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litesong2, 05/29/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Coming from small cars, I no longer have to apologize to the 3 people in the back seat. Elantra has 54.8 inches of rear seat shoulder width! No gas powered car getting almost 40mpg, OR weighing up to 300 pounds more than Elantra, OR less than 70+ inches of exterior width has it. Yep! 3 people in the back of a smaller car don't have to bruise each other's arms, any more. MPG? Yep. Just laid down 43mpg with 3 people, a/c, & 3.5 hours of cooling engine time. Took it on my favorite valley back country trip & the trip computer indicated 49-50mpg. Of course, heavy town or city traffic knocks that nice number down a lot.
leased the car...loved it
Erik, 07/18/2017
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
What a great car. It surprised me and got 40+ mpg on the highway. No major repair issues. starting to now need tires and brakes at just under 40,000 miles after having the car for 3.5 years. Great seats. Blue tooth technology hands free worked great including voice texting. I'd keep it if it wasn't time to return it to home. Def considering another Elantra. For the fuel economy, price, loaded with features, it's a great car that surpasses others in its field.
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Mediocre with some big disappointments
Douglas Shaffer, 02/26/2015
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, the car is "OK" but I will not be a repeat Hyundai buyer. I have the Limited and it has nice convenience features. However, the gas mileage has been a huge disappointment - not even close to the advertised levels. (And yes, my tires are properly inflated, filters and sensors are clean and I don't drive hard.) Also, in the winter months - every time I encounter a pothole - I create a blister in the sidewall of the tire. I've had to replace all four tires way before normal wear would dictate. The other disappointment is the poor handling in bad weather. Obviously the car is light but driving in any kind of snow is more treacherous than it should be.
Love my Elantra! :)
elantraguy241, 12/27/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased my Elantra in July and so far I love every bit of the car. With the stock hankooks the interior noise was pretty audible, especially at speeds over 55 mph. Just recently I switched over to new Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires and road noise is almost eliminated. I named my Elantra Serenity since her ride is very peaceful and relaxing. For being a commuter car, the Elantra is quite peppy when pushed. I'm impressed with the fuel economy, currently at 33.5 mpg average, which is higher then the EPA rating. I also drive without the active ECO feature. My gps has an instant mpg readout and at 70 mph it reads from 39-45+ mpg depending on how flat the road is.
Blind spots
Gordon Koerner, 06/03/2018
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Car has blind spots in the front and rear. In the front the side posts hid an 18 wheeler. Small rear view window with blind spots. When backing have almost hit many cars due to large rear window posts and small window. My only accident in over 30 years was backing into a parked car which was hidden the entire time by the right side rear window post. Had to get a pillow to sit on since the seat has a low driver pitch that when on a long trip my right leg would fall asleep due to the strain from the seat belt pressure.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra - Do Not Buy
sweenangel, 04/27/2015
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is by far the worst purchase I have ever made. The paint began to chip almost immediately followed by the steering wheel and gear shift. Then I got a flat tire and found that the car did not come with a spare tire. When I complained to Hyundai corporate I was told I should have reviewed the window sticker. Forgive me for assuming that the hole where the spare tire should be would contain a spare tire. The dealer did not point this out and they did not offer to sell me one. I hit a small pothole recently and the entire wheel cracked like it was made out of paper. The window sticker they chastised me for not reviewing carefully had incorrect gas mileage. Avoid at all costs.
WORST CAR EVER
Dr. S, 04/15/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Elantra pre-owned car in January of 2014. Since that time there has been 3 recalls on the car. Currently, I have 55,000 miles on my car, and I have had maintenance done on my car more often than what the dealer recommended, i.e., I had the oil changed more often than recommend. Then 2 months ago I heard a ‘pinging’ noise coming from the engine when I accelerated. The noise was caused by ‘scoring’ on the wall of the first cylinder. The solution is a new short block engine from Hyundai. Total repair cost is more than $6,000, plus $350 for a rental car. Thank goodness I purchased a Comprehensive Extended Warrenty for $2,400 when I purchased the pre-owned car. I will NEVER purchase another Hyundai.
