The 2011 Hyundai Elantra SEDAN has been redesigned. Along with the styling, it has a new engine and transmission. Also, the 2011 sedan doesn’t come with a spare tire, but with a can of sealant and a pump (Now what is interesting is that the Canadian version offers the spare). I asked a salesperson about this and he said that Hyundai apparently did some research regarding this and found that people are willing to do without the spare to bring up the fuel economy. All I can say is if you’re ever had a blow out or a flat far away from civilization (And I can think of several close to where I live), you want the ability to change that tire than to wait and wait for a tow truck.
What is interesting is that the touring version hasn’t changed (which is based upon the previous design-2006-2010. You have the same styling based upon the 2006 design change and the older engine and transmission, but does have a spare.
This sort of shocked me that the 2011 version of the sedan was updated, but the touring version wasn’t. How often does a car maker only updates one portion of a vehicle.
So the wife and I continue our debate about what to get. Since it’s her replacement, she has a lot of say in it and prefers the elantra over the civic (She is also trying to decide between the sedan and the touring version). For me it’s a toss-up. I’ve been happy with my Civic, but Hyundai offers the longer warranty. I’m just annoyed about the lack of a spare in the sedan and how there has been no change between the 2010 and 2011 touring version.
Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.
What is interesting is that the touring version hasn’t changed (which is based upon the previous design-2006-2010. You have the same styling based upon the 2006 design change and the older engine and transmission, but does have a spare.
This sort of shocked me that the 2011 version of the sedan was updated, but the touring version wasn’t. How often does a car maker only updates one portion of a vehicle.
So the wife and I continue our debate about what to get. Since it’s her replacement, she has a lot of say in it and prefers the elantra over the civic (She is also trying to decide between the sedan and the touring version). For me it’s a toss-up. I’ve been happy with my Civic, but Hyundai offers the longer warranty. I’m just annoyed about the lack of a spare in the sedan and how there has been no change between the 2010 and 2011 touring version.
Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.