2009 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

Price is worth it

Written by: swimmurgirl on 10/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car for my daughter and she fell in love with it. She loves the blue light interior and the way it handles. The price was awesome. Paid 14K for it. Very impressed. I was worried about engine noise, but after driving it, it wasn't that bad. So no complaints. Had to decide between the Corolla S and Hyundai. Went with Hyundai based on price and features. We get 3 months of XM. Toyota doesn't offer that. A lot more amenities that a kid could like at that age.

Favorite Features

Color light interior. Price

Suggested Improvements

Nothing so far.

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Great Car, Great Price

Written by: Sheryl on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bought 2 weeks ago, 1,500 miles so far, am totally impressed with the quality and value. Great interior features, 2 trip tach, rides smooth, quick acceleration on fwy. onramps, great control compared to what am used to. I shopped and compared Civics, Corollas and others, for months previous to buying, owned Toyotas previously, but this impressed me more than the new Corolla. No complaints at all! I'm only 5'0", and like how I can see the road, compared to a Civic. Very satisfied with it, plus a great warranty. So far the MPG is about 30 city/36 hwy.

Favorite Features

MPG, cruise, XM radio, all the cubbyholes!

Suggested Improvements

A/C vents could move up/down instead of just sideways.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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No Regrets

Written by: Steve on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased the car with Cash for Clunkers and got it for just under $10K. Considered Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Dodge but happy I settled with Elantra. Taken one long trip and averaged 36 mpg. The ride is quite and comfortable with an interior space that lets you hear music at a reasonable volume with a stereo system much better than what you would expect in this class. The seats are excellent for not being adjustable. I have a combat injury to my back and was quite surprised at the seat support comfort on a long trip. I have owned two Honda Civics and consider this vehicle a much better value especially when comparing the warranty coverage. Hyundai has come a long way, baby!

Favorite Features

Quiet and roomy interior, comfortable seating, solid safety features including ABS and multiple air bags, great stereo system, best in class warranty.

Suggested Improvements

Power driver seat adjustments and automatic door locking during acceleration. Longer arm rest for driver. Small stuff, great car!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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What a buy !

Written by: tim on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Excellent car. Thoughtfully engineered, first-rate build quality, very nicely equipped. But the warranty and the five years free roadside assistance closed the deal, not to mention the great price.

Favorite Features

Height-adjustable drivers seat. Sun-glass holder. Aux and USB radio inputs.

Suggested Improvements

5-Speed Automatic Trans. Temperature gauge.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Very impressed

Written by: GL w/sport pkg on 09/20/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have only had this vehicle since end of July 2009 and must say that I am quite happy with it so far. It is the GL w/ the sport package(rear spoiler, 16 " alum. wheels, fog lights and skirt package. It really makes the car stand out beside a regular elantra. My only complaint is the rear trunk lid has developed a very annoying rattle, dealer says it may be the spare tire tools and jack. Otherwise, it is a great little car. Great on gas, fit and finish is good, and it handles quite nicely. Anyone considering a Toyota Corola, or Honda Civic should look at this vehicle before they buy...

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

More sound proofing in the engine compart areas.

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Nice Discovery

Written by: Jim on 09/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Was going to buy a Corolla on the C4C program, but a friend who works at CarMax recommended I give Hyundai a look. With the C4C, the $2K mfg incentive and some negotiating, was out for under 14G, incl tax. Very comfortable, smooth and quiet ride for a compact

Favorite Features

Love the XM and blue dash lights. Nice seats, plenty of little storage spots.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage is less than I'd hoped - so far only intown (metro Atlanta) driving and getting about 25mpg.

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Good Choice

Written by: will on 09/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Had the car for 3 weeks now and am pleased with it. I never considered buying a Elantra, but friends of ours has 2 and love them. I wanted a car that's reliable, safe, good mpg,comfortable and affordable-the Elantra was it! No other car maker came close with the same options & price plus warranty. It's not sporty or a head turner,but for me that's ok.

Favorite Features

Safety-air bags/curtains,ABS.Roomy interior and trunk. Dash/controls laid out nicely. COLD a/c. Quiet/smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Engine temp gauge should be standard instead of a temp idiot light. A more comfortable steering wheel. Better trunk floor liner.

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I Am Impressed

Written by: isaacandmary on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My wife and I purchased the Elantra out of desperation because it was the last day of the Clunkers program, most dealers in our area had already stopped accepting trade-ins and our 89 BMW 735i was falling apart We test drove the Jetta, Civic, Sentra and Corolla but purchased the Elantra blindly because we really had no other choice as all dealer's inventories were fully depleted. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE THE ELANTRA HAS BEEN! The car is solid. The ride, instrumentation, handling, braking, feel etc. are all terrific. I had and image in my mind of Hyundai's being cheap and raggedy, boy was I wrong. We live Chicago, the Pothole Capital of the World and this car easily holds it's own.

Favorite Features

Blue-lit instrument panel, firm/sturdy ride, XM radio free trial, beautiful styling, ease of use of all components....EVERYTHING, this car is GREAT!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Me. I have had to learn to stop ramping train tracks, weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on my brakes, speeding up to red lights etc.....EVEN IF I AM BEING TAILGATED! I also am learning to be on time when going places; that way I don't have to take pot-hole riddled shortcuts.

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SE is fantastic value for the price

Written by: AMB on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is yet another happy Cash For Clunkers story. My trusty '06 Accord lease was ending and I happen to have an F-150 I was holding on to. I got an early '09 (no USB - just AUX) with BlueTooth option and walked out the door paying just under $10,500 TOTAL (taxes included!). The great deals are available because, even though this car is highly rated, Hyundai's are just not coveted like Honda and Toyota are - yet. Build quality is excellent and interior is nicely laid out. I got the manual, which is similar to German gear layouts with a unique reverse lock-out feature as well.

Favorite Features

ESC, Brake Assist, ABS, great value, warranty, interior layout, bluetooth option, XM radio, reliability rating.

Suggested Improvements

Engine booms on hard acceleration, performance is average (as expected), hard to avoid the volume control on the steering wheel, radio sound is very average.

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Great Car

Written by: Chris on 08/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We really enjoy driving our GLS with sunroof and XM. Smooth, quiet and refined. Seats are firm but comfortable. Dash is attractive and well laid out. Controls are easy to use. Sound system excellent. Peppy engine growls only when pushed, but this car is more of easy going car than a sports machine. Price was certainly right considering quality, included features and the warranty. Notice there are some exceptions in the fine print on the 60K, 5 year guarantee. Cash for clunkers really sealed the deal for us. Looking forward to many years of service.

Favorite Features

Interior and overall quality.

Suggested Improvements

Trunk mat is really cheesy, no hard floor material, and light weight trunk lid worrisome. Steering wheel plastic on our GLS is a bit irritating. Maybe it will smooth down with use.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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