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269 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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no leather seats! I really like the leather seats in my '04 GT. Hopefully they will add this option for the 2010 model.
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In the pictures I saw, there were black leather seats for the Touring. Maybe I didn't see them properly? I have an 07 Limited, and the leather is awesome!
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Replying to: percussionist (Mar 16, 2008 2:33 pm) Personally I would not have gotten leather on my '04 GT if I could have avoided it, but I wanted the hatch and the GT was the only way to get it back in 2004. Then in '05 I think, Hyundai introduced the GLS hatch with a really nice sport cloth interior, which I would have preferred over the leather. |
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Replying to: jblevin (Mar 14, 2008 7:25 pm) link title Clarification: That link is Hyundai Canada, although it talks about "U.S. showrooms." |
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Really thrilled at the chance to replace my '03 GT with a suitable replacement. I was disappointed that the Touring was stuck with the same 2.0l engine. It is a point that I think Hyundai is missing out on. In my opinion the Elantra is such a good car, and such a volume leader, that they really should extend the engine options. I always felt that they should have taken better advantage of the 2.4l engine that is available in more than 6 other Hyundai/Kia models. With the Matrix offering multiple engines this year it certainly makes a lot of sense to me. The upcoming Jetta Sportwagen offers 2 engines, The 2.4l would allow for a real GT strata within the lineup. I was also encouraged when I heard the Hyundai rep announce, at the New York Auto Show unveiling of the Genesis Coupe, that the turbocharged 2.0l was going to, and I quote, "...show up in a lot more vehicles in the near future." WOW! That would be a REAL GT! Would certainly allow the Elantra to move into a new level and command a higher price, which is what all automakers are after, right? So, if Hyundai is listening, please give me an Elantra Touring, with the 2.0l turbocharged engine, 5-speed auto, tan leather interior, XM, and keep it under $20k. SOLD. And explain to me why Canada gets automatic climate control and we in the States apparently don't rate? Looking forward to see what they have in store.
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Replying to: baltimore_jeff (Mar 20, 2008 5:44 pm) It would be fun though. I haven't heard anything in a while about pricing or release date. Any rumors or facts out there on the Touring model?
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Replying to: kentavos22 (Mar 24, 2008 6:20 am) The car itself is "fact", i.e. Hyundai's press release has lots of details, and it exists since I saw one at the auto show. |
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The 2009 Elantra at the Bejing Auto Show looked to have very nice updates to me. I very much hope the body side moldings, front end and interior make it to the US.
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Replying to: moparbad (Apr 14, 2008 2:56 pm) The interior is carry-over, from what I could tell. The pics show woodgrain trim, but there was a note that it would be only for the PRC market. What I'd really like to see on the 2009 Elantra is a telescopic wheel standard on all trims, the USB port and lumbar adjuster that the Elantra Touring will get, and at least the option of ESC on the GLS. |
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Backy. I was wondering, would you know if it is possible to add aftermarket body side moldings to a new Elantra. I seem to recall I had it done to a Honda Civic about 30 years ago, but maybe it is no longer done. I think the Elantra looks "naked" without them.
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