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2009 Hyundai Elantra
Body style(s): 4-door sedan
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MSRP: |
GLS
SE
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$14,120
$17,020
dest. charge: $720
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Notes
A wagon version of the Elantra, dubbed the Elantra Touring, was added to the
lineup for 2009, the car's third year in its current iteration. It was an
interesting decision on Hyundai's part; there were very few wagons left in
the mainstream compact market, with the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe twins being
the most notable. In fact, a number of manufacturers (such as Ford and
Mitsubishi) had recently chosen to give up selling wagon versions of their
compacts, for lack of demand. The Elantra Touring used a modified
version of the Elantra platform, being based on the European-market
Hyundai i30 CW. For this reason, the Touring is covered separately.
Very few changes were made to the 2009 Elantra sedan, as the car entered its third year
in its current iteration. Hidden away under the skin, the suspension of both models
was tweaked, with a stiffer calibration for the SE trim. The electric steering was
also modified in an effort to improve steering feel; again, the SE was given a
sharper steering response.
Series: 2007-current
design
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
steel unibody
5
2.0 L multiport-injected I-4
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 82.0 x 93.5 mm
Compression ratio: 10.1 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE certified): 138 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE certified): 136 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (final drive ratio 4.19:1)
Transmission (opt.): 4-speed automatic (final drive ratio 3.85:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 2008 test): 24/33 mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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EPA Class:
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MIDSIZE
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Wheelbase:
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104.3"
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Length:
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177.4"
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Width:
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69.9"
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Height:
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58.3"
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Track, F:
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60.7"
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Track, R:
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60.2"
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Clearance:
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5.9"
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Curb weight:
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2721 lbs.
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Interior vol.:
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56/42 cu ft. (f/r)
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Cargo vol.:
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14.2 cu ft.
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Fuel tank:
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14.0 gal.
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Technical
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Tires:
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195/65R15
205/55R16 (SE)
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Suspension:
(f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: 4-link, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/disc, power-assisted (10.8" vented/10.3" solid)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, electric variable-power-assisted (ratio 15.4:1, 3.1 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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antilock brakes,
elect. brake distribution,
brake assist (SE only),
traction control (SE only),
stability control (SE only)
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Airbags:
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dual front,
dual front side,
dual f/r curtain
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Standard Equipment
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GLS
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Seating:
cloth upholstery,
front bucket seats,
6-way driver's seat,
4-way front passenger's seat,
rear split/folding 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
power windows,
power door locks,
heated power mirrors,
tilt steering wheel,
retained accessory power,
remote keyless entry,
fixed stub roof antenna,
tachometer.
Climate control:
rear underseat ventilation,
interior air filter,
rear defogger.
Entertainment:
4 speakers.
Cabin features:
front floor center console w/ bi-level covered storage & integrated armrest,
floor shifter,
lever parking brake,
4 cupholders (2 in f console, 2 in r center armrest),
ashtray (in-dash),
lighter (in-dash),
1 12-volt power outlet (in-dash),
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
glove box,
dashtop storage,
covered in-dash storage,
overhead console w/ storage,
f door bins,
seatback map pockets,
folding r center armrest,
dome light,
f dual map lights,
day/night rearview mirror,
f dual visor mirrors,
carpeting.
Exterior:
7-spoke wheel covers.
Lights:
quad-lamp halogen headlights,
CHMSL.
Safety:
tire pressure monitor,
immobilizer,
security system,
compact spare tire,
variable-intermittent wipers,
active front headrests,
emrg. trunk release.
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SE
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Equipped as per GLS. Additionally:
Equipment:
tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
cruise control,
rear window grid antenna,
trip computer.
Climate control:
air conditioning.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
satellite radio,
CD/MP3 player,
6 speakers,
auxiliary & USB input jacks.
Cabin features:
leather-wrapped floor shifter,
f dual illuminated visor mirrors.
Exterior:
5-spoke alloy wheels.
Technical:
sport-tuned suspension.
Lights:
dual f fog lights.
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Notable Options
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Major Packages:
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Popular Equipment Package:
Equipment:
cruise control,
rear window grid antenna.
Climate control:
air conditioning.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
CD player,
6 speakers,
auxiliary & USB input jacks.
Cabin features:
dual f illuminated visor mirrors.
Lights:
dual f fog lights.
(GLS = $1,750)
Popular Equipment Package + Sunroof:
Equipment:
cruise control,
power sunroof.
Climate control:
air conditioning.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
CD player,
6 speakers, auxiliary input jack.
Cabin features:
dual f illuminated visor mirrors.
Lights:
dual f fog lights.
(GLS = $2,650. REQUIRES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Premium Package:
Seating:
heated front seats.
Equipment:
power sunroof.
(SE = $1,150)
Premium and Leather Package:
Seating:
leather upholstery,
heated front seats.
Equipment:
power sunroof.
(SE = $1,950)
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Entertainment:
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wireless cellular telephone connectivity (all = $325. SUBTRACTS OVERHEAD CONSOLE STORAGE.)
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Cabin features:
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floor mats (all = $95)
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Technical:
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4-speed automatic transmission (GLS = $1,000, SE = $800)
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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7.9 sec. (SE, C/D: 12/06)
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Maximum speed:
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120 mph (governed)
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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-
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.78 g
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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-
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Turning circle:
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33.9 ft.
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Towing (max.):
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1500 lbs. (braked)
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Other vehicles
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SHARED CHASSIS:
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none
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COMPETITORS:
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Chevrolet Cobalt,
Dodge Caliber,
Ford Focus,
Honda Civic,
Kia Spectra,
Mazda Mazda3,
Mitsubishi Eclipse,
Mitsubishi Lancer,
Nissan Sentra,
Pontiac G5,
Pontiac Vibe,
Saturn Astra,
Subaru Impreza,
Suzuki Forenza,
Toyota Corolla,
Volkswagen Jetta.
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Hyundai Elantra sedan.
Hyundai Elantra sedan.
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