ELANTRA CRUISES INTO 2010 WITH 35 MILES PER GALLON BLUE MODEL
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Hyundai Motor America10550 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708TEL: 714-965-3000 FAX: 714-378-1008MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com
Contact: Miles Johnson [email protected]
ELANTRA CRUISES INTO 2010 WITH 35 MILES PER GALLON BLUE MODEL
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – The award-winning Elantra enters 2010 an improved weapon
against gas prices, with the all-new Blue model achieving an estimated highway fuel economy
rating of 35 miles per gallon. Smart engineering enhancements to the rest of the 2010 Elantra
lineup improve fuel efficiency by up to four percent. These new fuel economy numbers give
Elantra an advantage in price-per-MPG ratio, making it an even stronger value for 2010.
Base MSRP w/o
Freight (est.)
Hwy.
Fuel economy
$/MPG
2010 Elantra Blue $14,120* 35 (est.) $403
2010 Corolla M/T $15,350 35 $438
2009 Civic M/T $15,505 34 $456
2009 Focus M/T $15,520 35 $443
2009 Cobalt LS M/T $15,660 37 $432
To make the Elantra “Blue,” engineers added a “smart” alternator management system,
lower friction engine components, revised transmission gear ratios, engine calibration changes
and a shift indicator to last year’s Elantra GLS manual. This new high mileage Elantra will be
indentified with unique “Blue” badging. From the Blue edition, the rest of the Elantra line
receives its lower friction engine components, “smart” alternator management system and an
improved lock-up torque converter to maximize fuel economy at highway speeds.
ModelFuel Economy (est. mpg)
Percent IncreaseCity‘09 → ‘10
Highway‘09 → ‘10
Blue 24 → 26 33 → 358 percent in city, 6 percent on hwy.
compared to ’09 GLS M/TGLS 25 → 26 33 → 34 4 percent in city, 3 percent on hwy. SE 25 → 26 33 → 34 4 percent in city, 3 percent on hwy.
Elantra also returns this year with the convenience of Hyundai’s iPod®/USB auxiliary
inputs, a new “waterfall” grille, rear chrome trim, chrome interior accents and a monotone black
interior color choice for SE models.
Music lovers will welcome the 2010 Elantra’s inclusion of XM Satellite Radio and
standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge
audio devices such as iPods. When an iPod or flash drive is connected through the USB port, not
only does it play music through the vehicle’s six-speaker audio system, but it also charges the
iPod. The new audio display included with this system also allows both driver and passengers to
easily view four lines of song/artist/title information and control the music from the audio head
unit rather than from the iPod itself.
Still standard on the Elantra SE, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is the industry’s most
significant new safety technology since the seatbelt. ESC compares the driver’s intended course
with the vehicle’s actual response, then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces
engine power as needed in certain driving circumstances to help correct understeer or oversteer.
According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) research, if all vehicles were
equipped with ESC, as many as 10,000 of the 34,000 fatal passenger vehicle crashes that occur
each year could be prevented.
In addition, the Elantra has also received a five-star frontal and four-star side crash rating
in the compact passenger car segment from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), and earned a “Good” rating in the IIHS’s frontal offset test, the Institute’s highest
rating. Finally, the addition of a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which alerts drivers
if tires are under inflated through an illuminated readout on the dash, rounds out Elantra’s safety
features to make it one of the smartest purchases in the compact class.
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NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2010
High mileage, low price “Blue” edition Improved EPA fuel economy estimates for all other models Hyundai’s iPod/USB auxiliary inputs Waterfall chrome grille Rear chrome trim Chrome interior accents Black interior color choice
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
All Elantras have six standard airbags, including two advanced front airbags, two front
seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and two side-curtain airbags protecting front- and rear-seat
outboard passengers. The combination of side and curtain airbags, which help protect the head
and body during side impacts, can reduce fatalities by more than 45 percent according to IIHS. In
addition the Elantra SE comes with standard ESC, Traction Control and Brake Assist.
Accident avoidance technologies start with Elantra’s chassis, which features a fully
independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars and motor-driven rack-and-pinion steering.
Elantra’s safety is taken even further with the addition of ESC. The Elantra’s standard power
braking system has front and rear discs with a four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) that includes Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). ABS helps the driver
maintain vehicle steering control during braking in slippery conditions and in emergency
maneuvers. EBD is integrated into the ABS, automatically adjusting the front-to-rear braking
force based on the vehicle’s loading conditions. Brake Assist is standard on the Elantra SE along
with ESC. Brake Assist detects panic braking situations (by sensing brake pedal application
speed) and increases braking force to shorten overall stopping distances and help avoid
accidents. Four-wheel disc brakes are a key leadership feature for the segment, as traditional rear
drum brakes are still found on the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Cobalt.
