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2009 Hyundai Elantra Base

Hatchback · 138 hp · 26 mpg combined

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$17,800Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Elantra is right for you?

Five trims, $14,120 to $17,820. Tap one to open it.

$14,120−$3,680GLS138 hp $15,120−$2,680GLS PZEV132 hp $17,020−$780SE138 hp $17,800This trimBase138 hp $17,820+$20SE PZEV132 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,900, from GLS PZEV to SE.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

138hp2.0L four-cylinder

136lb-ftTorque

26mpgCombined · 23 city · 30–31 highway

FWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic

5Seats

24.3 cu ftCargo volume

2,937–2,969 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

Black
Beige

Both premium cloth.

5 factory paints

Chilipepper Red
Vivid Blue
Carbon Gray
Quicksilver
Black Pearl

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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