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Good buy for the money!
Jake Tayler, 10/13/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
44 of 44 people found this review helpful
This is my first brand new car to purchase. I may be a little biased due to the fact this was the first car that I looked at, first dealership that I went to, and I ended up buying the car. I have put 1600 miles on the car so far in the month I have owned it ( I know, my girlfriend loves it and always wants to drive it). The car has been great so far, it feels nice on the road, when i get on the highway going at a fast speed the tires grab the road very well when sliding, if i hit a bump i never feel like my tires aren't in contact with the road, I know this has to do with the traction control the car has. Once you get on the road or highway the drive is nice, its a little noisy but nothing you can't get used to, the stock radio/cd/xmsiruis rado is delightful. I got the base model SE which my only upgrades are rubber mats (highly recommend) and the auto-dimming mirror/compass. You can hear road noise but it's not overwhelming, I don't expect silence when I drive anyways, its really not safe when driving long distances and with this car you will get amazing gas mileage doing that. I have been getting around 38 MPG although I drive a lot of highway, once you put on the Active ECO you can get higher, my highest yet is 40 MPG. My only gripe with the model I got is there isn't automatic headlights and I would have liked the window lock button to light up the same way that the other window buttons on the driver side light up. The car drives great though even with a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine, the transmission shifts very smooth and I never have a problem merging with traffic or accelerating to make a lane change. The body of the car is very sexy. I chose the black version and with tinted windows its a very good looking car. If you are looking for a reliable car with a 100,000 mile power train warranty and a 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty that will definitely last the length of your car loan, this is a great choice.
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Best Looking Mid-Size Sedan - The Fluidic Design
Ruben Saldana, 06/10/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I believed this was the last batch of 2016 inventory of the fluidic design Elantra, before they introduced the 2017 new look. For me I still preferred the fluidic design because it can easily be identified as originally Hyundai design. Like it has it's own trademark which really became famous in the auto industry, where other car manufacturer tried to copy but nothing came close to it. Aside from it's looks of course, is the performance which is highly rated as well, plus the comfort and safety of the car. On top of that with Hyundai 10 year power train warranty, where else can you go wrong in choosing this car. It's really an excellent investment.
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Sparkly Red, Sunroof, and Attitude!
Julia Stapp, 08/20/2015
updated 02/25/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is a great vehicle with features I only dreamed of having. I have under 2,000 miles on my car so far and am averaging 34 MPG in a mix of town and freeway driving, mostly in town. Plenty of pep, very comfortable, and great styling. I love the comprehensive warranty...a special blessing for a single senior woman. The trunk is gigantic. Highly recommended. August 2016: I have now had the car fourteen months and love it more than ever. Absolutely no problems whatsoever. It went through a lot of snow like a champion last winter. August 2017: I like the vehicle but would hesitate before buying another vehicle that is keyless. December 2019. Traded it in,
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Good car overall, but beware of a few weaknesses
Jason, 08/08/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
The car is roomy and looks good in and out. Acceleration, braking and handling are also good for a car in this class. However, I feel that a few weaknesses must be pointed out: (1) Very poor design of the air vents in the dashboard. At the highest position, the air blows right on the driver's wrists on both sides. If you try to hold the wheel differently, it will be in your face and shoulders. Lower directions are about as inconvenient and also reduce the air flow. (2) Poor engine braking when descending steep slopes. I drove this car up Mount Washington (average slope 12%) without any problems but on descent the first gear (selected manually) could not hold it. Even on the less steep portions of the road, in a few seconds it was approaching the red line. I had to brake a lot and wait for the brakes to cool off a couple of times. There is no excuse for this. Every other car I had the chance to observe was doing better. A few years ago I drove a 2006 Corolla (also automatic) into a canyon in Colorado (average slope 16%) and the first gear held beautifully at no more than 15 mph. (3) So-so rear visibility. (4) No spare wheel.
