what does GLS mean ?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Nicolette, Harm, Peter, Sep 5, 2004.

  1. does that mean carb and NOT injection ?

    thanks etc,
    peter
     
    Nicolette, Harm, Peter, Sep 5, 2004
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  2. Nicolette, Harm, Peter

    Eaton Wings Guest

    I know the gl stands for genuine leather. not sure about the s though...

    Eaton
     
    Eaton Wings, Sep 5, 2004
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  3. That seems odd since the leather interior comes with the LX models not
    the GLS. At least that's the way I understand it.
     
    Centella_Cajon, Sep 6, 2004
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  4. Nicolette, Harm, Peter

    The MAJ Guest

    And you are correct...LX has leather; GLS does not.
     
    The MAJ, Sep 6, 2004
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  5. Nicolette, Harm, Peter

    AK Guest

    This should answer your questions, from the
    http://www.new-cars.com/2003/2003-hyundai-elantra-gls.html website:

    Fuel system electronic multi-port fuelinjection, four-jet fuel injectors,
    in-tank fuel pump

    The GLS is the entry-level model in the 2003 Hyundai Elantra lineup. While
    it doesn't boast the premium appointments of the uplevel GT trim, it doesn't
    neglect the necessities either.

    So, to answer your questions:
    Fuel injection--No carb, and GLS is just a code for the trim style, it
    doesn't stand for anything.

    Veel success...
    Doe-ie!
     
    AK, Sep 6, 2004
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  6. In Germany, the (Sonata) GLS has leather.

    rob
     
    Robert Zimmermann, Sep 6, 2004
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  7. Nicolette, Harm, Peter

    Neil Guest

    L, GL and GLS were common equipment/trim level designators on Ford cars in
    the UK when I was growing up. I always believed they stood for
    Grand/Grande, Lux/Luxury, and Super respectively.

    Perhaps the X in LX stands for eXtra? Although for some manufacturers, the
    "x" indicates 4-wheel drive.

    The absence of an "i" as a designation no longer means the car isn't fuel
    injected. I believe some manufacturers stopped using the "i" after GT
    because of the associated negative image of "boy racers", as well as high
    insurance costs, etc.

    It doesn't really matter what the letters actually stand for most of the
    time, as long as you know what you're getting when you buy a car.
     
    Neil, Sep 7, 2004
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  8. Nicolette, Harm, Peter

    Mad E Moe Guest

    The only problem I had with my 95 Scoupe was weird electrical ones ,
    gauges would stop working or randomly fluctuate , the 1.5L engine was
    pretty weak but OK on the open highway . The small size of the car
    made it handy to drive in town and in traffic. As for the tranny I had
    the 5spd and it never gave me a hint of trouble . By the time I traded
    it in for my 01 Elantra I had put 120K on it and the only mechancal
    work the engine needed was a new timingbelt (I never bothered to
    replace it at 60K but did inspect it frequently ) and it neede the
    valve auto adjustment parts fix (I don't remember the technical name
    but its those two friggen disk that ride on oil between them that
    deal with valve lash adjustment (Hydralic lifters parts ???) ) since
    they were pretty worn . O by the way the day I traded it in there was
    a young guy who wanted to buy it as I ws cleaning it out at the
    dealers LOL

    Mortech at http://www.elantraxd.com
     
    Mad E Moe, Sep 11, 2004
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