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Very comfortable and reliable, but kinda scary too.
crowcanada, 02/06/2015
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great value for money but not a great driver. Bought the car based on "bang-for-the-buck", perceived reliability, economy, and features. Scores on all those points (unlike others here, my dealer-maintained vehicle has had no problems at all.) Mileage is good but not what was advertised (a lot better than my '04 Mazda 3, though.) Defrosters - front and rear - are inadequate. Mirror and seat heaters are great. Only real problem is the handling. The rear end will "step out" when you hit bumps in turns (e.g. expansion joints in highway overpass). It will hop around even on straight-and-level driving over broken pavement. Overall, it's "twitchy". Wife wants it gone as a result.
Glutton for punishment
fl_lead_foot, 08/11/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love our 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS SO MUCH, I just bought a SECOND 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS to add to sit beside it. We have 15k on the 2012 and so far so good! The ONLY cars I have ever owned two of (NEVER at the same time), in years of buying cars and owning MANY, was two VW Jettas, two Jeep Grand Cherokees, Two Jeep Wranglers, and two Chrysler Sebring convertibles (I'm a ragtop kinda guy). When I find something I like/works, I tend to stick with it!
Should have kept the 2007
on_target, 04/23/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had a 2007 Elantra with 140,000 mile and only minor problems. My daughter still drives it. 2013 Elantra has been terrible: 1) persistent rough idle 2) the bluetooth, time, radio stations and other electronic gadgets keep resetting almost daily and I have to re-enter everything 3) I lose power steering while backing up. The dealers both say there are no error codes reporting from the car and Hyundai keeps telling me to allow the dealers to handle it.
Car great, Han Kook tires not so great.
jeff1235, 11/13/2013
updated 11/14/2016
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a 2007 for 5 yrs until I got my 2013. Other than 3 radios put in, and at year 5 I did have some minor problems such as a back door handle broke internally and problems rolling up a back window. However the real problem was with the Han Kook tires. 3 of my 4 original tires got flats, one literally from what could only be called a large splinter. After 2.5 years I ended up replacing all 4 tires. Fast fwd to 2013. My nitro filled tires. I had my car 6 months. I notice the tire light go on. Sure enough I had a leak. I took it in for an oil change, looked at and told me I needed a new tire! The leak was too high to patch. All they had in stock Han Kooks. Han Suck! Loud on highway, tires? I have had a couple issues with the car since then. A few times large amounts of smoke start bellowing out the exhaust. I have also smelled gas a couple times when driving which seems to coincide with it not wanting to start, so perhaps a carburator problem? I took it in to the dealership but without the issue happening while they were there, not much they could do. As to the tire issue. Even with new tires it is still fairly loud, especially on the highway. There is another issue which I noticed from the beginning and that is a huge blind spot on the drivers side. A mirror with a wider reflection added on like many new cars have would help immensely.
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Love my 2013
ed32, 01/03/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this car back in august of 2012. I absolutely love it. The only problems I've had is with my tires. My car seems to be a road hazard magnet (I had 4 nails in 3 tires at one point) It took the service department a long time to figure out why my tire pressure kept getting low but the day they did figure it out it was covered under the tire plan that I got when I first purchased the car. I have the Fuel Reimbursement so I have to qualms with that! Overall I drive 25-30 miles to and from work every day and i'm getting gas just about every week and a half.
i love my elantra!
kstu_mn, 08/08/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
First time new car buyer and don't regret buying new at all. So far have put 2000 miles on it and averaging upper 30's for mpg. Fun to drive and I am a huge fan of both the interior and exterior design. Inver Grove Hyundai was very helpful in explaining all the features. The car doesn't have great acceleration but I am very pleased with everything else. Love this car.
Best value in any car
Ken, 02/23/2020
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 door sedan new in Kingston, Ontario but the car has spent most of its life in Calgary, Alberta. I decided on a GLS with a 6-speed manual. I have been amazed at the value this car offers. After 7 years and over 200,000kms, this car has cost me absolutely nothing in maintenance other than oil changes and regular service like windshield wipers and light bulbs. I replaced all 4 original pads and rotors at 80,000kms and with a lot of highway miles and manual transmission, a recent brake inspection shows my brakes with 50% remaining at 202,000kms. This car has worn well - the paint still looks like new and there is no rust anywhere on the car. The interior shows normal wear with the steering wheel and shifter showing the most wear. Otherwise, with a quick wipe down, the inside still looks like new. After 200,000kms, oil consumption is still the same as it was new, performance hasn't changed and I still get the same range on a tank of gas as I did when I bought the car new 7 years ago (average 650-700kms on 40 litres of fuel). Independent crash testing shows the Elantra to be among the best so I'm pleased with that too. Not the most powerful car out there but the 6-speed makes it a bit more fun to drive. Overall, I did not expect to have this car this long, but it just makes sense to keep it. I have spent next to nothing on maintenance and the car is reliable and inexpensive to operate. There are lots of examples of this car going several hundred thousand miles with one example going a million miles (miles not kms) so these cars have what it takes to last.
