Report: Hyundai May Build New Elantra in U.S., Move Santa Fe Production to Kia Plant
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Report: Hyundai May Build New Elantra in U.S., Move Santa Fe Production to Kia Plant



A Korean newspaper has reported that Hyundai plans to build the North American market version of its new Elantra saloon (otherwise known as the Avante) at its Alabama plant starting from April 2011 in order to reduce costs.

The report from The Chosun Ilbo, which cites a Korean Hyundai spokesman as its source, goes on to say that the Elantra will replace the current Santa Fe SUV at the Alabama factory adding that the Santa Fe's replacement, which is due in mid-2011, will be moved to sister company Kia's plant in Georgia.

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