I am looking at buying a 2008 Elantra SE and want a PZEV one for lower emissions. Unfortunately, they don't seem easy to find in Colorado or the neighboring states (Kansas and Wyoming). In fact, every dealer I contacted in the Denver metro area says they don't have one.

There is a rumor of an inside service memo about the PZEV Hyundia Elantra having issues in the high altitude. I've done a lot of research on the internet and can not find anything related to this.

Any truth to this rumor?

Has anyone personally had any experience with their PZEV Elantra not working well at high altitude?


This post has been edited by jsnap: Mar 10 2008, 12:56 PM

Hmmmm, still no replies

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I can't image that a modern fuel-injected vehicle would have problems running at high altitude. Then again, if the only difference between a PZEV and ULEV is leaner fuel mapping, less oxygen in your area could result in a condition outside the normal operating range of the computer and emission sensors. If this is the case Hyundai would probably have to reflash the computer so the car would run properly. Since you don't live in a state where they sell PZEV you would be taking a chance that the local dealership would be aware of such an update. Also, if the car's computer was updated you may lose the reason for buying the car in the first place....partial zero emissions!

Some other things to consider are; the fuel burnt to transport a PZEV to you. Whether you fly to California and drive it back, or if they put it on a 18 wheel transpoter and burn hundreds of gallons of diesel. How long do you have to drive your PZEV to make up for that environmental loss?