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Now while I did not conduct the usual pilon test I did push the car through some twisty sections of road, enjoying every minute. While not a BMW. the Elantra does stick to the road very well, a lot of the credit going to the Michelin XGT H4 all season radials as well as the improved suspension. Under the hood is 1.8L twin- cam, l6-valve. fuel injected four that produces 124 horses and 116 lbs/ft of torque. Off the line the car feels a little lack luster. however once the tach reads above 3500 rpm the engine comes nicely on cam providing fairly brisk acceleration. Matched with the engine in our tester was a 4-speed automatic over- drive transmission that comes com- plete with dual modes and an on/off switch for the overdrive. In the economy mode the upshifts are smooth and well co-ordinated. In the normal mode, however, they become a little harsh at wide open throttle. Not much to worry about unless you have a habit of driving Another area that has ben reworked for the better is the sus- pension. The GLS model now fea- tures gas pressurized shocks and struts. The result is much improved comfort and compliance without any sacrifice in the handling charac- teristics. 2TS The two major changes to the '94 Elantra are the addition of a standard driver's side air bag to the GLS model and the addition of anti- lock brakes, both of which have become highly desirable features in the eyes of many consumers. The ABS improves what was already a good brake system. During the usual brake tests I required just 118 feet to stop hom 80 km/h. Combine the better stopping distances with the security and stability of ABS and things do not get much better. BRAND NEW 1994 DODGE RAM PICK UP Up front there is a new grille. front bumper and lights. The hood and fenders being reworked to accommodate the latter. The rear end features a new fascia and rear lamps. The differences are so small that you need an old Elantra for comparison otherwise the changes might go unnoticed. Hyundai Elantra is strong on safety R2SirrpCKWilppfi2tl(7i] n its brief history the Hyundai IElantra has undergone a lot of , change and the 1994 model year is no exception. The majority of improvements to the Elantra are safety related, how- ever there are some styling changes. By Graeme Fletcher Special to the Beaver I75 WYECROFT ROAD Kerr St, & Dorvd South on.E.W. The heater controls are of the rotary variety, meaning they are easy to use and regulate. Seat com- fort in all positions is good and with the front seats set in the mid posi- tion there is a surprising amount of leg room in the rear. Standard stuff includes a power trunk release. remote fuel door release, adjustable seat belt anchors and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. The latter improving the versatility of what is already a roomy trunk. Our test car also came with a lot of other equipment, power windows. locks and minors as well " air con- ditioning. New for this year is an air conditioning unit the uses environ- mentally friendly Rl34A refrigerant rather than R12 freon. For an affordable car, and with the base model starting at under $l2.000 it is certainly that, the Elantra comes with a lot of standard equipment, especially when you get into the GLS model. with the gas pedal pressed to the floor. For the record we required 10.5 seconds to eclipse the 100 K mark. If you stick with the manual gearbox you share a full second off that time. Black. Vii, am. lauded SOL “4267. Oriv 48,000 Ions. s16,99598 1994 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai suggest that the new Elantra is a car that you can be proud to park in your driveway. Having concluded a complete road test I must say I have to agree. The only other item worthy of note is the build quality. It rivals any of the other cars in this seg- ment. Not an easy task when you consider this car goes head to head with the Toyota Corolla. The front seats are well shaped and provide above average lateral support. on a weekend rental. since the VI specifically variety of c FREE FRIDAY Today, Thrifty offers all four wheels at a low rate that's just as historical. 7.? f, n the year 23,012 BC gLenny the Traveling 'jQ'" Salesman rented the very first wheel for a very low price at Thrifty. nothing new to us E ll wn set of wheels pst tendary So come Renting whee Mu full ou 501 Speers Rd. Oakville cant tiersu 842-2277 its, with great service, at almost prehistoric) rates in today, and rent your ry beginning. A company created to offer a wide rheels at low prices is r to us here at Thrifty. In 1 even say we invented it Thrifty has been a low- e car rental company IRS (Offer valid to Oakv/lle Beaver "Shop Locally" card holders) Jff HOME)?!“ mm WITH A "RM9NALTmxm "m”- EE LOCALLY a " F-G" 25% OFF _'iiiii Any Dry Cleaning ROMA BELLA CLEANERS North Bronte Plaza 2544 Speers Rd. Unit 2 82l7-(rl83 F'errrafPYN ”an -, a 1%i?'iiEi?.t'.t: pannt TPitt mm r