Hyundai Elantra Forum The Hyundai Elantra Forum. Later models (96-up) of this 4-door share their Beta engines and chassis with the Hyundai Tiburon. Earlier Mistubishi-based Hyundai Elantras (92-95) are perfect candidates for the popular 4g63t motor swap, which turns the Hyundai Elantra into a real sleeper. These characteristics make the Hyundai Elantra a great car for those who want sports car performance with family car flexibility.
View Poll Results: Which of the following possible engines would you be most interested in getting?
Today’s base 4-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower (no additional cost) - 27city / 37hwy
11.11%
A slightly larger 4-cylinder engine with 165-175 horsepower for an additional $400 with 1-2 less MPG
11.11%
A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 195-205 horsepower for an additional $1,600 with 3-4 less MPG
77.78%
A turbocharged clean diesel 4-cylinder with slightly less horsepower but greater low end torque but overall similar acceleration with 32 city/44 hwy/36 combined MPG for an additional $2,600.
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Which Engine Would You Buy?

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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Assuming these are all viable options when building your 201x Hyundai Elantra GT (5-door hatchback). Which engine option would you purchase?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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It's an Elantra, I'd stick with the basic, if I wanted to go fast I'd mod a Gen coupe. The turbo diesel version is too expensive. If I wanted a diesel I'd buy a VW.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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f*ck VW. VW sucks balls. I've had friends LOYAL to VW, purchased 6 vehicles in under 10 years (always getting new models). They continually had issues and spent way too much time at the dealerships getting sh*t fixed.



3 Beetles (2 convertibles), GTI, Jetta, Passat... looked into getting the Tiguan and decided they wanted out of VW. Went with a Tuscon and loved it. Recently got the Elantra GT and love it. Looking forward to buying a Genesis Sedan RSpec next.



Stupid sh*t getting 'fixed' under warranties. Leaking headlights, suspension problems, annoying rattles, too many years of complaints and problems, and horrible dealerships.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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depends...are we talkin a fat f*ck like the current elantra or a not so fat version like my j2(which weighed less new than the current ACCENT)
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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I'd love to see Hyundai put out good diesel engines in the U.S.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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give me the Turbo 4



I love my MkV GTI Majik. I can't say I love the Dealership, but only because I know how it works on the inside, Not the technicians... but management. Just a**holes trying to nickel and dime customers while they cut the budget of every worker in the shop.... wheres that Rant thread again? lol
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:52 AM
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My money in the real world? A demo model/one year old turbodiesel. Diesels have better resale value, you've got low-down power where it counts, and getting a one year old car dodges the 30-40% depreciation that you'd ordinarily get with a brand new car.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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It would take a turbo 4 to even get me to look at it.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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i prefer the natural torque of naturally aspirated bulk displacement engine..turbos are nice but are complex and not easy to maintain.



scion tc has a 2.5, mazda 3 the same, civic si has a k2.4 engine,



and they have more room the engine bay
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