'07 Elantra info

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by Eric, Aug 4, 2006.

  1. Eric

    Eric Guest

    Hi all.

    I've been looking for details and specs on the new '07 Elantra. I'm a
    bit surprised Hyundai has not released more information or promoted the
    impending release of another redesigned model.

    The Accent and Sonata, when redesigned, both came up early in the model
    year, as I recall. I was not paying close attention at the time but I
    think both were in the delaerships or at least on the delivery trucks
    by this time last year.

    I had my eye on a 4-cylinder Sonata but the price of gas plus tales of
    lower-than-advertised fuel economy posted here and elsewhere make me
    lean toward the Elantra...if it's improved as much as the Sonata was in
    the redesign.

    I've checked Edmunds, Yahoo, MSN Auto and Google. There are lots of
    links to car show pages and motorhead blogs where guys spout off about
    how the car looks.

    What I want is hard facts and details: i.e. trim levels if any, safety
    equipment, crash test scores, EPA gas mileage estimates, wheel/tire
    size, OE tires, 0-60 and braking times and distances, standard and
    optional equipment, location of final assembly plant, and, oh yes, the
    price when equipped with automatic transmission.

    I've read the standard engine will be 138 hp with an ULEV rating, with
    a 132 hp, SULEV version sold in "green" states. Also the interior is
    now big enough that EPA calls it a "midsize," though it will still
    compete against Civic, Corolla and Cobalt more than Accord, Camry or
    Malibu.

    (It does look a lot like a Corolla at first glance, as noted on the
    blogs. I can take it or leave it in re design. To me that's a
    tiebreaker, not a dealbreaker, but I'm not a motorhead.)

    Anyone have more details than that?

    Thanks,
    Eric M
     
    Eric, Aug 4, 2006
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    art.obrien Guest

    Not sure if you have looked at this yet.

    http://www.thenewelantra.com/

    Hyundai has always been a little sketchy on details until the cars
    actually hit the showrooms. This car should be produced in Korea
    because I beleive that only the Sonata and new Santa Fe are being
    produced in Alabama.
     
    art.obrien, Aug 5, 2006
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  3. Eric

    Eric G. Guest

    Have you checked the Hyundai web site: http://www.thenewelantra.com/ I
    don't think it has ALL of the details you want, but it does have some of
    them.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Aug 5, 2006
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  4. Eric

    Eric G. Guest

    wrote in 75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
    Guess I should read the whole thread first :)

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Aug 5, 2006
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  5. Eric

    Eric Guest


    Thanks, guys. Unfortunately I cannot install Flash Player, which is
    required to view this. I'll just be patient till Hyundai releases more
    details....which I hope will be soon.

    ERM
     
    Eric, Aug 6, 2006
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    Andy S Guest

    You could try www.elantraclub.com
     
    Andy S, Aug 6, 2006
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  7. Eric

    Eric Guest

    Thanks; I finally installed FlashPlayer and checked this out.

    The '07 Elantra looks like it's definitely worth a look. I'm feeling
    'green' in two ways these days: I want to save money on gas, which is
    currently $2.95 here, and I'd like to protect Mother Earth from those
    evil emissions.

    An Elantra with the 132 h.p., SULEV-rated engine along with EPA mileage
    estimates of 28/36, (that's from another site, not Hyundai), plus side
    curtain airbags and a long list of safety equipment, enough interior
    space to qualify as a 'mid-size' and the great warranty would be hard
    to pass up....assuming the price is right.

    Regards,
    Eric M
     
    Eric, Aug 11, 2006
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    nothermark Guest

    looks like the same engine with new sheet metal. I wonder how they
    get better milage with a bigger frontal area and probably more weight.

    ;-)
     
    nothermark, Aug 12, 2006
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