A California lawsuit says Hyundai's Elantra vehicle doesn't get the advertised 40 miles per gallon.
Santa Monica-based Consumer Watchdog joined Elantra buyer Louis Bird in the Sacramento lawsuit claiming Hyundai Motor America aggressively pitches its "40-mile-per-gallon Elantra" in advertisements without a government-mandated disclosure that the estimate is for highway driving only.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/NfK7A2 ) Bird bought his Elantra last year, and he's kept a mileage log showing barely 29 miles per gallon.
Hyundai defends the 40-mile-per-gallon estimate, saying it was certified by the Environmental Protection Agency.
WSFA 12 News reached out to Hyundai Corporation and received this statement from Lori Scholz, Manager for Hyundai's Public Relations:
"Hyundai Motor America ("Hyundai") believes this case has no merit, as our advertising is accurate and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In fact, we've reviewed our ads and think Consumer Watchdog and their client are dead wrong."
The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, asks for unspecified damages on behalf of California residents who bought or leased 2010 and 2011 Elantras.
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