2010 Hyundai Elantra Review

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra comes in sportier Touring as well as sedan versions. Both the types have similar size, but they differ in terms of price only. It is remodeled and has become considerably larger in all aspects such as length, breadth as well as height. But, despite the increase in physical dimensions, it is still considered as a midsize sedan.

Hyundai started manufacturing Elantra Touring wagon in 2009, while the 2010 model is latest version that is going to be launched this year. The Elantra Touring car is a five-door hatchback with the style of European both at exterior and interior as well as feel. In comparison to other cars of Hyundai, the touring model has many differences; though all are using and building on same power train and platform.

Considering the performance of 2010 Hyundai Elantra, a gutsy 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 138-horsepower was incorporated in the vehicle, and it was paired to 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. While driving the car at low speeds, the engine is quiet and smooth; but at higher speeds, the engine is somewhat bloomy, a little loud, and not as quite as the sporty vehicles. The Hyundai Elantra Touring models have a special calibration with bigger size stabilizer bars that gives a sporty feel.

On both the models, the system of power steering works well. The design improvements in components such as low-friction devices, a smart alternator, and taller/revised gear ratios with enhanced engineering calibration. It has 8 percent higher fuel economy than last year and provides 26/35 mpg in city and highways respectively.