Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Engine change after 1200+ miles...STAY AWAY!!! - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Richard - March 24 - 10:57 pm

  I purchased this car with the understanding that Hyundai has improved quality and how I was wrong. At around 1200 miles, my car started running rough and the oil pressure light came on. Long story short, it was determined my car needed an engine replacement. STAY AWAY!!

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  Doesnt feel or look anything like old compacts - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Steve W - January 14 - 6:41 am

  First thing is the SE trim is amazingly well equipped inside if you add the tech package. This is the best infotainment I have seen in an economy car or really any luxury car that was 2013 or prior. Large prominent full color display with seemless Pandora integration using Bluetooth or Android auto. Full phone navigation on the display is great as well even if potentially buggy depending on the phone. Cloth seats in 2017 models have come a long way even in the last few years. Usually cloth looks cheap and a little out of place. In this case the cloth looks durable and well suited to the clean new look of the car. The patterns are taste full and sharp while the added leather center console and wheel on the upgraded SE make the overall interior feel rich for such a budget car. The base sound system is also surprisingly punchy. My wifes 2013 sonata standard system doesnt have nearly as much body or as clear highs. The sound may not touch a premium set of speakers, but having turned down the limited trim with its upgradable speakers I have to say I am plenty happy with the base system. It seems like they must be pushing more wattage than older base head units because it gets loud enough to make your ears ring with only minor distortion. It reminds me of the difference of adding aftermarket speakers and a custom head unit without an amplifier. So better than expected. This car drives a lot more like my 2013 sonata with better electronic steering, than what I used to consider a compact car. I really happen to love the new feel of their steering and also the very quite ride compared to older models. I feel like the car has plenty of power especially in sport mode. I have no doubt a civic especially a si would destroy it but my car only cost 18k after tax and tag and both base packages with the base trim. Honda doesnt offer any breaks to compete with that price. Though I will say the car can cruise at 80 to 90 and still feel smooth and ready to go. Sport mode gives you passing power enough to feel confident in normal city driving so you are not a punching bag. The only time I would want more passing power would be to drive like a jerk. The car also feels very solid on high speed banks. Overall this is the most refined budget compact car I have ever driven. I also find the new civic extremely appealing but the price on the hyundai is infinitely better with all their incentives.

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  2017 Elantra SE Man - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jonathan Bird - November 30 - 6:49 am

  The value on this vehicle is amazing, very easy to drive and comfortable. I work For Hyundai and to be honest i never even considered owning one until I took a customer on a test drive in the 6 speed manual. I was hooked. The ease of shifting and how simple the SE is. I was looking to get into an SUV or something a little bit Larger but I ended up loving the Elantra. the 10 Year 100k Mile Power-train warranty keeps maintenance simple and the 5 year 60K bumper to bumper makes it even better.

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  Major overlooked flaws from most reviews! - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By JP - November 1 - 11:12 pm

  Test drove the car and notice 3 major flaws that are absolute dealbreakers. First, youll notice that the atkinson cycle engine causes a very slight lag between your gas peddle input and the engine actually engaging. This is compounded because due to this lag, the transmission is not married well to the engine, as I got a few false upshifts and then immediate downshifts. The second flaw concerns the interior build quality and layout compared to the Toyota Corolla. Im 61 tall and noticed when i lean my right leg against the center console, it bows outward considerably compared to the corolla. It feels like the middle console and dash are not secured together well at all. I drove the corolla and pushed my leg hard against the console and it didnt budge. The third comparison to the corolla is that despite having greater cubic foot interior, I could not sit in the back behind my driving position in the elantra, and could quite easily in the corolla, so that speaks to how well the space is utilized. An ok car, but not when the civic and corolla are both in the same price bracket.

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  Catchy Title - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Rocky DaBoxer - October 20 - 10:06 pm

  It is a Hyundai and if you have Acura or Lexus expectations, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a competent, well equipped vehicle that is suited for long and short drives then you wont be disappointed. I drive 1,000 miles a week and love the Elantra. It handles the highway with ease, greats great fuel economy, and is very comfortable for me. Cons: OEM Nexen tires on my limited edition Elantra SUCK. They are the worst tires I have ever ridden on and are ok in dry weather but dangerous in rain or snow. Power is a little anemic especially at 7000 feet where I live (we lose 20% horsepower at our altitude). Vehicle easily cruises at 85-90 mph once it attains speed. Engine is VERY quiet and so quiet that my wife has forgotten to shut it off a couple of times. Seats are comfortable for me so no complaints there. It could use a little more power but when Im feeling the need for speed, I hop into my Santa Fe Sport 2.0turbo which is a sleeper. Great vehicle and I really like it and think the average buyer will be impressed.

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  Not as good as it used to be - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Tom - August 19 - 12:17 pm

  I recently rented this car on a drive from Seattle to Reno when the airline stranded me. I generally have loved Hyundais and my daily driver is a 2013 Hyundai Accent that I love. I was disappointed in this car for two major reasons. #1 the road noise was unbearable and I couldnt even hear the radio over the amount of road noise. #2 was the night time visibility, the dash is not dim-able and was way too bright making it very difficult to see at night. Gas mileage and every other aspect of the cars was great, but these two were a deal breaker for me and I took it back to the rental agency and exchanged it for another vehicle the next day.

