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Summary
The Hyundai Elantra is a fine subcompact. The Elantra is more comfortable and more enjoyable to drive than many of the name-brand cars in its class. There's little about it that seems cheap and interior improvements for 2004 have only refined it. In the workaday grind the Elantra GT is better than acceptable. It's good, and it can run with comparably equipped competitors in nearly every respect except the size of the monthly payments. There it comes out ahead. Hyundai has made big gains in reliability and build quality, and any concerns in that regard are eased by a comprehensive warranty and roadside assistance plan. Measured by the price-benefit ratio, the Elantra is arguably the best bargain in its class. We strongly urge anyone who puts a premium on value to put this Hyundai on their test-drive list.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Hyundai Elantra GLS sedan ($13,299); GT sedan ($14,849); GT five-door ($14,849) |
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Engines:
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2.0 -liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front- and side-impact airbags; three-point harnesses at all seating positions; rear child-seat anchors and safety locks |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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antilock brakes (ABS); traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles with roadside assistance |
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Assembled In:
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Ulsan, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Hyundai Elantra GT five-door ($14,849) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; leather seating surfaces; power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry; cruise control; 200-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, removable faceplate and remote; tilt steering column; variable intermittent wipers; rear glass defogger and wiper; center console with armrest; tachometer and trip computer; remote fuel-door release; 60/40 split folding rear seat; four-wheel disc brakes; fog lamps; 15-inch alloy wheels; carpeted floor mats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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power moonroof ($700); trunk cargo net ($38) |
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Destination Charge:
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540 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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16127 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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138 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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136 @ 4500 rpm |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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24/34 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.9/67.7/56.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.5/58.1 |
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Turning circle:
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33.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.6/53.0/43.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.0/55.6/35.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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37 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1212 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent MacPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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independent multi-link with coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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2635 |
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Curb weight:
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Tires:
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P195/60R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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Vented disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.5 |
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