2002 Hyundai Elantra

GT Hatchback

2.0L 1975CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

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NEEDS A NEW CLUTCH Will need work on the Front Axel Shaft in the future.. Car sold -As IsThe following are some reviews about the car: What's New for 2002 Hyundai's Elantra sedan was redesigned last year, but the big news for 2002 is the release of the GT version, an all-new five-door hatchback that boasts such upscale standard equipment as a leather-trimmed interior, European suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch wheels, foglamps and a CD player. Review Already a winner in our opinion, the amazingly competent Elantra got a complete overhaul last year, adding interior space and exterior size, along with a full load of standard equipment, without a substantial boost in the price. Stickering for less than $13,000 and sold in a single trim level with a handful of options, the refined Elantra competes head-to-head with the best in the compact sedan class, beating everyone on price if not overall quality. Elantra's 135-horsepower 2.0-liter DOHC engine provides decent acceleration. A four-speed automatic transmission is optional and features fuzzy-logic software to optimize shifting and hold a gear on hills, but we'd go with the less expensive manual transmission to extract maximum acceleration and value. A four-wheel independent suspension, multi-link with an antiroll bar at the rear, makes for smooth, stable handling, while the speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system communicates improved road feel to the driver. Four-wheel disc ABS is optional, as is traction control. Inside the Elantra, consumers will find a roomy cabin with supportive, comfortable seats front and rear. Extensive use of sound-deadening materials helps quiet this formerly buzzy compact car. Equipment levels are impressive, with power windows, locks and mirrors; side airbags; air conditioning; a cassette player; and 15-inch wheels standard. Options, aside from the ABS and traction control previously mentioned, are limited to a power moonroof, CD player, cruise control and a smattering of port- and dealer-installed goodies. Hyundai introduced the Elantra GT as a mid-year addition. Configured as a five-door hatchback, the GT is designed to appeal to those who might have purchased the discontinued station wagon model, as well as buyers who desire the utility of a hatchback configuration. The GT gets rear disc brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, alloy wheels and a host of other standard items such as leather seating, a CD player and fog lamps. ----- Hyundai's new Elantra GT is a good car on its own merits. How so? Start with the five-door body style, which offers the practical advantages of a small wagon with the sleek look of a well-designed sedan.On the functionality scale, this package is hard to beat. Consider the most powerful standard engine in the subcompact class, and a standard-equipment list as long or longer than cars that cost $10.000-$15,000 more.The Elantra GT's interior is nicely finished.Measured by build quality, it meets or beats most of its competitors.This Hyundai has the sporty feel many subcompact buyers seek, and with the standard manual transmission it's good fun to drive.We believe it will surpass most buyers' expectations. --- The Elantra GT has many pluses with only a few minuses. Certainly we applaud the Elantra’s value, styling, ride quality and overall usefulness. Inside the Elantra, glowing blue neon adorns the instrument cluster similar to that used on most VW products. VW has become the very definition of cool, so it’s no wonder Hyundai chose to mimic a decidedly VW-like feature. The only problem with this dash arrangement is that only the main instruments have the cool-blue glow, lights for the ventilation system, stereo and other center-dash features are still lit in the plain green found on most budget cars. Other than the odd mis-matched lighting, the Elantra GT’s interior is quite nice – a step above most economy cars, but just below entry-level luxury cars. Leather is a wonderful standard feature on a $14,000 car, but don’t expect supple, Lexus like leather. The Elantra GT’s leather seems more sporty and durable rather than luxurious. In fact the entire interior has deliberate sport flair. Front seats are comfortable and supportive; rear seats seem slightly softer and more comfortable. Five adults will fit in the Elantra’s spacious passenger compartment, but if all five passenger happen to be full grown men, they’d better be VERY good friends. In fact, if they aren’t when the journey begins, they will be once everyone fastens their seatbelts. Although the Elantra GLS sedan offers a surprisingly accommodating trunk, the GT has even more cargo capacity thanks to the hatchback configuration. For a bargain priced car, there are a lot of little things that make themselves know gradually while using the Elantra in everyday situation. Things like front reading lights, one-touch down power driver window, and a dual mode center armrest/storage bin are all features one might find on a car costing thousands more. Also, front side air bags are standard equipment. A bit