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The Hyundai Elantra compact sedan (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a small car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991.1 The Hyundai Elantra is listed as EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) Picks Ten Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles.2 This vehicle is assembled in Ulsan, Korea.
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra sedan (MSRP $14,245.00 - $17,945.00 / Invoice $13,882.00 - $17,242.00) is available in GLS and SE trim levels. This model competes with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cobalt. Hyundai Elantra buyers can choose from a 132-horsepower, 2.0-liter I4 engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission or a 138-horsepower, 2.0-liter I4 engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. This vehicle has a standard front-wheel drive system.
The Hyundai Elantra has a multi-link rear suspension, a four-wheel independent suspension, a front and rear stabilizer bar, and a MacPherson strut front suspension.
Exterior features for the Hyundai Elantra include a rear defogger, variable intermittent wipers, an inside-mounted spare tire, and a temporary spare tire. This model has a steel spare wheel, full wheel covers, all season tires, and 15-inch steel wheels.
Hyundai Elantra instrumentation features are a tachometer, a clock and a low fuel level warning.
Seats and trim features on the Hyundai Elantra include a split-folding rear seatback, a folding center armrest, and a bench rear seat. This model has a height-adjustable driver seat, bucket front seats, cloth upholstery, and a 5-person total seating capacity.
The Hyundai Elantra basic convenience features include a front console with storage, a front seatback storage, and a remote trunk release. This model has an overhead console with storage, front door pockets and 12-volts power outlet, and front and rear cupholders.
The Hyundai Elantra power and comfort features include front reading lights, a trunk light, and an interior air filtration. This model has power and heated mirrors, power windows, 1 one-touch power windows, and remote power door locks.
Hyundai Elantra entertainment and telematics features include a mast antenna.
Hyundai Elantra safety and security features include an electronic brake-force distribution, a passenger and driver head restraint whiplash protection system, and tire pressure monitoring. This model has 2 front and 3 rear height-adjustable headrests, a rear center 3-point belt, child seat anchors, and front seatbelt pretensioners. This model is equipped with front and rear head airbags, a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), a remote anti-theft alarm system, and an emergency interior trunk release. More features include rear door child safety locks, a passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, dual front side-mounted airbags, and ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes.
Alternative/additional features available only on the SE trim levels include a trip computer, 16-inch alloy wheels, dual front side-mounted airbags, and an emergency braking assist. These trim levels have traction and stability control, front fog/driving lights, an audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. These trim levels are equipped with cruise control, a leather trim on shift knob, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual illuminating vanity mirrors. The Hyundai Elantra SE trim levels have air conditioning, an XM satellite radio, an element antenna, and a 172-watts stereo output. More features include an auxiliary MP3 audio input, a speed-sensitive volume control, 6-total speakers, and an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal crash test; four stars out of five side crash tests; and four stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Hyundai Elantra held up mechanically. The Hyundai Elantra received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2007): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, fuel, climate and audio system, suspension, brakes, exhaust, and paint and trim; Very Good ratings for squeaks and rattles, body hardware, and power equipment; and Good rating for electrical system.
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