Used 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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bear7, 03/19/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
34 of 50 people found this review helpful
I've never considered a Hyundai before in my whole life. I'm a patriotic American and have tried to buy American over and over to help my fellow countrymen but - damn! - I'm sick of the cars. I researched a hatchback, SUV or wagon for the wife to replace her rapidly deteriorating Saturn Ion. The Touring is designed by Hyundai Europe in Germany (it's the i30 over there) and it feels like it. we feel we got a German station wagon for a Hyundai price. Outstanding standard features and PEP #2 options (reasonably priced) and comfortable as heck. huge cargo capacity. We love it. Excellent price through TrueCar.com.
Such a disappointment!
vtbh2012, 09/18/2017
updated 03/18/2019
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Hyundaia Elantra Touring new in April of 2011, and am desperately hunting for a new car in Sept. 2017. This car only has 60,000 miles on it and has been a money pit from the get go. It has ALWAYS had issues with the sway bar and sway bar links. At LEAST once a year we're having to replace them, which is absurd. The car also sounds like it's developing issues with the transmission, as it gets jerky switching between 2nd and 3rd gear. This car only has 60,000 miles on it, which is hardly anything. I like the size of this car, and the gas mileage is pretty decent (around 30 mpg), but the amount of money we've had to sink into this car has been awful. I would have assumed we just received a bum car, but my in-laws also purchased the same car about 3 months after we purchased ours, and they dumped it after 18 months as it was also consistently breaking down and needing repair. I'm not sure how this car has received such high reviews. I will be glad when we can get a new one. This has left a poor impression of Hyundai on me, and I'll be going back to Hondas from now on.
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Victoria
Canada, 10/29/2010
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just trade my 2010 Nissan sentra for 2011 elantra touring. After experience the poor quality of the sentra specially the CVT what's a joke. After all. I picked the et. It's a simple mechanical design power train, less electrical wiring, fewer sensors. Less trouble for sure. Power is plenty for my ( I am not a racer ) smart design for useful space. The car is solid build. It handles so well at all speed. I would recommend it to any one. Good price and high quality overall.
Fun car
mrh4, 02/05/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
Hyundai's best kept secret, strong engine, roomy interior, loads of features, averaging 26 mpg- haven't taken any long trips yet, had car about a month now, rides and handles like a sports car. Electric steering handles great. I've driven Toyotas for over 20 years and glad I made the switch.
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abe1215, 05/22/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
21 of 47 people found this review helpful
This is NOT a review, but rather first impressions after purchasing. I'll skip the technicalities, as I don't have enough statistics to give a solid evaluation yet. The car looks and feels like an ideal match for intended audience - small family of 2-4. Not small, not too big either. Very nice set of essentials for driving, safety and comfort. Car feels very well planted on a road. Nice torque and acceleration. Pretty smooth 4-speed automatics. Excellent visibility. The interior is comfortable, easily fits 6"+ drivers. Cargo space is great, esp. with folded rear seats. Very little of fake metal insets that look so nasty Elantra Sedan '11. The beginning is very positive. To be continued
A couple of recalls along the way, but reliable
Paul Durgin, 07/18/2016
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was initially a European product that Hyundai imported to North America for 2 or 3 years. Even though some publications have said this is a worse-than-average vehicle for frequency of repairs, my experience is that the 2011 version has been highly reliable. The recalls were for minor problems that local dealers straightened out in an hour or less each trip in. My only issue areas are the seat comfort for longer trips and the amount of road noise that gets into the cabin. On the other hand, the 5-speed manual is very pliant and well-synchronized going both up and down. The car has never let me down.
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Its great for daily driving. 18k miles since /2020
DLG1223, 06/07/2021
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fuel efficient/in the winter, stud the tires/ Change oil every 2500 mile/car maintenance schedule/trying to reach 500k miles on it.
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Reliable and Fits Everything
Shane, 02/14/2024
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new in 2011 right before our first child was born, and we are still driving it as a family of four with a large dog 13 years later. We are at 118,000 miles. The dog is a bit of a squeeze, but he manages by stretching from the back seat to the front seat. We take this car everywhere as it is our only vehicle; camping, hockey tournaments, skiing, mountain biking, you get the idea. The stock tires were garbage and the transmission failed at about 50,000 miles but was replaced under warrantee. Other than that, it has only been oil changes and fluids. We put winter tires on for ski season and it handles amazing in the snow. Its such a practical car. We are finally in the market for a second car (keeping this one around for the kids to learn how to drive in), and part of me wants to buy another one.
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Fun to drive, comfortable, and practical
Favorite car so far, 11/24/2022
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The MT is fun to whip around, yet gets good mileage---unless you cruise at 80. It's not a *fast* car, but a *fun* car. The hatch and split folding rear seats make it extremely functional too. I got mine used and have kept it six years as my daily driver and occasional road tripper. No complaints.
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1 year review...so far so good!!
gwilly, 06/20/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 62 people found this review helpful
We already have a 07 AWD Santa Fe, with a pretty reliable record. Didn't know about this car 1 year ago, but it fits the bill perfectly. Mileage is 25-28 city and 31-34 highway with a light foot, car coasts very easily in neutral, I throw it there often. Ride can be harsh on the freeway in So Cal, my wife dislikes this bumpiness caused by the perpendicular cross-cuts in the pavement for water drainage. Overall no problems at all, with a few rattles coming from the shifter and occasionally the car idles like a diesel for no reason. I would recommend the manual shifter if you want to have more control over the driving experience. Older people with bad backs will not like the SE.