Hyundai announced a correction in the upcoming 2015 Sonata's fuel economy upon findings showing the economy figures to be lower than originally stated.
Reuters reports the sedan claimed a 6 percent-climb to 12.6 kilometers per liter, a figure based on tests at the automaker's research center. However, government tests returned a 2 percent-climb of 12.1 kilometers per liter than the outgoing model.
Analysts, including Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade senior researcher Cho Chul, said the impact of the error and subsequent correction would be short-lived, having been announced prior to the new Sonata going on sale later this month in its home market:
This may have a short-term impact on its reputation. But for the longer term, it is better for Hyundai to take quick action before controversy erupts.
Both Hyundai and Kia are rebuilding their reputations regarding fuel economy after overstate figures in their respective lineups led to recalls and customer lawsuits, paying $395 million total in settlements in the United States in 2012 for over 1 million vehicles with erroneous mileage.
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