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Elantra’s standard front-seat active head restraints help prevent whiplash by
automatically reducing the space between a front occupant’s head and the head restraint during
certain rear collisions and are highly recommended by safety organizations such as the IIHS.
All seating positions feature three-point seatbelts and adjustable head restraints. The
shingle-style, rear-seat head restraints are designed to improve visibility when there are no rear-
seat passengers, while protecting these passengers when in the vehicle. There is also an energy
absorbing steering column, front seatbelt pretensioners and adjustable-height shoulder anchors.
A Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system in the rear seat area provides
secure attachment for child seats.
In low-speed impacts, the Elantra’s five-mph front and rear bumpers help minimize
damage. In higher energy collisions, its steel unibody structure is engineered to dissipate crash
energy as its crumple zones deform, while bodyside reinforcements help maintain the integrity of
the passenger compartment. Hood buckling creases and safety stops help control the deformation
of the hood in a frontal collision.
EXPRESSIVE AND CONFIDENT DESIGN
Elantra’s front appearance and rising beltline create a premium statement. For added
distinction and assertiveness, chrome headlight bezels, a new waterfall chrome grille and chrome
rear trim are standard. The Elantra profile features sculpted surfaces, an expressive bodyside
character line that is shared with other Hyundai models and neatly integrated bodycolor door
handles and mirrors. The rear styling complements the front design with tail lights that echo the
theme of the headlights and nicely complete the bodyside character line.
Elantra has a low coefficient of drag to improve fuel efficiency at highway speeds and
reduce interior noise. Elantra’s coefficient of drag is 0.32, which is significantly “more slippery”
than the 2008 Nissan Sentra’s 0.35.1
A “CLASS ABOVE” INTERIOR – MORE ROOM THAN CIVIC, COROLLA AND TL
Elantra is truly a “class above” Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla when it comes to interior
room. Elantra is so roomy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies it as a
mid-size car, not a compact car like Civic and Corolla. Elantra’s total interior volume of 112.1
1 Sentra CD provided by Autoplanner.
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cubic feet easily beats the 2010 Civic sedan (102.9 cu. ft.), 2010 Nissan Sentra (110.8 cu. ft.) and
2010 Corolla (104.3 cu. ft.), and, surprisingly, even surpasses the interior volume of the near-
luxury Acura TL (110.4 cu. ft.). Elantra trunk volume at 14.2 cubic feet also beats Civic and
Corolla.
Thoughtful design touches bring harmony and substance to Elantra’s interior. The
dashboard slopes downward to give a feeling of more space and to promote greater visibility,
while offering a modern look. The contrasting beige or gray two-tone color scheme and now
monotone black color scheme, combined with new chrome finishes, complement the
sophisticated and upscale Elantra exterior styling. Other optional interior amenities include
heated seats as well as steering-wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls; the steering column
also tilts for improved control. Cool blue back lighting adds a modern, easy-to-read ambience at
night.
The center console features dual level storage compartments and a comfortable armrest.
An overhead sunglass holder has built-in map lights, while pockets are integrated into the front
door panels, and seatback storage pockets provide additional room for small items. Storage can
also be found in the dash, center stack and console. A convenient handbag strap holder, dual
front cupholders and rear center armrest with cupholders round out the interior appointments and
provide everyday utility.
The Elantra’s comfortable and versatile seating includes a multi-adjustable driver’s seat,
including variable height settings, adjustable head restraints and a standard 60/40 split fold-down
rear seatback to accommodate larger cargo.
Conveniences like a standard cabin air filter, rear window defroster, tilt steering wheel,
tinted glass, two-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist function, power heated
mirrors, power windows and door locks, and remote keyless entry with alarm and trunk release
add to Elantra’s remarkable value position. XM Satellite Radio is a standard feature on all
Elantra audio systems.
Option packages enhance this value. The Elantra Blue Comfort Package offers a 172-watt
AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and iPod/USB auxiliary inputs. Also
included is air conditioning and cruise control.
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SUPER CLEAN ENGINE
Thanks to advanced clean engine technology, most Elantras sold in California, Oregon and
several Northeast states are certified as Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) by the EPA. The
PZEV Elantra is as clean as many hybrid electric vehicles and helps Hyundai meet its
environmental commitments. Outside of these “green” states, the Elantra is available in Ultra
Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) configurations.
