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08-24-2009, 01:18 PM
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2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery
If the Hyundai Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/model/elantra+touring) is singing your song, the music just got quite a bit better. The Korean automaker has announced a price reduction on the 2010 base model to the tune of $1,800. The 2009 Elantra Touring, a compact five-door hatchback, sat in showrooms with a base price of $18,520 (all prices include the $720 shipping charge) while the 2010 model rolls in wearing a much more pleasing $16,715 sticker this fall.
The 2010 model will also be available in three trim levels: GLS with a 5-speed manual ($16,715), GLS with a 4-speed automatic ($17,915), and SE with a 5-speed manual ($19,715). All models hum along with the same 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine (rated at 138 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque) sending power to the front wheels. The base GLS models are fitted with standard stability control and a 172-watt sound system with Satellite Radio and iPod/USB jacks. For its extra C-notes, the SE model turns up the music with a standard sunroof, heated front seats, B&M Racing short-throw shifter, and 17-inch alloy wheels with more aggressive tires.
We've reviewed a 2009 Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/) with the automatic and found it way too soft to be a fun daily commuter. Hyundai then loaned us a model with the 5-speed manual, 17-inch wheels and short-throw shifter, which you'll soon be able to read about in an updated review. Short story: If you care about how your car drives, go for the SE with the larger wheels.
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[Source: Inside Line (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=155047)]REPORT: Hyundai shaves $1,800 off price of 2010 Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/14/hyundai-shaves-1-800-off-price-of-2010-elantra-touring/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery
If the Hyundai Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/model/elantra+touring) is singing your song, the music just got quite a bit better. The Korean automaker has announced a price reduction on the 2010 base model to the tune of $1,800. The 2009 Elantra Touring, a compact five-door hatchback, sat in showrooms with a base price of $18,520 (all prices include the $720 shipping charge) while the 2010 model rolls in wearing a much more pleasing $16,715 sticker this fall.
The 2010 model will also be available in three trim levels: GLS with a 5-speed manual ($16,715), GLS with a 4-speed automatic ($17,915), and SE with a 5-speed manual ($19,715). All models hum along with the same 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine (rated at 138 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque) sending power to the front wheels. The base GLS models are fitted with standard stability control and a 172-watt sound system with Satellite Radio and iPod/USB jacks. For its extra C-notes, the SE model turns up the music with a standard sunroof, heated front seats, B&M Racing short-throw shifter, and 17-inch alloy wheels with more aggressive tires.
We've reviewed a 2009 Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/) with the automatic and found it way too soft to be a fun daily commuter. Hyundai then loaned us a model with the 5-speed manual, 17-inch wheels and short-throw shifter, which you'll soon be able to read about in an updated review. Short story: If you care about how your car drives, go for the SE with the larger wheels.
Gallery: Review: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/000_elantratouring_review_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/004_elantratouring_review_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/001_elantratouring_review_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/002_elantratouring_review_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/003_elantratouring_review_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-hyundai-elantra-touring/low/)
[Source: Inside Line (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=155047)]REPORT: Hyundai shaves $1,800 off price of 2010 Elantra Touring (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/14/hyundai-shaves-1-800-off-price-of-2010-elantra-touring/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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