2005 Hyundai Elantra Review

Name: 2005 Hyundai Elantra Review
Brand: Hyundai
Price: 1787 USD
Rating: 4.6 (263 reviews)

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Hyundai Elantra types

Hatchback
Sedan

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Pros

Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, long list of standard features, comfortable interior, ultralow price tag, generous warranty.

Cons

Floaty ride on the freeway with base suspension, hard to find equipped with ABS, poor offset crash test score.

What’s new

This year Hyundai adds a GLS version of the five-door hatchback to the Elantra line.

Edmunds says

Between its low cost, solid performance, numerous features and long warranty, the Elantra presents one of the best values on the market in the economy class.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$147/mo

$168/mo

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4.6

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174K miles and still strong!

eldom72, 12/04/2012

2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

I bought this car last year with 150K miles and I've already added up 24K miles to it and it still going strong. I was first skeptical before buying because it was a Hyundai but I was proved wrong, this car has been a blast to own.

Great car for the money and forgiving

aldvin, 03/15/2013

2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

I have had this car since it was new. I had to skip maintenance at times due to have a very small budget. Something I never recommend for any car if can be avoided, however this car has forgiven every time I have done it. I used to drive 1000 miles a week, and not once have I had to worry if I would get to where I needed to. I now have 174k miles on it and still get 29 mpg combined …

Better than I could have asked for!

Amanda, 06/29/2016

2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Last summer I was in the market for a 4,500 dollar car and I spent an hour or two a day on this website. I read the reviews on an '05 elantra because one was for sale close by- and they were all so positive- discussing how solid the engine is, how safe they feel in an accident etc. I purchased the car for 3,400 which was down from 3,800 because the family was leaving for Hawaii the next …

Zero problems

morahno, 03/30/2013

2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Bought with 128k miles on it. Changed the battery and windshield wipers 'cause they were old, that's it. After 8 months and 10k have had absolutely no problems.I get 28 mpg combined. The exterior is pretty cool comparing to other cars with same age imo, the interior of course is not good looking, in high speeds it shakes sometimes, the steering wheel shakes a little most of the time, but …

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2005 Elantra Highlights

Type:

Hatchback

Trim:

GLS

Base MSRP	$13,599
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$147/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2005 Hyundai Elantra Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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174K miles and still strong!

Great car for the money and forgiving

Better than I could have asked for!

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2005 Elantra Highlights

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

Most helpful consumer reviews

174K miles and still strong!

Great car for the money and forgiving

Better than I could have asked for!

Zero problems

2005 Elantra Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}