Hyundai’s advanced 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine powers the Elantra. This
sophisticated 16-valve powerplant employs Dual Over Head Camshafts (DOHC) and
Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) for a very broad power spread, coupled with high
fuel efficiency and low emissions.
The ULEV variation is rated at 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb.-ft. of torque at
4,600 rpm. PZEV engines are available only with a four-speed automatic transmission, and are
rated at 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm. The Elantra Blue’s
estimated mileage is 26 mpg city, and 35 mpg highway. With the four-speed automatic
transmission found in the Elantra GLS and SE, the estimated rating is 26 mpg city and 34 mpg
highway.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Elantra delivers a comfortable ride and responsive handling, thanks to a front
MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs and gas shock absorbers, and a multi-link
independent suspension with twin-tube gas shock absorbers in the rear. A 23.0 mm diameter
front stabilizer bar and 17.0 mm rear stabilizer bar help reduce body roll when cornering. The
SE-tuned suspension features 18 percent stiffer front spring rate, 24 percent stiffer rear spring
rate and unique shock valving. The SE suspension also has a 24.0 mm diameter front stabilizer
bar and 20.0 mm rear stabilizer bar for even better cornering. To enhance stopping power, the
front and rear brakes are generously sized at 10.8 inches (275 mm) for the front and 10.3 inches
(262 mm) for the rear.
Stiffer body construction allows Hyundai chassis engineers to tune the suspension
components for precise steering and handling together with a well-controlled, yet comfortable
ride. Additionally, a rigid body structure and the vehicle’s optimized door sealing strategy
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contribute to reduce road noise (two decibels below a comparably equipped Honda Civic --
based on internal testing).
Advanced, electric motor-driven, engine-speed-sensing rack-and-pinion power steering
offers many benefits, including lighter weight and reduced engine drag for higher fuel economy,
while delivering a more precise steering feel. The Elantra steering system also offers excellent
parking and turning maneuverability. At 33.9 feet, Elantra’s turning diameter is better than
Civic’s 34.8 feet, Corolla’s 36.3 feet, and Mazda3 sedan’s 34.2 feet. The SE’s steering is tuned
for even quicker response and feel.
THREE TRIM LEVELS
The Elantra is now available in three distinctive trim levels with the addition of Blue to
the line up.
ELANTRA BLUE – THE PERFECT COMPACT CAR
In keeping with Hyundai’s Blue Drive strategy the Elantra “Blue” edition delivers
outstanding fuel economy without adding thousands of dollars to the price. In fact, Elantra Blue
is the lowest priced Elantra in the lineup. The Elantra Blue also practices Hyundai’s high-value
approach to standard equipment. Elantra Blue has a remarkable array of desirable features for a
model with an excellent price-per-MPG ratio. The Elantra delivers outstanding standard safety
technologies in its segment, with six airbags, ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS), active front head restraints and adjustable head restraints for all
seating positions. A partial list of other standard features includes: power heated mirrors, power
door locks, power windows with driver’s one-touch down, remote keyless entry with alarm and
trunk release, variable intermittent windshield wipers, multiple storage areas, 60/40 split fold-
down rear seatback, tachometer, tinted windows, two 12V outlets and tilt steering wheel. Air
conditioning, 172-watt AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with tweeters and in-glass antenna,
iPod/USB auxiliary inputs and cruise control are available options as part of the Comfort
Package.
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ELANTRA GLS
The Elantra GLS takes all the equipment from the Elantra Blue equipped with the
Comfort Package and adds a four-speed automatic transimission, dual front illuminated vanity
mirrors with sunvisor extensions, fog lights and a windshield shade band. The only option is a
power sunroof.
ELANTRA SE – ADDING A SPORTY FLAVOR
The sport-oriented SE adds all the equipment in the GLS plus ESC with Traction Control
and Brake Assist, 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires, sport-tuned steering and
suspension, leather shift knob, telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel audio
controls, B&M shifter and trip computer. The SE Premium Package adds a power sunroof and
heated front seats.
WARRANTY
The all-new Hyundai Elantra lineup is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America’s
Best Warranty™. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-
year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-
perforation coverage. In addition, Elantra buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at
no extra charge for five years (no mileage limit), which includes emergency towing, lockout
service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses. There is no deductible on any of this
coverage.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of
Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by
Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 790 dealerships nationwide.
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