2008 Hyundai ELANTRA GLS

2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS — Description of factory-standard features

Powertrain and drivetrain
- Engine: 2.0L inline-4 producing 138 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque (factory specification).
- Drivetrain: front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: 5-speed manual was the standard transmission; a 4-speed automatic was available from the factory as an alternate option.

Exterior
- Body: four-door compact sedan with a conventional trunk.
- Lighting: halogen headlamps and integrated turn signals; standard rear combination taillamps.
- Mirrors and trim: body-color outside door mirrors and door handles.
- Wheels and tires: stamped-steel wheels with wheel covers (typical factory fitment), full-size compact spare.
- Glass and wipers: fixed rear window with defroster, intermittent windshield wipers.

Interior and comfort
- Seating capacity: five passengers with two front bucket seats and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench.
- Upholstery: durable cloth seating surfaces in a neutral factory fabric.
- Seating adjustments: manual seat adjustments for driver and front passenger, head restraints for all outboard seating positions.
- Climate control: manual air conditioning with blower fan and heater controls as standard.
- Steering and controls: tilt-adjustable steering column for driver comfort.

Convenience and power features
- Power accessories: power windows with driver-side auto-down function, power door locks, and power-adjustable mirrors.
- Remote keyless entry: factory-installed remote keyless entry system.
- Instrumentation: full complement of gauges (speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, temperature) plus warning lights; trip odometer.
- Storage: center console storage bin, glove box, front and rear door map pockets, cupholders.
- Rear seat: 60/40 split-folding rear seatback to increase cargo flexibility.

Audio and connectivity
- Factory audio system: AM/FM radio with single-disc CD player and MP3 playback capability; auxiliary input jack for portable audio devices was included on many factory setups.
- Speakers: factory-installed speaker layout appropriate for the trim level.

Chassis, steering and braking
- Suspension: MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a rear torsion-beam setup (factory suspension arrangement for this class).
- Steering: rack-and-pinion steering with power assist.
- Brakes: front disc brakes and rear drum brakes in standard factory specification (typical for the GLS trim).

Safety features
- Airbags: dual front airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags (factory standard).
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): factory-installed monitoring system.
- Seat belts: 3-point seat belts for all seating positions with pretensioners and force limiters for front occupants.
- Child safety: LATCH anchors (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for rear outboard seating positions.
- Structural: standard energy-absorbing crumple zones and reinforced occupant safety cell designed to meet contemporary safety standards.

Other notes
- The GLS trim was configured at the factory to provide a balance of basic comfort, convenience and safety features while keeping ownership costs reasonable. A number of convenience or appearance options and dealer-installed packages were available from Hyundai at the time, including automatic transmission, upgraded audio and alloy wheels; those options would be reflected on the individual vehicle’s factory sticker or build sheet.

This description reflects the typical factory-standard equipment for a 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS; specific content on any particular vehicle may vary depending on original factory options or subsequent dealer-installed equipment.