Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Somewhat under-powered."
Lawrence H., FL (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"After 10 years, my Elantra still accelerates very quickly and handling is quick and smooth."
Anonymous, FL (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"The engine is sized right for this size of vehicle. Snappy response from a stop and when passing."
Patrick M., NC (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Excellent in ice"
Anonymous, NV (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Handling is fun, its a small car with a mid size car feel, easy to park in parking lots where I live that have big pick-up trucks."
David K., CA (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"It's easy, a very enjoyable experience"
Burton B., FL (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Accelerates pretty well. Response is instantaneous."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Handling OK. The acceleration is adequate for most people, though will not win any races. Like most things in life “machines, relationships etc‿ they will last if you maintain them"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"I have no difficulty bringin this car up to highway speed when I enter the expressway. This car is equipped with Electronic Stability Control. It stops well in ice and snow."
Jane L., IL (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"This car accelerates and handles very well. No hesitation on acceleration, and handles just fine."
B M., TX (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"For winter driving conditions narrower snow tires are a must. The wide factory tires turn this vehicle into a hockey on ice and worthless in driving through snow deeper than about 2 inches."
CHRIS F., MN (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Dead steering feel makes the car tend to wander with zero feedback at the wheel."
THOMAS Z., NC (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Nice, smooth running engine with plenty of acceleration even after more than 200,000 miles of use."
Patrick M., NC (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"Acceleration is slow"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Hyundai Elantra)"The car rides Ok for a compact-a big improvement over previous model but pales in comparison to new model. Acceleration is adequate for it's class."
Kenneth M., MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra)
"The electric power steering gives zero road feel. If my attention wanders even for a few seconds the car will wander out of lane."
Thomas Z., NC (2008 Hyundai Elantra)