Topic: Elantra Touring?

[Calbrez]

I thought this wagon was supposed to be released in June?? anyone know what happened?

looked like a really promising wagon

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I don't know what the story is behind the delay either but am interested.

[Slow_lane]

First I heard it was coming in early 2008. Then a sales rep at dealer told me Sept 08. I just called him again and he said that sales rep's are going to be introduced to the model around 14 Oct so he figures it should be in showrooms by Nov.

New info on this car is non-existant. Nothing new for months now. No reviewers have been given a preproduction car for a test run.

I am dying to try it as it looks like it might be a good car for me.

[safristi]

..Wagon HO..............

[ggweci]

I've seen 2 or 3 in the Markham area.  I thought they were out already?

[Calbrez]

I've seen 2 or 3 in the Markham area.  I thought they were out already?

doubt that... must have been corporate cars

it's not on the website or dealers...

[jessure]

As I understand it, a strike of 45,000 Hyundai workers since June '08 has disrupted production and delivery schedules.

But according to Australian reports, and other internet reports, the strike is over as of Sept. 26 or so, with a little over half the workers voting in favour/favor of a 5% wage increase, 3 months bonus pay, a $2,600 lump sum payment and elimination of the night shift (my, if only this was in Oshawa!!!)

Oz sources say ships carrying the new i30 (Elantra Touring variant for us North American folks) are expected for mid-Oct. — IN AUSTRALIA.

In other news, local (Alberta) dealers report that they have received their familiarization drives/sales training on the Elantra Touring in Red Deer in mid Sept. and that they expected shipments by the end of September or more probably mid-Oct.

Methinks not!

In light of the Oz news regarding when the Aussies expect to get their shipments (mid Oct.), it would seem logical for Canada that we might anticipate early to mid November for the 2009 Elantra Touring to even make it to Vancouver, let alone get processed and shipped elsewhere across the country.

Yours in waiting, waiting, waiting....

Signed

Can't hardly (wait)

[Slow_lane]

As I understand it, a strike of 45,000 Hyundai workers since June '08 has disrupted production and delivery schedules.

But according to Australian reports, and other internet reports, the strike is over as of Sept. 26 or so, with a little over half the workers voting in favour/favor of a 5% wage increase, 3 months bonus pay, a $2,600 lump sum payment and elimination of the night shift (my, if only this was in Oshawa!!!)

Oz sources say ships carrying the new i30 (Elantra Touring variant for us North American folks) are expected for mid-Oct. — IN AUSTRALIA.

In other news, local (Alberta) dealers report that they have received their familiarization drives/sales training on the Elantra Touring in Red Deer in mid Sept. and that they expected shipments by the end of September or more probably mid-Oct.

Methinks not!

In light of the Oz news regarding when the Aussies expect to get their shipments (mid Oct.), it would seem logical for Canada that we might anticipate early to mid November for the 2009 Elantra Touring to even make it to Vancouver, let alone get processed and shipped elsewhere across the country.

That might be the best 1st post I have seen by anyone. Thanks for info.

[Slow_lane]

Just got back from a trip to Italy. While there I dropped in at Hyundia dealership to see the I30 (Europe's version of Elantra Touring). As we had better things to do in Italy, I only spent 5 minutes examining the car. I must say I like what I saw. The seats felt very nice. The car was roomy and the dash layout was really attractive. They had it wired so you could turn on dash lights and it really looked sharp. I found everything had a quality looked and feel to it. The car looked quite big and it is hard to believe it is only one inch longer than my Acura 1.6 (at 176.2 inches).

I did not see anything I did not like about the car.

There are some first drives popping up on net and there is one commenting about high sticker price. I have also read that this car has the Elantra drive train but is built on a different platform. That is good and bad. Good because it might be better than existing Elantra but bad because if all new it is unproven and may be subject to 1st year production issues that need fixing.

I like it a lot. I hope I can keep a poker face and show a little patience (not my strong point) so as not to pay top dollar in the excitement of launch.

[Calbrez]

Just got back from a trip to Italy. While there I dropped in at Hyundia dealership to see the I30 (Europe's version of Elantra Touring). As we had better things to do in Italy, I only spent 5 minutes examining the car. I must say I like what I saw. The seats felt very nice. The car was roomy and the dash layout was really attractive. They had it wired so you could turn on dash lights and it really looked sharp. I found everything had a quality looked and feel to it. The car looked quite big and it is hard to believe it is only one inch longer than my Acura 1.6 (at 176.2 inches).

I did not see anything I did not like about the car.

There are some first drives popping up on net and there is one commenting about high sticker price. I have also read that this car has the Elantra drive train but is built on a different platform. That is good and bad. Good because it might be better than existing Elantra but bad because if all new it is unproven and may be subject to 1st year production issues that need fixing.

I like it a lot. I hope I can keep a poker face and show a little patience (not my strong point) so as not to pay top dollar in the excitement of launch.

I would wait then.... why pay the new car premium

[safristi]

"new car Premium???" is that anuffer GTA tax...............