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Hyundai launched the Elantra LPi Hybrid in South Korea in July 2009, presenting it as the world’s first hybrid vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The claim is specific: Hyundai described its system as the world’s first LPi hybrid, not the world’s first hybrid car. In Korea, the model was called the Avante Hybrid.
What was Hyundai’s LPG-electric hybrid?
The Elantra LPi Hybrid was a non-plug-in hybrid that combined a 1.6-liter LPG-injection engine with an electric motor and a hybrid battery. Hyundai unveiled it at the Seoul Motor Show in April 2009, then launched it in South Korea in July. Hyundai’s corporate history records the Korean-market Avante Hybrid from 2009 to 2013.
Hyundai called the system the world’s first LPi hybrid system. LPi refers to liquid petroleum injection; the distinction matters because this was an LPG-fueled hybrid, not the first hybrid vehicle of any kind. Hyundai’s vehicle history describes the Avante Hybrid as combining an LPG-powered hybrid engine and motor.
How did the hybrid system work?
The car did not plug in to recharge. Hyundai described the electric motor as auxiliary power for starting, acceleration and uphill driving. Its idle stop-and-go system switched off the engine when the car was stationary. The vehicle paired a 1.6-liter Gamma LPi engine with a lithium-ion polymer battery and hybrid continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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- [Product Specification] Dimension: L4.6’’ x W1.7’’ x H1.4’’; Weight: 150 g / 0.33 lb; Color: blue.
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Hyundai’s 2009 report listed engine output at 114 hp and electric-motor output at 15 kW. The motor assisted the engine rather than making the car an electric-only, plug-in model. Hyundai Motor Company’s 2009 Sustainability Report provides the system description and specifications.
What figures did Hyundai report?
The figures below are Hyundai Motor Company’s published 2009 specifications and comparisons, not independent test results.
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- [Product Specification] Dimension: L4.6’’ x W1.7’’ x H1.4’’; Weight: 150 g / 0.33 lb; Color: red.
- [Material] This Hyundai Elantra toy car is made primarily from diecast metal with plastic parts and rubber tires, ensuring durability and making it a robust toy vehicle or a collectible item.
- [Interactive Functions] Equipped with a pull-back mechanism and opening doors, this 1:36 Scale Hyundai Elantra model car offers immersive and engaging fun.
- [Detailed Design] This Elantra toy car displays a detailed design that mimics the actual Elantra, complete with a rugged bumper, openable doors, realistic tires, and a detailed interior. These elements make the toy car not only fun to play with but also a great display piece.
- [Perfect for Collectors and Kids] It’s a great addition to any model car collectors or as a gift for kids (Birthday and Christmas Gifts Choice). Whether you’re a dedicated model car collector or looking for a memorable gift for a child, this Hyundai Elantra diecast model car is always a perfect choice. This small toy car is also suitable for cake decoration, as a cake topper it would be unique for your love ones.
| Measure | Hyundai’s 2009 figure |
|---|---|
| LPG fuel economy | 17.8 km/L |
| Gasoline-equivalent fuel economy | 22.3 km/L |
| Electric-motor output | 15 kW |
| CO₂ emissions | 99 g/km |
| CO₂ comparison with gasoline Elantra | 36% lower, according to Hyundai |
The gasoline-equivalent figure is Hyundai’s comparison, not a separate gasoline-fuel economy result. Likewise, the 36% emissions reduction is the company’s comparison with the gasoline Elantra, not a third-party lifecycle assessment. Hyundai’s earlier 2008 preview gave a CO₂ figure of 103 g/km; its later 2009 report lists 99 g/km, the figure shown here. The preview is available in Hyundai Motor Sweden’s 2008 announcement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where and when was it sold?
Hyundai announced the vehicle as a Korea-first launch. In July 2009, the company said it would be sold in Korea and that there were no immediate plans to export it. A contemporaneous launch announcement was republished by The Auto Channel. Hyundai’s historical record dates the Avante Hybrid to 2009–2013; the available sources establish that past production, not present-day new-car availability.
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