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Elantra Excellence!
G.L., 05/17/2018
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for the best bang for your buck in smaller sedans, with great warranty, safety, fuel efficiency and features, look no further than the Hyundai Elantra. I have owned four different trim levels over the years, and the car has proven itself over and over again! I have veered over to others such as BMW, and have had nothing but headaches with a supposedly "luxury brand." I will now stick with Hyundai for life!
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Comfortable, Smooth Driving, Stylish, Good on Gas
Andy, 03/03/2020
updated 12/15/2021
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car looks good. It is just a basic sedan, but is more stylish to me than a lot of other popular sedans. The seats are very comfortable. There is plenty of space in the cabin, including leg space in front and back. The trunk is much bigger than it seems it would be after looking at the exterior or the cabin. The driver seat can be raised and lowered via manual lever. mirrors are adjusted electronically. The steering is very light/easy. There is a very comoon problem with the steering. I think it is usually after about 60-70k miles that the rubber bushing in the steering motor under the dash is broken apart in many pieces to the point where every time you move the wheel, even while driving straight, you hear noise and feel in the steering wheel the metal on metal contact in the motor. A replacement bushing is about $10 and I was able to repair myself, but it is definitely an inconvenience. My average gas mileage was about 28-29 mpg average in ECO mode. It is not much lower with ECO mode off, so I drive without it all the time. Driving and shifting is very smooth. Obviously, the more you step on it, the harder the shifting is. The one issue that took some getting used to is the visibility in the right rear corner. I was driving a pickup prior to buying this, which had very good visibility all around. With the Elantra, you really need to sit tall and avoid the pillar blocking your view when you are turning to look to change lanes. I also adjusted my rear view mirror slightly to cover a bit of this area. Others have mentioned the blind spot caused by the large, front left pillar, but this one has not really been an issue for me. Another thing I have seen mentioned online is a rough idle at times. I have felt this myself a few times. It is random and I am not sure what causes it. It is not extreme at all, but compared to the normal smoothness of the idle, it is definitely noticeable. I personally am not too worried about it at this point. Overall, I like the car a lot and and hoping it will last many years.
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Pleased
Robert, 06/25/2020
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am so pleased with my 2013 Elantra. 7 years and I still feel like its a new car.
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Great car, I have certain dislikes
rmasters2007, 05/05/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car has only (or exactly) what I need and wanted, and no unnecessary gimmicks (which I would have to pay for and which can brake). The design is what caught my eye first. Plus the great gas mileage. Interior has plenty of space for hips and shoulders. Comfortable seats. Drives nice, very responsive, very comfortable (for a car this class and way built).
Love my Elantra!!
johnb62, 09/30/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have owned my 2013 Elantra GLS for three months (6000 miles) and it has performed beyond my expectations. I commute 65 mile roundtrip daily to work 70/30 highway to city driving and am avering approx. 36-37 mpg. A recent trip I exceeded 40 MPG.
Like my Elantra
edmund2001, 08/20/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 GLS with the preferred package two months ago. Now have 2000 miles on it. I look forward to driving this car. It's peppy, fun handling and the brake action is good. Also like using the manual shift gate at times to hold a gear a little longer. Can cruise 75 mph at 2500 rpm no problem. Car is relatively quiet except the tires sound course over certain road surfaces. Getting 29 to 30 MPG overall. Was hoping for the 33 advertised number. It will get over 40 at steady highway speed of 65.
MY ELANTRA IS GREAT
latruck, 03/26/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've owned many different cars, from a caddy to a fiat. This is my first hyundai and I love it. I've only owned it for a month but so far I'm happy with my car and the all the people at hyundai dealership. Couldn't have had a better experience
I'm so sorry to buy this car
georgewahba, 04/01/2014
updated 04/03/2017
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Car acceleration is to bad and very slow. MPG is just 22 mpg. I had before camrey 1995, I was averaging 23 mpg . I regret to buy it.
