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2010 Hyundai Elantra Manchester NH

Used Hyundai Elantra Manchester NH

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The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with handsome styling, a notable complement of safety features, commendable driving manners, a responsive and fuel-efficient powertrain, a strong warranty and above-average value for the money. The 2010 Hyundai Elantra comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions, the latter a sporty model called the Elantra Touring.

2010 Hyundai Elantra Handling

Used 2010 Hyundai ElantraThe Hyundai Elantra offers spirited handling with predictable response and calm confidence. The Elantra rides softer than some of the sportier cars in the class, and the ride is good, although after a couple hours on a bad freeway, the sharp bumps might wear on those who are perhaps more tender.  The brakes are excellent. We really used them hard a few times, and they didn't cause the car to dart or weave while they sharply, and evenly, brought down the speed.  There's plenty of oomph in the four-cylinder engine, which makes 138 horsepower. Our test model had the five-speed, and the engine revved right up to the redline of 6500 rpm. And, with a sufficient supply of torque, 136 pound-feet, it also accelerates easily at low rpm. 

2010 Hyundai Elantra Design

The Elantra received a lot of careful design work, and could almost pass for being seamless. At the front and rear fascias the seams are so tight that the body appears to be one piece, until you look very closely. That quality fitting also reveals itself in the smooth opening and closing of the doors.  It has a subtle face, with trapezoidal headlamps having rounded edges, leading down and into the grille with horizontal chrome bars. At the bottom of the fascia is a long, slim air intake. It lacks definitive fender flares because it doesn't need them; the Elantra doesn't shout to be seen. The wheel covers look good from a distance.

2010 Hyundai Elantra Lineup

 Elantra Blue is the fuel economy leader, but is not a stripped version, including as standard equipment power windows and door locks, heated power outside mirrors, remote keyless entry, 12-volt outlets, front-seat active head restraints, 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback, a full complement of airbags and other interior safety features, P195/65R15 tires on steel wheels, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

Elantra GLS adds the automatic transmission, air conditioning, tinted windshield, sunvisor with illuminated passenger vanity mirror, cruise control, fog lamps, and the 172-watt sound system with six speakers.

The SE is the upgrade model and adds P205/55R16 tires on 16-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, trip computer, Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control, and brake assist. 

Elantra Touring GLS is equipped similarly to the GLS sedan, except that it includes the Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control. It also includes cupholders in the rear armrest, and the rear seat is split 60/40 and folds down to provide more space for hauling larger items.

Elantra Touring SE adds a sunroof, P215/45R17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, heated front seats, and a B&M racing sport shifter with the manual transmission, plus all the features of the GLS Popular Equipment Package. Both Touring models are also available with numerous dealer-installed accessories.

Conclusions

The Hyundai Elantra offers a roomy interior for the class, a good package of safety equipment, and a strong warranty. The styling holds its own in the class; it looks very clean but doesn't try to draw attention to itself. The seats are comfortable, the brakes are excellent, and the cornering capability is good, making it enjoyable to drive. The engine offers the latest four-cylinder technology; it can power the Elantra to 80 miles per hour without much effort and delivers good fuel economy when driven conservatively.  For the latest updates on this model, visit the official Hyundai Elantra site.


Some information for this review was obtained from NewCarTestDrive.com.

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