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The 2010 Hyundai Elantra is the latest iteration of a compact car known for frugality and low price. This year, Hyundai has boosted the mileage, raising the standard five-speed manual model to 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway from last year's 24 mpg city / 33 mpg highway. The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine's power ratings remain unchanged at 138 horsepower, or 132 hp in the dozen or so states that have adopted California's stricter PZEV standards. The more fuel efficient Elantra has several changes and recalibrations that together raise gas mileage up to 8 percent. Hyundai cut mechanical...