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Good car
Rick C, 02/18/2016
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Good reliable car at a moderate price. No major issues encountered during the three year leasing period.
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Replacement of engine
Dianne Bruch, 08/05/2015
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new. The engine had to be replaced twice. The dealer was unable to find the cause of the engine failures. I do not feel secure in the vehicle. Hyundai was unwilling to help me find a solution to this problem. Elantra owners beware of engine problems.
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The worst car I owned and the most expensive one.
Bruce Para, 10/11/2015
updated 05/06/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 31 people found this review helpful
Original review: The 2012 and 2013 Elantras will apparently always be able to write they get up to 38 MPH. They did lie to the EPA and over-inflated mileage. That's fact. Hyundai (corp.) told me the old stickers (Monroney) should've been replaced on cars reflecting actual and lower mileage. That never happened I understand, however, from Edmunds that this slight of hands (my phrase) is quite okay. But I bought a car that "got" up to 38 MPH and no trip has come close. Problem 1. Under 500 miles had a hardware problem to my overpaid and larger GPS. It took time and effort to get that corrected and I read a review elsewhere when one person gave up on the GPS. (Added - one service mgr blatantly refused to even look at the problem because replacing the unit cost $4000. I called them and obviously didn't bring it in.) I'm back at my own dealer. I have well under 9k miles on my car and three things needed to be fixed. The dealer may have been somewhat confused but at least they agreed to correct it. The issue, however, is an old one. Bring it in. They see what the issues are. They order the parts or not. I bring it in and they got the wrong part and did little to nothing with my car. Do they care? Doesn't seem like it. I like the dealership at this time. I loathed them when I bought it and when we buy another, it will not be a Hyundai. But I held my breath. Maybe they improved. It appeared that way. The service dept. doesn't have to drive it back in three+ times to get things fixed that should've been done ONCE. It feels like the old days with the old very bad dealers and cars. The good news is I am dissuading friends from going to Hyundai. It's working so far. * * * * Update 4/14/16: I have about 10,500 mi on the car. Service center in Asheville were really stupid. Black trim was buckling. They had no clue. I pointed out (figured it out) it hadn't been cleaned (as in I bought the car and they were supposed to clean it and didn't) before giving it to me. Black was tape. That's nuts and one dealership. The service manager there didn't even realize it. We were both trying to figure out what was going on and I peeled the black back. Bingo. Asheville Hyundai didn't do their job and the service manager didn't catch it. I DID. The noise inside the car is very bad. I'll never get over the est. mile/gallon deception but I am writing facts. My hope buying this car was that it would be my last (due to my age). This isn't happening. Looking to ditch it now. 10/14/16 update car miles now 12952 Can't lock glovebox (nuts and not new just cheap). Brakes have never felt right. Couldn't get out of a driveway (slight incline) w/dusting of snow. 2017 - Engine blew with about 13,500 miles on it. There was a squealing noise from the engine. The dealer didn't need my records because my engine was so clean. But give me a break. This is sheer lunacy and I can't get enough for it to get a reliable car. In 2018 when moved, took it to a dealer and he had Elantras backed up on a waiting list to have the engine replaced. Problems continue (late 2017): The gas cover no longer pops open. Springs had to be replaced. 10/2018: Just under 23k mi. Left turn signal blinks rapidly. (This is all over the internet for different years.) Inside seat holding (split seat) mechanism needs to be fixed. Warranty is up in a couple months and this happens. 11/1/18: I took it to Lehigh Valley Hyundai in Emmaus, PA. The left turn signal had to be fixed. I couldn't push down the rear split seat without pulling on the trunk mechanism to release it and going through contortions to release it. More happened but it was too inconsistent to know if it was going to turn into an issue and it wasn't mechanical. All this constant garbage and fear of what else pushed me out of Hyundai into a car that has a superb reputation all around. I picked up the car. I made the dumb assumption Lehigh Valley Hyundai fixed the car and didn't check it (why... simple fixes). I pulled out of the lot and used my drivers side turn signal that was rapidly blinking. The mechanic replaced the light bulb but it didn't fix the blinking. I pulled over and left a message about how infuriated I was. I read info on the internet and reviewer after reviewer said the light bulb was replaced and didn't fix the problem. Was the oil change really done? Was the interior air cleaner really replaced? I'll never know. I left the dealer and drove to a Subaru dealer where I ditched the blasted car and bought a real one. I loathe the incompetent dealers everywhere (except Quakertown, PA where one mechanic knew what was going on & Nashville Hyundai - the only place that would fix my GPS). THIS REVIEW IS COMPLETE. FINALLY DITCHED THE 2nd worst car I've ever owned. Good riddance, Hyundai.
