Author Topic: 2011 Hyundai Elantra (Read 133829 times)

conwelpic · « **Reply #100 on:** November 12, 2010, 11:39:39 pm »

fully uncovered:

/2011 Hyundai Elantra Makes Early Debut at Cars and Coffee

Jaeger · « **Reply #101 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:57:02 am »

^^^ Best looking car in class, IMHO.

Jaeger

Frontier1 · « **Reply #102 on:** November 13, 2010, 06:29:22 am »

All I can say is wow, this car is going to take a serious bite in that segment. Well done Hyundai

Erik · « **Reply #103 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:47:31 am »

I guess if you like to the looks of the Sonata, you will like this too. Overstyled again, in my opinion. Just too bloody much going on. I'm thinking I am more a Kia guy when it comes to Korean car styling. Find their product to be very sharp.

Serniter · « **Reply #104 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:57:41 am »

Quote from: Erik on November 13, 2010, 08:47:31 am

I guess if you like to the looks of the Sonata, you will like this too. Overstyled again, in my opinion. Just too bloody much going on. I'm thinking I am more a Kia guy when it comes to Korean car styling. Find their product to be very sharp.

I agree, both cars are overstyled. However, the Elantra borders on acceptable while the Sonata is way out there. Might still not keep me from getting one though

Jaeger · « **Reply #105 on:** November 13, 2010, 12:57:59 pm »

Quote from: Erik on November 13, 2010, 08:47:31 am

I guess if you like to the looks of the Sonata, you will like this too. Overstyled again, in my opinion. Just too bloody much going on. I'm thinking I am more a Kia guy when it comes to Korean car styling. Find their product to be very sharp.

Thankfully for Hyundai, a lot of buyers seem to like the look of the Sonata - they are doing quite well with it. I expect they will do very well with Elantra as well.

Jaeger

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #106 on:** November 13, 2010, 01:13:29 pm »

I'm of the Kia styling camp also, but have to say the Sonata looks much better to me in the flesh than in photos.

Either way, that's the way to 'badge engineer', make the styling radically different to appeal to different groups of buyers.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #107 on:** November 13, 2010, 01:48:03 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on November 13, 2010, 01:13:29 pm

I'm of the Kia styling camp also, but have to say the Sonata looks much better to me in the flesh than in photos.

Either way, that's the way to 'badge engineer', make the styling radically different to appeal to different groups of buyers.

So true, that why the different GM bands did not bother me
The Hydundi saleman I know think KIA is crap

CatsEye68 · « **Reply #108 on:** November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm »

Quote from: Erik on November 13, 2010, 08:47:31 am

I guess if you like to the looks of the Sonata, you will like this too. Overstyled again, in my opinion. Just too bloody much going on.

Agreed. The rear door greenhouse is very reminiscent of the Dodge Avenger, and we all know how well that turned out. There are more bends and creases in that sheetmetal than you'd find in an entire auto body shop.

The dash design is very similar to a lot of other cars. Not bad, just very derivative, as Hyundai tends to do.

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

rrocket · « **Reply #109 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:02:12 pm »

Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

So what you're saying then is the Corolla and Honda are better designed....gotcha!

conwelpic · « **Reply #110 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:03:10 pm »

The fourth car will be the 2011 Elantra, which has been dramatically upgraded and will be revealed next week at the Los Angeles auto show. The Elantra will be rated at 40 mpg on the highway, 29 mpg in the city. Full details will arrive at the show.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101112/DETROIT/101119959#ixzz15Cc7cT4h

CatsEye68 · « **Reply #111 on:** November 13, 2010, 07:12:13 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 05:02:12 pm

Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

So what you're saying then is the Corolla and Honda are better designed....gotcha!

No, I said leading competition. I was referring to Focus, Cruze, and Mazda 3. Both of the models you referenced are lagging in everything except sales, but the market will eventually correct itself.

Dante · « **Reply #112 on:** November 13, 2010, 09:58:48 pm »

It looks nice! This will be another successful car for Hyundai for sure.

rrocket · « **Reply #113 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:35:19 pm »

Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 07:12:13 pm

Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 05:02:12 pm
Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

So what you're saying then is the Corolla and Honda are better designed....gotcha!

No, I said leading competition. I was referring to Focus, Cruze, and Mazda 3. Both of the models you referenced are lagging in everything except sales, but the market will eventually correct itself.

When do you see this happening, oracle?

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #114 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:46:39 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 11:35:19 pm

Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 07:12:13 pm
Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 05:02:12 pm
Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

So what you're saying then is the Corolla and Honda are better designed....gotcha!

No, I said leading competition. I was referring to Focus, Cruze, and Mazda 3. Both of the models you referenced are lagging in everything except sales, but the market will eventually correct itself.

When do you see this happening, oracle?

My feelings - as usual - we will slaughter them all.

Jaeger · « **Reply #115 on:** November 14, 2010, 07:29:16 am »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on November 13, 2010, 11:46:39 pm

Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 11:35:19 pm
Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 07:12:13 pm
Quote from: rrocket on November 13, 2010, 05:02:12 pm
Quote from: CatsEye68 on November 13, 2010, 04:48:44 pm

All in all it is an OK effort, but from a design POV not anything for any of the leading competition to lose sleep about.

So what you're saying then is the Corolla and Honda are better designed....gotcha!

No, I said leading competition. I was referring to Focus, Cruze, and Mazda 3. Both of the models you referenced are lagging in everything except sales, but the market will eventually correct itself.

When do you see this happening, oracle?

My feelings - as usual - we will slaughter them all.

A perfect caricature. Never let reality get in the way of propaganda.

Jaeger

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #116 on:** November 14, 2010, 12:27:35 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on November 13, 2010, 05:57:02 am

^^^ Best looking car in class, IMHO.

Jaeger

Completely agree. This new Elantra looks fantastic.

conwelpic · « **Reply #117 on:** November 15, 2010, 10:20:43 am »

more photos of the exterior and interior

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101115/LOSANGELES/101119922

tortoise · « **Reply #118 on:** November 15, 2010, 10:45:46 am »

"The Elantra is a touch lighter than its predecessor and tips the scales at 2,661 lbs with a manual and 2,701 lbs with an automatic. Weight is also reduced thanks to the use of an aluminum engine block, which replaces cast iron. It's 37-percent stiffer thanks to the use of high-strength steel and has better aerodynamics. Road noise is quieted with more sound-proof plastic shields and foam padding."

Wow, two thumbs up for Hyundai.

It's stiffer, quieter and lighter - impressive.

Dante · « **Reply #119 on:** November 15, 2010, 11:15:32 am »

Quote from: tortoise on November 15, 2010, 10:45:46 am

"The Elantra is a touch lighter than its predecessor and tips the scales at 2,661 lbs with a manual and 2,701 lbs with an automatic. "

If those numbers are accurate for the North American model, it would be remarkable. The 1.8L I4 should not have any issue to move this car adequately.

Any info on the platform/suspension? IRS or torsion beam?

Is there a hatch version in the pipeline? So far, I haven't seen any reports on this.