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2004 Hyundai Elantra GT Compact Sedan
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New Car Review of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra GT
Base MSRP Range: $13,299 - $15,649
Base Invoice Range: $12,241 - $14,399
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MSRP As Tested: $15,587
Versions: GT, GLS
Vehicle Category: Compact Sedan
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive
Optional Engine: 2.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 16-valves, Inline-4 cylinder, 132-horsepower at 4,500rpm and 133lb-ft torque at 4,500 rpm.
Transmission As Tested: 5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): Manual 26/34, 4-speed automatic 24/32, 5-speed automatic 21/30.
Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags, optional Antilock Brake System.
Competition: Kia Spectra, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic,
Review
The 2004 Hyundai Elantra is one of the best vehicles at the best price gracing American roads today. Hovering just under the $15,000 price tag, this is a passenger vehicle that not only gets great mileage but is functional as a family car.
Driven this week was the Elantra GT, which is the sportier model that has a host of options that make it worth every penny you
ll pay. There are three models to choose from: the Elantra GLS, Elantra GT four-door and the Elantra GT five-door.
European styling is the key here, with the Elantra looking more like a foreign car than an American-bred one. The new design is more refined, making this Elantra look more expensive than it really is.
There's a new hood, front fenders, bumper, headlamp assembly and a revised grille that features horizontal bars. I think it looks sporty as well.
Slipping inside the front driver's seat, you'll notice new instrumentation and a new center console. There are pronounced heating and cooling controls as well as new controls for the door locks.
Hyundai has added a 12-volt power source to the front instrumentation. Leather seating surfaces are standard, as well as power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, tachometer, trip computer, keyless remote entry, variable intermittent wipers, rear window defroster and wiper, tilt steering column and floor mats.
Like I said, value.
The 2.0-liter dual overhead cam 16-valve engine features continuously variable valve timing for better control of engine emissions. The engine is more than adequate for a vehicle of this size. I never had a problem getting it going on the freeway or around town.
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