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2009 Hyundai Elantra

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Elantra, Future Vehicle, Hatchback, Sedan


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Re: More news... [moparbad] by backy
Oct 16, 2008 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: moparbad (Oct 16, 2008 9:05 am)

"Very functional" is a, er, kind way to describe the looks of the previous-gen xB.
 
There's still lots of fuel-efficient, space-efficient cars available. But most are known as "hatchbacks" now vs. wagons--even if they really look like a wagon, as does the new Touring. So for example, we have the Matrix instead of a Corolla wagon version. Not much difference except the Matrix has different styling than the Corolla sedan--but mechanically they are both Corollas, and I think Toyota even counts Matrix sales in their Corolla sales.
 
The new Touring looks really good, but I still like the "fastback" lines of my '04 Elantra hatch. Practically speaking, i.e. with safety in mind, it holds as much cargo as the boxier hatches/wagons and looks sportier (to me anyway).
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Re: More news... [bryan_05] by inharmsway
Oct 16, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: bryan_05 (Oct 15, 2008 4:55 am)

I wonder if Hyundai geared the Elantra Touring lower than the regular Elantra to give it more power off the line, since it gets lower MPG.
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Short review of the Elantra Touring by joe97
Oct 28, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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Production for the North America version has started, I believe.
 
http://www.cars.com/go/video/index.jsp?makeid=19&year=2009&modelid=219&location=- CC_2009_Hyundai_ElantraTouring.flv&cat=r
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Re: Short review of the Elantra Touring [joe97] by bryan_05
Oct 28, 2008 (9:29 pm)
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Replying to: joe97 (Oct 28, 2008 3:06 pm)

Awesome link. Thanks joe.
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Elantra Touring by inharmsway
Nov 06, 2008 (5:18 pm)
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Just come home from the auto show here in Sacramento Ca. and they had an Elantra Touring on the floor. Looked very nice and roomy. Ground clearance is 1" less than the sedan,the inst. panel is different. The rear seat has "theatre" seating, it is possible because the body is taller than the sedan. The upholstery is diff. from the sedan. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them.
Niels
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Re: Elantra Touring [inharmsway] by backy
Nov 06, 2008 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: inharmsway (Nov 06, 2008 5:18 pm)

What was the sticker price? Did it have an AT and if so was it a Shiftronic?
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Re: Elantra Touring [backy] by inharmsway
Nov 07, 2008 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 06, 2008 5:56 pm)

It was a stick shift, and I did not look at the price. Sorry.
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Re: Elantra Touring [inharmsway] by bryan_05
Nov 07, 2008 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: inharmsway (Nov 06, 2008 5:18 pm)

What was the driver's seat like? Lumba support?
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Re: Elantra Touring [bryan_05] by inharmsway
Nov 08, 2008 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: bryan_05 (Nov 07, 2008 5:56 pm)

The upholstery was beige and was quite diff. from the sedan's. Much rougher so you will not slide so much. Very comfortable drivers seat. I did not notice the lumbar support.
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Re: Elantra Touring [inharmsway] by bryan_05
Nov 12, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: inharmsway (Nov 06, 2008 5:18 pm)

Did they give you any kind of release date?

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