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Rough rider!
exhonda, 12/07/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Without a doubt the noisiest and hardest riding car I've ever owned. On complaint,I was told perhaps nitrogen filled tires may be unbalanced. Guess what? That was not the problem. I was told they could not duplicate the problem[s] and was signed off. I have 2400 miles and will trade in on another 'brand' ASAP!
Not Happy
sem103, 06/13/2013
updated 06/14/2016
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased 05.14.2013 had it in the shop for bluetooth not downloading contacts, delivered with scratch on glove box door and window tint not done properly on 05.24.2013, windows retinted, glove box door replaced bluetooth problem not fixed. The way vehicle drove seemed odd took a few weeks to get use to it, noticed it was pulling to the right and the steering wheel was not centered and extensive wear on left front tire. Bluetooth still will not download contacts have tried several different phones. Dealership told me that steering wheel and pulling to right would not be covered by warranty, even though it has driven that way since i got it with 65 miles on it. Making another appointment. Update 6.14.16 Car has 38k miles, i dont drive it much because of the handling and the ride. It is the worst vehicle I have ever purchased. I do not recommend.
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Love it!....so far...
sinnerman2, 05/21/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
Bought the new 2013 limited with ALL the packages for 23,000 even. Love this car so far. the styling, the FEATURES!, the comfort, the ease of use, etc...All seems up to par so far except the best mileage I have gotten is an average of 28.6mpg with a mix of city and highway..and this is with the ECO mode on....I am trying to be paitent as others have told me that it takes a few hundred to couple thousand miles to start seeing the GOOD gas mileage it promises...I sure hope it gets there soon. Only got about 300 miles on it so far...But overall, this car is the bomb!! i recently test drove the 2011 Lexus IS 250 as I entended to "step up" my car...but this was even better than the lexus IS!!
my 2013 elantra gls
steven39, 05/19/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
I was so impressed with this car's value that i traded in a 2012 elantra base model for a 2013 elantra with the prefered package that offers more standard features.my selling dealer whom i purchased my previous elantra from gave me a great deal that i couldn't refuse.this 2013 basically rides the same as my other elantra that i traded in however i have noticed that this 2013 elantra was built at the alabama plant and seems to be built a little better than the other elantra i had which was built at the ulsan plant.you can definitly tell the difference between the two.
Real life 29/40 mpg is realistic!
himpg1, 05/26/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 29 people found this review helpful
After 2 months owning the 2013 Elantra Limited and 2600 miles driven, I have found the car will get the 29/40 mpg as listed unless there is strong head winds! Read the 2012 April Popular Mechanics magazine article that tests the Elantra on normal highways and city streets. They were able to easily exceed the 29/40 mpg. This car will do it! It takes a conservative driving style and a desire for good mpg instead of speed or performance. Still very impressed with our Elantra, and no complaints.
Elantras still a great car for our family
Ben Hillyard, 02/14/2017
updated 02/16/2022
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Our Elantra is still looking great and drives like it's new. No repairs since we bought it new in 2013 and have only had to replace the tires once. Gas mileage is still excellent.
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What a dissappointment
april_lynn, 03/25/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
At first we loved the car but noticed the MPG was not as described. The 1st month we had it the breaks had to be replaced because of a noise they made. Next the tires were horrible loud. After that it has gone down hill, the car shakes horrible at stop lights (while in gear) and we have had a knocking noise from the motor. Taking to the dealer several times we left with nothing done. Finally I recorded the sound and took it back where they said there was metal in my oil and they would replace the motor.. This was at 24,000 miles... New motor is now making the same noise (1,000miles later) Hyundai's answer swap motor out AGAIN. Is anyone else having these same issues???
Second time Elantra owner.
