2010 LA AUTO SHOW: New Hyundai Elantra Sends Message To The Entire Compact Car Segment. CHECKMATE!

Even after an exhausting day one, you knew that Agent 001 couldn't have been done just yet. Even after seeing the lovely mermaids from last night, 001 hit the ground running for another big day.

Sure there were plenty of nice cars on the show floor today but one, in particular, stood out from the bunch. That was the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. And that's because it does so much, so well.

Not only is it priced at an unbelievable price of $14,830 BUT it also has more interior volume than a Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen CC, has premium features that are found on more expensive vehicles, and gets 29 city, 40 highway mpg -- which is hybrid-like fuel economy. All of this while costing LESS than a Ford Fiesta!

001 tells me this was the highlight of day two.

Are you still not convinced? Check out the fantastic images Agent 001 shot that detail why the Hyundai Elantra has just changed the game in the compact car class.

**Stay tuned to AutoSpies as photos from the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show pour in. Agent001's trigger finger has been itchin' for LA

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