2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review

[LTF85199]

what is the 0-60 time?

[davidhalifax]

I just tune out the ads before the videos, they don't work !!!

[avlisk]

Seems that all Kias an Hyundais get 3 to 5 MPG better than the gummint numbers. What's up with that? PS I miss having radios mounted low on the dash. I used to be able to rest my hand either on my knee or on the shifter and use the braille method on the radio. Lately, radios have been moving up, higher on the dash so that I have to take my eyes off the road to adjust it. To compensate, they are putting controls on the steering wheel. Just go back to the KISS placement, please, and move it down.

[bassist4dalord]

Hmm. I'm a big Mazda3 fan, but this thing is way cool. A nicely-equipped SE comes in at around $19,000, whereas the Mazda3 is up there at $23,000. I really like the looks and features of this Hyundai. New favorite? I think yes!

[subzero92MK]

it is too long, i don't like it

[CounsilHan]

It looks like someone is hiding their accent!

[supercooled]

I saw this car on the road for the first time and it's a lot longer than I thought. Looks pretty sharp with a little upgraded rims.

[fvgotch]

This IS going to be our next car!

[Dhalgren01]

And yes, it is not an Elantra. It is an i30 CW. The thing loves to be thrown into corners like a VW Golf. Great car.

[Dhalgren01]

Once the Elantra Touring is broken-in, it can manage 34MPG on the highway, and about 24 in the city, for a combined average of 29MPG. I noticed that the Touring gets slightly better economy on premium fuel, and if you consciously coast down hills.

[finkleaaron]

I am wondering if anybody else with one of these can comment on the accuracy of the average mpg gauge. I just checked my first tank's mpg against the on-board computer on my SE 5 speed. I reset the mpg computer at the beginning of my loop and when I filled up it was standing at 30.8 mpg. When I calculated mileage based on my trip meter distance and gallons filled, it came out to 32 even. My speedo does read high compared to GPS, so if the odo is off by the same, then the computer may be correct.

[palebeachbum]

Can someone please explain to me why the Elantra Touring gets a measly 31mpg hwy while the Elantra sedan with the same engine and output gets 35mpg hwy?

[MusicMan0007]

DID U NOT SEE THE VIDEO!

[palebeachbum]

Of course I watched it. What did I miss that answers my question?

[sollongos]

Not HYUN DIE , EXACTLY pronounced as HYUN-DAE ;D

[sollongos]

Means that Modern' in korean.

[2741718]

IT IS NOT THE ELANTRA, it is i30 :S

[bspeller33]

for the person who said its the poor mans car i have one no m not rich but im not poor ether  why pay the same price for a 2006 7 or 8 when u can get a 2010 zero miles for a good price m just looking for the perfect rms for it

[DarkBeast29]

mine came with chrome rims its beautiful

[DarkBeast29]

nevermind alloy wheeles lol well same wheeles as in the video

[sasaew]

nice car^^

[ihategeneralmotors]

great video..but it's pronounced "hunday." :) keep up the good work!

[mpgomatic]

Tomato, Tamatah, you can always count on me to mispronounce something BIG ... like the company name ... d'oh! :) Thanks!

[subaru123789]

Dan, have you ever seen the Angry Bosses Hyundai commercial? Search "angry bosses hyundai" on YouTube to find it.

And is there any chance for a review of the 31MPG Subaru Legacy 2.5CVT?

[mpgomatic]

Heh, I've seen it now, thanks!

The new Legacy is on the to do list, no date yet, but I'll try not to mangle the name this time ...

[fattygetsowned]

Hyundai is for poor people..

[mpgomatic]

With all due respect, that's an inaccurate stereotype.

[wtrdogg20]

Everybody here is gonna ignore your brainless comments, including me. However, I will remind you this is a forum for serious car enthusiast and potencial buyers for any of this cars. Enthusiast cannot be hater nor fanboys, or brainless. Thanks.

[vroom1515]

@fattygetsowned HAHA That's funny, what do you drive? A Rolls Royce? Nah, probably a 97' Civic or something.

[Forgoten214]

Hey did you or are you going to do a review on the Genesis coupe? If so can you let me know and show the driver comforts please?

[mpgomatic]

Another one that's on the to do list that need to be scheduled ... I drove one briefly on an autocross course, just for fun. It was a blast!

[bajabusta]

Just because it isn't labeled a wagon, doesn't mean it isn't one!! LOL great vid man.

[mpgomatic]

Thanks & shhhh, don't tell anyone it's a wagon ... ;)

[PROgoth121]

Not bad.

[l0gic58]

Hey, I was wondering if you were going to do a Kia Forte Coupe or Sedan review?

[mpgomatic]

Yep! The Forte's on the to do list ... need to get it scheduled.

[l0gic58]

oo ok looking forward to it =D

[bg1379]

Its Hundai, like "Sunday" !!!!!

Great review.

[mpgomatic]

Thanks! Ya gotta cut me a break ... I'm from Joisey! =)

[JoeBird76]

Haha no worries about how you pronounce it. Tomato..Tomahto..lol