2ndtimeowner, 02/12/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Just traded our 2010 Elantra.Why ?Why not. new style new color . and the best fact we liked our last Elantra . The dealership and I dont say this much but,they made it work. really. we only had 35,500 miles on last car ,gave us great trade in . and in the end walked into new car as if it was nothing. trade in covered loan ,payment stayed the same .. But most of all we liked the service ,and also the car .. the 2010 was a big question mark for us . our first hyundai. We owned Honda,toyota , many times over the years . But this elantra . These two Elantras are the best bang for the buck. saved alot of money . The 2013 is no question a nicer car.
Don't buy a Hyundai
jodyy, 09/11/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Hyundai is making defective vehicles that destroy tires. They will not acknowledge the defect. A few customers have been lucky and had their rear axles replaced at no cost, but most customers will just be told nothing is wrong and it must be the way they are driving or some other nonsense. I have 40k miles and have gone through 3 sets of tires on the rear. The set I have on now cupped badly within 5k miles and makes the car vibrate and very noisy. Both the dealership and the company will not acknowledge or fix the problem. Do your research before you buy this car. You will see there are many people having problems with rear tire wear/ handling/ noise/ rear axle problems.
just traded in 2013 hyundai elantra
steven39, 02/21/2014
updated 02/21/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Got rid of the 2013 elantra about 5 years ago...Like most other people I was drawn in by the 10 year warranty...If you purchase a elantra trust me you will be using the warranty....cars radio turned on by itself....brakes were terrible,seats stained easily...stay away...
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Fun to drive and very efficient too!
bleese, 02/12/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 29 people found this review helpful
We've owned our Elantra for a year now and we love driving it daily. It's sporty and very quick to respond to sudden turns and stops. We dropped from a Honda Accord to this car and at first were worried about the size, but after a few days, we quickly feel in love with it. The savings on gas is amazing, the trunk space is massive and at 6'2" tall, I have plenty of leg and head room in either the driver or passenger seat. It handles well in all weather conditions and is super quiet. We haven't had any issues and never mind taking it in for an oil change with inspection since the warranty is so extensive. I recommend this car to anyone needing a solid, dependable vehicle.
WOW, What a GREAT car!
himpg1, 04/25/2012
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
60 of 111 people found this review helpful
After 4 weeks, and 1500+ miles, we are very happy! We bought from Earnhardt Hyundai in Scottsdale, AZ. Carl gave us a super deal, and we didn't have any of the normal games that dealers like to play. It was FUN buying the Elantra. We bought at the end of the month!!We get the 29/40 mpg and more! It takes common sense, and a conservative driving style. We bought a steel wheel and full size tire for a spare from Discount Tire for less than $150. A jack, lug wrench, and spare tie down at a salvage yard for $12. There is plenty of room for the full size spare! We drive up steep mountain grades at freeway speeds with no problem.
Too Loud and Although Mostly City MPG Averages 28/30
alabamaautoguy, 09/22/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hi! You're probably getting ready to upgrade or make that big purchase for the first time. As a new Hyundai owner I don't recommend the Elantra or any Hyundai because of the noise (you can hear the engine when you hit the gas), it doesn't get that great of gas mileage (always look at the bottom city number and think that most of the time), the way it wears (I'm worried how it will feel in a couple years), the weird policy of Hyundai to replace things rather than make them good in the beginning, no spare tire, etc.
Elegant Elantra for featherfooters
litesong2, 01/28/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Worst feature, you'll have to dump 3 gears before you finally get Elantra to go. Poor rear suspension. Beware of potholes, & rear wheel skip! Comfortable, less so with lots of weight. Elantra is the best looking car in 20 years, inside & out! Using ethanol-free gasoline & careful driving, accurately AVERAGED 39+mpg (high-43mpg), May thru early December, Seattle weather. Presently, with cold & winter blend gasoline, its dropped to 38mpg. Should still be above my hoped for 35-36mpg after the first year. Elantra has lots of road & tire noise, but very quiet on "experimental quiet pavement". Widest rear seat shoulder width of any car getting nearly 40mpg. 100%, no problems.
Comfort drive in a sporty body
Sharon Graczyk, 12/07/2016
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
From the moment I took the test drive I felt completely comfortable in this car! The look of the car is really sporty but classy....love it and would purchase another!
