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Still going strong
Luis, 09/22/2019
updated 04/26/2021
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 96000 mi., I am about to hit 216000 mi., mostly of highway driving as I was a long distance medical courier. Oil changes at about 5000 mi. and timing belt at 150000 mi. Let's talk about the bad: As someone mentioned, it has problems with the sway bar end links which produces a clacking noise, easy repair, $20.00 part on ebay and $50.00 labor at local mechanic (avoid dealers), one alternator which didn't abandon me totally, was about 200 mi. away from home but made it safely (all accessories off, radio, AC, etc,) of course following day didn't start, about $300.00 repair. Replaced clutch at 200000 mi. and throw out bearing, a couple of tire rod ends and one wheel bearing.Things that need repair but don't affect performance: tire pressure sensor need to be replaced as batteries are dead and light stays on, cruise controls disconnects shortly after engages (3 to 5 mi.), road and wind noise saturates cabin, you'll feel every bump on this car as it has a stiff suspension The good: hugs the road nicely at 80 mph, even on rain and wind I feel safe at 60 mph, had a blown rear tire doing 75 mph and I didn't think it was me as it has low profile tires that are about 4" (no sudden pulls or feeling of lost control) from the ground. The 2.0 liter engine with manual transmission is strong enough to merge into highways, transmission shifts with no effort and precisely,no oil burning between changes, don't need to add antifreeze, AC cools nicely at highway speeds at any temperature, in city driving it struggles at 90 degrees. Very happy with it!!! UPDATE: 309K miles, 1. fixed cruise control (brake switch), bought part on eBay (7.00 USD) and friend installed, 2. Tire Pressure Sensors, never fixed them as it required going to the dealer, yeah right!!! 3. Burning 1/4 oil every 2K miles or so @ 309k?, not complaining 4. One strut is leaking according to mechanic, I still feel safe on the road, won't change it! 5. Noises started to develop in cabin on bad roads, just normal wear and tear
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Practical and Sensible Car
bradjan69, 07/31/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is our second Hyundai in 10 years. We traded our 01 Elantra in on a 2011 Malibu and hated it. We decided to trade it in on another car. We looked at all cars in its class and decided on the Elantra touring SE The test drive went pretty good. The 2.0L 4 cylinder had adequate execration and was very quite. The car provided good feed back to the driver while going through turns. Road noise in the cabin was quite as well. The controls are very easy to use and set up to accommodate the driver. Seats are comfortable and there is plenty of storage within the cabin area. Overall value of this car is unbeatable. For long trips the Crew Cab pickup will stay home we are taking the wagon!
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Better and less expensive than an SUV
grbgmncmth, 02/24/2014
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2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
'Does everything very well; truly great in several areas: driver/passenger comfort & cargo space w/compact exterior size, both low and hi-speed handling, ease of parking and maneuvering in heavy-traffic, braking distance, driver-visibility, fun-factor & winter-weather driveability (with 5-speed manual tranny), reliability, ease of service, and a long list of standard features. All that and an expectation of good long-term reliability for 19G including tax and title? I'm pretty happy. UPDATE: In February 2015, I rear-ended an SUV that had suddenly stopped on a merge ramp. 'Totalled my poor baby, but it protected me. No incursion of damage into the passenger compartment. I'm very, very sorry to see this car go bye-bye; it was terrific.
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SE model has European feel
obx2003, 11/08/2014
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it was 33 months old with 31K miles from a Honda dealer. After a year I can say I'm quite happy with the car. Sporty handling and a decent combo of power and economy. I'm a DIYer so I was happy to see oil & filter changes are a breeze. Engine uses no oil between oil changes. The hatchback practicality is great. A golf club bag fits neatly across the back. I had narrowed my decision down to this car or a Toyota Matrix. I'm happy with my selection. I average over 30 mpg in mixed driving and about 34 highway mpg
hard core touring
bassman26, 10/20/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Hi, update after 20,000 miles in my 2011 elantra touring se model. Right to the point; could use more top end horsepower for higher speed interstate travel, it doesn't really like to average over 80, especially up hills of any consequence. Off the line response is excellent, making easy work of around town driving. Better than many cars I've driven like a turbo VW or small mercedes; they are built for the high speed cruising at some expense of around town response. Perfectly reliable thru 20k miles. Drove through the 100 year storm last winter across tennessee, arkansas and oklahoma. I mounted Conti DWS tires, as the stock tires couldn't get me out of my snow covered driveway in Nashville!
115,000 miles and still going strong!
Paul Pennington, 04/15/2015
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as my family was expanding and wanted something practical but still fun to drive with decent looks. I have not been disappointed. For me the 5spd manual transmission is a must, I have gone one some long extended road trips - 20 hours in a single day and the bullet proof engine just keeps on going. I'm 115,000 miles (185,000km) in with no problems. I just keep up my maintenance, oil changes and changed my timing belt (400$) and the car has treated me well. The space with the seats folded flat is incredible - I have carried tables, lounge chairs and everything in-between. Great Car!
Nice inexpensive wagon
limee, 01/24/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought the car as I needed to transport my 2 German Shepherds. With the back seats down, it accomodates them well. The SE trim has a stiffer ride than the GLS which I like. Looks very smart in Chili pepper red with the upgraded wheels. Have 3000 miles on the clock now. Averaging 25 mpg in mixed driving and up to 31 on a 500 mile trip to San Diego. The car is nicely put together with no sqeaks or rattles. Idles very smoothly and is entertaining to corner with when the dogs are not in the back! Leather seating surfaces are by far the way to go as they are easy to keep clean especially from dog hair!
Great little urban runner
dave, 11/20/2010
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So far I really like this car, it is a economy car so I don't expect a great ride, but I like the features , like heated seats, and just about every little added feature there is, i used to drive a truck and just got tired of filling the tank up, Now I just drive by the gas station and smile.
Sporty Lite Station Wagon
Ruprecht, 10/20/2010
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 Elantra Touring recently and think it is a nice car so far. It is reasonably priced and nice- looking. The steering and braking are excellent with the new Electronic Stability Control. Hyundai did a good job of updating the car and creating what is essentially a small station wagon. It looks more like a station wagon than a hatchback and has a huge amount of space for a compact car. Overall I like the car!
A speedy "little" hatchback
jayteejr, 02/02/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I research every one of my purchases to DEATH and buying a new car was no different. We have a young child and two dogs, so needless to say we needed something that could haul them all comfortably. I am not a fan of SUVs and a minivan was out of the question. Browsing Edmunds I ran into the Elantra Touring, scheduled a test drive and never looked back. The SE trim game me everything I wanted and the manual transmission keeps it fun to drive. Only about 300 miles on her to date, but so far this has been a great purchase!
First time Hyundai Buyer
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.
Day 1
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.
Fishtailing
John C, 01/25/2019
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had to brake for not just one but three deer standing in the road way at 3 am on a dry day, no ice or anything on the pavement. I applied the brakes firmly did not slam on the brakes in a panic mode. I applied gradual and firm pressure to the peddle. Result was the back end fishtailed erraticly and made me feel like I was going to lose control of the vehicle. I did not like the feeling at all. This car gets great mileage and on has 50,000 miles on it despite being a 2011. The back end of this car must be to light. I can think of no other reason. Why it would respond the way that it did.
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