2011 Hyundai Elantra arrives in the USA by the end of the year
It seems that compact sedans are quickly becoming extremely popular in the USA, at least judging by the impressive array of new models set to arrive on the market. These include cars like the Chevrolet Cruze on the 2012 Ford Focus.
Now, a new contender is preparing for its own launch, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
We’ve already seen the Elantra be revealed in its native South Korea, at the Busan Motor Show, as the KDM-spec Hyundai Avante. At that time, no details were revealed about US availability. Now, as the Avante is hitting showrooms in its native country, Hyundai has confirmed that the 2011 Elantra will also be reaching US shores by the end of the year.
As you can see, the new model will boast the ‘Fluidic’ design we already saw on the bigger 2011 Sonata. In South Korea, the model is offered with the 1.6-liter Gamma inline-four cylinder engine, capable of 138 HP with 123 lb-ft of torque. While power figures aren’t all that impressive, it can achieve a combined fuel average of 38.8 mpg.
Expect more details about the US-spec 2011 Hyundai Elantra as we reach the end of 2010.
Source: Hyundai via Autoblog
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The base for the design of the new Elantra touring is the european version Elantra sedan especially their cabin, but the hauling capacity is worth appreciating.