New fuel-efficient blue
model M/T added for 2010MYThe Elantra blue is the highest fuel
economy in the Elantra model line, with the lowest price, making it the best
$/MPG value in its class. There is a +1 MPG improvement for Elantra A/T models
and +2 MPG for Elantra blue versus 2009 Elantra.
| Elantra |
2009MY All
Trims |
2010MY GLS/SE |
2010MY
blue |
Content Changes |
N/A |
- Smart Alternator Mgmt Sys - Low Friction Engine Oil - Engine Friction
Impvmt - AT Torque Converter Impvmt |
- All GLS/SE Changes - MT Revised Gearing -
Calibration Changes - MT Shift Indicator
|
| Fuel Economy |
M/T |
A/T |
M/T |
A/T |
M/T |
A/T |
| City |
24 |
25 |
-- |
26 |
26 |
-- |
| Highway |
33 |
33 |
-- |
34 |
35 |
-- |
Other changes for 2010MY Elantra:
- New
waterfall design front grill and wider chrome rear garnish
- Closable
lid added to center cup holders
- New black on black interior added for more sporty look
- EcoShift Indicator added to blue trim (M/T model)
indicates when to shift to meet maximum fuel efficiency. Located in trip computer screen
- Eco Indicator Standard on all A/T models. Indicates when driving for best fuel economy. IP light and on/off function in trip computer
- New packaging for GLS and SE
trims
- New Black Noir Pearl exterior color
Sophisticated and Roomy Interior
- From
Jan 2010 production, a 200W LG 6.5" Navigation with high resolution
touchscreen with Bluetooth® handsfree and internal amp is
available on GLS and SE
- Heated front seats available on
SE
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel on SE
- Leather shift knob with chrome
insert on SE
- Available steering wheel mounted cruise
- and audio
controls and telescopic
- adjustment
- Blue backlight
illumination
New
Black on Black interior color, 2-tone beige and 2-toned gray interiors
available- Power windows and door locks
- Remote keyless entry with alarm
and trunk opener
- Heated dual power mirrors
- 6-way driver's seat
with height adjustment
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
- 60/40 split
fold-down rear seatback
- Multiple storage areas
Elantra has the most interior volume (passenger and cargo) among the core
competitive set and the most Passenger Volume in its class. In fact, meets EPA
Mid-size classification, a class-above most of the competition.
| |
2010 Elantra |
2009 Sentra |
2009 Corolla |
2009 Civic |
2009 Focus |
2009 Cobalt |
2009 SX4 |
| Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) - Pass & Cargo |
112.1 |
110.8 |
104.3 |
102.9 |
107.2 |
100 |
102 |
| EPA Size Classification |
Mid-size |
Mid-Size |
Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
NOTE: 2010 Kia Forte has the exact same Total Interior
Volume as Elantra, however Elantra has more passenger volume. FORTE: Pass - 97 /
Cargo - 15
Elantra delivers greater horsepower than Corolla and more
torque than Civic and Corolla
| |
2010 Elantra |
2009 Corolla |
2009 Civic |
2009 Focus |
2009 Cobalt |
2009 Sentra |
| Displacement |
2.0L |
1.8L |
1.8L |
2.0L |
2.2L |
2.0L |
| Horsepower |
138@6000 |
132@6000 |
140@6300 |
140@6000 |
155@6100 |
140@5100 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
136@4600 |
128@4400 |
128@4300 |
136@4250 |
150@4900 |
147@4800 |
| Emissions Class |
PZEV*/ULEV |
ULEV |
ULEV/ PZEV Hybrid |
PZEV/LEV |
ULEV |
SULEV |
| Curb Weights |
2723 |
2767 |
2747 |
2623 |
2780 |
2853 |
*PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicle)
available for A/T ULEV - (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)
SULEV - (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)
2010 Elantra offers Advanced Standard Safety
TechnologiesWith standard ABS, Elantra has active safety advantages
over Sentra, Focus and Cobalt
- Side-impact airbags*
- Side-curtain airbags*
- Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Active front
head restraints
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on SE**
- Traction
Control System (TCS) on SE
- Brake assist on SE
2010 Elantra has
earned a 5-STAR Frontal-Crash rating with the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA).
* Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety indicates a 45% reduction in fatalities
in side-impact
collisions.
** NHTSA studies show passenger cars equipped with ESC
experience 35% fewer single vehicle
crashes and 30% fewer single vehicle
fatalities
2010 Elantra offers an unprecedented combination of safety, technology, interior
room and warranty.
- Advanced standard safety technologies
- Six
standard airbags: Dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,
and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags for front and outboard rear seat
occupant
- Standard ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Standard active front head restraints
-
Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Standard Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) on SE
model
Roomiest interior
- Most interior room (passenger and cargo)
than the segments core leaders: Corolla, Civic,
Sentra, Mazda3, &
Focus and Most Passenger Volume in it's class based on EPA volume
reports.
- "Class-above" interior volume - Classified by U.S. Government as
a "Mid-size Car" (EPA)
Premium comfort & convenience
features
- Heated seats
- XM Satellite Radio with auxiliary input
jack and USB port - standard on all Hyundai audio
systems
Value
- Best fuel economy per dollar in the
class
Leading Warranty
-
America's Best Warranty
SMART CHOICE - It has the features that are optional
or unavailable with competitors
INTERIOR
COMFORT - Efficiently designed interior with the most interior volume for
a car in
its class and a host of standard technology features
WELL BUILT - Reliable, durable, and backed by America's
Best Warranty?
SAFE AND SECURE - With standard
front seat-mounted side impact airbags, standard dual
front airbags and
side curtain airbags, Elantra was awarded a "5-Star" rating for frontal crash
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a
"Good" rating from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)