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While the Elantra sedan has been around since the early 1990s, the Touring has only been in the U.S for a few years. The midsize, five-door hatchback comes in two models, GLS and SE. Both models are notable for the long list of standard equipment, including six airbags and electronic stability control. Elantra Touring’s EPA-estimated fuel economy is 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with the manual transmission. Good fuel economy is important to drivers in Maryland. Hyundai is committed to building economical vehicles without sacrificing safety or standard features.
New features on the entry-level GLS include a “headlight welcome” function that illuminates the headlights when the open button is pressed on the keyless remote and EZ Lane Change Assist, which flashes the turn signal three times when the stalk is depressed slightly. Air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors, power door locks, keyless entry and a cooled glove box are also standard on the GLS. Touring offers features that Fairfax Hyundai shoppers are looking for. Elantra Touring’s standard audio system is a 172-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3, six-speaker audio system with XM Satellite Radio, iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. The Popular Equipment Package includes a telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver’s seat, premium cloth interior and cargo cover. Cruise control is standard on GLS models with the automatic transmission.
Hyundai adds sportiness to the SE by expanding on the GLS Popular Equipment Package with leather seats, heated front seats, trip computer, power sunroof with tilt and slide, leather steering wheel and shift knob, B&M Racing sport shifter on the five-speed manual transmission, fog lights and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Touring is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 138 horsepower and 136 lb.-ft. of torque and mated to either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. Elantra employs MacPherson strut front suspension with multi-links in back, along with four-wheel antilock disc brakes and stability control. Hyundai outfits the Elantra Touring with different springs, anti-sway bars and dampers than those fitted on the Elantra sedan.
Interior features include a 60/40 split folding rear seat, 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats upright and 65.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, a removable luggage cover that stows under the cargo area. Four cupholders, bottle holders in the doors, dash storage, center console storage and under-floor storage in the cargo area make organizing what you carry easy and convenient. The cargo area includes a 12-volt outlet that’s hot even with the vehicle off. The available roof rails are designed to allow rack systems to be fitted. For see the Touring’s versatility and convenience for yourself, stop by our Hyundai Maryland dealership.