Hyundai Elantra Review - Revision history

TristanT at 07:42, 28 August 2010

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	==High Points==		==High Points==
	*Large Interior		*Large Interior
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	*Luxurious interior for class		*Luxurious interior for class
	*Auxiliary input for stereo on most models		*Auxiliary input for stereo on most models
			*Good build quality
			*Contemporary looks
			*Good performance
			*Economical driver

	==Low Points==		==Low Points==
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	*No daytime running lamps on U.S. models		*No daytime running lamps on U.S. models
	*No integrated iPod solutions		*No integrated iPod solutions
			*Average dynamics

	==Performance and Handling==		==Performance and Handling==
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	==Reliability and Maintenance==		==Reliability and Maintenance==
			As build quality is improving with all Hyundais, there is an improvement in reliability and the Elantra is no exception.

	==Interior and Comforts==		==Interior and Comforts==

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	~~'''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites'''''~~		* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/hyundai/elantra/ JB car pages: Hyundai Elantra Reviews and Specs]



	~~'''''Community Sites'''''~~

	[[Category: Model Reviews]]		[[Category: Model Reviews]]

Red marquis at 12:20, 17 June 2008

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	==High Points==		==High Points==
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	Similar equipment levels to what is found in [[Honda Accord\|Honda Accord EX-L]] [[Inline-4\|I4]].		Similar equipment levels to what is found in [[Honda Accord\|Honda Accord EX-L]] [[Inline-4\|I4]].

	~~'''Bold text'''~~==Main Competitors==		==Main Competitors==
	* [[Honda Civic]]		* [[Honda Civic]]
	* [[Toyota Corolla]]		* [[Toyota Corolla]]

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Main Competitors

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	Similar equipment levels to what is found in [[Honda Accord\|Honda Accord EX-L]] [[Inline-4\|I4]].		Similar equipment levels to what is found in [[Honda Accord\|Honda Accord EX-L]] [[Inline-4\|I4]].

	==Main Competitors==		'''Bold text'''==Main Competitors==
	* [[Honda Civic]]		* [[Honda Civic]]
	* [[Toyota Corolla]]		* [[Toyota Corolla]]

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Exterior

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	==Exterior==		==Exterior==
	The Elantra's design is all about balance, almost in a daoistic way. For example, front headlamps mimic the shape of the rear taillamps. A chrome accented grille reflects a chrome strip across the back on Limited models. A distinctive side character line allows for originality within the segment without looking distasteful. The Elantra utilizes modern windshield wipers that reflect the quality of the rest of the vehicle. The satellite radio receiver on the top of the rear windshield adds a modern touch.		The [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra's]] design is all about balance, almost in a daoistic way. For example, front headlamps mimic the shape of the rear taillamps. A chrome accented grille reflects a chrome strip across the back on Limited models. A distinctive side character line allows for originality within the segment without looking distasteful. The [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] utilizes modern windshield wipers that reflect the quality of the rest of the vehicle. The [[Satellite Radio\|satellite radio]] receiver on the top of the rear windshield adds a modern touch.


	==Styles and Options==		==Styles and Options==

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Interior and Comforts

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	==Interior and Comforts==		==Interior and Comforts==
	The Elantra has what many believe to be the best interior in its class. With two-tone elements, available leather trim, and tasteful use of aluminum throughout the cabin, it resembles a plausible attempt at economical luxury. Conveniences include available heated seats, a rear center arm rest with cup holders, and standard XM satellite radio on most models. Nice touches you'll find include a dampered glovebox, gate-style automatic transmission lever, blue gauge illumination, and a multitude of storage options. All buttons feel rich, and knobs seem better assembled than in comparable ~~Toyotas~~. The dashboard features a seamless passenger airbag cover, meaning you cannot see where the passenger airbag comes out. This touch is indicative of the overall approach to design throughout the cabin.		The [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] has what many believe to be the best interior in its class. With two-tone elements, available leather trim, and tasteful use of aluminum throughout the cabin, it resembles a plausible attempt at economical luxury. Conveniences include available heated seats, a rear center arm rest with cup holders, and standard XM [[Satellite Radio\|satellite radio]] on most models. Nice touches you'll find include a dampered glovebox, gate-style [[automatic transmission]] lever, blue gauge illumination, and a multitude of storage options. All buttons feel rich, and knobs seem better assembled than in comparable [[Toyota]]s. The dashboard features a seamless passenger airbag cover, meaning you cannot see where the passenger [[airbag]] comes out. This touch is indicative of the overall approach to design throughout the cabin.

