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Old 10-07-2009, 08:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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lower friction engine components,
an optimized thermostat
lower-rolling-resistance silica tires,
a “smart” alternator management system
revised transmission gear ratios
lowered ride height
improvements to the underbody airflow management
EcoShift indicator (manual 5-speed)
“eco indicator” on automatic transmission
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I like that they are incorporating a belly pan of some kind. We need pictures! These mods are similar to what Fiat has done in Europe, just tune the car for MPG. In a way it seems like the manufacturers are just returning to the late 1980's.

I also like the Accent design better than the Elantra. My Mom says it looks like a slipper. Ha ha, if I ever got one, I could name it "The Slippery Slipper".

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