The new Hyundai Elantra represents another reason why I’ll be buying a new car in 2011. Have you considered the possibility of a new vehicle this year? If you’ve been following the media noise, you must know that this is going to be a landmark year for the auto industry. Peoria brakes professionals are tapping the tips of their fingers together in anticipation for this exciting year. While powerful, luxurious cars will always be a mainstay in the auto market, this year’s buzz revolves around the small car market and the fuel efficient engine.
The 2011 Elantra pushes forward handily in both areas, developing a solid persona for the small car segment while easily beating out much of the competition in terms of fuel efficiency. It follows on the heels of Honda’s success in the midsize market, where the Sonata has helped establish the brand as one of the leading competitors. Competition, of course, is good for everyone but the way the Sonata has pushed through the white noise makes it difficult for the rest of the major brands to gain some headway. Peoria auto repair professionals can’t wait to get their hands on the new Elantra.
The Elantra was revealed at the recent LA Auto Show. One of the big selling points of the new Elantra is the price a meager $15,550 tag that is sure to help motivate some on-the-fence new car buyers to get out there and get some. Peoria brakes will be in high demand with all of the new driving that will be going on in the city. But that isn’t the only huge driving factor in the sale of the Elantra.
Perhaps more importantly (and a more cost-effective factor), the Elantra gets an EPA estimated 40 miles per gallon on average. That is insane fuel efficiency, making the Elantra a pretty sweet contender in that segment. Hyundai has been taking great measures to improve its brand and sales as of late, and the Elantra is a perfect example of how they get it done. For Peoria auto repair professionals, the time is now to make a huge sales push with 2011 coming right around the corner after all the pretty lights of New Year’s have dissolved into the morning.
According to a recent article in USA Today, the Elantra is a pretty solid package all around and when equipped with Peoria brakes, it may be nearly unstoppable. Elantra weighs 2,661 pounds, light enough that it should be well-motivated by the 1.8-liter four-cylinder rated 148 hp and 131 lbs.-ft. of torque. It’ll be available with a six-speed automatic — rare in this size and price class — or a six-speed manual. It’s built at Montgomery, Ala., and will be shipped to dealers by year’s end. Peoria auto repair professionals are excited to get their hands on one of these vehicles so they can figure out for themselves what makes them tick.