Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Concept with 39 mpg Set to be Unveiled in Paris

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Hyundai has been slightly behind its major competitors with no hybrids in its lineup, but that is soon going to change with a new Sonata hybrid. Hyundai is also going to unveil the Santa Fe Hybrid concept this month at the Paris Motor Show.

The Santa Fe Hybrid concept is powered by a 2.4 liter gas engine mated to a 30kW electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. According to Hyundai the setup helps the Santa Fe achieve 39 mpg with CO2 emissions of 148g/km.

Hyundai is also going to unveil the i20 i-blue that is powered by a 1.4L diesel engine that puts out 90 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It also achieves an estimated 57 mpg.

Full Story: Channel4

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