April 14, 2006

2006 New York Auto Show:
Bigger 2007 Hyundai Elantra makes world debut in New York

New York, New York - The new 2007 Elantra made its world debut at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. All new from headlight to taillight, the Elantra brings more refinement, safety and interior space to compact car shoppers, said the company.

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"The all-new Elantra delivers more interior space than Civic or Corolla -- even more space than Acura TL -- and a level of ride and handling refinement that's both agile and comfortable," said John Krafcik, vice president, Product Development and Strategic Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

The new Elantra is wider and taller than its predecessor. Increasing the height 2.2 inches and moving the driver's seating position up 1.8 inches opened up the cabin for more room and flexibility. Two inches of added width deliver more front and rear shoulder room as well. With 97.9 cubic feet of passenger room and 14.2 cubic feet of trunk space, the Elantra has the most interior volume (passenger volume plus trunk space) for a sedan in its class.

All Elantra models have six standard airbags, including two advanced front airbags, two front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and two side curtain airbags protecting front- and rear-seat outboard passengers.

Hyundai's 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine employs an aluminum cylinder head that features dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT). The ULEV variation is rated at an estimated 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm. The Elantra comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox while a four-speed automatic with a new gated console-mounted floor shifter is available as an option. The 2007 Elantra goes on sale in the Fall.

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