Author Topic: 2011 Hyundai Elantra (Read 134229 times)

Shnak · « **Reply #220 on:** December 09, 2010, 08:40:21 am »

I'm a bit worried about the loss of 2" in overall height... that has to eat up the headroom quite a bit. $:-\$

dougjp · « **Reply #221 on:** December 09, 2010, 08:55:42 am »

I like that these reviews are focusing on and applauding weight reduction. Just a few years ago, and for years back from that, reviewers just had to shine a spotlight on increases in rear seat legroom. And I think that was partly responsible for the bloat in the many of the cars we have today.

Jaeger · « **Reply #222 on:** December 09, 2010, 09:02:07 am »

Quote from: dougjp on December 09, 2010, 08:55:42 am

I like that these reviews are focusing on and applauding weight reduction. Just a few years ago, and for years back from that, reviewers just had to shine a spotlight on increases in rear seat legroom. And I think that was partly responsible for the bloat in the many of the cars we have today.

I agree. I wish more manufacturers would make weight reduction a priority. So often it is the obvious culprit behind poor performance and mediocre fuel economy.

Jaeger

safristi · « **Reply #223 on:** December 09, 2010, 09:26:38 am »

.spooky eh!!!................

Dante · « **Reply #224 on:** December 09, 2010, 11:36:58 am »

MotorTrend: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1012_2011_hyundai_elantra_drive/index.html

Jaeger · « **Reply #225 on:** December 09, 2010, 02:26:23 pm »

^^^ The asterisk campaign is marketing brilliance. They are getting TONS of free mileage out of it, as it is presented in some detail in just about every review.

Jaeger

moontune · « **Reply #226 on:** December 09, 2010, 05:26:44 pm »

Wow! We just got pricing! Leather, nav, sunroof and lots more for under $25,000

rrocket · « **Reply #227 on:** December 09, 2010, 05:31:25 pm »

Quote from: moontune on December 09, 2010, 05:26:44 pm

Wow! We just got pricing! Leather, nav, sunroof and lots more for under $25,000

How much for the base?

CatsEye68 · « **Reply #228 on:** December 09, 2010, 06:04:36 pm »

Quote from: carcrazy on December 09, 2010, 11:36:58 am

MotorTrend: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1012_2011_hyundai_elantra_drive/index.html

Holy cow, what a puff piece. It reads like it was written by Hyundai USA PR. MT should be ashamed of themselves.

Jaeger · « **Reply #229 on:** December 09, 2010, 06:10:05 pm »

Quote from: CatsEye68 on December 09, 2010, 06:04:36 pm

Quote from: carcrazy on December 09, 2010, 11:36:58 am
MotorTrend: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1012_2011_hyundai_elantra_drive/index.html

Holy cow, what a puff piece. It reads like it was written by Hyundai USA PR. MT should be ashamed of themselves.

Yeah - imagine that - they liked it.

Of course, any positive review of the Cruze is a seminal piece of automotive journalism.

Dude, could you be more predictable?

Jaeger

dougjp · « **Reply #230 on:** December 09, 2010, 06:13:37 pm »

I've never read a "first drive" that isn't. I think they are paid for to excite the minds of the "early adapters". I have to admit they have caught me out more than once over the years.

The worst ever was buying a Plymouth Horizon when it first came out. Someone i knew called it a "lunch pail without a handle". And it was! I dumped it 6 months later.

Mike · « **Reply #231 on:** December 09, 2010, 06:20:08 pm »

Quote from: dougjp on December 09, 2010, 06:13:37 pm

I've never read a "first drive" that isn't. I think they are paid for to excite the minds of the "early adapters". I have to admit they have caught me out more than once over the years.

The worst ever was buying a Plymouth Horizon when it first came out. Someone i knew called it a "lunch pail without a handle". And it was! I dumped it 6 months later.

Exactly, any real gearhead gets plopped into a shiny brand new model for a few hours while being shown all of its best features, you can't help to come away excited.

Now, drive that same car a few weeks later for seveal days away from the PR reps and its true colours will show through.....good and bad

Dante · « **Reply #232 on:** December 09, 2010, 07:03:53 pm »

I too believe that all "first drives", by all magazines and for all new models are mostly a reiteration of the press release.
For example, note in all these Elantra reviews how they picked up on the Hyundai's PR "asterisk" line.
I'm sure the car is fine, but wait for an actual test drive review, comparison feature or long-term blog.

moontune · « **Reply #233 on:** December 10, 2010, 02:46:51 pm »

L Manual $15849
GL Manual $17999
GL Auto $19199
GLS Auto $20,999

No rates yet.

Dante · « **Reply #234 on:** December 10, 2010, 02:57:47 pm »

Assuming GL Auto will be the volume seller, the price looks very good.
However, the GLS Auto would be my pick and it's still great (best IMO) value for $21K.

CatsEye68 · « **Reply #235 on:** December 10, 2010, 06:56:30 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on December 09, 2010, 06:10:05 pm

Dude, could you be more predictable?

I dunno. But I'm certain you couldn't be any more of a wanker.

dkaz · « **Reply #236 on:** December 10, 2010, 07:20:16 pm »

That's weird, I thought there were suppposed to be L, GL, and GLS in manual or auto, and Limited and Limited NAV in auto only.

Dante · « **Reply #237 on:** December 10, 2010, 07:59:27 pm »

Models and features from Hyundai Canada web site:

http://hyundaicanada.com/images/misc/2011%20Elantra%20Packaging%20-%20EN.pdf

Bubba · « **Reply #238 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:46:27 pm »

Quote from: carcrazy on December 10, 2010, 07:59:27 pm

Models and features from Hyundai Canada web site:

http://hyundaicanada.com/images/misc/2011%20Elantra%20Packaging%20-%20EN.pdf

Based on that table, I'd be perfectly happy with the GL.

Jaeger · « **Reply #239 on:** December 11, 2010, 05:31:02 am »

Fully loaded for me.

Jaeger