What the Elantra should have been, Kia builds a better Elantra
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What the Elantra should have been, Kia builds a better Elantra
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Feb 12 2009, 05:24 PM
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2004 Elantra GLS Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,508 Posts Per Day: 0.22 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 6-February 05 From: Albany, NY Member No.: 289 Mood: Refreshed |
2.4 173hp 6speed and the Elantra's Brother/Sister? I'm sold
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Feb 12 2009, 06:17 PM
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aka J-Dubb Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,158 Posts Per Day: 0.18 Thanks Received: 36 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 11-January 07 From: West Michigan Member No.: 3,249 Mood: Exhausted |
Coupe version coming as well. Will give the civic coupe/si a bit of competition.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/05/spy-sho...e-coupe-emerge/ I'll take the 2.4 or the 2.0T (possible) with a six speed. -------------------- QUOTE (Veloster.org) - MTD - "As long TCS is defeatable like in the current Genesis, I dont have a problem with it." - GreyGhost12 "Anything is "defeatable" with a set of snips... Just like a Vasectomy, your troops are instantly "defeated" with a quick snip. ;-)" QUOTE (Rob @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 PM) [snapback]273652[/snapback] The only thing "hardcore" about a Civic is fuel economy! QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 8 2011, 01:30 PM) [snapback]323365[/snapback] This car is perfect for the late teen, early 20 something who wants to be 2 fast and 2 furious on a budget. You'll look the part, you just won't be fast but you will sound like you are!" |
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Feb 12 2009, 10:06 PM
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Berlin Veteran Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,157 Posts Per Day: 0.17 Thanks Received: 37 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 31-January 05 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 212 Mood: Bemused |
I really don't get Hyundai any more. I now here that they are going to build the Veloster so they will have 2 sport coupes in their lineup.
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Feb 13 2009, 02:05 AM
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iPilot Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,179 Posts Per Day: 0.20 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 29-November 07 From: Guam Member No.: 5,403 Mood: Busy |
I think the styling of the Kia borrows a lot from the impreza sedan except for the back, which looks like it was involved in a rear ender.
-------------------- I can ride my bike with no handlebars |
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Feb 15 2009, 12:24 AM
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PhD in Intellectual Intercourse Group: Members Posts: 6,167 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-July 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,187 Mood: Crotchety |
Definitly this over the Elantra.
Seriously, how come those engines aren't in the HD? -------------------- 19 mm sway bar, easy intake mod with K&N filter, Pioneer DEH P4800MP, DC Strut Bar, Brushed Aluminum Dash Kit. |
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Mar 25 2009, 11:52 AM
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Poster Pro Group: Members Posts: 924 Posts Per Day: 0.13 Thanks Received: 52 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-March 05 From: Maryville, TN Member No.: 640 Mood: Awake |
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Mar 27 2009, 07:40 AM
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PhD in Intellectual Intercourse Group: Members Posts: 6,167 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-July 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,187 Mood: Crotchety |
Yes, yes, and yes.
I hope they'll change the motor and bring it to the US. Thow in that yellow dress in red for the wife and you got yourself a deal. -------------------- 19 mm sway bar, easy intake mod with K&N filter, Pioneer DEH P4800MP, DC Strut Bar, Brushed Aluminum Dash Kit. |
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Mar 27 2009, 06:50 PM
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Driving a Couch Group: Members Posts: 2,144 Posts Per Day: 0.33 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 14-September 06 From: Southern Tier, NY Member No.: 2,715 Mood: Depressed |
Darn! Another car I'd love to rock but will not have a chance to!
-------------------- Everything is good in moderation. Including moderation.
"You are young and there is only more to learn, how else can you truly understand how something works without breaking the absolute hell out of it ?" -shawn (sed) 1999 Hyundai Elantra (RIP) 1999 Hyundai Elantra (in the family) 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco (mine) 2009 Honda Fit Sport (wife's) |
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Apr 17 2009, 12:13 PM
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Poster Pro Group: Members Posts: 924 Posts Per Day: 0.13 Thanks Received: 52 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-March 05 From: Maryville, TN Member No.: 640 Mood: Awake |
Kia has more info here with a Summer arrival time.
The 2.4L is supposed to be available with a 6 speed manual or 5 speed auto. -------------------- |
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Apr 17 2009, 01:01 PM
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CarPuter Masta! Group: Lifetimer Posts: 6,363 Posts Per Day: 1.04 Thanks Received: 130 Trader Stats: 11 (100%) Joined: 23-June 07 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 4,300 Mood: Relaxed |
I wanna wreck my car so I can get one....
2.4 Theta w/6spd man, 173HP/168tq, 17"alloys... done -------------------- carPC Build Thread | My Elantra Site | My Fiero Site | My WebSite | Donate here to keep ElantraClub online and growing. |
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