2008 Hyundai Elantra - Specifications
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Hyundai Uses Dozens Of Monkeys To Test Durability
Weird, but true: Hyundai recently loosed 40 baboons on the latest Hyundai i30 hatchback. The i30 shares most of its essentials with the Elantra, though it's a hatchback in... May 11, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Sporty Elantra GT Turbo Possible: Report
With the release of the new 2013 Veloster Turbo, Hyundai now has a potent four-cylinder turbo engine that’s just begging to go into other models in the... February 14, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
With the sporty and stylish Elantra Coupe on the stage, you might be wondering if the more practical 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is getting any attention. If you're a hatch-head... February 8, 2012 by Nelson Ireson 2
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Today is a big day in the Windy City for Hyundai, as two new versions of the Elantra have been unveiled. The sporty-looking Elantra Coupe in particular is drawing eyes. These... February 8, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Hyundai Elantra And Range Rover Evoque Voted 2012 North American Car And Truck Of The Year
The 50 jurors of the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards have spoken: the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have been voted this... January 9, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra stands out in its class, pragmatically, with a roomier interior, a more settled ride, and better drivability than most of the cars in its segment, but many of its rivals have it beat for personality or sportiness.
The Civic, Spectra, and Mazda3 all feel sportier on the road, with more responsive handling and a better feel of the road, but each of those models arguably has more road noise inside and a ride that isn't quite as smooth.
The new-for-2008 Ford Focus is a close competitor, with a softer, smoother ride and a quieter interior than in years past, along with a refined powertrain, but the Focus's interior just isn't as spacious.
The Elantra's 14.2-cubic-foot trunk capacity also beats Civic and Corolla.
The Corolla has long been the segment benchmark, but the current (outgoing) model is especially conservative; to its credit, the Corolla gets especially good fuel economy.
The Elantra's long warranty is only matched by the Kia; Hyundai's warranty--five years or 60,000 miles comprehensive and 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain--gives it a distinct advantage to buyers who want to keep the Elantra for a long time with no financial fuss.