of a complaint about the sunroof/moon roof - It’s terrific to have this feature on an economy car, but why can’t the tilt feature and slide-open feature be controlled with just one switch? The Elantra, uses two switches to operate the sunroof; one to tilt the sunroof open, and another separate switch to slide the sunroof all the way open – it’s kind of a hassle. The Elantra GT is a real performer on the road. A 2.0L 4-cyldiner engine makes a class leading 140 hp. Only the Suzuki Aerio tops the Elantra with 141 hp. The little 2.0L engine is very fun to drive hard, and especially fun with the 5-speed manual transmission. Like many engines this size, the Elantra’s lacks low-end power, however launching from a dead stop not is disappointing by any means. The DOHC, 16v inline-4 has a smoothness and solidity to it that Honda owners have enjoyed for decades, newly implemented hydraulic engine mounts really do a good job of isolating vibration. When pushed to near the 6500 RPM redline, the Elantra’s motor begins to loose a little (very little) of it’s composure and can tend toward harsh – but only barely, and this is only true when the revs exceed 5500 or so. Most drivers will never shift so aggressively and therefore will notice only the quiet, refined and linear delivery of power. Like the revvy little engine, the Elantra’s handling tends toward sporty. In GT trim the Elantra offers four-wheel disc brakes (antilock brakes are optional) and thicker front and rear anti-roll bars. The Elantra feels light, tossable and fun. There is noticeable lean when cornering aggressively, but it only goes so far. In short, cornering is fun but not flat. Around town and the Elantra is able to effectively soak up bumps and rough roads and delivers a pleasant ride overall. Open highway driving is also pleasant; the Elantra lacks the wind, road and engine noise usually found on smaller or budget priced cars. Even at speeds of 80 mph, in 5th gear, the Elantra feels stable, and remains fairly quiet. Overall, the Elantra GT is a success in many ways. The GT version of the Elantra offers more than just sporty paint and decals to set it apart from the GLS – bravo to Hyundai for “getting it.” Opt for the Elantra GT and you’ll truly get a car that is sportier than the Elantra GLS sedan. The Hyundai 2.0L engine makes an impressive 140 hp and is actually quite fun to drive when mated to a 5-speed manual. In addition, the Elantra GT offers lots of standard features for a reasonable price. Fog lights, remote keyless entry, alloy wheels, and leather seating used to be standard equipment only on more expensive cars. Not only does the Elantra GT offer more features than you’d expect for under $15,000, it also offers more in terms of styling than most other cars in its price range. While cars like the Aerio, Focus and ECHO have a purposefully funky look (I hope it’s purposeful); the Elantra GT has a classy, sporty, almost European look to it – inside and out. ---- Features: Exterior Tires and Wheels Alloy wheels15 x 5.5 in. wheelsNull spare wheelP195/60R H tiresAll season tiresTemporary spare tire Roof and Glass Variable intermittent wipersRear defoggerRear window wiper Measurements Width: 67.7 in.Height: 56.1 in.Length: 177.1 in.Front track: 58.5 in.Rear track: 58.1 in.Wheel base: 102.7 in.Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 28.3 cu.ft. Curb weight: 2635 lbs. Mechanical Engine & Performance Base engine size: 2.0 LCam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)Cylinders: inline 4Valves: 16Torque: 132 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpmHorsepower: 135 hp @ 6000 rpmTurning circle: 37.5 ft. Base engine type: gas DriveTrain Drive type: front wheel driveTransmission: 5-speed manual Suspension MacPherson strut front suspensionMulti-link rear suspensionFour-wheel independent suspension Fuel Fuel type: gasFuel type: regular unleadedFuel tank capacity: 14.5 gal.Range in miles (cty/hwy): 304.5/435.0 mi.EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 21/30 mpg Safety Safety & Security Dual front side-mounted airbagsChild seat anchorsAnti-theft alarm systemVentilated front disc / solid rear disc brakesRear door child safety locksFront fog/driving lights2 front headrests2 rear headrestsRear center 3-point beltFront seatbelt pretensionersElectronic brakeforce distributionInterior Front Seats Front head room: 39.6 in.Front hip room: 53 in.Front leg room: 43.2 in.Front shoulder room: 54.7 in.Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportHeight adjustable driver seatLeatherBucket front seats Rear Seats Rear hip Room: 55.6 in.Rear head room: 38 in.Rear leg room: 35 in.Rear shoulder room: 53.5 in.Split-folding rear seatback Power Features Remote power door locksPower mirrors1 one-touch power windows Convenience Cruise controlFront console with storageFront cupholdersFront door pocketsRemote trunk releaseFront seatback storageSpeed-proportional power steering12V front power outlet(s)Tilt-adjustable steering wheel Comfort Air conditioningTrunk lightFront reading lightsLeather steering wheelDual vanity mirrors Instrumentation ClockTachometerLow fuel level warning In Car Entertainment Mast antenna6 total speakersAM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo