2003 Hyundai XG350 Review
Luxurious sedan at mid-size prices.
2003 XG350 Review Summary & Specifications
Why would anybody pay $24,000 for a Hyundai? It's a valid question. And it's possible you may not impress people telling them you drive a Hyundai. But you'll feel impressed enough when you're behind the wheel of the XG350.It may not have the refinement of a Lexus ES 300, but the Hyundai XG350 drives like a luxury sedan. And each month, you'll feel like a smart shopper when you're sitting at your desk writing a smaller check for the car loan.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | XG350 ($23,999); XG350L ($25,599) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed, Shiftronic automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 194-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, dual front and side airbags, three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions, front seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Basic Warranty | none |
| Assembled In | Asan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-826-CARS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23999 |
| Model Tested MSRP | XG350 L ($25,599) |
| Standard Equipment | power-assisted, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS; engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering; tachometer; 5-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission; cruise control; traction control; 5-mph, body-color bumpers; foglamps; 205/60R-16 Michelin all-season steel-belted radial tires; automatic air conditioning; 6-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; digital clock; leather-wrapped, tilt-adjustable steering wheel with woodgrain trim; power front seats with heat and memory; 60/40 split reclining and folding rear seat with folding center armrest; power tilt-and-slide moonroof |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 495 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26094 |
| Horse Power | 194 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 216 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/26 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.5/71.9/55.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.6/60.2 |
| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/54.8/43.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/55.4/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.5 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3651 |
| Stock Tires | 205/60R16 Michelin |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |