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#21 of 269 Re: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring caught on video [jimity] by doohickie Aug 17, 2007 (10:52 am)
Replying to: jimity (Aug 17, 2007 9:16 am) So this is based on the i30, right? Is it the wagon or the hatch verson?
#23 of 269 2007 Mazda3 DSC by luvmbooty Aug 20, 2007 (12:34 pm)
The 2007 4 and 5 door s Touring and s Grand Touring trims come with standard Dynamic Stability Control. Not available with the i or s Sport.
#24 of 269 Re: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring caught on video [jimity] by lumpster Aug 22, 2007 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: jimity (Aug 17, 2007 9:16 am) Are you all blind? Its a Kia Rondo. Replies to this message: joe97 (Aug 23, 2007 5:32 am) colloquor (Aug 31, 2007 6:32 am) backy (Aug 31, 2007 9:00 am)
#25 of 269 Re: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring caught on video [lumpster] by joe97 Aug 23, 2007 (5:32 am)
Replying to: lumpster (Aug 22, 2007 4:06 pm) Ummm, no, it's NOT a Rondo   Rondo does not have the high taillight setup:   Replies to this message: colloquor (Aug 31, 2007 6:32 am) backy (Aug 31, 2007 9:00 am)
#26 of 269 Excellent usage of a picture by iluvmysephia1 Aug 23, 2007 (11:39 am)
to prove a point, joe97. It is a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and not a 2007 Kia Rondo.
#27 of 269 Re: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring caught on video [joe97] by colloquor Aug 31, 2007 (6:32 am)
Replying to: joe97 (Aug 23, 2007 5:32 am) The new Elantra Touring is interesting, but one thing Hyundai really needs to address is the engine and transmission. The Beta II engine is really past its prime, and Hyundai needs a new engine for the Elantra. Fuel efficiency or smoothness is not on par with other engines in its class. And, the car cries out for a well-matched 5-speed automatic instead of the current 4-speed.   A move to an all aluminum engine (the Beta II uses an aluminum head, but still uses a cast-iron block), and a timing chain, in lieu of the timing belt, would be nice.   It's all well and good that Hyundai develops new bodies and chassis, but a new engine is past due for this model.   Re. the comparison to the Kia Rondo (known as the Carens in Europe). It's been widely discussed by Europeans that Hyundai was rolling out its comparable model soon. It is very much like the Rondo we get here in the USA, regardless of what others say. The high tailight setup is only a minor tweak, and helps differentiate it from the Kia. But, the chassis mechanicals are very, very similar to the current generation Rondo/Carens. The Rondo we get here in the USA is the 3rd generation Carens.   Hyundai corporate tends to roll out new designs first with Kia. In fact, many of the underpinnings of the chassis and structural design of the 2007 Elantra sedan were first done with the current Kia Spectra generation. The current Spectra is NOT a design equivalent to the previous generation Elantra. Interesting isn't it on how and why Hyundai corporate does this. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 31, 2007 9:00 am)
#28 of 269 Re: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring caught on video [colloquor] by backy Aug 31, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: colloquor (Aug 31, 2007 6:32 am) Hyundai already has a new line of I4 all-aluminum engines. It is surprising to me that they haven't made more use of them (except the 2.4L I4) in the U.S. Maybe they want to be sure about the reliability of the new engines before bringing them here, to the land of the 10-year powertrain warranty?
#29 of 269 Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser by doohickie Oct 25, 2007 (5:31 am)
Hyundai Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser Concept     Unfortunately, it looks like the US market is getting the wagon and not the hatch version of the i30. I might buy the hatch; the wagon is highly doubtful for me. If you strip off the paint job and the lowering springs, you have a very bland people mover along the lines of the Kia Rondo (although probably not even as big as the Rondo). Replies to this message: backy (Oct 25, 2007 5:51 am) doohickie (Jan 29, 2008 5:52 am) moparbad (Jan 29, 2008 8:33 am) g_designer (Feb 14, 2008 12:21 am)
#30 of 269 Re: Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser [doohickie] by backy Oct 25, 2007 (5:51 am)
Replying to: doohickie (Oct 25, 2007 5:31 am) Besides a little larger back side window, and a little more length in the back (and a bigger cargo area), I don't see a lot of difference in appearance between the hatch and wagon. The hatch may look a little sportier, but the wagon will be more versatile. I like the looks of the Elantra touring much better than those of the Rondo. The Rondo looks a lot bigger and chunkier than the Touring, like a small minivan instead of a small wagon. I doubt the Touring will have a 3rd row seat, like the Rondo, but I don't need a 3rd seat as I already have a minivan when I need that many seats. Replies to this message: doohickie (Jan 29, 2008 5:52 am) moparbad (Jan 29, 2008 8:33 am) g_designer (Feb 14, 2008 12:21 am)

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