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Summary
With each new model, Hyundai creeps up on the competition, led by the Japanese. The Elantra has at least two assets, interior size and standard safety equipment, that out-do other compact cars. The styling can now hold its own; it's very clean and doesn't try to draw attention to itself. The seats are comfortable, brakes excellent, and cornering good. The revised engine offers the latest four-cylinder technology; it can power the Elantra to 80 miles per hour without much effort, and can deliver 28 city and 36 highway miles per gallon when driven conservatively. With a price that's lower than most other compact cars, the Elantra is a worthy competitor in the class.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from the Columbia River Gorge on the Oregon-Washington border.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Hyundai Elantra GLS ($13,395); SE ($15,695); Limited ($16,695) |
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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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frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; ABS, EBD |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Basic Warranty:
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Ulsan, Korea |
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Assembled In:
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Hyundai Elantra GLS ($13,395) |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Hyundai Elantra GLS ($13,395) |
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Standard Equipment:
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cloth upholstery, power windows, power locks, power heated mirrors, tilt steering column, tinted glass, 60/40 split folding rear seat |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Preferred Package ($1500) with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers, cruise control, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, and foglamps; carpeted floor mats ($85) |
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Destination Charge:
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600 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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14980 |
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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 @ 4600 |
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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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28/36 |
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Wheelbase:
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104.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.4/69.9/58.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.2/60.1 |
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Turning circle:
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33.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.0/54.2/43.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/54.0/35.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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750 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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2751 |
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Tires:
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P195/65TR15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.0 |
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| 2007 Hyundai Elantra consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | new 2007 GLS with the 5 speed manual is more than I expected. It a fun car to drive, handles well on the highway and acclerates well. It handles and rides like a dream. Better gas milage is the only thing i would like to add. | | posted by Connor on Mar 26 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The car looks great, just don't expect it to run well. | | posted by Juan on Dec 24 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Excellant overall build quality and exterior fit and finish!! Stlying is great! The car is well made and its safety features are far above the competitors. I just think that antenna could be better. Other than that, I have no other complaints. Thank you, Hyundai and keep up the good work. | | posted by Jackson on Jun 25 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The Car with it's extensive list of standard features and safety ratings as well as the quietness and overall perfromance is my best vehicle yet. And all at a very reasonable price! I would highly recommend this Car to others. | | posted by Aidan on Aug 19 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | What an awesome compact! The car drives almost like a compact sport sedan. Handling is secure, and ride and comfort of this vehicle is amazing. The Elantra could use some standard mudguards especially on the 16" whell combinations. And also standard floormats. But all in all this is one fine sedan!! | | posted by Isaiah Jordan on Oct 20 2008 | | |
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