2011 ELANTRA : new design and new engine ...

[why?]

not sold on hyundai. It has been noted that a bunch of their new customers came from GM. Not people who are use to high quality standards.

[jonismyname]

i wanted to like them when i was shopping, then again last month when helping my sister in law shop for new car. they failed to impress me...

but then again, i was looking at under 20k hyundai's... the ones you spend $$ look pretty nice...

[cdavidhess]

I just bought a 2011 Elantra GLS with 6 speed automatic last week. I am extremely impressed. The interior is larger than a Nissan Maxima's. The standard gas ratings are higher than any non-hybrid car on the road---29 city, 40 hwy (for both transmissions). Car and Driver pegs 0-60 times with the automatic at 8.6 seconds. Here are a couple of pics and the Window Sticker.

[why?]

8.6 0-60? Lol another gearing special. Does it seem like it accelerates slowly, or does it get up and go fast enough?

i will say it does look pretty good.

Just to compare, the Yaris is about 8.8 seconds.

[cdavidhess]

It has good acceleration. The car has a good power to weight ratio. The engine has 148 horsepower. The base Elantra only weighs about 100 lbs. more than a 2011 Ford Fiesta. Hyundai uses light weight, high strength steel. The engine is aluminum.

Car and Driver puts the Yaris 5-speed 0-60 time at 8.9 seconds. An automatic would be slower.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Said what exactly? And what troubles? The ones made up by incompetent driver's and the media?

Toyota isn't completely innocent when it comes to the mistakes that have been made. I think that their biggest issues stem from the plants in the US. I am very proud to be an American and proud to have served, but the bottom line is that we as an automotive country have been going down the shitter for decades hence the reason for the imports to rise as predominantly as they have for quality. I bought the Yaris because it was made in Japan. If it was made in North America than I would have bought something else. Every North American car that I or my parents have owned that was built after the mid 60's for the most part has had too many issues to count. Hell, my dad's 07 GMC HD2500 only had 60k on it by last fall and had over five grand in warranty work done. Not impressive at all.


As for the Elantra, after seeing a few real world pics, it really does look to me like a smaller version of the Sonata. Not saying that is a bad thing. Hyundai has been coming a long way from the garbage that they toted around for a couple decades. As for the 148hp I will have 50 more than that with my turbo for roughly the same price point (19k). I will still be getting real world HWY mileage of 36-38 and 29-31 city as long as I don't stomp on it. I still go with the old adage that you can spend less and get more in certain areas if you are wise about it.

Best of luck with the car. Hopefully as long as you treat it right, it will do you right for many years to come.

[Yar Is Word]

2011 Elantra Touring basically carries over from 2010 with no outward design changes.

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by Treyz

I dont get Hyundai .. they change their designs every 2-4 years ... normally, it's 5-6

tell me W.T.H Nissan was thinking with the maxima and altima....lol something like 3 or 4 design changes each in 4 or 5 years....

[Hershey]

. Very nice . Please keep us updated on the gas mileage and dependability . We've looked at a few and find the 2011s' to be well designed inside and out . The 2011 KIA Forte 5 door is impressive as well .

[jamal1984]

if something ever happen to my yaris, i don't mind and will go to Hyundai just wanted to see how bad they are :)

[jamal1984]

so just build a GLS elantra with Automatic came out $17800 not included anything else. NOPE sorry i rather spend that money on Toyo or Nissan or Honda.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

so just build a GLS elantra with Automatic came out $17800 not included anything else. NOPE sorry i rather spend that money on Toyo or Nissan or Honda.

Most Honda's and Nissan's are becoming hideous. No thanks. I'd take a new Hyundai any day. Hyundai is arguably more reliable than Nissan as well. Hyundai still gives you the most for your money. $18K is a bargain.

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

so just build a GLS elantra with Automatic came out $17800 not included anything else. NOPE sorry i rather spend that money on Toyo or Nissan or Honda.

All Hyundai's include basically everything except Navigation and leather...Off the top of my head....Cruise control, steering wheel audio controls, blue tooth, USB, aux port....etc.

[1stToyota]

Test drove a Sonata, Buick Lacrosse and Accord recently--Sonata stood out as the superior car by far, imo.

[brg88tx]

great looking car. hyundai's taking over imo.

[brg88tx]

and the yaris is gonna be competing with this good looking hatchback next year. the 2012 hyundai accent.
http://www.fordinsidenews.com/forums...-Hatch&p=39930

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by brg88tx

and the yaris is gonna be competing with this good looking hatchback next year. the 2012 hyundai accent.
http://www.fordinsidenews.com/forums...-Hatch&p=39930

Wow! Hate to say it, but I'd take the new Accent hatch over the new Yaris LB in a heartbeat. And considering the Elantra gets 40 mpg highway, this new Accent should achieve remarkable efficiency.

[cdavidhess]

I just got back to Rochester from WV. The traveling weather was much nicer, generally around 50 degrees. The last tank of gas (highway driving, 70 mph) was 39.6 mpg. I am very pleased.

I have driven the Elantra for 2 weeks for over 1500 miles. The worst tank was the first one (all city driving) - 25.8 mpg.

Altogether, all types of driving and lots of winter weather, I have received 31.6 mpg.

I was able to drive some nice hilly, curvy, West Virginia 2-lanes. The Elantra handles great!

I am thrilled with the Elantra!