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Wouldn't it be nice if Hyundai came out with an AWD Elantra? If they put the 2.7L V6 from the Tib/Santa Fe in it, too (even as an option), that would be a very nice all-weather sporty car.
Since the Elantra and the Santa Fe are on the same XD chassis, it shouldn't take all that much modification to work the AWD components in. The fuel tank location/shape and exhaust routing would probably be the biggest challenge to change (to clear the rear driveshaft/differential), since the floorpan of the Elantra is so much closer to the ground.
The cost would be prohibitive, of course, compared to your standard Elantra. However they could give Subaru a run for the AWD car market.
Since the Elantra and the Santa Fe are on the same XD chassis, it shouldn't take all that much modification to work the AWD components in. The fuel tank location/shape and exhaust routing would probably be the biggest challenge to change (to clear the rear driveshaft/differential), since the floorpan of the Elantra is so much closer to the ground.
The cost would be prohibitive, of course, compared to your standard Elantra. However they could give Subaru a run for the AWD car market.