Hyundai Motors continues to advance its place in the U.S. market, rolling out new models and products at a dizzying pace. For 2011, the Sonata and Elantra are all new and the ultra-luxury Equus is now the flagship of the Hyundai’s American fleet.

Don’t expect Hyundai to let up on the new produce accelerator at any time soon, as what the automaker has planned for 2012 will top 2011′s robust offerings. We’ve scoured Hyundai product planning data and have uncovered several “for certain” offerings scheduled for release by 2012:

Hyundai Elantra Coupe – Hyundai’s compact sedan has been a hit, so much so that the automaker is considering importing additional capacity to supplement what it currently builds in Alabama. Competitively priced and equipped, the Elantra offers segment leading fuel economy, delivering an EPA estimated 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway regardless of transmission choice. Sales of the Elantra now only trail the highly popular Sonata and will be boosted further when a coupe arrives in 2011. Look for the Elantra to continue to siphon sales from today’s segment leaders identified as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze and the Ford Focus. Read the rest of this entry »