Hyundai Elantra Change Vehicle

“I bit more horsepower would have been nice but is adequate. But acceleration was better than Civic the other car I considered.”

“No road feel. Acceleration is fine.”

“Handles good. Driving at 55 MPH in the hills of AR, I got 42-43 MPG!!!”

“My car had the live rear axle. Hops around I bumpy roads, particularly turns.”

“I realize it is a smaller car with a smaller engine, but it seems sluggish once there is more than 2 persons riding. Otherwise it drives and handles well for my driving style.”

“Does not handle well. You lose control over small bumps.”

“The configuration of the post & side view mirrors effectively create 'blind spots' when entering circles or sharp curves. For a full view of the road, it is necessary to lean forward in the seat. This is a potentially hazardous action. However, not doing so may allow a pedestrian or other obstacle to remain unseen until the last minute.”

“The Elantra in my opinion does not handle very well. When I first bought it I thought I'd just have to get used to it as I was used to driving a van. I never did. Driving over the slightest bump can cause a wreck. The slightest adjustment in steering can be an over adjustment. Its scary on the interstate.”

“Tends to cutout if you need to accelerate to quickly.”

“The car is hard to accelerate smoothly as the fuel delivery seems imprecise and jerky. The car seems to surge.”

“I generally drive the speed limit and/or 5 miles over. This has great acceleration to get me on and off the highway, as well as the speed necessary to pass. It gives me 3 different driving modes. 90% of the time I keep it on 'sporty' and find the handling spontaneous. I really enjoy driving it.”

“Not enough power on the freeway or hills Poor visibility when changing lanes. Blind spot on rear posts.”

“This is the GT version of the Elantra. I am disappointed in its gas mileage and its handling, specifically handling on icy or wet pavement. It is also a noisy car. Rear compartment is small and awkward compared to the sedan version of the Elantra. I would not buy an Elantra GT again, but would definitely buy another Elantra sedan.”

“he convenience of the Hatch back for carrying groceries”

“Rough riding car and hard to handle on rough roads”

“Vehicle rides low so got stuck in snow left at intersections from snowplows. Also could not drive up a snow and ice covered driveway (slight hill) at work. Had to leave it parked at bottom of driveway. But that may be a tire issue. But still frustrating with a newer vehicle.”

“Underpowered. Needs a few more horsepower.”

“OK acceleration, just wish it had a little more horsepower”

“Car seems light and the ride is stiff and uncomfortable, especially over rough roads. Car feels small for a six-foot male. Car came with 17" rims and this probably makes the ride feel even harsher.”

“The visibility is comprised by the styling.”

“Lousy acceleration. Gets about 10 miles per gallon less than what the manufacturer claims.”

“The turning radius is small. I can make a U-turn on most city streets without backing up.”

“Handles very well”

“There were 2 accidents, both caused by the stability control system. The car went off the road once causing serious damage to the vehicle. There was an acceleration problem when parking where several vehicles were hit by the Hyundai. We now drive it with the Stability system turned off. No incidents in 9 months. You should check the NHTSA website this is a very common problem. Since the Government requires stability control, they are not acting on all of the failures. This is infinitely worse t”

“Engine a little weak on the hills. I drive in Econo mode which gears up early. In the hills I have to shift down to get power. This is what I would expect in a low horse powered engine.”

“The car runs loud, takes rough roads poorly, and underpowered.”

“Reversing is difficult because one cannot see where the car ends”

“handling not good for a car this size. Under powered”

“During summer months, the Elantra is fine. MPG is highly dependent on speed -- over 43 mpg at 50-55, but 35 mpg at 68-72. HOWEVER, in Michigan winter when highways are wet / snowy / icy, the Elantra is hazardous; I feel virtually no control of the car vs my other vehicle. I feel unsafw over 35 mph on the freeway when others pass me doing 60. NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

“The car frightens me in bad weather. The rear end skips when it hits bumps because it is so light. It has no grab on the road.”

“Handling is very good. Acceleration for entering a highway is not great.”

“Rides rough”

“Acceleration is just okay. Neither peppy nor slow. Sometimes it feels like its hesitant to down shift when passing power is needed. Steering is very numb but ultimately secure. It just has a very disconnected feel to it.”

