Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 -
My dealership actually took the time to call me and tell me the bad news today. It turns out that the 2009 Elantra Touring has now been pushed back to the summer. SO I guess it will be a 2010 Elantra Touring now.
I would have thought that Hyundai would want to sell some cars, what with small, inexpensive, and fuel efficient cars are quite the hot item now. I would have even settled for a Elantra SE with leather and a manual transmission, but all they seem to have is acres of automatic GLS sedans. If Hyundai wants to actually compete with Honda and Toyota they are going to need to learn how to get the cars that people want out the door...
I would have thought that Hyundai would want to sell some cars, what with small, inexpensive, and fuel efficient cars are quite the hot item now. I would have even settled for a Elantra SE with leather and a manual transmission, but all they seem to have is acres of automatic GLS sedans. If Hyundai wants to actually compete with Honda and Toyota they are going to need to learn how to get the cars that people want out the door...
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Just a thought.
Deitz said Genesis will be joined by an '09 Elantra Touring (wagon) in the first quarter of next year, the '10 Genesis coupe in the spring, a new crossover in the fourth quarter of next year, a new more crossover-like Tucson for '10, the next-generation Sonata in the second quarter of '10 as an '11 and the next-generation Accent in early '11 as a '12.
Michigan, where I live will not officially see any Tourings at the dealerships until end of 2009.
I am still being told the Elantra Touring will start trickle into showrooms either late this year or early next year, depending on the proximity of the dealership - obviously the west coast will receive allocations first.
Any idea why it's being delayed?
it was better than expected, very responsive but handled bumps poorly -- almost as bad as the Matrix I'm trading because of the bumpy ride.
the base ETouring offers 16 inch alloys and I'm wondering if it would be possible to swap the wheel/tire configuration....ie, the "Sport" trim level w/ 16s, etc. would this be safe? void the warrantee? etc....
thanks in advance for any/all insights.
tm
Why not just go with the base version?
but I might just do the base and have the dealer do the sunroof. the headliner for the roof cuts off a fair amount of headroom space.
thanks for yr help!
tm
rob
I really like the car, but I wish the automatic had a little more power (or at least another gear). The car looks/feels sporty but the automatic didn't suit my driving style...
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
1) It's a very attractive car, especially for essentially a small station wagon.
2) It looked a lot bigger than I thought. I don't have my Elantra HB but it looked a lot bigger than I my HB.
I wish Hyundai was offering great deals on them cause I would be tempted to trade in my Sonata, which I love. BTW, my combined mileage in my Sonata is around 24 MPG.
Anyway, here's my 2 cents!
Berto
You listed an interesting group of alternatives. I would have guessed the Matrix would be a direct competitor, but I'm surprised about the others. I guess I still have a mental division between "station wagon" (ET, Mazda 3 hatch, Jetta SportWagen, Matrix) and "something else" (RAV4=SUV, Rondo=mini-minivan, XB=something else). But it does make sense--something with maximum utility, ~$20k, reliable, with maybe a hint of sportiness but not to be confused with what the Brits call a "hot hatch."
I don't want to put you on the spot here, but I am curious about some of the cars you didn't mention shopping the ET against. If considering the ET to be a small four-door hatchback/wagon, then what about the Rabbit, the Mazda3, the Fit, the Versa hatch, or maybe the HHR or PT Cruiser? If shopping it against the RAV4, then what about the CR-V, the Tucson/Sportage, or the Element?
1) My golf clubs fit fine in the back. Two sets for sure, maybe three. Glad they sculpted out the sides of the cargo area for this.
2) Hyundai Parts gave me a list of Parts (and a drawing) of how to attach a real factory roof rack. As they are Parts, and not an Accessory, it's over $400. But this solves the "where do I put the bikes" problem, and still stays about the same price of a 1.8L Matrix. Much better handling as well.
3) On a 15-minute freeway jaunt, at 75 mph, it's a quiet ride. Very well controlled ride as well, on the choppy concrete.
Still looking for a stick shift version to test drive. Anyone else tried one yet?
Those alloys on the Touring are very sharp. The first ding is always the hardest.
Hope this helps.
would you be kind enough to forward me parts list and drawing for your roof rack on the elantra touring? I am struggling to find one that will fit.
let me know if you need my email address or fax #.
Many thanks in advance.
Evan
Thank you!
http://www.hyundaiaccessorystore.com/hyundai_universal_roof_rack_crossrail_kit.h- tml
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/02/27/452067.1-lg.jpg
Or they might be able to get you the i30 Estate ones, depending on your style.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/4923/images/hyundai_i30_estate_1_560px.jpg
I am looking for them too, I will post if I get more info.
Don't bother with the hyundai "universal"; you may as well buy the yakima or thule kit for half the price.
Why are you waiting for the 2010 outback? If not for the mpg I would've pickd up a 2009 Outback. Manufacturor cashback is $2000 and crowded dealers will give you another $2000. The deal is unbeatable.
The 2010 Subaru Outback is going to have the CVT Auto. I have seen ratings of 30 mpg highway listed in forums for it. Also a 6-speed manual option. As we're just a few weeks away, I'll be waiting.
We took it for one final test drive today. I had the wife and kids alone in the car and we did highway, hills from a stop, hills at speed and on ramps and off ramps.
I have decided to go for it. The fuel economy and the fact that it's a Hyundai have me sold. Now I just need to test drive the sport model (which none of the local dealers have in stock) and if I like it I will purchase it, if not then I will go back to the base model.
The touring handled everything exceptionally well with the "exception" of the hill from a stop. It made it up the hill OK and it actually shifted into second about half way up the hill but it was near red line to get there. Highway noise and on mostly the kinds of roads that I drive on it was a real pleasure to drive...The engine was not noisy at all even at 3k rpm at 65mph.
Most of my driving will be alone or with me and equipment in the back. So I will actually lose some weight from what I drove today with my everyday driving.
This will be our second hyundai, our first being a 2007 Santa Fe limited which we love.