Hyundai Elantra

"Poor acceleration"

"It driver and handles quite well and has retained those characteristic for 8 years and 62000 miles."

"Very good on curved, hilly roads at 75 mph in Texas"

"acceleration is good, handling is poor."

"Handles well and is relatively comfortable but noisy."

"This car is a little mountain goat. When I go to visit family in WV it handles the twisting roads quite nicely and downshifts and zips up even the steepest hills."

"After driving for only 50,000 miles, the transmission slips and bucks occasionally, which is an annoyance."

"Noticeable hesitation in transmission shifting that mfg says is within spec. That maybe so but it is noticeable"

"Could use more power and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Gets good gas mileage, though. This is my wife's car."

"acceleration is not so great and at higher speed car engine is noisy and vibrates a lot"

"Handling seems good, but acceleration is a little slow and noisy."

"I was driving about 65 mph in the right lane on a freeway when a tractor-trailer passed me. Just ahead of me, a right rear tire exploded, filling the air with large tire fragments. I jerked the wheel to the right to avoid the large tire segment, then jerked the wheel to the left to try to avoid a foot-long tire tread segment, which hit my right fender. At that high speed, jerking the wheel one way and then the other, the Hyundai remained in perfect control."

"Good acceleration and agile handling."

"great acceleration and handling ,interior is roomy and controls on steering wheel is handy,love all the cubby compartments."

"mediocre acceleration"

"Slight knock at z 30ish. Never got mileage claimed. Service at dealership poor."

"When AC is on Acceleration is extremely poor."

"In Canada the Touring is badged "Limited" and comes with a slightly beefed up suspension with larger wheels and tires so it handles reasonably well. The engine is only adequate and, of course, the auto transmission has only four forward gears."

"Car has an unidentified drain on the battery that has caused carnot to start afer a week and even overnight."

"The car is too loud when accelerating to pass or when entering a highway."

"It drives and handles well"

"road noise. handles poorly when wind is blowing."

"Engine is very quiet and ride is quite smooth, even after several years on the road."

"A lot of road noise is heard in the cabin while driving. Seats are very comfortable and offer good support. Ride is choppy."

"Comfortable ride, with comfortable seats, and comfortable noise level."

"Ride can be noisy, lot of road noise especially on bumpy roads."

"Seats are supportive/firm but comfortable. Mine is a 5 speed manual. Needs a sixth speed or a higher geared fifth as engine is running 1t over 3,500 rpm in fifth and it is too noisy."

"Suspension in 09 SE is bone rattling stiff but nat all that good at handling. so interior noise from shakes and there is a fair amount of road noise and wind noise. Seats are nicely supportive but no lumbar adjustment"

"A bit noisy, seats comfortable but light color so don’t want to stain, big inside compared to other sedans."

"I have the Touring GL model and the driver's seat has an lever to adjust lumbar support. Easy to use and with my bad back, a good feature. Being a small wagon I find the car somewhat noisy and harsh when empty but sedated nicely with a medium to heavy load aboard. The Michelin Defender tires I use are excellent for control and wear, though prone to raod noise feedback."

"Hyundai dealer can't seem to get the AC working right for more than a few months. Why even take it back to them?"

"Road noise excessive"

"The air conditioning reaching the back seat is minimal. The children often complain about the temperature."

"The A/C is a little weak on very hot days."

"Noisy ride, has always sounded like suspension is loose."

"I've had issues with the air conditioning."

"Seats could offer more lumbar support and seat cushioning. Climate control is excellent. There is too much road noise, and the ride is hard going over any bumps or road roughness."

"car rides harshly. feels even the smallest bumps."

"Needs vents for air conditioning for rear seat area passengers in front are cold while hot for rear passengers"

"The material of the seats is itchy/scratchy to me, and I don't feel like they are shaped in a way that is completely comfortable to me."

"Ride on this model is too stiff - but it's set that way for better handling."

"noise,ride"

"Acceleration and gas mileage are very appeptable and there's ample room for carrying things to and from the cottage. Love the chili pepper red colour and the stereo has a good sound. Car is somewhat noisy inside but is well finished with quality parts. It starts and warms up quickly and is generally a pleasure to drive. Hyundai has taken it off the market now - pity, because I for one would happily buy another when mine grows too old."

"The 2009 Elantra was somewhat noisy but comfortable"

"I have a long daily commute and the seats are comfortable. The ride of over bumpy roads is fine. Road and engine noise is too high over 80KPH. Sometimes, it is difficult to hold conversation with fellow passengers."

"Second to last year when Elantras were actually made in South Korea where the workers took pride in what they were building for their export market. Build quality is very high for such a "basic" car."

"Just a wonderful automobile"

"Car had problems with electrical system since I bought it; the electric door locks & trunk release were very inconsistent due to bad programming. At least 7 dealers attempted repair without success, until finally a dealer did another attempt with success-so now the doors lock and stay locked, don't randomly unlock/lock, and the trunk doesn't open randomly (including while driving, while parked at shopping malls. etc.)."

