Used 2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport Sedan Review
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Love this car!
chrisw5000, Winter Haven, FL, 08/05/2014
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I bought my 2014 Elantra Sport one month ago. I have 1000 miles on it and have enjoyed every mile! I love the larger 2.0 engine and more power over the the 1.8 liter. Its like driving a sportscar with the functionality of a sedan. I have a 4 year old so you can see how functionality is important. I'm getting better gas milage than what was shown on the window sticker (with the Active ECO … turned on). You do sacrifice power for the economy however. I almost bought a Sonata turbo but decided the Elantra Sport was a much better value for my budget and I still get the sporty feeling I was yearning for. The more I drive it, the more I like it. Get yours today, you'll like it too!
Great car for the money.
schbullitt, Pennsauken, NJ, 06/25/2014
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I now have approximately 28,000 miles on the car. My only complaint is the way the transmission is overly programmed for gas mileage. When the trans. upshifts, the rpm's drop down too much and you lose the torque. If you shift manually the rpm's do not drop so much. Also, when you go to downshift, say to pass another car, you have to depress the gas pedal a lot and this usually causes … the trans. to downshift at least two gears. When I go to pass, I use the manual mode which, again, works much better. All in all, a great little car, especially when you factor in the cost and what you get for the money. I would definitely buy another Elantra.
A Poor Man's Mini Cooper S
Denny, Westfield, NC, 03/18/2017
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
First of all it's not a Mini Cooper S, but since I recently owned a 2011 Mini Cooper S, I can see the similarities. You can tell it's a solid car when you shut the door. The cabin has the cockpit feel with the close at hand controls and push start function. I feel like I'm folded into the car when I shut the door and start it up. The steering is tight and responsive. When it's not … in eco mode, it's got good pickup both from a start and in traffic. It's performs fine in eco mode, but there's a difference. It also has the sports car ride, which means it's great on good roads and lets you know all of the features of the road on not so good ones (I like that, but to each his own). Now, the story of the car. I bought it used two weeks ago in Cincinnati and drove it back to North Carolina. I got 33.7 mpg on the drive, using a calculator. It was actually pretty close to the car readout of 34.0, but I never trust the car and smartphones with calculators make it easy to verify. I was actually getting better mileage until the mountains of West Virginia, so I expect 35 mpg on flatter highways. I have already put about 900 miles on it. In mostly city driving, I got 29.5 mpg and in mixed got 32.5 mpg. On the drive back from Cincinatti, I also had the sunroof open with the seat heaters on in 30 degree weather for 50 miles and never got cold. The wind noise was minimal also. The bluetooth works great with my iphone, the car is comfortable, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I can't comment yet on reliability, having only owned it for two weeks, but it is Hyundai certified pre-owned, so there's that comfort as I own it. My only complaints are the fact that it has no spare tire, only a repair kit, and the driver's side blind spot is definitely there. It does have a double outside mirror for the blind spot, so that probably won't be an issue when I get used to it.
Definitely glad I sprung for the sport
Jason P, Chagrin Falls, OH, 02/28/2019
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I’ve now owned my 14 Elantra sport for 4.5 years and have 53,000 miles on it. When I was first shopping around I looked at the limited and couldn’t stand the 1.8l engine. After seeing a few other reviews on here I’m glad I purchased the sport with the much better engine. When not in eco mode I average 30-32mpg combined and still have that oomph when accelerating. The sport tuned … steering is incredible and it truly feels like I’m driving a much more expensive sporty car than what I paid for it. The seats and interior are more comfortable than any car I’ve previously owned and while it is small by today’s standards the touch screen display is good. I can’t stand the styling of the latest models. The 2014 had the most aggressive and appealing exterior and interior styling. The only two complaints I have is the cheap sunglasses holder and that since I bought the car, in cold starts it’s a hard first shift from 1st to second gear. After I’m a half mile down the road no problems whatsoever. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with the transmission so I’ve lived with it since. The sunglasses holder has a cheap clip in it that has since been recalled. Even the slightest of bumps opened it. After 3 trips to the dealer they finally replaced the front roof console and the problem has since gone away. Overall, I’m very happy with the car. I paid 21,000 for it and you just can’t get the value here in anything else at that price. I understand if others think differently who bought the 1.8l engine. The drivability and handling are the best parts about the sport.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lots of features for the money
- Pro:comfortable, quiet and well-built cabin
- Pro:large trunk
- Pro:long warranty coverage.
- Con:Limited headroom
- Con:so-so acceleration with the 1.8-liter engine
- Con:somewhat stiff ride quality.
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