2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra interior

2010 Hyundai Elantra engine

2009 Hyundai Elantra Sedan to Debut in China

At this year’s China Auto Show that takes place in Beijing from April 20 to 28, Hyundai will present the facelifted version of its Elantra sedan. Compared to the U.S. market model, the Chinese Elantra features a completely restyled front end inspired from the i30 / Elantra Touring models while changes in the rear-end include the new bumper, taillights and the slightly redesigned trunk. Although it sounds quite logical for these styling changes to pass onto the North American market Elantra, Hyundai has not made any announcement of the kind. –More images after the jump

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Officially Revealed

The all-new 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring –or as Europeans know it, the Station-Wagon version of the Ford Focus-sized, the i30, was officially unveiled at the Montreal International Auto Show in Canada. Unlike the “Beach Cruising” Concept that was revealed at last year’s SEMA show (see here), the production version of the Elantra Touring won’t make any of your friends say “wow”. As with the Canadian market Elantra Touring, the US spec model will be offered with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine delivering 141 HP that can be matted to a standard 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. -Image gallery and brochure after the jump

Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Hyundai

SEMA Show: Hyundai Elantra Concept by INCUS

Hyundai might not be our favorite carmaker when it comes to design, but we have to admit that this Elantra concept doesn't look so bad. The 4door sedan was decked out with original Hyundai aftermarket accessories by the Hyundai's sister parts company, INCUS. The Elantra features concept INCUS parts, including a body kit, 17-inch forged alloy wheels, custom mesh grille, suspension and dual exhaust. Inside the concept is equipped with a two-tone, leather-suede trim that covers the sports seats, the steering wheel and the door panels. -Image gallery after the jump

SEMA: 2008 Hyundai Elantra Touring "Beach Cruising" Concept

The 2007 SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) on October 30 will host the U.S. premiere of the 2008 Elantra Touring in the form of the “Beach Cruising” concept, which has been customized by K-Daddyz-Kustomz. As we informed you back in August when Hyundai first announced the Touring (click here), the newest addition in the Elantra’s line-up is what Europeans know as the i30 Crossover or simply put, the station-wagon version of the Kia Cee’d based i30.

Among other things, the custom concept features a purple and orange two-tone paintjob, 20-inch alloy rims and a chromed grille with interlocking Hyundai logos. Inside, things get really ugly, as the Californian based tuner has complemented the two-tone brown leather surfaces with purple and orange colored accents. -Press release and image gallery after the jump

Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Hyundai

PRESS RELEASE: HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING "BEACH CRUISER" CONCEPT TO BOW AT SEMA SHOW

LAS VEGAS, Nev., October 25, 2007 – Hyundai Motor America will show a colourful glimpse of the future when it takes the wraps off the Elantra Touring "Beach Cruiser" Concept at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) on October 30. The custom concept is derived from the all-new five-door Elantra Touring, which arrives in the U.S. in 2008, taking advantage of the strong resurgence in compact hatchbacks. The Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser Concept was customized by K-Daddyz Kustomz of Bakersfield, Calif., to capture this future model's high-functioning and fun-to-drive character.

K-Daddyz Kustoms Elantra Touring "Beach Cruiser" Concept

K-Daddyz Kustomz is partnering with Hyundai for their fifth consecutive world premiere at SEMA. Kyle "K-Daddy" Gann took a prototype Elantra Touring five-door compact and created the ultimate Southern California "Beach Cruiser."

A two-tone "Amazing Grape and Tango Orange" paint scheme with Hyundai's "Flying H" tribal graphics highlights the flowing curves of the concept, while a green Polynesian Tiki idol graces the hood. True to the cruising culture, the vehicle features a front-to-rear panoramic sunroof. K-Daddyz' team also crafted a full line of interior and exterior billet accessories along with a custom race exhaust and ground effects kit. This approach is highlighted by a custom front grille with interlocking "Flying H" logos.

Performance enhancements include a prototype cold intake system, strut tower brace and painted motor cover and accessories. Twenty-inch Konig Rolf Blix 3 wheels matched with low profile Dunlap Sport Maxx tires complete the "Beach Cruiser's" aggressive and sporty look.

The purple and orange paint scheme is carried through to the interior and is complemented by two-tone brown leather surfaces and matching interior accents. No cruising car would be complete without state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities, and K-Daddy delivers with four rear-seat video screens, eight speakers, five amplifiers and eight Infinity subwoofers. In signature attention-to-detail fashion, K-Daddy created billet speaker grilles to match the exterior "Flying H" grilles, fabricated by Ryno Manufacturing. Gann also covered the five amplifiers in the trunk with an orange fiberglass "Flying H," which is hand-painted with a purple outline.

Exterior:
Two-tone paint (Amazing Grape and Tango Orange) Dupont Hot Hues
Airbrushing and pin striping by Sacred Air
Billet grilles by Ryno Manufacturing
20" Konig Rolf Blix 3 wheels
Dunlop Sport Maxx tires
MagnaFlow dual exhaust
Prototype ground effects by K-Daddyz Kustoms
Tinted windows

Interior:
Two-tone leather interior by Classic Soft Trim
Painted and airbrushed interior panels
Billet speaker grilles to match exterior grilles by Ryno Manufacturing
Infinity audio system
Titanium video system
Custom fiberglass speaker enclosure by Hard Core Audio

Mechanical:
Cold air intake
Painted motor cover and accessories
Strut tower brace

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring: European Penned i30 Coming To The US In 2008

Hyundai’s US arm announced today that that it will add a second version to its Elantra line-up in 2008, the “Elantra Touring” 5door model. Even though Hyundai avoids saying it in the press release, the Elantra Touring is actually based on the European designed i30 C-Segment model. We remind you that the i30 is practically a re-designed Kia Cee’d which was also designed in Europe.

Although this is not officially verified, our inside information is that the American version of the i30 will be based on the i30 Station Wagon model and not the 5door hatch, something that may explain the different tail-lights in the sketch in comparison to the i30 5door (see pics here). The Elantra Touring will go on sale in the States in spring of 2008 as a 2009 model and it will be offered with the same 138Hp strong 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine as the Elantra Sedan. –Press release after the jump

HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES NAME OF FUTURE FIVE-DOOR

ALL-NEW 2009 ELANTRA TOURING MOVES A POPULAR NAMEPLATE IN A SPORTIER, MORE FUNCTIONAL DIRECTION

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., 08/08/2007 Hyundai Motor America Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Planning John Krafcik, speaking at the Center of Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars, announced Hyundai’s all-new five-door compact will be named “Elantra Touring.” Elantra Touring will reach dealers in the spring of 2008 as a 2009 model year vehicle. The “Touring” name captures this all-new model’s combination of high-function and fun-to-drive character. Elantra Touring will once again extend Elantra’s product line into the compact five-door segment. (The previous generation also featured a sporty five-door model). Elantra Touring will come with class-leading standard safety technologies, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and six standard airbags, including side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The vehicle will be the first compact five-door with standard Electronic Stability Control.[1]

Elantra Touring will have the most interior volume (passenger volume plus cargo space) of any five-door in its class and will be powered by the same fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder found in the Elantra sedan. This newest Hyundai will also feature unique sport suspension and steering tuned for greater response and handling, while offering Hyundai’s first USB port, along with a standard auxiliary jack and standard XM Satellite Radio®. Elantra Touring’s competition will include the Toyota Matrix, Dodge Caliber and Mazda3.

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 through more than 750 dealerships nationwide.