2006 Hyundai Elantra Overview

Introduction

The Hyundai Elantra is a comfortable sedan/hatchback and is fun to drive. An exceptional value, it's comparable to competitors costing thousands more.

The Elantra is offered in two body styles and three trim levels. The GLS is available as a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback, while the sporty GT is available as a five-door hatch. It is also available this year in a new Limited sedan model with premium trim. All Elantra models share the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and an automatic transmission is optional. Safety features that come standard on all models include dual frontal airbags and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags. Three-point seat belts are used for all five seating positions; the front seatbelts feature pretensioners, force limiters and adjustable-height shoulder anchors. ABS and traction control are part of the Premium Package available for all models.

For 2006, The Hyundai Elantra is available in an upscale Limited trim.

The redesigned Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It stands on top of its class in two areas, interior space and standard safety equipment.

The Elantra is taller, wider and longer in wheelbase than last year's model. It can seat up to five and has storage compartments galore. It comes in three trim levels: GLS, SE, and Limited, all of which use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Buyers have a choice between five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission for each trim level. Safety features that come on all Elantra models include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

For 2007, the Hyundai Elantra is fully redesigned.

The Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It's renowned in two areas, interior space and standard safety equipment.

The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has exceptionally large trunk space. It comes in two trim levels: GLS, SE, all of which use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Buyers have a choice between the standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmissions for each trim level. Standard safety features on all Elantra models include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

For 2008, an electronic stability control system comes standard on the SE trim.

The Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It has excellent interior space and standard safety equipment.

The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. It comes in two trim levels: GLS, SE, all of which use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Buyers have a choice between the standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmissions for each trim level. Standard safety features on all Elantra models include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

For 2009, the SE trim receives a USB port, sport-tuned suspension, and sport shifter on the manual transmission.

The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. Three trim levels are offered: Blue, GLS, and SE. All use a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission is standard issue on the Blue trim, while a four-speed automatic is standard on the GLS and SE trim. Safety features on all Elantra models include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

For 2010, the entry-level Blue trim has been added. Also, the front grill and rear garnish are visually refreshed.