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2008 Hyundai Elantra

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#1 of 513 2008 Hyundai Elantra by starryknight

Aug 18, 2007 (6:50 pm)

Does anyone have any other information about the 2008 Elantra? When will they start showing up on the lots? The link is the only information I could find so far. I guess there will be some added features.
 
http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=19&revid=51889&modelid=219&a- code=&crpPage=summary.jsp&mode=&year=2008&myid=&revlogtype=21&section=reviews&mo- de=&aff=national

#2 of 513 Re: 2008 Hyundai Elantra [starryknight] by joe97

Aug 19, 2007 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: starryknight (Aug 18, 2007 6:50 pm)
here is all you need to know about 2008MY Elantra for the US market:
 
http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2008_Models/Elantra/Press_Release.asp

#3 of 513 Re: 2008 Hyundai Elantra [joe97] by backy

Aug 19, 2007 (5:34 pm)

Replying to: joe97 (Aug 19, 2007 5:00 pm)
Well, everything except the prices. I suppose those will be out shortly.

#4 of 513 No Date by thecincykid

Aug 20, 2007 (2:35 pm)

Didn't see a date in the linked article. Anybody know when they'll be showing up?

#5 of 513 New model? by moparbad

Aug 21, 2007 (9:51 am)

Is the 2008 a new design?

#6 of 513 2008 by nthe

Aug 21, 2007 (11:49 am)

the LTD model will be no more, but they will have a option package for the SE that add leather. The SE will have ESC standard.
 
The GLS will start at 16,895 for an automatic with air conditioning and a radio. The SE starts at 17,845 for the automatic.

#7 of 513 Re: No Date [thecincykid] by nthe

Aug 21, 2007 (11:51 am)

Replying to: thecincykid (Aug 20, 2007 2:35 pm)
probably in the next couple months, or less.

#8 of 513 Re: New model? [moparbad] by joe97

Aug 21, 2007 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Aug 21, 2007 9:51 am)
2007 is a new design so 2008 is mostly a carryover with minor enhancements and re-packaging. next year we will see a variant of the Elantra hitting the market, as a 2009 model year - that's being discuss in another forum. And by then we should see a facelift.

#9 of 513 Re: 2008 [nthe] by backy

Aug 21, 2007 (3:41 pm)

Replying to: nthe (Aug 21, 2007 11:49 am)
Thanks for the info. Does that mean the SE 5-speed stickers for $16,845 including destination? If so, that's not too big a markup from 2007 considering the extra equipment.
 
BTW, since the SE gets ESC and brake assist standard, does that mean it also gets traction control standard (which I really like on my '04 Elantra)?
 
I don't see the value proposition of the GLS when for about $800 more (after some negotiating) you get the 16" tires and alloys, ESC, brake assist, traction control (maybe), telescopic wheel with audio controls, leather wheel and shifter, availability of the black interior, and trip computer.

#10 of 513 Re: New model? [joe97] by backy

Aug 21, 2007 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: joe97 (Aug 21, 2007 1:32 pm)
I don't think we'll see a facelift for the Elantra until at least the 2010 MY, or fall of 2009. Hyundai typically does the refreshes after 3 years.

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