The Hyundai Sonata has already seen sales reach almost
200,000 this year. It's up 65% for the year, according to statistic
source Autodata. Hyundai thinks their Elantra compact could see
similar growth.The new Elantra contains a 148-horsepower engine and
six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, which achieve 40
miles per gallon in highway driving, 17% over the previous model.
Its new look offers some of the greatest aerodynamics in the
segment."The Elantra, for a short time, will be considered one of
the best-in-class small cars," says George Peterson of AutoPacific,
one of those who drove the Elantra last week at a Hyundai-sponsored
event. "The Elantra is probably top of the heap."Even though it's
considered a compact, Elantra is classed as a 'midsize' by the
Environmental Protection Agency. The new version has a wheelbase 2
inches longer than the outgoing model, and is an inch longer
overall. Nearly half of the compact-car buyers are downsizing from
larger cars, in search for better gas mileage, says Brandon
Ramirez, Hyundai's product planning manager.The new Elantra is
currently at showrooms nationwide. More than 100,000 will be sold
next year, predicts Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik.
Starting price for a 2011 Hyundai Elantra is $14,830, plus $720
shipping.Test drive one today at World Hyundai of Matteson.
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