“Very roomy for a "compact" with good sized trunk. Love the "Fluidic Design" exterior and interior. Quite peppy for a four with six speed auto. It shifts up very quickly. City driving I am getting 29 plus mpg Over all, I am very pleased with this Hyundai Elantra GLS”

“Poor acceleration”

“The Elantra is adequate when it comes to these features.”

“acceleration is excellent”

“I have skidded off the road a few times. quite scary.”

“My last car was a standard and I wanted my nest car to be a standard Ford Mustang (close to retirement) but my 1995 Ford Probe threw a rod and I was tired of getting rides to work and renting cars on the weekend so I bought from Enterprise. I should have just bought a Ford Mustang automatic from Enterprise and traded it in for an standard when I retired this year.”

“it is fine to drive but it is boring, just no fun factor”

“The acceleration is poor at slow and fast speeds. Handling in the winter is poor when more than 4 inches of snow. It does take curves extremely well. It doesn't take pot holes well at all.”

“Acceleration drags. Handling not as tight and responsive as the Accord.”

“The transmission (6 speed Automatic) shift very sluggish and sometime it is still in 4th gear at 65 miles an hour. I have to shift it manually. Had it in for service twice, and was told that there is nothing wrong.”

“Alot of brake noise,rear. No mechanical problems.”

“My last car, a Honda Civic, drove as a more solid car. Noted going over bumps and breaking, especially on rough road.”

“I like the car. Am disappointed in fuel economy.”

“It is simply a great car for the money in every regard.”

“The car has been reliable and handles well. For a small car, the performance is really quite good.”

“Noisy ride causes high volume on radio and phone; poor insulation against outside noise. Trunk is not as good as VW. AC /air flow is unsatisfactory.”

“It is just what it is advertised to be, an economical, practical car. Acceleration and handling are what you would expect. Adequate, but nothing special.”

“underpowered (1800 cc 6 speed manual)”

“nimble and accelerates very well. excellent auto trans. control.”

“Front windshield posts too wide, block view.”

“All but GPS”

“It's steering and handling are not quite as good as I would like.”

“Steering is great. Handles really well. Only negative is the bar support on the left side of windshield from the driver's seat. It's placement obstructs your field of vision sometimes when making a left hand turn.”

“The acceleration is ok for a small car with 4 cylinders, but the handling is not so great. Car feels like it has a drag when coming to a stop and cornering at medium to high speeds feels unstable. If you hit a bump while cornering the front end loses traction and shifts/jumps toward the direction of centrigugal force”

“slow acceleration, stuttery transmission”

“Very noisy. Air conditioning doesn't cool well in hot & humid weather.”

“The driver side a/c ports air is blocked by your hands and arms when they are in the 2/10 position”

“Road noise is a bit louder than expected”

“Comfortable .Good all around”

“Only thing I dislike is air noise , sometime sounds like the door seals are gone”

“DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT, ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON AN UP INCLINE. TOO NOISY.”

“A big noisey ride. The cooling/heating system is not as powerful as I'd like. In particular, the heating system doesn't keep me warm enough in the very cold winter.”

“seat positioning for driver very good A/C works well RIDE is terrible- you feel all bumps and i have almost lost control several times when the car hits a severe bump in the road”

“Bumpy ride. You feel pretty much every pebble. But the prtice, safety, economy and style make it more than worthwhile. My next car is going to be a smooth ride. Tall people have trouble entering and exiting but seated have room.”

“seat bottoms are a bit short, tire noise, stiff ride”

“Quality. Zero problems since new. Comfort, Economy.”

“Front seat backs are too deep”

“Comfort is super nice. The only negative is road noise from under the car and wind noise, in spite of windows being closed! if this could be fixed my 2013 Hyundai Elantra would be on par with a luxury car.”

“Road noise with the low-profile tires”

“At my age, need more supportive back support. Since car is low, I have difficulty getting in and out of drivers seat.”

“difficult to see traffic coming from right hand side because of side view mirror and column supporting roof.”

“Ride is quite stiff and the car is a bit noisy. Biggest problem was with the BRAKES: Grinding Noise right from the start. After only two years, the rear Brake Pads were wearing badly and in the words of the mechanic who did the repair and replacement. "REAR PADS SEIZED IN CALIPER BRACKET"”

“Seats are ok for comfort. Only driver seat is adjustable”

“The seats sit low and aren't the most comfortable on a long trip. Other than that this has been a great vehicle.”

“The engine is a little loud when accelerating.”