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Great car
mosin1942, 02/21/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first foreign car and I am very pleased with it so far. Bought it new in Oct. 2013. The gas mileage has been outstanding. On a trip to Denver from Longmont and back which took 96 miles the computer said we averaged 46 mpg. On average we are getting approx. 33 to 35 mpg.
Starts reliably but terrible ride.
Marky, 12/26/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought brand new bank in 2013. I can't complain too much because I haven't needed to replace anything major, but I still regret buying it. The ride is absolutely awful on this car. You feel every bump and hear everything going on next to the tires. The 1.8 liter engine is sluggish and very loud. I won't rev the engine very high because I'm afraid it will blow at any minute. I have probably averaged about 34 mpg (real mpg not what the dash tells me) over the life of this car. That's doable but I expected better from the sticker since I'm about 90% highway. Will not buy Hyundai again. I need something more comfortable for my commute.
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Great car
Samir H., 06/25/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Minor electronic problems. 24 mpg.
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great ride
mcar, 01/27/2019
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For this is an excellent car at an affordable price.
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Great styling and warranty, loaded with features, good handling, fuel economy and reliability
trmichaels, 07/20/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is elegant and stylish, inside and out. The tan interior is classy. The Civic was my second choice, but a little too boring (the Corolla even more so). The Elantra has the combination of handling, styling, and fuel economy that were my three main requirements. It's fun to drive. It is nice to look at. The features are many, especially on this trim with the NAV package. The navigation system/stereo/touchscreen is simple to use (you hardly need the manual) and is loaded with convenient features. The integration of XM radio, Internet music sources, external media and phone functions is seamless and convenient. The warranty rocks. The dealership treated me right. Excellent documentation.
Hyndai Rewards Card for Mileage issues
adveragedriver, 09/06/2014
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is less a review of this model than of Hyundia in general. In this case, I'm talking about the program to repay customers for when they overstated their EPA estimated mileage. 1st, they "average" the mileage between city and highway. Not so bad, except that they "round" the result to favor themselves. By high school math, whenever you get ".5", it gets averaged upwards. They average it downwards. Thus, for my 2013 Elantra, they were off by "1.5" mpg, so the averaged it to 1 mpg instead of 2. Then they make it very annoying to collect. For example, they don't send you a check, they use a "debit" card which you can't use without looking up your VIN #. Who carries that around?
Now four years old
caperguy, 01/17/2014
updated 01/23/2023
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Once the car reached 15000 miles the gas mileage improved. Slight squeak in the right front area of the dash windshield area that was corrected under warranty by the dealer. The car is fun to drive and has been trouble free so far. Checked out the 2017 Elantra recently and found they upgraded the engine to a 2 litre put in a height adjustible front passenger seat and a rear backup camera on the car all for the same price I paid for the 2013. Vehicle now has 45000 miles on it with no problems. Highway mileage lately giving 52 mpg (imperial gallon). Disappointed with the electrical. The car was just off warranty and the main fuse block went along with the a/c fan. Also the Bluetooth quit. Mileage was 55'000 miles. the dealership offered peanuts on a trade up to a new Elantra. Car was babied since new. Bye bye Hyundai.
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Not good
Percy, 10/12/2015
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Steering wheel has to be replace, tires developed a bump on the side, now engine it is leaking oil.
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2013 Hyundai acceleration malfunction
torry4, 09/29/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
2013 Hyundai Elantra unsafe to drive, accelertion malfunction. I have purchased a brand new 2013 Hyundai Elantra which has accelerated unexpectedly 2 times and the last time, the car was not able to be stopped before it crashed into a concrete wall. We have had the car checked by Hyundai through their 6 week process and they have come back to us with a letter stating nothing was wrong. When we asked for a copy of the testing they said they were proprietary and they could not give me a copy. Where do you go from here?
So Sorry I Bought One
citrushtsgirl, 09/28/2013
2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
I needed a good gas mileage low cost car to get to for work as my top priority. I got a little over what I wanted in payments, not bad but here is the worst part. It gets 19mpg on my commute and 17 if I am late and racing the car. Going back to the dealer they just point out on the sticker (I kept) that even though it says 30-40, in very small print by that it says 13-99mpg. Best vehicle rates 112 mpg's. Depends on how you drive. I just go to work and back! The cars do not come with spares & during my deal I was told they don't make them. So no offer was ever made to get me one. The next day I called back and they said they would sell me one.