	==Exterior==		==Exterior==

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2006-11-20T16:09:38Z

Performance and Handling

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	==Performance and Handling==		==Performance and Handling==
	The Hyundai Elantra was designed by two teams operating out of South Korea, and southern California. Tuned primarily for American roads, the Elantra offers a comfortable and composed ride. Through corners, the Elantra feels competent and secure. That may be due in part to the Elantra electronic steering system, which does not rely on engine speed to control the unit. While the Elantra would probably be slightly slower around a racetrack than a Honda Civic, it's not far behind and the trade-offs are in the Elantra's favor. The overall feel of the vehicle is somewhere between the Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota Corolla, and that should be thought of as a good thing.		The [[Hyundai Elantra]] was designed by two teams operating out of South Korea, and southern California. Tuned primarily for American roads, the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] offers a comfortable and composed ride. Through corners, the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] feels competent and secure. That may be due in part to the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] electronic [[steering]] system, which does not rely on [engine] speed to control the unit. While the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] would probably be slightly slower around a racetrack than a [[Honda Civic]], it's not far behind and the trade-offs are in the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra's]] favor. The overall feel of the vehicle is somewhere between the [[Volkswagen Jetta]] and [[Toyota Corolla]], and that should be thought of as a good thing.

	The engine in the Hyundai Elantra is a 2.0L Beta II engine. It offers competitive performance against cars like the Civic, and Sentra and feels much more powerful than numbers suggest. Only the Chevrolet Cobalt offers more oomph in a standard engine setup. Although this engine is lacking in sophistication (it still has a cast iron block in a class where aluminum blocks are now the norm), it still offers a compelling amount of performance and economy. Versus a Honda Civic sedan with an automatic transmission, the Elantra is a much larger car that feels more powerful, yet only gets 2 miles per gallon worse.		The [[engine]] in the [[Hyundai Elantra]] is a 2.0L Beta II [[engine]]. It offers competitive performance against cars like the [[Honda Civic\|Civic]], and [[Nissan Sentra\|Sentra]] and feels much more powerful than numbers suggest. Only the [[Chevrolet Cobalt]] offers more oomph in a standard engine setup. Although this engine is lacking in sophistication (it still has a cast iron block in a class where aluminum blocks are now the norm), it still offers a compelling amount of performance and economy. Versus a [[Honda Civic]] sedan with an automatic transmission, the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] is a much larger car that feels more powerful, yet only gets 2 miles per gallon worse.

	==Gas Mileage==		==Gas Mileage==

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External Links

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	'''''Community Sites'''''		'''''Community Sites'''''

			[[Category: Model Reviews]]

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Safety

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	==Safety==		==Safety==
	In the U.S., all models come equipped with a comprehensive safety setup. ~~WIth~~ 6 ~~airbags~~ (two front, two front sides, and two curtains), ABS with EBD, and a rigid body structure, the Elantra is one of the safest vehicles in its class. Unlike its competition, the Elantra offers automated safety head restraints that shoot forward in the event of a rear-end collision. This is a feature usually reserved to more expensive cars.		In the U.S., all models come equipped with a comprehensive [[car safety\|safety]] setup. With 6 [[airbag]]s (two front, two front sides, and two [[Side Curtain Airbags\|curtains]]), [[ABS]] with [[Electronic Brake-Force Distribution\|EBD]], and a rigid body structure, the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] is one of the safest vehicles in its class. Unlike its competition, the [[Hyundai Elantra\|Elantra]] offers automated safety head restraints that shoot forward in the event of a [[car accidents\|rear-end collision]]. This is a feature usually reserved to more expensive cars.

	==Reliability and Maintenance==		==Reliability and Maintenance==

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Gas Mileage

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	==Gas Mileage==		==Gas Mileage==
	~~28 City~~		'''(U.S. gallons)'''
	~~36 Highway~~		:28 City
	(U.S. gallons)		:36 Highway

	==Safety==		==Safety==