Hyundai revealed the US-spec version of its all-new 2011 Elantra in LA this week, and now the South Korean automaker has released figures and pricing for its fluidic compact sedan contender. Powered by a 1.8-liter Nu engine backed by a Hyundai-developed 6-speed transmission or a 6-speed manual, the Elantra boasts a 40 mpg highway, and 29 mpg city fuel ratings on any and every model. If you're inclined, scroll down for some comparison charts to see how the Elantra stacks up against the competition.
Hyundai's new Elantra, which began assembly this month down in Alabama, will be hitting lots before the end of 2010 with a starting MSRP of $14,830 (before a $730 delivery fee). That price includes standard stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, and a trunk-full of other electronic nannies.
The car's wheels will range from 15 to 17 inches, depending on the packages selected, while all models will get the 148-horse / 138 lb-ft engine that's cleaner than some hybrids. Elantras in some states will be rated at 145 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque while earning the right to be classified as PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles).
Also available are a touchscreen nav system, iPod integration, segment-busting heated rear seats, and a 172-watt or 360-watt sound system, making the Elantra one potentially decked-out looker of a small car.
By Phil Alex
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14 Comments:
ok looking for people with no job, no money, no hope.
Very aggressive pricing. Hope it's reliable.
Hyundai has a hit on their hands!
^ur comment iz lame 2 d core...get a life
FYI- Back in April, I leased a 2001 Hyundai Sonata SE and since then, I have had *less* problems in the same amount of time then I did with my previous *2* BMWs. The latest was an 06 Z4 3.0si roadster. And the Hyundai came with more features than my BMW. I also happened to own an 03 Elantra for commuting and it was bullet proof. It held up like a champ and it's what sold me on the Sonata. Plus, I lost more money in three years on my BMW then I paid for the Sonata! So there you have it, reliable? Check! And while you may have plenty of money to throw away, I call it being "smart"! OH, and for the record, not once has *anyone* made a degrading comment about it. ...Quite the contrary; I get as many compliments on my Sonata as I did on my BMW. Hyundai's on a roll haterz... Deal with it!
This is great looking car! Too bad it didn't have a Honda badge on it. I don't care how great Hyundai is making there cars look, I would never buy a Hyundai.
Doc_V I couldn't agree with you more! About the 1st comment, you can go screw yourself
Hyundai quality is very good believe me it lasts.
Hyundai makes cars with class leading styling, reliability & service. They have made a commitment to make their way to the top in terms of overall value & I must admit they are nearly there.
This is fluidic engineering!
Zzzzz more overstyled, boring to drive cars and another Hyundai post filled with the marketing maestros from Hyundai. Stop astroturfing already who cross shops a BMW z4 with a Hyundai?! Nice fake story there
Correction: That was a *2011* Sonata, not 2001. It was a typo.
By, By, 2008 Civic, Welcome Elantra
Never liked the dash and it never managed the mileage claimed by Honda. Road noise was terrible. Good car, just not good enough.
note that headlight cjnt is bigger than front side window. nice to the eyes, but just viewd from outside.
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