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  Spunky Little Thing - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By K. P. - August 17 - 7:42 pm

  Leased this car 7 months ago and I absolutely love it! Great value for a great price. I have the SE, so it doesnt come with all of the bells and whistles (i.e. bluetooth, back up camera, etc.), but that doesnt matter at all. Both the front and back are extremely spacious, and I can tell you that both the front and back seats are incredibly comfortable. All of the controls and devices are within reach, and the lighting (both naturally and artificially) in the car is sufficient. The stereo system is crisp, clear, and easy to navigate. As far as performance goes, this car does surprisingly well. The engine is powerful yet soft--it isnt noisy from the outside nor the inside, which helps with hearing the radio, fellow passengers, and emergency vehicles. Steering is sharp and takes little effort, and the turning radius is above average. The car handles bumps very well, and the braking system is superb. As far as acceleration, the 17 Elantra SE starts out normally but quickly picks up speed as you move into second gear in regular mode (my SE is an automatic). In addition to regular, the SE also has an eco mode (for saving gas) and a sport mode (especially useful for 0-60 highway merges), which, again, plays into the great value-great price mantra. The outside lighting is perfect--the headlights provide great visibility and the taillights are both easy to see and are really sporty looking (look up some pictures). I recently drove my Elantra SE in the snow, and I must say that this may have been the thing that impressed me the most. The car cuts through the snow like a knife; the tire grip is better than some snow-ready SUVs Ive driven. Obviously, its not going to cut through 6+ inches of snow, but for accumulations less than this, blow-over snow, ice patches, and small snow/ice piles, the Elantra SE passes with flying colors in my book. There are only two "cons" that I might see with the car: 1. it sits pretty low to the ground, so its sometimes a little hard to get into if youre a tall person and 2. it tends to get blown around more than the average car during a windy day on the road--but you can control the car just fine. Seriously though, if youre looking for a compact car with great value, comfort, and safety, youd be unwise not to consider the 17 Elantra.

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  Cabin Noise - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jaspinder - April 11 - 8:59 am

  While driving on freeway, too much noise inside car for new vehicle.

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  NOT GOOD FOR LONG DISTANCE DRIVING - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Linda - March 31 - 8:36 am

  After driving the car now for eight months, I can now give a more authentic review. I am extremely disappointed in the gas mileage. When I first got the car, the mileage was great. Now eight months later, the mileage is no way as good as when I first purchased the vehicle. The Elantra is a great car if you are only planning to drive around town. The Elantra is NOT for long distance driving. The pick-up is lousy. I have a short commute to work, so the Elantra works for me. Its a nice car for short distance driving.

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  Super Happy - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
  By Lil - March 23 - 5:48 am

  I had my heart set on a Toyota Corolla. I visited a nearby Toyota dealership and met with a salesman who never called me back. I phoned a second dealership and told the salesman Id come in on Saturday only to find out on Saturday the car I told them I wanted to see was sold to that salesmans mom! Whaaaat? So since it wasnt working out for me I decided to consider a different car. Honda is sure nice but I realized I could get perty near the same thing from Hyundai for $1000 less. My 2012 Ford Focus Titanium was totaled but I knew I would never purchase another because the transmission made an unattractive sound (we called it the car-fart sound) intermittently and Ford is facing a class action suit regarding the transmissions. It did have an awesome ten speaker sound system, which I miss, and I thank God for the bags that popped open all around me and protected my body from serious injury. Mazda, I have past emotional baggage regarding Mazda and though their "soul red metallic" rocks and is richer than my Hyundai in scarlet red pearl, I just cannot have a Mazda in my life. The small sedan Chevrolet never appealed to me. I decided to look at Hyundai. Three people where I work, all in management, drive Hyundais and are very satisfied with their cars. Most important to me was to get something in a pretty red (not bright red), a sedan not SUV, small but not teensy, highly reliable, good gas mileage, and most of all, heated seats. I test drove a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited and, surprisingly, I liked it. The ride is remarkably smooth and quiet. I once had a Chrysler LeBaron convertible and it was also smooth but like riding on a cushy pillow - which I liked. The Elantra is quiet and over bumps its soft and smooth but without bounce, if that makes sense. An article in the San Diego Union-Tribune explains it better. It says that it is "bonded with aircraft-grade glue — 390 feet of the adhesive compared with about 10 feet in the previous model. The result is a snug cabin, reduced vibration and a stronger foundation to hang the suspension for a more-planted ride." I bought it two months ago and am very pleased with the purchase. The seat gets nice and warm even on my back. I see I will have to pay for the Bluelink after 12 months and I am still learning all it does, but its nice being able to turn the car on from afar. My 57-year-old eyes that need reading glasses can see the text on the LCD screen well enough and the touchscreen responds better than the one in my Ford Focus did. My husband got me a little clippie thing to attach my iPhone to the air vent and its easy to use the Bluetooth navigation that way. I figured I dont need nav in the car since its on my phone. The only thing I wish I had that I dont have is the upgraded sound system. The regular sound system is okay, but I like to feel my music so I sure do miss having some decent bass. The car comes with quite a few zoo-zoos and wham-whams like the back-up camera and a warning sound if a car is too close and the free roadside assistance for five years doesnt hurt my feelings either. I had thought that Hyundai was sort of a weird car, but its not weird. Its a good car! The 2016 Toyota Corolla I test drove is pretty plain in comparison. I will update if I have any problems with it.