The 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS is truly a driver’s car. The sedan model is a solid, cheap and pretty nice model that is relatively stylish and also performs well.
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Powertrain
Power to the vehicle comes from a standard 2.0 liter DOHC four cylinder engine that produces power up to 140 hp at an angular speed of 6000 rpm and torque of 133 lb ft at an angular speed of 4800 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The base price of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS model is $12,499.
Performance
With the powerful engine, the GLS version can achieve fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon in the city premises, while it can achieve 33 miles per gallon. The ventilated front disc drum brakes provide more safety on all road conditions. The vehicle handling features like independent multi link rear axle and the independent MacPherson strut suspension offers more vehicle handling capability. The speed sensitive power rack and pinion steering column allows the vehicle to turn even in the most curve roads.
Plenty of space in the rear side of the car and a vast trunk allows you to place more cargo. Some of the safety features equipped in the 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS model include front passenger presence detection side impact air bags, driver and front passenger air bags, 5-mph bumpers and collapsible steering column.
