The Elantra Touring was made for the open road. Preferably a long twisting one full of switchbacks and S-curves. But 95th and Cicero in Chicago will have to do for now.
Its agile sport-tuned suspension employs modified dampers, beefier stabilizer bars, and stiffer springs to reduce body roll, improve cornering, and increase road feel.
The speed-sensitive steering rack provides more assistance when you need it—at slower speeds—and has been tuned for quicker responsiveness overall. Meanwhile, the available high-grip 17-inch tires were developed specifically for this car, and feature a low profile and stiff sidewalls for an authentically sporty ride.
The engine, too, gets special treatment, supported by hydraulic motor mounts that reduce vibration and the noise and harshness that accompany it. With that gone, it’s suddenly easier to feel at one with the road. And to us, that’s driver nirvana. And getting your Hyundai Elantra Touring from your Chicago Chicago Hyundai Dealership, World Hyundai Matteson will make this purchase feel even better.
Decades ago, Hyundai made a long-term multimillion dollar investment into powertrain research that has proven so successful that today we’re designing and building engines for other car makers.
So it should come as no surprise that the remarkable quality and reliability of the Hyundai Elantra Touring’s engine comes not just from its engineering, but from its top-notch construction as well.
Each engine is painstakingly assembled to exacting standards. So exacting, in fact, that as a final quality check, each engine is run at the factory without fluids. Unless the machining and assembly are precisely to spec, the engine doesn’t leave the factory.
A certified Ultra-Low-Emissions Vehicle (ULEV), the Elantra Touring’s efficient 2.0-liter engine delivers up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway and generates a fleet 138 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. With a near perfect weight distribution the Elantra Touring feels all the more powerful.
Its spirited acceleration comes courtesy of dual overhead cams and Continuously Variable Valve Timing, an innovative technology that perfectly times the intake and exhaust valves, which both widens the power band and boosts fuel efficiency at all speeds.
The Elantra Touring also offers a choice of transmissions. A precise five-speed manual with a B&M Racing® Sport Shifter is standard on SE or select an available four-speed automatic that utilizes intelligent gear ratios for improved fuel economy.
Either way, you get a power plant that’s equal parts performance and efficiency.
When it comes to features, the Hyundai Elantra Touring doesn’t skimp. And neither does Joliet Hyundai Dealer, World Hyundai Matteson on customer service. Power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, and an extremely accommodating four-way adjustable driver seat all come standard. So do a air conditioning, and a six-speaker 172-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM® audio system.
There’s also cruise control (optional on M/T model), dual power heated side mirrors, and iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks. Whew.
Want to upgrade? The available, affordably priced SE Trim adds a power sunroof, eight-way adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, and stylish 17-inch alloy wheels.
Knowing all that, why pay more instead of get more?
The Elantra Touring’s interior is as much a part of its performance as its sport-tuned suspension.
Consider the seats, for instance. They’re upholstered with a breathable premium cloth that inspires driving confidence by holding you snugly in place.
The standard five-speed manual transmission? It comes outfitted with a short-throw B&M® Racing Shifter that feels responsive, precise, and confidently connected to the transmission.
Even the instrument cluster uses bright easy-to-read numbers, while all dials and controls are large and intuitively placed.
Such attention to detail reflects one of our most fundamental beliefs—engineering should be both beautiful to look at and beautiful to use.
For more information on purchasing a Hyundai Elantra Touring from your Chicago Hyundai Dealer, call 866-574-6156 or email us at sales@worldhyundaimatteson.com.
