Conversation with Derek Joyce – Hyundai Motor America
We had the opportunity to talk to Derek Joyce, Hyundai Motors North America Product and Advanced Powertrain PR.
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First-Ever Kia K5 with AWD Leaked at US EPA Certification
As we have advanced, Kia Motors will apply four-wheel drive (AWD) to the K5 North American model. According to the U.S. EPA application, Kia Motors recently completed fuel efficiency certification for the new K5 1.6T. Also, as we told you guys a few months ago, the Optima nickname is dead and is replaced by K5.
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US-spec Sonata Hybrid Starting at $27,750
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the 2020 Sonata Hybrid, starting at $27,750 for the extremely fuel efficient Sonata Hybrid Blue and $35,300 for the new range-topping Sonata Hybrid Limited. At $27,750, shoppers will discover the 2020 Sonata Hybrid Blue achieves a segment-leading EPA estimated 52-MPG combined fuel economy rating and a best-in-class EPA estimated 54-MPG highway fuel economy rating.
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Genesis GV80 Has 10k Reservations in the US
The brand’s first SUV, the Genesis GV80, is gaining explosive popularity in the North American market. Genesis announced the GV80 during halftime of SuperBowl LIV held on February 2nd, but showcased to the North American media on an event on January 28th. Now Hyundai’s luxury brand announced that has almost 10,000 pre-orders for its first-ever SUV.
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US-Spec Kia K5 Caught Undisguised
These are the very first completely undisguised pictures of the all-new Kia K5 (yeah, it is going to be called K5 worldwide as we have said before) on its US-spec caught near Kia Motors America HQ in Irving, California. After we have seen the first pictures of a camouflaged prototype under the codename “DL3A AWD”. DL3 is the codename of the all-new K5, and AWD, well, is clear, but the “A” attached to the DL3 means we were in front of the US-spec. Now this is the proof that confirms K5 launch is inminent.
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Hyundai Recalling 2020 Sonata Due to “Smath Pahk” Issue
You might remember Hyundai’s SuperBowl Ad with Sonata and its “Smath Pahk” with Captain America Chris Evans between other celebrities and now there are news but for a bad reason, as we have noticed Hyundai Motor America is recalling the 2020 Sonata due to a glitch into the Remote Smart Park Assist.
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