2002 Hyundai Elantra - A Sophisticated Little Sedan
While most of the hype in the automotive industry is often focused on fine luxury cars and ultra-exotics, what's currently happening at the lower end of the feeding chain is really surprising. Small, inexpensive cars are getting very stylish, well appointed and extremely entertaining to drive.
The new Hyundai Elantra is on the leading edge of this trend. This car oozes style. The designers managed to embody just the right amount of sport and elegance. From the front, attractive halogen headlamps surround a sporty chrome rimmed grille. The front fenders and hood are sculpted, flowing toward a graceful beltline that concludes in an elegantly raised trunk, pinched between two angular taillights. The entire package flaunts an aggressive attitude, while simultaneously exuding what seems like an air of diplomacy.
This theme continues on the inside as well. The dash and console plastics used are above average in quality, while fit and finish is as good as anything in this class. What's more, its interior comes very well equipped. The GL (base) comes standard with an AM/FM CD 4-speaker audio system, tilt steering and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Spend a little more for the VE and you get air conditioning (optional on GL), cruise control, power windows with an auto down feature on the driver's side, dual heated remote power mirrors and central power locks - a feature that I wouldn't do without.
While most of the hype in the automotive industry is often focused on fine luxury cars and ultra-exotics, what's currently happening at the lower end of the feeding chain is really surprising. Small, inexpensive cars are getting very stylish, well appointed and extremely entertaining to drive.The new Hyundai Elantra is on the leading edge of this trend. This car oozes style. The designers managed to embody just the right amount of sport and elegance. From the front, attractive halogen headlamps surround a sporty chrome rimmed grille. The front fenders and hood are sculpted, flowing toward a graceful beltline that concludes in an elegantly raised trunk, pinched between two angular taillights. The entire package flaunts an aggressive attitude, while simultaneously exuding what seems like an air of diplomacy.
This theme continues on the inside as well. The dash and console plastics used are above average in quality, while fit and finish is as good as anything in this class. What's more, its interior comes very well equipped. The GL (base) comes standard with an AM/FM CD 4-speaker audio system, tilt steering and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Spend a little more for the VE and you get air conditioning (optional on GL), cruise control, power windows with an auto down feature on the driver's side, dual heated remote power mirrors and central power locks - a feature that I wouldn't do without.