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The 2008 Hyundai Elantra Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Hyundai Elantra is regarded as a small Car built in Korea with prices starting at $27,990 before on-road costs.
This Hyundai Elantra is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 186 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Hyundai claims the Elantra Base uses 7.8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 186g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 679km per full tank
The Hyundai Elantra measures 1490mm (58.7 inches) in height, 4505mm (177.4 inches) in length, 1775mm (69.9 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1298kg (2861.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elantra Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra Base has a 160mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
80.15 - 80.89 kW/t
50.38 kW/t
151.88 kW/t
Boot Space
460 litres
283 litres
482 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
10.7 L/100km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 kg
1,445 kg
1,890 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 kg
800 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
160 mm
113 mm
160 mm
Dimensions
4,505 mm
1,775 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,505 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,775 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,340 mm |
| Load Capacity | 372 mm |
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Explore Hyundai Elantra Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 186
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 82
Engine (cc): 1975
Compression Ratio: 10.1
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 93.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14
Main Capacity (L): 53
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Main
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 143
Maximum Power (kW): 105
Maximum Torque (Nm): 186
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Spoiler
Location: Trunk/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10340
Front Track (in): 60.7
Front Track (mm): 1543
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.9
Overall Height (in): 58.7
Overall Height (mm): 1490
Overall Length (in): 177.4
Overall Length (mm): 4505
Overall Width (in): 69.9
Overall Width (mm): 1775
Rear Track (in): 60.7
Rear Track (mm): 1541
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40
Front Headroom (mm): 1015
Rear Headroom (in): 35
Rear Headroom (mm): 890
Front Hip Room (in): 54.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1377
Rear Hip Room (in): 54
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1372
Front Leg Room (in): 43.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1105
Rear Leg Room (in): 35
Rear Leg Room (mm): 890
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1412
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Tinted Glass
Location: Cabin
Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3682
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1298
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2862
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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