Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest automaker, won its second North American Car of the Year award in four years after selling a record number of vehicles in the U.S.
The Elantra compact sedan beat Ford Motor Co.’s Focus and Volkswagen AG’s Passat, the Automotive Press Association announced yesterday at the North American International Auto Show. Hyundai’s Genesis won the award in 2009, the first time a Korean automaker claimed the top honor.
The Elantra, whose U.S. sales surged 41 percent last year, helped Seoul-based Hyundai gain share from Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. in the world’s second-largest automobile market. Japanese carmakers saw production shortfalls in 2011 after natural disasters at home and in Thailand.
“This demonstrates that Hyundai is becoming a fully legitimate competitor in the U.S. market and a major player,” Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at Edmunds.com and one of the award’s 50 voters, said in an interview. “It’s not only the honors but the sheer sales. And it’s a far cry from where they were.”
Hyundai Genesis Sedan Lease Specifications:
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume 15.9
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 5.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Engine
Engine Order Code N/A
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.8L/232
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 264 @ 4500
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 115.6
Length, Overall 195.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors 74.4
Height, Overall 58.1
Track Width, Front 63.8
Track Width, Rear 64.4
Min Ground Clearance 5.2
Liftover Height N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 19.3
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 109.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 27
Steering
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.93
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Summary
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 5-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 5-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.02
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.67
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size P225/55R17
Rear Tire Size P225/55R17
Spare Tire Size Compact
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Vehicle
EPA Classification Large car
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 3748
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size Compact
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material N/A
Hyundai Genesis Sedan Lease Mechanical Features:
3.8L DOHC V6 engine
Continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission w/OD
Rear wheel drive
Independent 5-link front suspension -inc: gas shocks, coil springs
Independent 5-link rear suspension -inc: gas shocks, coil springs
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Engine speed sensing, rack & pinion pwr steering
4-wheel front ventilated, rear solid disc brakes
Hyundai Genesis Sedan Lease Safety Features:
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) -inc: electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist
Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC)
Shift interlock system
Front/rear crumple zones
Body-side reinforcements
Hood buckling creases & safety stops
Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
Occupant classification system (OCS)
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters
Childproof rear door locks
Lower anchors & upper tether anchors (LATCH)
Emergency internal trunk release
Tire pressure monitor
Energy-absorbing steering column
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Lease Specifications:
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x - TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume 10.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 5.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/122
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 233 @ 2000
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 111.0
Length, Overall 182.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors 73.4
Height, Overall 54.5
Track Width, Front 63.0
Track Width, Rear 63.6
Min Ground Clearance 5.1
Liftover Height N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.2
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume 88.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 30
Steering
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 37.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Summary
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Dual link
Suspension Type - Rear 5-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Independant
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front .94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear .70
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Size P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size T135/90D17
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel drive
Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 3294
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size Compact
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Lease Mechanical Features:
2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine
Continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
6-speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Dual-link sport-tuned front suspension w/MacPherson struts, gas shocks
5-link independent sport-tuned rear suspension w/gas shocks
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Chrome-tipped dual exhaust
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Lease Safety Features:
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Shift interlock
Front/rear crumple zones
Hood buckling safety stops & creases
Body-side reinforcements
Advanced dual front airbags w/occupant classification system
Front side impact airbags
Front side curtain airbags
Front seatbelts w/pre tensioners & force limiters
Lower Anchor & Tethers for Children (LATCH) system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy absorbing steering column
Active front head restraints
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