“Suspension is too stiff and no travel over larger bumps especially rear suspension- rear axle hops .”

“Ride is quite. Seats are comfortable and the air is adequate even in very high temp”

“Driver's seat a little hard. Feels uncomfortable after 1 hour of driving. Otherwise no issues.”

“You don't feel connected to the road. there is no feel in the steering wheel. Road noise comes into the car at highway speed.”

“My GT is feels good inside and out. Seats are comfortable and dash is well laid out.”

“THE PASSENGER SEAT SETS WAY TO LOW AND IT CAN NOT BE RAISED..( THIS IS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT).....”

“difficult to enter & exit due to low roof line , seats uncomfortable on long trips over 200 miles for tall drivers”

“The Elantra is an economy car. As such, it lacks the comfort, quietness, and up-market cliate control features of many more expensive cars.”

“road noise and sometimes bumpy ride could be improved”

“The only issue I have is that the driver side vents are somewhat blocked by the steering wheel. There is no way to aim the vents around the steering wheel.”

“We found the Elantra to be an exceptional small car with outstanding comfort at an affordable price. We are, however, quite dissatisfied with the high level of road noise on longer trips. We're investigating a different brand of tire, but believe it would not be difficult for Hyundai to add better road noise insulation.”

“bumpy ride, and not very quiet”

“The leather seats are very uncomfortable & cause fatigue even on short trips of 30 miles. The suspension is brutal. If you hit a pothole you feel it from head to toe & the rear tends to hop off the ground when hitting a bump.”

“Ride is very stiff - feel every bump, Have had numerous flat tires from hitting potholes, etc.. Don't know if the flat tires are from the style of the tire and rim (sporty) or other factor.”

“Location of A/C dash vents. Poor placement of center vents.”

“Cabin is a little noisy.”

“There is more road noise in this car than I would like. Also, I am very short, and even adjusting the seat belt to the lowest possible position, it still hits me in the neck.”

“The center of the seat is lower than the sides. My brother-in-law finds the sides hit/bother his hips on long drives. A cut-out seat cushion solved the problem. My mother, a backseat driver, benefits from the same cushion- to be able to see out the windows which are higher than my last car.”

“There's not a bump in the road that this car doesn't react to.”

“Could do better on road noise”

“Small interiors, bad seat comfort. For a person 5'10" difficult to get out of drivers seat. My car came equipped with run flat tires, and they are extremely low, reducing road to chassis clearance, therefore, augmenting risk of braking plastic protector.”

“Suspension is good at handling most road defects but has a hard time responding to large potholes and lifted roadway segments. Sounds like shocks/springs are "bottoming out". Also noticeable over parking lot speed bumps. Seems to be a problem with the post-2011 Elantras, as others tell me of the same experience. Not sure if lower profile OEM tires contribute to the issue.”

“Hear a little too much road noise”

“Ride is smoother than Civic which is the other car I seriously considered; also smoother than the 2 previous cars I owned --- Acura RSX and Integra.”

“Seats not comfortable for long drives. Noise level somewhat Uncomfortable.”

“The seats really need more support and better overall comfort.”

“There is no adjustment on the passenger seat to increase the height, unlike the driver's seat, it make it hard to get into the vehicle”

“Great car but I am considering a Chevy BOLT since there is a AAA charging station nearby. (PROVIDING GM comes out with a good lease price.) But getting a Bolt has nothing to do with my not liking the Hyundai--it is the best car I have ever owned.”

“I had to add an adjustable lumbar seat for the driver for comfort. the passenger seat is too low; hard to get in and out and can't see over the hood.”

“road noise very loud! side mirrors and other design details can obstruct vision”

“Like everything except for road noise”

“The ride seems to be very stiff, to the point that one feels every bump or crack in the pavement. I would rate the ride "poor." The ride is also noisy.”

“Overall,it is comfortable to me. It is louder than friends' cars and a little bumpier of a ride too (noticed by friends, not me)”

“bad driver seat position and knee positioning. Car lack of spare tire. tail lights burn out every month or 2.”

“The car is very comfortable with lots of legroom, but the ride is a little noisy. Climate control is also great.”

“The car is sometimes noisy and the handling is poor in winter even with excellent winter tires. It is a lackluster car and we plan to change it for a more luxurious car.”

“seats are comfortable and heated.”

