I have a Hyundai Elantra Touring for a week, does anyone have questions?

[bradyholt]

Originally Posted by Hitman1970

Ease of storage.

There's lots of cargo space and lots of cupholders, and small mesh pouches on the front seatbacks. The glovebox isn't too big though, and the top segment of the two-tiered front armrest doesn't hold much. Deep door bins.

Type of material in cargo area.

Carpeted cardboard, I guess is the term. It's not thick/rich, but it's not flimsy-feeling either, and it's not the solid plastic some cars use (which has its own advantages and disadvantages).

The material over the wheel wells felt a step down from what they used on the cargo floor and rear seatbacks, however.

What is the color scheme of the guages? Do they match the radio color scheme?

Gauges and instrument lighting is blue, except for a small orange "passenger airbag off" indicator on the center stack.

[Neanderthal]

Originally Posted by mattyman1010

I think the i30 is a much better name then Elantra. Keep up with the times Hyundai US

It's all opinion, but IMO alphanumeric names are for the lame, the lazy, and the German wannabees.

Originally Posted by Rotorocket

Let us know if this is one of the few Hyundais, at any price point, that doesn't have a suspension marred by rattling, ka-thunking or other similar issues.

Funny, I've nver heard that in any of the four or five Hyundais I've driven.

Oh, I forgot...ALL HYUNDAIS ARE JUNK!!

[Hitman1970]

Originally Posted by bradyholt

There's lots of cargo space and lots of cupholders, and small mesh pouches on the front seatbacks. The glovebox isn't too big though, and the top segment of the two-tiered front armrest doesn't hold much. Deep door bins.

Carpeted cardboard, I guess is the term. It's not thick/rich, but it's not flimsy-feeling either, and it's not the solid plastic some cars use (which has its own advantages and disadvantages).

The material over the wheel wells felt a step down from what they used on the cargo floor and rear seatbacks, however.



Gauges and instrument lighting is blue, except for a small orange "passenger airbag off" indicator on the center stack.

Thanks.

[Tone]

Brady -- thanks.

We have two kids and a Mazda Protege and it sounds like the seats fit into the Elantra pretty much the same as they do in the Protege -- two is the limit with very little space between them.

We're still not sure if we are going for #3, but I'm trying to keep it in mind for the next car. I probably just need to suck it up and get a minivan, but I prefer smaller, tigher handling cars.

Interestingly, the Chevy Impala I rented last year appeared like it could probably handle two car seats and a booster (it handled two carseats with a room for a small passenger).

That impressed me as the Impala -- though techncially a large car -- isn't huge.

[bradyholt]

Originally Posted by Tone

Brady -- thanks.

We have two kids and a Mazda Protege and it sounds like the seats fit into the Elantra pretty much the same as they do in the Protege -- two is the limit with very little space between them.

We're still not sure if we are going for #3, but I'm trying to keep it in mind for the next car. I probably just need to suck it up and get a minivan, but I prefer smaller, tigher handling cars.

Interestingly, the Chevy Impala I rented last year appeared like it could probably handle two car seats and a booster (it handled two carseats with a room for a small passenger).

That impressed me as the Impala -- though techncially a large car -- isn't huge.

Minivans aren't small, but they can be pretty agile. I'd try out the car seats in some compact SUVs and midsize sedans though first, just to see if you can get three across the rear bench.

And the Impala does have some issues with rear seat legroom for it's size, but it's undeniably wide.

[j_granlund]

What is the gas mileage like? I only ask because this car is on my short list for when it comes time to buy.

[ohmywrd8]

Originally Posted by eurohazard

LOL. The thing is...........Infiniti had a model called the I30 a few years back. It was basically a Nissan Maxima that was priced higher, had more standard features, and had a better warranty.

I love the front Plymouth Voyager hub caps on the front lol

[bradyholt]

Originally Posted by j_granlund

What is the gas mileage like? I only ask because this car is on my short list for when it comes time to buy.

I've been averaging just over 30 mpg, according to the trip computer. It's rated at 31 highway and it doesn't look like I'll be beating that; I'm accustomed to trouncing EPA figures when I drive a car.

[kylepo]

hows the subframe?

[eurohazard]

Originally Posted by kylepo

hows the subframe?

Nice!

[bradyholt]

Today's update: sitting in and seeing out of the Elantra Touring:

http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Ca...ils-visibility

[j_granlund]

Originally Posted by bradyholt

I've been averaging just over 30 mpg, according to the trip computer. It's rated at 31 highway and it doesn't look like I'll be beating that; I'm accustomed to trouncing EPA figures when I drive a car.

Alright. Thank you for the info.

['Vette Dude]

Why does the grille look like the 2007 Accords or the 2007-present Saturn's?

lol

[GrandPrix08]

A multi-posting, in a short times? WOW. :P This is actually the German designed, European Hyundai they brought over to US under Elantra name right? I still prefer the look of the Kia version(Ceed), but to me, the look ain't that bad compared to the other nonsence Hyundai has on their line-ups. I wouldn't buy one but....

[bradyholt]

I don't know anything about it being German-designed, but it's the European-market "i30 estate."