2011 Hyundai Elantra at a glance

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Base price: $15,625 (includes destination charge)

Price, as tested: $22,905

Powertrain: 1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder with dual continuously variable valve timing; six-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting

Horsepower: 148 at 6,500 rpm

Torque: 131 pound-feet at 4,700 rpm

0-60 acceleration: 9.1 seconds*

Curb weight: 2,877 pounds

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches

Overall length: 178.3 inches

EPA fuel economy: 29 mpg city/40 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Brain food.

*According to Motor Trend magazine