I test drove a Hyundai Elantra Sport with a six speed manual today. It had the optional premium package which among other things includes an Infinity sound system with 8 speakers and a center subwoofer.
The Elantra Sport has a 201 HP 1.6L direct injected turbocharged engine with 195 lbs of torque from 1500-4500 RPM.
Another difference is the multi-link independent rear suspension which is exclusive to the Sport model.
Despite having 225/40/18 rim bending tires, the car rode very well and handled excellent.
The acceleration is enough to keep you happy and not too much to get you in trouble. Exactly what I need to maintain a CDL working at UPS.
The brakes are very good, too. The exhaust note is a tad louder than other Elantra I'm guessing.
The seats are very comfortable and the instrument cluster looks like it belongs in a German car.
Dealers are discounting them heavily at the moment. $5500 off of sticker where I test drove one at.
One thing to note is the EPA fuel economy numbers. I made mention of the 30 EPA highway with a stick being low, and the salesman
responded by saying Hyundai got into trouble over rating the mileage numbers a few years ago and now they underrate them. I don't know
if that is the case or not, but it seems from other forums people are exceeding the numbers by a good bit.
Overall, I walked away impressed. Based on looks alone, I would have to choose this over a Civic.
The Elantra Sport has a 201 HP 1.6L direct injected turbocharged engine with 195 lbs of torque from 1500-4500 RPM.
Another difference is the multi-link independent rear suspension which is exclusive to the Sport model.
Despite having 225/40/18 rim bending tires, the car rode very well and handled excellent.
The acceleration is enough to keep you happy and not too much to get you in trouble. Exactly what I need to maintain a CDL working at UPS.
The brakes are very good, too. The exhaust note is a tad louder than other Elantra I'm guessing.
The seats are very comfortable and the instrument cluster looks like it belongs in a German car.
Dealers are discounting them heavily at the moment. $5500 off of sticker where I test drove one at.
One thing to note is the EPA fuel economy numbers. I made mention of the 30 EPA highway with a stick being low, and the salesman
responded by saying Hyundai got into trouble over rating the mileage numbers a few years ago and now they underrate them. I don't know
if that is the case or not, but it seems from other forums people are exceeding the numbers by a good bit.
Overall, I walked away impressed. Based on looks alone, I would have to choose this over a Civic.