Most of the acceleration-producing power is at higher revs, coming in around 4400 rpm and carrying through to the 6400-rpm redline. To keep things interesting, began selling a five-door hatchback version for the 2002 model year. However I will probably trade it in sooner rather than later, rather than wait and see what other issues crop up. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are adjusted with rotary controls, which are easier to use than the sliding type. Here is a car that looks like a car.
From the front doors forward the sedan and hatchback are identical, featuring prominent twin trapezoid headlamps angled back in a black background. So often I get to drive compact cars that are too compact and are less than ideal economically. The five-door hatchback is distinct from the sedan starting at the rear-door B-pillar and moving rearward. Because its suspension copes adeptly with rough spots, the ride is pleasantly smooth for a small car. The replacement also began to act up but I just live with it.
Prices are also increasing in the compact field as quickly as they are rising in all other segments. It handles as well as many of its competitors and has a sporty feel. But if you're used to an engine with more low-end torque, and you don't let the wind out, you might wonder where the goods are. The overhead floodlamp is just above the windshield to the center of the car, providing good light distribution. Attractive seats are firmly cushioned and offer very good back support.
Revisions to the sheet metal and interior marked the 2004 models. There's very little hard plastic in the Elantra, and the soft stuff has a richer feel than we've been conditioned to expect in cars of this ilk. In the workaday grind the is better than acceptable. The is one of the quickest cars in its class. Hatchbacks offer 28 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats in use and 37 cubes when they're folded.
Recent styling revisions refined its looks. The Elantra is one of the quickest cars in its class. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. The rear seats in the Elantra sedans are roomier and more comfortable than those in the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Focus sedans. The hatch ends with a small, body-colored spoiler lip above the taillights.
I was very skeptical at first when I bought the car one year ago because it had 102000 miles already on it, but this car still impresses me every time I drive it. With the rear seat in place, the hatchback provides 26. We drove the on a couple of long Interstate trips and averaged 27. Recent styling revisions refined its looks. That's more than enough power to hustle through traffic, pass with confidence or zip through mountain passes. There, it comes out ahead.
Indeed, the offers levels of handling associated with a good European sedan, with speed-sensitive power steering and a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension. That's more than enough power to hustle through traffic, pass with confidence or zip through mountain passes. With the rear seat in place, the hatchback provides 26. This, I thought, was phenomenal. It also offered a smooth ride and is a great turnpike cruiser. That means you'll need to work the transmission, shifting to get the most from the power plant. The hazard-light switch is located square in the center of dash, where it's easy to find.
A brace held the hood up rather than a gas strut, but that was a minor inconvenience. The speedometer and tach have separate faces. The engine and transmission are warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles, and Hyundai protects Elantra from rust-through for five years or 100,000 miles. The hazard-light switch is located square in the center of dash, where it's easy to find. Hyundai says it added the sedan in response to customer requests, but we prefer the more daring styling and increased carrying capacity of the hatchback. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. Standard equipment surpasses that offered on cars costing thousands more, and includes side airbags, designed to provide torso protection in a side impact.
Standard equipment surpasses that offered on cars costing thousands more, and includes side airbags, designed to provide torso protection in a side impact. It's decently screwed together and satisfactorily solid. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-633-5151 -. The driver's seat adjusts for height both front and rear and both front seats have adjustable lumbar support. Often, inexpensive cars try to make up for their economy ambience with strange or garish interior design. Oh sure, there's a smooth transition from the roofline to the trunk, but this is a bread-and-butter basic sedan design. It's good, and it can run with comparably equipped competitors in nearly every respect except the size of the monthly payments.
The dash vents feature separate controls. These power characteristics are better suited to a manual transmission than an automatic. The five-door hatchback is distinct from the sedan starting at the rear-door B-pillar and moving rearward. Nor is it a leader in fuel economy. Only on freeways with a rapid succession of excessively uneven expansion joints does the Elantra tend to get bouncy.