“The car feels small and tight. Ride is a bit rough. Mileage is not what was expected.”

“The ride can be quite noisy and bumpy depending on the road.”

“Very comfortable driving. I love my front heated seat great in the winter in the north east. the Elantra has more features Then any car I look at.before I bought this car. I will be a Hyundai customer for life.”

“Seats need to be flatter to seat wider passengers and drivers. The rise on the seat edges can get uncomfortable on long trips”

“Road noise”

“We needed a car with ease of entry due to spinal injury. The Prius we loved did not allow us to keep it due to difficult smaller entry clearance. We really like the Elantra but the ride is quite rough and bumpy. We know the suspension could be improved and would pay more for that. The handling is great, the climate control is good, seats are fine, noise is a non-issue since we replaced the tires with much quieter ones.”

“Lots of noise, especially on the highway”

“Only adequate could be a lot better”

“A little noise than I would like.”

“It's too noisy.”

“I love the value of the Elantra. This car is great. I want to thank consumer reports for the recommendation. I have had no problems with this car.”

“It's quiet and comfortable”

“The seats are very low, making it difficult to see.”

“The seats are manual and have limited function”

“Seats started out comfortable, but after a few thousand miles, they lost some of their support and now I have to use pads to prevent back pain while driving. Climate control is fine, but it takes the AC a little too long to cool the car on a hot day. Road noise is a little louder than I would like. The ride is comfortable.”

“Was lied to when purchasing the vehicle; told I would get 40Mpg and got 26; no spare tire; rough ride; crappy car”

“The car, overall, is very good. It's only weakness is that your feel every bump you go over. Also, when driving on the freeway, if there are grooves in the freeway, the car tends to follow those grooves and so if these grooves are not parallel to where the car is traveling, it can be a bit scary sometimes as it feels like the car is drifting into the next lane.”

“The seats are fairly comfortable, the manual gearshift is excellent, and it probably SEEMS to ride better than it really does because there are no rattles or squeaks. One interior annoyance is the low position of the dashboard vents - I gather that was changed in later models.”

“front seating too low and minor brake issues due to height off the ground”

“Very tight seating, especially in the rear seats”

“The noise level is rather high when driving on the highways. The defroster/heater is very slow and rather weak for Kentucky winters. The ride is satisfactory for a coupe.”

“I am dissatisfied with the ride of my Elantra, it seems that I feel even the smallest of bumps or potholes. The overall ride is choppy and bumpy.”

“The one thing I am discovering to dislike (ever since getting the Toyota Matrix) is the space /room of the vehicle. It's not very comfortable to get into. I typically hit my head on the top door sill. Compared to the Matrix, The cockpit is cramped. When we first bought the car, thought everything, including space, was good. Also I thought the car was quiet, and think it still is, but not compare to some other more expensive cars. Love the seats. Love the controls. After reading Consumer Repo”

“I really like this car, mostly it was what I went in to the dealer looking for. However, I wanted a different color and I wanted a sunroof. The salesman told me they would put one in. They put one in alright, but I ended up paying for it and it was an after market and not the one that comes on this model from the factory. I felt ripped off. And, the salesman and service folks always tells me to give them perfect ratings on the satisfaction surveys so 1) they won't get in trouble, and 2) the”

“Lots of options were included with the base sticker price.”

“5 year /60,000 mile everything warranty, 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty. Many, many options included that would have cost big bucks on American mfr. cars. Outstanding gas mileage and car has a LOT of pep to it. Virtually problem free since new.”

“Everyone in family likes it . Wife daughter me.”

“more std. equip. than any in its class and less money. drives and handles very well. rear suspension seems a little soft on bumpy roads. 38 mpg on 2 lane hwys. and 34 on fast interstate. compared all in its class and it won easily.”

“It had low profile tires and large wheels. I wanted regular tires, but was told that would not be possible. I had a blow out before I even had a thousand miles on the car. cost me over two hundred dollars for new tire. The blow out happened on a small pothole. The ride on the low profile tires was awful. When these tires where worn I replaced the rims with 16" rims and bought 16" tires (all 4) It now drives like DIFFERENT car. What an improvement, but at a high cost of OVER $1,200.00.”

“The value of this car is outstanding .”

“See previous answer.”

“My husband likes the value of his car and the built in navigation and phone features”

“Good basic car”

“Heated seats, very comfortable seats, direct injection engine, bluetooth, space front and back, warranty”

“$19500 for a solid well running vehicle.”

