Overview & Reviews

Hyundai has added a GT sedan to the lineup. It has the same price and equipment as the GT hatchback, save for a rear wiper, and it gets a body-color rear spoiler. The hatchback will wear a black rear lip spoiler, and both GTs will come with floor mats. Meanwhile, the value-packed GLS sedan remains unchanged, except ABS will be slightly more affordable, as it has been added to the Accessory Group 3 options package, which costs $925. Finally, 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, though the engine itself is unchanged.

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

• Poor offset crash test score, ABS available only as a package option.

User Reviews:

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  Great deal for the money. - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By Wirro - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Compared Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus and Honda Civic and just couldnt get anywhere near as much car for the money. Zero defects so far but then Im not a heavy user, only about 6K a year. But hey! The bumper-to-bumper warranty will still be in effect when its paid for!

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  Excellent value - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By daveg - May 28 - 8:57 am

  Purchased this car from the original owner at 54K miles for $6K. Had one power train problem repair and otherwise routine maintenance. It has been doing very well so far. General fit and finish is good, though the exterior color on the posts between front and back windows is beginning to peel a bit. Mileage is reasonable, performance is acceptable, it is roomy and reasonably comfortable. I replaced the factory stereo and have been happy ever since.

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  ELANTRA GT - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By GUICHE - May 27 - 2:00 am

  BEST VEHICLE EVERY HAD HOLDS 4 LG ADULTS WITH COMFORT.GAS MILAGE OUTSTANDING 32MI ON HIGHWAY AT 80 OR BETTER.RECCOMEND RADAR DETECTOR.NEVER FEEL SPEED.HATCH BACK HOLDS MORE THEN SUV`S SON` HAS LEXUS RX 300 WE HAVE TO USE MINE WITH 3 ADUTS 2 CAR SEATS/ LUGGAGE TO GO AIRPORT.WITH SEATS FOLDED IT IS STATION WGN .ALREADY TOOK HOT WATER HEATER.A DISWASHER. REFRIGERATOR IN IT HATCH CLOSED.GREAT SUSPENSION LIKE SPORTS CAR .

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  pleasantly suprised - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By Danlo13 - May 27 - 2:00 am

  There usually is a catch to unbelievably low sticker prices. Not this time. Although I expected the standard features and read the good reviews here before buying, I was pleasantly suprised by the steering and shock absorbsion. Even with the auto transmission, the car climbs very steep hills easily. More suprising was that it handles rough roads more comfortably than my American make (2001) minivan. Handles the curves very well and has good acceleration.

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  Awesome! - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By wei - May 18 - 12:58 am

  I brought this used car as my first car in US. It drives very great even it have 83000 miles on it. Never have any problem.

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  Overall Excellent Car - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By micahnova - May 10 - 10:00 am

  I have not owned my car for more than 2 months, but already can tell that Ive purchased a good one. Much care and precision went into making the Hyundai Elantra. Everything feels sleek and well designed. Taking a look at the over-all driving experience, this car is worth the price.

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  My purple Elantra - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By Karen Milton - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Easy to drive and fun. A lot of interior space for the 5 of us. Easy on gas, low maintenance. Secure feeling in winter weather. Roomy trunk. Rear cup holders an added bonus.

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  Terrible Car - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By E.Martinez - May 3 - 9:41 am

  I bought this car with 50k miles in 2005. Its been a problem after another. I had to replace the engine at 80k miles and now at 98k it has the transmission issues. The Motor Mounts were also replaced. Yes, its a cheap car. However, the maintenance becomes very expensive. I change the oil every 3k and do excellent maint. on it. Nevertheless, its still a problem. Would never buy a Hyundai and/or Kia in my life again. Pay a little more upfront and save a lot later when purchasing a Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Most of Kia and Hyundai engines are joint venture with Mitsubishi and they are not very reliable engines.

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  Sweet car for price - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By Ryan - April 29 - 2:05 pm

  I dont have one negative thing to say about this car. I havent had one issue whatsoever! Very pleased with this car, and will be sticking to the brand in the future.

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  Gave it a chance. Fed up. - 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  By ifaub - April 24 - 5:14 pm

  My wife and I purchased this car used in December 2006. One main reason was for its reported gas mileage. Another was for its "value". This car has been one problem after another. Multiple issues with the brakes (took them 4 times back in the shop to finally fix the problem). The paint downright fading/falling off on the door handles. MPG is around 19/21 even after the ridiculously expensive 60k mile service ($1200) and bringing it back again for diagnostics to see if something was wrong to cause poor fuel economy. Nothing found, but tried to up sell the injector cleaning service. Now, the vehicle feels like the trans is having some problems. Done with it. Trading it in this weekend.