myvin

Again, won't work. If you've been paying attention, the whole rebate thing is only valid for US customers.