“For the price I paid, the car included many "extras" that I would normally expect to pay extra for.”

“A roomy car, great gas mileage, and a 10 year warranty.”

“very good deal for the price.”

“I used the gas efficiency factor as one of my biggest criteria and it was advertised as getting up to 39mpg and I have only seen up to 31 on a LONG road trip using cruise control and going the speed limit.”

“Great value with dependability”

“I think that the value is good for the money, compared to similar models.”

“I think for the cost the elantra was a good value...I liked the style ,economy...performance is ok.”

“Good- Very small turning radius. Bad- when putting down the back seats to make a bed, the front seats can't be pushed back or reclined. Bad- the engine was replaced in less than 3 years (free of charge). Bad- visibility at night is poor due to the positioning of the headlights. Bad- visibility is poor because of the narrow back and side windows.”

“the dealer charged to much for a second hand vehicle and then tried to sell me the extended warranty which it already had.”

“Gas mileage is not as anticipated when the car was purchased. The suspension is rather stiff and does not handle rough roads well...very bumpy ride. The car does offer a lot a options like bluetooth, back-up camera, and pretty substantial power for its engine size/displacement.”

“will never buy Hyundai again”

“Excellent buying price”

“As well as good original value, I am pleased with the low cost of maintaining the car, though I had an issue with the 24k brake exam cost recommended by the Dealer's service rep. After my complaint, the excessive cost was adjusted quickly.”

“Amazing good MPG”

“good gas mileage”

“buying hyundai used makes a lot os sense.”

“Mostly I am pleased that I was able to pay cash for the car and it had relatively low mileage.”

“Car is very mistakenly advertised as being good with gas mileage”

“Great car. Good looking. Everything works. Good radio”

“It has been very dependable. Love the heated seats. A lot of road noise even with top dollar tires, but I really enjoy this car around town.”

“Excellent price due to a large cash rebate.”

“This was just what I was looking for and in the price range. All around use.”

“Cargo space is good.”

“Yes but GPS IS JUNK MU PORTABLE garland is much much better”

“For light use excellent value”

“Excellent car, and a great value for the money spent. Very good warranty too”

“we think it is among the top”

“It was a lot of car for the price I paid for it new, paying $16700 for a car with a list price of #19800”

“The car has been reliable. The ride is comfortable. It has enough power to get on the highway and is very good on gas. the trim is very good inside and out. It has plenty of room inside. It also has a 60K mile 5 yr bumper to bumper warranty.”

“My 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is a 4-door hatchback. It looks good to me and I love hatchbacks for their versatility and decent gas mileage.”

“The car looks more expensive than it is; people have said that it looks more expensive. It looks sleek.”

“Usually one of the best looking cars in the superstore lot”

“looks futuristic.”

“Clean looks and I really like the white model”

“I am a very average person - size wise. This vehicle is the right size for me - everything is very convenient and the driving is very sporty, easy to steer and maneuver. I haul 2 grandchildren, ages 3 & 6 to and from places, 4 - 5 times per week, and it is so easy to get them in and out of their seats. Also, I like the trunk space and the ability to fold down the back seats to make a flat, large area when need be. I do wish that the driver's seat had a little more cushion. My husband likes the h”

“I think this car is one of the best looking cars on the road.”

“The car looks great, all controls are easy to reach and well placed except for 2 things. The first is that the steering wheel always seems to block the speedometer for both my wife and I. The second is reaching some of the audio buttons are a bit far.”

“Water stains seat covers and NOTHING satisfactorily cleans them. Have to purchase seat covers to make car look acceptable.”

“A little road noise on this model that is not present in 2015 models or later”

“Lines are very attractive”

“Styling and design one of many reason I bought this car.”

“Very stylish especially when it's red”

“It is very pleasing to look at. The inside looks like that of an expensive car.”

“Hatch back allows for carrying a lot.”

“The product design is exceptional. Greatly improved over the 2009 elantra. Love it!”

“styling is exceptional, great looking car.”

“Good styling”

“Functional styling, aerodynamic, cab-forward design provides excellent interior space.”

“Love the lines, sleek, even our 4 door.”

“The 2016 and older Elantras were such a nice looking car. Not sure why Hyundai changed the body with the 2017, it is awful.”