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2008-09 Hyundai Elantra recalled, owners told to stop driving
The Hyundai Elantra has been recalled to fix a problem with the driver's airbag. The recall is not related to the ongoing Takata recall.
5 Years Ago
2008 Hyundai Elantra
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $19,990 for the SX variant and topping out at $28,990 for the Elite S variant.
There are 4 variants of the Elantra available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2006.
The 2008 Elantra was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Hyundai Elantra is only available with a motor that produces 105kW and 186Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra
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2008 Hyundai Elantra
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Scott Collie
2008-09 Hyundai Elantra recalled, owners told to stop driving
The Hyundai Elantra has been recalled to fix a problem with the driver's airbag. The recall is not related to the ongoing Takata recall.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N spied
The very first Hyundai i30 Sedan N has been spied in Europe, ahead of a full reveal either late in 2020 or early-2021.
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William Stopford
2020 Hyundai Elantra price and specs
Hyundai’s small sedan has a choice of two petrol engines and manual or automatic transmissions. Pricing kicks off at $21,740 before on-road costs.
6 Years Ago
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Dimensions
4,505 mm
1,775 mm
1,490 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,505 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,775 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,340 mm |
| Load Capacity | 470 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Elantra is the SX variant that starts from $19,990.
See all Hyundai Elantra PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Elantra is the Elite S variant that starts from $28,990.
See all Hyundai Elantra PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Elantra is 1200 kg shared by all variants.
See all Hyundai Elantra towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Elantra is the SX variant which measures 1775mm wide, 4505mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.
All variants of the Hyundai Elantra have a maximum power of 105kW and 186nm of torque.
The Hyundai Elantra is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Elantra is the SX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1755 kg.
The Hyundai Elantra uses Unleaded Petrol.
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