Hyundai asks: "Are the words 'polished' and 'value' mutually exclusive?" Not when you are considering the 2009 Elantra.
The Elantra has been one of Hyundai's bread and butter cars, but it has often been viewed as just slightly less capable, or less desirable, than similar models from other manufacturers. But, as with everything Hyundai does, the Elantra has continued to improve year after year and for 2009, the Elantra may become a frequent first choice for many small sedan shoppers.
The Elantra comes in three trim levels and two styles. The GLS and SE are 4 door sedans, while the Touring model adopts the wagon form factor, and that makes it a cargo hauling champ.
Another area of distinction for the Elantra is the huge range of accessories that are available. It is really remarkable that at such low price points Hyundai offers so many different bits of equipment on its Elantra models. For instance, according to the company, the Elantra Touring features:
- - 2.0L DOHC CVVT 4-cylinder engine
- - 5-speed manual transmission with B&M Racing Sport Shifter
- - 16” alloy wheels & P205/55R16 tires
- - 4-wheel independent suspension
- - Front, front seat side & side curtain airbags
- - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and 4-wheel disc brakes
- - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)with Traction Control System (TCS)
- - Active front head restraints
- - Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- - Air conditioning
- - AM/FM/XM//CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers
- - iPod®/USB/Aux Input Jacks
- - Power windows with driver’s auto down
- - Power door and tailgate locks with auto unlock feature
- - Bodycolor heated dual power mirrors
- - Remote keyless entry system with alarm
- - Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
- - Trip computer
- - Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- - Steering wheel audio controls
- - Front variable intermittent wipers
- - Cruise control
- - Center console w/storage compartment and armrest
- - Cooled glovebox
- - Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- - Sunglass holder & map lights
- - Map pockets & front seatback pockets
- - Cloth door trim
- - Illuminated ignition
- - Cargo-area cover
- - Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
- - Split fold-down rear seatback (60/40)
- - Rear 12V power outlet w/retained power
- - Front fog lights
- - Rear defroster
- - Rear window wiper/washer
- - Tinted glass
