Overview & Reviews

Hyundai's Elantra sedan was redesigned last year, but the big news for 2002 is the release of the GT version, an all-new five-door hatchback that boasts such upscale standard equipment as a leather-trimmed interior, European suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch wheels, foglamps and a CD player. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Elantra is now rated at 135 hp, rather than 140. To compensate, the company is offering owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultra-low price tag.

• Funky front styling details.

User Reviews:

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  Love this car!!! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By tasallen - April 19 - 10:00 am

  We have had the car for only a few months, but we are in love! It rides smoothly, and is very quiet.

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  90k+ miles later, Im still rolling. - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Mr. Volente - April 13 - 8:33 am

  I havent had any major problems w/this car at all. I did have a recall which they fixed no problem. Everything else has been smooth sailing just about. The only thing that is a bit of a problem is are the lights- the die a lot so you have to keep replacing them, especially the fog lights. The car is quite durable, Ive been through a few dings, and no problems. During one snow storm, I ran straight slam into the highway railing very fast and very hard and just knew the car was done for b/c of the sound of the impact. Somehow the car keeps driving, I get home, check it out, only 2 scraches, not real damage. Awesome. Gas is good, Im getting about 28-29 per gallon. Trunk space awesome.

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  3 mph Fender Bender - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By CamsTransAm - March 29 - 2:19 am

  Anyone considering an Elantra should know this! I considered getting an Elantra because of all the airbags/safety. I ended up keeping my car, and glad I did. In January it snowed and I made it to my destination safe (wrecks everywhere) when I hit black ice turning into a parking lot and an Elantra was sitting there. I hit the Elantra going 3 mph and dinged the door HORRIBLY. NO damage to my car!!! she needed two new doors and a new hinge, this is a huge safety concern and should be taken into account. I’ve seen other reviews with gov’t crash tests where the airbags did not deploy in time and did more damage than if they hadn’t gone off at all. My wisdom, choose wisely, do ALOT of research.

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  Hyundai Elantra More Car, Less Money - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By JimOhio79 - March 28 - 2:21 pm

  This is alot of car for the money. Ive found it to be both reliable AND economic. It could use a evamp of the exterior styling but is solid step-up from basic transportation. It has outlasted and outperformed my Grand Am, Cavalier, and Neon. Check it out, youll be surprised what this little car has going for it.

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  This is the Best Car ever - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By invoice - March 13 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. My wife and I fight over driving it and we have decide to get her one of her owe.

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  new style elantra is a beauty! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By tucker - March 13 - 10:00 am

  although just buying this car, on first impluse, its a great car to look at. It has a very "alive" engine and the noise is kept to a minimal. All the standard features will just blow you away... I managed to take home the "convenience package (which consists of keyless entry w/ alarm, cruise control, and a cd player upgrade)..so as of 2100 miles..im in love with this car. Although i am pro-hyundai anyway because i use to own a 2000 hyundai accent. In my honest opinion, despite all my respect for this company, I really do think they are making a honest and very respectable leap into making nice quality cars. GO HYUNDAI!

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  awesome bargain - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By dodgerfan - March 7 - 10:00 am

  i love this car. enough said

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  Im Impressed - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Xaviermgk - February 4 - 4:20 am

  This is my first new car, so my frame of reference may be skewed, but I think the Elantras overall package is simply unbeatable. The exterior design is slick, the interior is sufficiently functional and solid, and the engine definitely has some kick to it. The one factor that amazed me is the turning stability and turn radius, which nearly equalled my Volvo. Ive consistently gotten gas mileage between 29-31 mpg, with only about half of the mileage on the highway.

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  Who would have thought this is a Hyudai? - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jasperblu - January 29 - 2:00 am

  I wanted vehicle that would better accommodate my 2 dogs, passengers, groceries, etc. I also wanted my new car to be sporty with a manual transmission and good safety features that came standard. Very few cars in my price range met my requirements. The Elantra GT did! I do have some "complaints" about styling and layout (the sunroof rattles, the front hood grill is a bit flimsy, no lighting in the backseat, the alloy wheels are easily scratched, the gas tank flap frequently gets stuck). Overall, I am very pleased with the Elantra GTs design and performance. This is a car I expect to drive for many years and I think it will hold up quite nicely indeed.

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  Solid Choice - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By JLC001 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  My Elantra is still only a month old but Im looking forward to many years with it. This car drives great! It has smooth gear shifting (manual), handles bumps well, nice acceleration and all for a great price with a great warrenty.