FAMILY FRIENDLY 1999 ELANTRA WAGON GETS FRESH NEW LOOK
AND UNMATCHED BUYER ASSURANCE PROGRAM

The Hyundai Elantra wagon which, since its introduction, has offered more room, driving enjoyment, standard features and affordability than any other compact station wagon, now offers even more advantages to buyers in 1999.

Foremost among these advantages is an industry-leading buyer assurance program.   Called The Hyundai Advantage, this package reflects Hyundai's confidence in the quality of its products. The Hyundai Advantage includes limited bumper-to-bumper coverage for five years or 60,000 miles. This exceeds the coverage on competitive cars costing over twice as much. In addition, Elantra wagon buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at no extra charge for five full years (no mileage limit); it includes emergency towing, lock-out service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses.

That's not all. Hyundai also provides original Elantra wagon owners with industryleading limited powertrain coverage -- 10 years or 100,000 miles. Even if the car is sold, Hyundai backs Elantra wagon's powertrain for five years or 60,000 miles. Corrosion coverage is provided for five years or 100,000 miles. There is no deductible on any of these coverages.

The Inside Story for 1999
Hyundai has also made refinements to the 1999 Elantra wagon's interior. Probably the first thing buyers will notice is updated seat cloth -- a new, high-quality woven fabric for the standard model and a tricot print fabric on the GLS model. Door panels have been redesigned, too, with door trim color matching the color of the seat fabric.

There's also a new four-spoke steering wheel with a low-weight magnesium core, providing increased strength and durability. The horn switch is now a dome-type in the center of the wheel, which allows for quicker, easier horn activation during an emergency. On the dashboard are new, rotary-type climate controls.

What hasn't changed about the Elantra wagon's interior is its roominess, comfort and long list of standard features. With the rear seat up, the wagon's cargo capacity is a generous 32.3 cubic feet. When the standard double-folding 60/40 rear seat is folded flat, cargo capacity is 63 cubic feet - tops among compact station wagons!

Space for people is generous, too, with comfortable seating available for five adults. Elantra wagon is at the top of the compact wagon class in leg, hip and shoulder room, as well as overall EPA passenger volume.

Interior comfort in the Elantra wagon is aided by advanced seat cushions that adapt to an occupant's build. Front seat backs have been slightly widened for 1999, and the driver's seat features a dual-height adjustment device and the same type of lumbar support mechanism used in luxury cars costing much more. The Elantra wagon also offers adjustable headrests and front seat belt anchors to enhance comfort.

Standard equipment on the Elantra wagon includes an impressive list of features, headlined by air conditioning. That's just one of several Elantra wagon standard features that , are available only as extra-cost options on competitive models. Others include variable intermittent wipers and tachometer Among the features on the Elantra GLS wagon, power windows and dual power remote mirrors are extra-cost options on competitors' compact wagons. And the six-way adjustable driver's seat that's standard on Elantra GLS wagon isn't available at all on any other compact wagon.

New for 1999 in the Elantra wagon is an intermittent function on the rear wiper/washer. Carryover features include fully carpeted interior, carpeted cargo compartment, AM/FM ETR stereo cassette player with four speakers, quartz digital clock, full center console with storage box and coin box, intermittent front windshield wipers, side window defoggers in front, front door map pockets, lockable glove box, side view mirror controls, and remote releases for the fuel filler door and tailgate.