With fuel prices on the rise in Texas, and all around the country, new car buyers are looking to make their hard-earned dollars go further. At Huffines Hyundai McKinney, you can explore the extensive range of Hyundai vehicles, which offers some of the most economical hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs on the market. We’ve put together a list of Hyundai models with great fuel efficiency.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
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As one of America’s most fuel-efficient hybrids, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is a superb choice for the cost-conscious driver. This compact hatchback is deceptively spacious, with seating for five and 26.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Folding down the 60/40 split second-row enables you to carry larger cargo items.
Power for the Ioniq Hybrid is provided by a 1.6-liter gas engine mated to an electric motor for a total system output of 139 horsepower. Along with its six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, this powertrain gives you up to 58 mpg for driving the city streets of McKinney and 60 mpg on the Texas highways. That’s an amazing 59 mpg for combined driving.
You could also opt for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, which features the same powertrain as the hybrid. Along with up to 52 mpg for combined driving, you get an all-electric range of 29 miles. If most of your journeys are local, you’ll be making very few stops at the gas station.
Hyundai Accent
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The 2022 Hyundai Accent is a stylish subcompact sedan that will appeal to savvy shoppers with its starting MSRP of $16,645. Ideal for the daily commute, the Accent is surprisingly roomy and comfortable for a small car and offers a quiet ride. It’s available in SE, SEL, and Limited trims with increasing comfort and features.
Under the hood is a perky 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 120 horsepower and 113 lb-ft. Of torque to the front wheels. The engine is paired with a Smartstream intelligent variable transmission. This powertrain returns up to 33 mpg in the city and an impressive 41 mpg for highway driving, giving you a combined fuel economy of 36 mpg.
Hyundai Elantra
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan is offered in four main trim levels, including the sporty N Line model, for more space and even more impressive fuel efficiency. The Elantra was redesigned for 2021 and includes a striking modern interior and exterior styling. The MSRP starts at $19,950, which represents excellent value.
Standard power for the front-wheel-drive Elantra is provided by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an intelligent variable transmission to generate 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft. of torque. Around town, you’ll get up to 33 mpg, while highway driving rewards you with up to 43 mpg.
The Elantra is also available with a hybrid powertrain in Blue and Limited trim levels. The Elantra Hybrid features a 1.6-liter engine paired with an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. You get a combined power output of 139 horsepower. The Blue model gives you up to 54 mpg for combined city and highway driving, while the Limited trim returns up to 50 mpg combined.
Hyundai Sonata
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The elegant 2022 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan with a starting MSRP of $24,150. You can choose from SE, SEL, SEL Plus, N-Line, and Limited trim levels. The Sonata offers plenty of space for passengers, ample storage, and a spacious trunk inside the beautifully appointed cabin.
Powering the SE and SEL models is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft. of torque. Stepping up to the SEL or Limited trim gets you a lively 1.6-liter turbocharged engine delivering 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft. of torque. Both engines are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and will return up to 27 mpg for city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.
The Sonata also offers the option of hybrid engines in Blue, SEL and Limited trim levels. The 2.5-liter engine and electric motor provide a total system output of 192 horsepower. You’ll get up to 50 mpg for city driving, while highway driving rewards you with up to 54 mpg.
Hyundai Venue
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Starting Hyundai’s superb lineup of SUVs is the compact 2022 Venue, a small SUV with a big personality. With a starting MSRP of $19,000, the Venue is the perfect vehicle for your daily commute and urban adventures. It offers five people seating and 18.7 cubic feet of luggage space. With the rear seats folded down, you get a 31.9-cubic-foot cargo area.
The economical Venue has a 1.6-liter engine paired with a continuously variable transmission to deliver 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels. When driving the streets of McKinney, Frisco, or Plano, you’ll get up to 29 mpg, while heading out on the north Texas highways will give you up to 33 mpg.
Hyundai Kona
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The compact 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV offers stand-out styling that gets it noticed. It’s available in four trim levels, and you can opt for all-wheel drive. SE and SEL trims feature a 2.0-liter engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft. of torque via a continuously variable transmission. N Line and Limited models are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to give you 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft. of torque.
With the base engine and front-wheel drive, the Kona returns up to 30 mpg around town and 35 mpg on the highway. Opting for all-wheel drive drops the figures slightly to 28 and 33 mpg for city and highway. The turbo engine increases the performance but doesn’t reduce the efficiency. You’ll still get up to 29 and 35 mpg with front-wheel drive or 27 and 32 mpg with all-wheel drive.
As well as offering great fuel efficiency to save you money, these Hyundai vehicles are packed with the latest advanced technology to keep you entertained, connected, and safe on the Texas roads. Come visit us at Huffines Hyundai McKinney today to see our extensive inventory of new and used Hyundai SUVs, sedans, and hatchbacks.