Hyundai Elantra Toring prices announced

Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing details for it's new Elantra Touring, which is coming to the US market in the first quarter of 2009.

Elantra Touring builds on Hyundai's reputation for offering loads of standard equipment, including air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors, door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm...
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ChuckG20 - 12/24/2008 10:44:34 AM

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The next EX should be based on this vehicle.

mercuryguy - 12/24/2008 12:17:24 PM

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With a name like Touring, it better come with Bridgestone Turanza P235 R20 Touring Tires, HID headlamps, Projector Driving Lights, Heated Mirrors and Seats, Steering mounted Climate, Audio and Cruise buttons as Standard Features.

Nostradamus - 12/25/2008 12:44:02 PM

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(Clears Throat)

The term Touring in this case refers to the fact that its the Station Wagon version, not a more sporting one.

mercuryguy - 12/27/2008 2:52:25 PM

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Touring is supposed to be for long distance driving. Quite tires, Lower Geared axle for city torq, Quite engine with extra power for the interstate. Years ago Ford offered a Unique Steering Pinion Gear for there touring model, which had a higher respose ratio for the steering.

mercuryguy - 12/28/2008 10:34:49 AM

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I do remember now that Europe uses the Touring name as synonymous with Sport Wagon.