Article Comments - 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Full Test

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#6 of 45 I love mine... by eba55 May 02, 2009 (7:29 am)
I seriously considered the Fit and Matrix/Vibe. The Fit just doesn't come with as much stuff for the same price and the back seat is less comfortable. The Matrix/Vibe has very poor visibility, and Matrix especially has hardly any standard safety features. I didn't look at a Mazda 3- which I think looks awesome, but since I'm a 40ish mom of three, sportiness and speed aren't high on my list. Safety, comfort, decent mileage and lots of cargo room are (without getting a minivan- blech!). I do have the Sport package, so this is actually the least boring of all the cars I've had. Very unboring compared to my old Elantra with a trunk that it replaced, but now we can fit more sports equipment, instruments, backpacks and groceries. I highly recommend this car to moms who don't want an SUV or Minivan. Replies to this message: zolix (May 04, 2009 11:24 am)
#7 of 45 Better than the Mazda 3? by hyundaismoke May 03, 2009 (7:39 pm)
It better be better than the 3. Hyundai is an Affordable/Environmentally Responsible Near Luxury make now, and KIA makes the cheap cars. This car was made to compete with the SAAB 9-3 Wagon, and Volvo C50 Wagon. Get the one with leather for $3000 more than the base model, its better than the SAAB that costs $10,000 more. The interior is better quality than the SAAB as well. Yes, even in black. Dont worry Chris Walton, the styling will get more bolder. American Hyundais will be bolder than the European Hyundais in styling. This Elantra is a strop gap between current and next gen Hyundai design. Look at the 2011 Accent, and you will see the hint of the next Gen Ealntra. By the way, wheres them 2011 Accent spy pics at? It will debut a some auto show in less than a year, and then hit the dealers October 2010. Find some pics or renderings please? Replies to this message: stephen987 (May 04, 2009 2:15 am)
#8 of 45 Re: Better than the Mazda 3? [hyundaismoke] by stephen987 May 04, 2009 (2:15 am)
Replying to: hyundaismoke (May 03, 2009 7:39 pm) Make up your mind. Is it a stopgap, or is it a quantum leap intended to compete with $30k cars? (Or are you just blowing some Hyundai smoke??) If it's really supposed to compete with Saab and Volvo, then Hyundai better do something about those seats. . .
#9 of 45 Re: I love mine... [eba55] by zolix May 04, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: eba55 (May 02, 2009 7:29 am) I have my Mazda 5 for almost a year now. Love it with the slide doors. About the same size as the Mazda3 but seat 6.
#10 of 45 The Seats by hyundaismoke May 04, 2009 (9:46 pm)
What's wrong with the seats? Replies to this message: stephen987 (May 05, 2009 1:47 am)
#11 of 45 Re: The Seats [hyundaismoke] by stephen987 May 05, 2009 (1:47 am)
Replying to: hyundaismoke (May 04, 2009 9:46 pm) Nothing if you compare them to the seats in a Civic or Corolla--they're fine. But go sit in a Volvo or Saab and you'll see that they are vastly more comfortable over the long haul, with really high-quality upholstery and amazing support. The seats in the Elantra are just ordinary econobox seats--not bad, not great, certainly not enough to make it competitive with cars like the Volvo and Saab that cost $10k more.
#12 of 45 I really like this car... by jaimeson May 05, 2009 (11:09 am)
but I think I'll wait until Hyundai gives it their new 2.0L (which makes almost as much power as Mazda's 2.5L) and a 5-speed auto. Replies to this message: backy (May 06, 2009 1:54 pm) inharmsway (May 07, 2009 12:55 pm) backy (May 07, 2009 7:47 pm) and 24 more...
#13 of 45 Re: I really like this car... [jaimeson] by backy May 06, 2009 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: jaimeson (May 05, 2009 11:09 am) That could be very soon. Hyundai has announced they will roll out in 2009 "green" versions of the Elantra and Accent. They will get higher FE than the current models. My guess for the Elantra is it will get the same 2.0L, 156hp engine and 5-speed AT that the Kia Forte (Spectra replacement) "fuel economy" trim has. Replies to this message: inharmsway (May 07, 2009 12:55 pm) backy (May 07, 2009 7:47 pm) inharmsway (May 08, 2009 11:50 am) and 23 more...
#14 of 45 Re: I really like this car... [backy] by inharmsway May 07, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: backy (May 06, 2009 1:54 pm) Hi Backy. Where did you read about a new green Elantra? Niels Replies to this message: backy (May 07, 2009 7:47 pm) inharmsway (May 08, 2009 11:50 am) backy (May 09, 2009 2:48 pm) and 22 more...
#15 of 45 Re: I really like this car... [inharmsway] by backy May 07, 2009 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: inharmsway (May 07, 2009 12:55 pm) Well, actually I guess it's "blue". This is one of the more complete links on the subject: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/11/19/la-2008-hyundai-announces-blue-drive-eff- iciency-strategy-2010/ Replies to this message: inharmsway (May 08, 2009 11:50 am) backy (May 09, 2009 2:48 pm) inharmsway (May 09, 2009 4:26 pm) and 21 more...