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Hyundai Elantra Transmission Questions

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#1 of 136 Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? by backy

Oct 22, 2006 (8:20 pm)

Which transmission do you prefer in the Elantra--automatic or manual?

#2 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [backy] by jlflemmons

Nov 10, 2006 (8:23 am)

Replying to: backy (Oct 22, 2006 8:20 pm)
Well, Backy, as you know I have had both. While the auto is a very smooth and adaptive unit, the 5spd makes much better use of the engine torque curve. Interesting to note is that the 5spd transaxle has a numerically higher final ratio. Which would partly explain the big difference in acceleration between the two.
 
Jim

#3 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [jlflemmons] by backy

Nov 10, 2006 (8:43 am)

Replying to: jlflemmons (Nov 10, 2006 8:23 am)
Some reviews on the 2007 Elantra have mentioned a lot of engine noise above about 72 mph with the 5-speed. One mentioned the automatic was geared much lower so it was quieter. I've owned both AT and MT on the previous gen Elantra and the AT car is definitely quieter overall, some of that because the engine turns slower (e.g. just over 2000 RPMs at 55).

#4 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [backy] by moparbad

Nov 10, 2006 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: backy (Oct 22, 2006 8:20 pm)
Automatic.
 
I would prefer a 5 spd automatic.

#5 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [moparbad] by backy

Nov 10, 2006 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Nov 10, 2006 12:17 pm)
That would be nice (hey, why not 6?) but from reviews it looks like the Elantra needs a 6-speed manual before it needs a 5-speed automatic.

#6 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [backy] by moparbad

Nov 10, 2006 (2:01 pm)

Replying to: backy (Nov 10, 2006 12:28 pm)
Over 95% of all passenger vehicles are sold with automatic.
Majority of the 5% with manuals are "sport" type models.
 
6 speed manual and or automatic would both be nice, however, why develop a 6 speed for less than 5% of the market?

#7 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [moparbad] by backy

Nov 10, 2006 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Nov 10, 2006 2:01 pm)
Hyundai has a 6-speed that they use on the Tiburon--maybe it could be adapted for the Elantra.
 
Also it's 5% of the U.S. market, but manuals are much more popular in other countries where the Elantra is sold.

#8 of 136 Re: Hyundai Elantra: Automatic or Manual Transmission? [backy] by moparbad

Nov 10, 2006 (2:40 pm)

Replying to: backy (Nov 10, 2006 2:07 pm)
Also it's 5% of the U.S. market, but manuals are much more popular in other countries where the Elantra is sold.
 
Very good point.
 
What I would really be exited about would be a DSG type transmission similar to the one being offered in VW's and Audis that combines the benefits of a manual and an automatic. And it would be applicable to all markets.

#9 of 136 Cost Factor by percussionist

Nov 10, 2006 (2:52 pm)

The AT option adds about $1,000 to the price, regardless of trim, so I may go with the MT Limited (I like the heated leather seats ).
 
However, I am concerned about road noise with the MT, so I'll need to drive both to find out. Has anyone already done so?

#10 of 136 Fun Factor by zoomandyzoom

Nov 13, 2006 (3:10 pm)

My wife and I are considering a 2007 Elantra when the lease is up on our Mazda Protege (5-speed) next year. She is the previous owner of a 2002 Elantra (5-speed). I've owned two prior vehicles, both of which had manual transmissions. She and I are both big fans of manuals and will always try to purchase a vehicle with one whenever possible.
 
I think it's the "fun" factor that sways us. We love the control that a manual transmission offers the driver. Fans of paddle-shifters and manumatics can say whatever they want about control... but I believe that if it doesn't have THREE pedals, it's not the same! I think manuals also promote a connection between the car and the driver, in that they require a driver to actually drive.
 
In the new Elantra, we would be looking at a Limited model with a manual. I have a feeling that particular combination may be difficult to find, however.

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