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2009 Hyundai Elantra Review
Stylish, roomy, great warranty, good value.
2009 Elantra Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Elantra offers a roomy interior for the class, a good package of safety equipment, and a strong warranty. 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 the 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 and offers a very good value for the money.Sam Moses contributed to this NewCarTestDrive.com report.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Elantra GLS ($14,120); SE ($17,020); Touring ($17,800) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 138-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 |
| 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 with Traction Control and 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 | 14120 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Elantra GLS ($14,120) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, power windows, power locks, power heated mirrors, tilt steering column, tinted glass, 60/40 split folding rear seat |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Popular Equipment Package ($1750) with air conditioning, 172-watt AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with six speakers and auxiliary jack, cruise control, in-glass antenna, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, and fog lights; carpeted floor mats ($95) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 16685 |
| 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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| Towing Capacity | 750 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 2723 |
| Stock Tires | P195/65TR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 |
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