- sedan 90,965
- 1,461 below average
- 6,999 good
- Atwater, MN
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,461 below average sedan 90,965 gasoline grey automatic
2011 hyundai elantra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stylish compact sedan is more than just a good buy. introductionthe 2011 hyundai elantra is the next generation in the line, with new body, interior, features engine and transmissions. Taking influence from the larger, recent sonata, this elantra is crisp, clean, downright sporty looking for an economy car. It is lighter, larger in many respects, with gains inside that appear larger than those outside. the cabin has added enough volume to be classed by epa a mid-size car and by key dimensions like head and legroom, and real-world space and comfort we would consider it a roomy compact. The fastback roof doesn't offer the rear-seat headroom of a hatchback. the 2011 elantra leads the class in power output and promises decent performance and good fuel economy aided by light weight. Only a diesel golf or hybrid is likely to do notably better. Fuel economy is 29/40 miles per gallon city/highway, according to the federal government. we found the new 2011 elantra a nice car to drive and a nice one to ride in, with some driver involvement and good control of noise and bumps. value has long been a hyundai staple and this elantra shouldn't disappoint, although air conditioning is not standard. The least-expensive model includes xm radio and ipod/auxiliary inputs, heated outside mirrors, and a trip computer. The loaded elantra limited model features leather seats, heated front and rear, bluetooth audio streaming, navigation with traffic, moonroof, and proximity key, a great value for less than $23,000. by sales volume the elantra competes in one of the largest classes in the world. The gls preferred 17,630) includes all that and the automatic transmission and upgrades with alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, cloth insert door trim, sliding center armrest, illuminated vanity mirrors with driver extension and illuminated ignition. The gls navigation 19,380) package builds on the preferred, adding navigation with xm navtraffic, rear-view camera, upgraded 360-watt audio system and automatic headlights. elantra limited 19,980) comes only with the automatic transmission and includes leather upholstery with heated front and rear seats, air conditioning, moonroof, 215/45hr17 tires and alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob, mirror-imbedded turn signals, black chrome grille, solar glass, minor cabin upgrades, and most of the gls preferred content. The tail lights are long, wavy wraparound fixtures echoing the curves that lead in to the rear bumper and promote airflow to help keep the lights clean; on a dirty road surface the license plate should be the first part shrouded in muck. up front a hexagonal grille presents a more sinister smile than mazda's 3, perhaps more eager to play or a dustbuster with attitude. The headlight housings wrap into the fenders, the trailing edge back as far as the centerline of the front wheels. The crease that runs a rising arc from the front wheel, through the door handles and over the rear-wheel openings into the tail lights closely mirrors the shape of the last triumph sports cars, the tr7 and tr8, suggesting their tag-line, 'the shape of things to come,' was indeed accurate. the elantra appears to have the sleekest, highest tail in its class and looks faster because of it. For the time being it's overall the most distinctive shape in this segment, with only the 2012 ford focus and honda civic likely to offer cosmetic competition. elantra limited models can be distinguished by their larger alloy wheels, fog lights, and mirror-mounted signal repeaters. It has no hint of cheapness nor pretense of luxury, though standard heated rear seats for $20,000 will cause a lot of people to take notice. that's right, heated rear seats are standard on the limited, along with leather upholstery and faux leather door panels all perforated in a wave pattern. Gls models use cloth covering but all the seats are the same construction. The headliner employs a mix of material that includes volcanic rock to an interesting effect more attractive than fuzzy cardboard or plastic. We were pleasantly surprised to find the center ac vents were color-matched to the surrounding trim, not always the case on far more expensive cars. room up front is very good and the seats are set well in from the doors for extra elbow space. With the front seats left in place they squeezed under the low door opening into the back, when both found sufficient knee and toe space while one could sit upright without head against the headliner as the other was. It's worth noting the least expensive model does not include a telescoping steering column, which aids comfort and driver awareness. The rear seats are also comfortable, the center floor nearly flat and the center seat higher but well padded. analog road and engine speed complement digital fuel and temperature, bathed in blue at night. Most steering wheels have redundant control options and on cars so equipped telephone buttons for hands-on operation. Radio or navigation/audio atop the center stack was easy to work and see in sunlight, though occasionally we'd stumble upon some slightly odd logic like the low-frequency (bass) adjustment on top and the high-frequency (treble) adjustment on the bottom; alphabetical isn't what we're accustomed to. Ventilation controls are in their own section and quickly deciphered. cabin storage is fairly good in quantity, variety and location. Each door has a map pocket, electronics plugs aren't right next to the cupholders waiting to fill with coffee or cola, and there's a pocket on the right side of the console with an adjacent 12-volt power point. It's handy for charging things but anything in it takes away the passenger's left knee-rest. outward visibility is fairly good. The windshield pillars are thicker (a new set of safety standards is coming) than they were but so far away that rarely presents any issues. A tall windshield and articulated mirror mount ensure a good view on winding or hilly lanes, and the hood can only be seen by those sitting far forward and high. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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