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2008 Hyundai Elantra Review
Roomy and affordable compact sedan.
2008 Elantra Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Elantra offers a roomy interior for the class, a good package of safety equipment, and a strong warranty. Redesigned for 2007, the styling holds its own in the class; it looks very clean but doesn't try to draw attention to itself. The seats are comfortable, the brakes are excellent, and cornering capability is good, making it enjoyable to drive. The engine offers the latest four-cylinder technology; it can power the Elantra to 80 miles per hour without much effort and delivers good fuel economy 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.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Elantra GLS ($13,525); SE ($16,225) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 138-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; ABS, EBD; tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ulsan, Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-633-5151 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13525 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Elantra GLS ($13,525) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, power windows, power locks, power heated mirrors, tilt steering column, tinted glass, 60/40 split folding rear seat |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Popular Equipment Package ($1750) with air conditioning, 172-watt AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with 6 speakers and auxiliary jack, cruise control, in-glass antenna, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, and fog lights; carpeted floor mats ($85) |
| Destination Charge | 620 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 15980 |
| Horse Power | 138 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 136 @ 4600 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/33 |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.4/69.9/58.3 |
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| Turning Radius | 33.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/54.2/43.5 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/54.0/35.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 2751 |
| Stock Tires | P195/65TR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 |
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