The South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company has been producing the compact Elantra since 1990. Fourth generation Elantras manufactured since 2006 feature a four-door sedan and station wagon. Elantra trim levels for the 2010 model year are the base Blue, mid-level GLS and the top-trim SE. A hybrid Elantra debuted in 2009, but it's available only in South Korea. Prices for the 2011 models range from $14,145 for the Elantra Blue to $17,845 for the Elantra SE.
Power
Only one engine is available on the 2010 Elantra in the North American market. The 138-horsepower 2-liter four-cylinder engine generates 136 ft.-lbs. of torque, which gives the car its get-up-and-go from a standstill. The multipoint fuel-injected engine features a 10:1 compression ratio and four valves per cylinder. It runs on 87-octane gasoline from a 14-gallon tank. The Elantra achieves 26 mpg in urban driving and 35 mpg in the country for a combined mpg of 29. A full tank of gas gives the car a 406-mile trip. The Elantra Blue offers only a five-speed transmission. The manual transmission is not available on the GLS or SE. Instead, the upper-level models have a four-speed automatic.
Chassis
The 2010 Elantra sedan and wagon's stopping power comes from four disc brakes with the front discs ventilated. The brakes are aided by all-wheel ABS (anti-lock braking system) and an electronic brake distribution system. For suspension, there are coil springs at the four corners, stabilizer bars at the front and rear, independent strut suspension in the front and a multi-link rear system in the back.
Dimensions
The 2,723-lb. Elantra sedan's wheelbase is relatively long for a compact car at 104.3 inches. The 2010 model stands 58.3 from the ground to rooftop and measures 69.9 inches wide. Its length from front to rear bumpers is 177.4 inches. Its turning radius is 33.9 feet. Inside, the front headroom measures 40 inches, while the rear is 37.6 inches. Front hip room is 54.2 inches, with the rear almost the same at 54 inches. Front legroom is fairly generous for a compact car at 43.5 inches, while the rear is tight at 35 inches. The wagon's interior dimensions increase by 1 to 2 inches.Total interior volume of the sedan is 97.9 cubic feet, with cargo capacity (all seats in place) measuring 14.2 cubic feet. The wagon has 101 cubic feet of total interior volume and 28 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Features
Standard features on all Elantras are body-color bumpers, power heated exterior door mirrors, alloy trim on the dashboard, 12-volt power outlet, anti-theft protection, clock, floor and overhead consoles, bucket seats, driver and front passenger airbags, speed sensing remote power locks, cloth and velour upholstery and four-speaker AM/FM audio system.
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