The 2009 Hyundai Elantra is the fourth generation in the line of Elantra. This 5-passenger car competes in the mid-size category. Hyundai offers an inexpensive car with high fuel economy, spacious interiors, and many safety features. It is powered by a 2.0 liter, DOHC 4-cylinder, 138 horsepower at 6,000 RPM I4, and continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) gasoline engine. Fuel mileage is 24/33 mpg city/highway on the 5-speed manual transmission and 25/33 mpg city/highway on an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.

Estimated Price Range for Used Hyundai Elantra: $700-$20,000
Estimated MPG for Hyundai Elantra: 33 City/40 Hwy
Available Trims: GL, GLS
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The Elantra comes in the base 4-door GLS model, the 4-door SE, and a 5-door Touring variant. The Touring drives at 23/31 mpg city/highway on the manual and 23/30 mpg with the optional automatic. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is at just nine seconds on the manual. The Touring variant gives 141 horsepower that offers ample power for the driver.

Engine power is ably contained by 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). It has Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS). Performance is handled by the car’s independent MacPherson struts with coil springs at the front and an independent multi-link system with coil springs on the rear. The Elantra comes wanting in the simple design of its exteriors, however. It probably will not stand-out when parked side by side with the competition. The good thing is it won’t drive away car enthusiasts either. The cargo space is generous at 14.2 cubic feet. Interior safety features are the Hyundai standard in affordable cars: driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags, and curtain side airbags.

Hyundai Elantra Review

Upon first gaze at the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, car aficionados will not deny a second glance. Refined lines, manly looks, and a striking element is that Hyundai removed the stylized H badge on the front chrome grill and let it speak for itself. This luxury car’s maker will only be known when one takes a look at the trunk cover at the rear when the car has just passed by.

The 2009 North American Car of the Year winner features a front engine and rear wheel drive platform. Its affordability in the large sedan category paired with its luxury has been shaking up the car markets. It offers luxury and space rivaling those from America, Europe, and Japan for its price. However, an all-wheel-drive configuration is not present and handling flounders in sharp turns against its competitors.

Estimated Price Range for Used Hyundai Genesis: $4,800-$20,000
Estimated MPG for Hyundai Genesis: 20 City/30 Hwy
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The Genesis comes in two variants, the 3.8 and the 4.6, rightly named after their engines. The 3.8 liter is a 24-valve DOHC, continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) V6 that gives 290 horsepower at 6,200 RPM. The bigger 4.6 liter is more robust with 32-valve DOHC, CVVT V8 delivering 375 horsepower at 6,500 RPM. The power is delivered by a standard 6-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission with overdrive. The benchmark acceleration of 0 to 60 mph is just at six seconds for both. Fuel mileage is at 18/27 mpg city/highway on the 3.8 and 17/25 mpg for the 4.6.

The powerful engines easily respond to the 4-wheel disc brake with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), and brake assist. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS) help keep the car on the road. Luxury driving experience is belted out by a 5-link front and rear suspension system.

Hyundai Genesis Review

The 2009 Santa Fe by Hyundai is a 4-door family mover in the midsized SUV category. However, this sport utility doesn’t make an intimidating challenge to others in its class. But affordability and safety are Hyundai’s traits. Their vehicles including the Santa Fe are worthy of the buyer’s consideration. The Santa Fe features USB and iPod inputs. One bad side is the Santa Fe’s breaking power. Owners will need to make allowances for longer breaking distances compared to others vehicles in its segment.

Estimated Price Range for Used Hyundai Santa Fe: $1,800-27,000
Estimated MPG for Hyundai Santa Fe: 19 City/26 Hwy
Available Trims: Limited, GL, GLS
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The 5-passenger Santa Fe delivers adequate performance. It is available in the base GLS, the SE, and the Limited models. A choice of front wheel or all wheel drive is offered across all the variants. The GLS FWD comes in 5-speed manual and optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The GLS AWD is available in 4-speed AT. The SE FWD and AWD variants are fitted with a 5-speed automatic. So are the FWD and AWD Limited models.

The GLS are powered by a 2.7 liter, MPI, 24-valve DOHC V6 gasoline engine that gives 185 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. The SE and Limited Santa Fe variants are propelled by a larger 3.3 liter, 24-valve DOHC, MPI, V6 that produces 242 horsepower at 6,000 RPM gasoline engines. Both of these power plants achieve fuel efficiency at 17/24 mpg city/highway. A 115-volt power outlet comes as an option in the Limited variant.

Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Hyundai’s Sonata 4-door sedan is packed with value. But it is most often overlooked in its category due largely to its very simple and almost unappealing exterior. A 5-year/60,000 mile warranty is presented with the car and a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty is offered on the drive train. The Korean car company has dressed up this 5-passenger sedan’s roomy interior with high quality cabin materials. Plus, an electronic navigation system is an option with the Limited trim. Cabin capacity is a spacious 105.4 cubic feet. Cargo capacity is 16.3 cu. ft.

Estimated Price Range for Used Hyundai Sonata: $1,000-$2,700
Estimated MPG for Hyundai Sonata: 25 City/35 Hwy
Available Trims: GL, GLS
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Two gasoline engines power the 2009 Sonata. The smaller engine is the 2.4 liter, DOHC 4-cylinder, 175 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. A bigger, more robust 3.3 liter, DOHC V6, 249 horsepower at 6,000 RPM is on the higher end variants. The base GLS model is fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive and an option of 5-speed Shiftronic automatic with OD. The SE and Limited models have the 5-speed Shiftronic AT. Fuel economy by the Sonata ranges from 21/32 mpg city/highway on the base GLS 5-speed manual to 19/29 mpg in the V6 SE 5-speed automatic.

The Sonata drive is handled by standard front independent double-wishbone suspension and rear independent multi-link suspension systems. Additional safety is provided by an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS). Stopping power is managed by 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), and brake assist.

Hyundai Sonata Review

The 2008 version of the Hyundai Tiburon looks appealing on the external. However, it is lodged on the bottom half of the subcompact sedan category. The 2-door sporty-looking car has a rather small cabin capacity and cramped rear seating. Its power cannot match that of the leading competition. Still, Hyundai offers value with the car. Its affordability and exterior makes up for a seemingly lack in thrill. Hyundai has stopped production of the Tiburon after 2008.

Estimated Price Range for Used Hyundai Tiburon: $1,800-$16,000
Estimated MPG for Hyundai Tiburon: 20 City/27 Hwy
Available Trims: GS, GT, FX
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This Korean coupe is available in the base GS, GT, SE, and GT Limited variants. Even if it lags behind the established sports sedans, it is acceptable enough and gives an exhilarating ride. It is responsive to the driver’s whims. The car is equipped with either a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder or 2.7 liter V6. The V6 gives a burst of speed and quickness.

The 2.0 liter is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, 138 horsepower at 6,000 RPM engine with continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) found on the base GS. The faster V6 is a 2.7 liter, 24-valve DOHC, 172 horsepower at 6,000 RPM on the GT, SE, and GT Limited. The engine power is transmitted with a lineup of 5-speed manual and optional 4-speed automatic transmission on the GS, GT, and GT Limited, and a 6-speed manual for the SE. The sports coupe sits on top of independent MacPherson struts with coil springs front suspension and independent multi-link with coil springs rear suspension system. For the GS, GT, and GT Limited, the suspension is sport-tuned. The SE’s is track-tuned. Stopping power is given by 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Only the SE variant is fitted with Electronic Control Stability (ECS) with Traction Control System (TCS).

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