Equipped with a 141 horsepower, 16-valve 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and five-speed manual transmission (a four-speed automatic is optional), the Elantra Touring’s acceleration will probably fall in the “peppy” category — just shy of “brisk.” Still, power should compare favorably with other front-drive competitors such as the Mazda3. Underpinning the hatchback is the same front strut/rear multi-link suspension as in the standard Elantra sedan, though stabilizer bars are now found at both ends, and the damper and spring rates have been retuned for slightly more aggressive driving dynamics.