"I purchased the car new and have almost 180,000 miles. There were ZERO items that needed fixing other than normal maintenance. For an inexpensive car this is the best bang for the buck you can get while having basic handling, comfort, economy, and safety."

"Purchase price in relation to engineering reliability is a big bang for the buck."

"I am impressed with quality of the vehicle. Just regular maintenance like oil change, tires and brakes but nothing big."

"One of my BETTER choices in cars for satisfaction in ownership. Simple, but DEPENDABLE, very fine handling, very good visibility, electrical system, heating, upkeep."

"This is a very reliable car. In 95,000 miles has not failed even once due to drivetrain issues. Outside of brake pads, oil changes, tires, battery and issues caused by accidents, the car has needed no time in the repair shop whatsoever."

"Couldn't beat the price"

"You get more for your money and an included 100000 mile warranty. and a car that does not require any unexpected maintenance cost in 195000 miles."

"The audio never worked properly and the dealer beat me out of my warranty."

"For the year it came out, it had a lot of standard equipment and was the best bang for the buck compared to the competition."

"Car has been reliable quiet and comfortable."

"This has been a great car to drive and ride in,from everyday commute to long-distance drives. It has been extremely dependable. Well worth the price."

"A good quality car with a lot of features that cost extra on other cars. Great value and very dependable."

"bought on the obama "cash for clunkers" program at $10,200"

"Car drives well and has never had a mechanical problems. Had many features in the basic price and I felt like I got a good deal."

"My Hyundai has been very reliable. So far the only expenses have been incurred only for ordinary maintenance. While it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that more recent models have, I have everything that I need."

"gas mileage is good. It's holding up well"

"In comparison to the competition, very good value."

"its been reliable and for the money a good deal"

"Very good commuter car for a great price"

"Sticker over $20K. Purchased for 12993.00 after clunker trade in. Did it by pricing the car in Cincinnati and using that leverage here in New Jersey."

"get more value for your money than a car from another manufacturer"

"The original price was excellent given the features that were included in that price. I have not had to spend any money except for ordinary maintenance."

"I find this car to be easy to drive and park and have had no problems"

"excellent value"

"This has been a great vehicle over the time we had it."

"It has been a dependable vehicle requiring limited repairs despite high mileage. Fuel economy is excellent."

"the 2009 elantra was priced low with great value. today the price of an elantra is so high I will buy a suburu instead."

"For the first 3 or 4 years it was a good car. Then it started having multiple minor problems. Gas mpg dropped significantly after 4 years."

"Good hauler, no repairs needed, economical. A great buy for the money"

"I use this car as a secondary multi-purpose around town vehicle. Although it is a small wagon, it offers much diversity. I play in a band and carry might sound equipment to practice and gigs. It is also used for carrying large grocery orders, trips to the dump and is an economical alternative to my Genesis."

"It has features that you usually find in much more expensive cars. It was definitely a car worth buying. The 10 year warranty has not yet been needed."

"We bought this car through the Cash-for-Clunkers program. It's a delightful little car, very efficient and appealing. So happy to have it."

"In the time I owned the car I never had any major mechanical problems. I maintained it per the Hyundai recommendations. I thought I got excellent value for what I spent"

"purchased this vehicle brand new on the "Clunker" program of 2009 for $10,200"

"Overall an excellent value. Very reliable although I did have a couple of expensive repairs"

"I have had this car for over 8 years now and it has performed very reliably. It never needed any work outside of recommended maintenance and consumables i.e. tires, breaks, oil changes etc."

"This car is now nine years old and I still call it my "new" car. It rides and handles exactly like it did when I bought it. (My son bought a Hyundai Elantra when he graduated college in 2013 and also still loves his.) It was a better price than Honda and Toyota and better quality than domestic vehicles."

"2009 was a good year for the Elantra. Well made and doesn't give us much trouble at all - only normal servicing. Lacks power, of course, particularly with only a 4-speed automatic but we mainly use it in the city."

"The vehicle is very reliable and only ever required normal servicing, timing belt and brake replacements (rotors and pads)."

"Great gas mileage, great reliability, reasonable initial cost, great load capacity. The only negative is a typical stiff suspension, small car bumpy ride. Otherwise we love this car."

"The really good thing about Hyundai (in the past) is that they put all the desirable features I wanted on the SE line, and didn't load it up with high cost items I really didn't want. Of course others may feel differently. I wanted bigger than standard wide alloy wheels and low aspect ratio tires for the superior handling and braking power they provide. I wanted the 6-speed automatic. The 1.8L 4 has computer controlled camshaft rotation (for wide power + wide torque band), and other high tec..."

"You probably won't consider this "styling", but the exterior door handles, which are painted, are peeling the clear coat and look horrible."

"I like the styling of the Elantra because it still looks up to date even though it is 7 years old."

"It still looks like it is in style, even thought it is 7 years old."

"Styling is ugly. But for the money it is a solid car."