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Drive it, You'll like it
Richard Newsom, 01/13/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Very good car. This is the 4th Hyundai I've owned (the 2nd Elantra) and I've been satisfied with each one. The acceleration is a little sluggish but OK. Nice front seat area though the center console on the 2016 could go back to the slightly larger one on the 2013. Back seat area is a little small for bigger adults but really good for kids. Overall features in the Value Edition are top notch and the trunk is a good size for this type of car. Warranty is top notch and Columbia Hyundai in Cincinnati is the best dealership I've ever dealt with.
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Absolutely Love Car--now 7 yrs old & 52,150 mi.
Roy Smithson, 03/01/2016
updated 09/12/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
Car will be 7.0 years 9/30/22, and I'm 84.4 years old now. I plan to keep it for rest of my life. . It's oil is still ALWAYS AT FULL mark and barely amber with annual (Penz Synthetic) oil changes,.. ... I just had the first mechanic work done on it that I paid $300 for, all a list of several minor things that I could no longer do myself due to my age. The prior list of 3 problems was: ----- 1. turn signal stalk needed replacing, ----- 2. windshield washer quit completely and has been out for over a year, ----- 3. steering has never been smooth through it's full range of motion-- ---------------- It has a spot right in the middle at highway speeds that resists turning the steering wheel a bit. --- It uses zero oil with annual changes. I get 35-37 mpg for pure highway driving, but several recent 40.0 mpg for my minimum 20 mile drives before returning home (even got 41.9 one time, get 28 mpg for 100% town only driving). --- It handles amazingly well for an inexpensive little car, has plenty of power, and is fun to drive. It's 6-speed automatic transmission continues to be ABSOLUTELY GREAT. All shifts are very fast and solid, which minimized ware on bands and clutches. It even downshifts to maintain speed control when going down steep hills. ------------------------Be sure to get the Option 2 package with larger, wider alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires. ----- These wheels and tires increase handling and stopping power immensely. ----- Beware the Korean Kumo tires that come with it, as I had tread break lose inside on one on my 2009 Elantra SE. This can be fatal, but fortunately I caught this when it was just beginning to cause vibration due to a lump when tires were perfectly balanced. I immediately had all 4 tires changed to Michelin Premier A/S. For the 2016 Elantra I just bought, I had the dealer take car to Costco across the freeway from them to install 5 new Michelin Premier A/S for about $750. I bought a 5th wheel identical to the 4 on ground, and a tire change kit, thus ending up with a full size spare--which fit in trunk well rather than the ridiculous air and sealer kit, which will ruin tire if used. Another cheap Manufacturer deal, which many are copying.: ----- There is no auto-transmission fluid dipstick, and no trunk key lock. The only way to open trunk is with push button on key fob or lever inside car on floor. This saves them a few pennies and says to heck with customers . . . just as no spare tire at all does. Only thing is, all mfrs are going this way.
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my little/bid red elantra
big mike, 08/29/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I cross shopped cruze, focus, corolla and sentra. I bought an elantra for the unbeatable room, ride, performance, features and warranty!! I am 6'4'' and I am very comfortable in this car - in most of the above cars the console cut on my right calfe of my leg. And the gas mileage is AWSOME I drive about 500 miles per week and with only 1000 miles on this car I am getting 33 - 37 mpg!!!!!!! the only thing I miss is not opting for the automatic headlights - trivial issue at best. I would HIGHLY recommend this car
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2016 Base Elantra, manual tranny
Pastor Jef, 04/30/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Dependable, easy driving, good space in the back with the seats down.
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Know what your getting A VALUE CAR , but....
Jay Cobbs aka. Justhanginon, 09/05/2016
updated 09/13/2017
2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have driven and owned almost every make...Opel, ford, toyota, dodge, nissan, pontiac, saturn, and the list goes on. Having driven commerical trucks for over30 years in the California Bay Area I was very excited to find a car that was both sexy and practical, with great safety features, warranty and styling all in on package. Drove many dealership cars like subaru impressa, ford focus hathback, toyota prius 2013-2015 models Honda CR-V and yes, enen a Honda Insight. If your catching a theme here, your right...A HATCHBACK ( not listed on edmunds site so put it here) I'm 59 years old now and set in my ways of safety, be a carefull driver and can hypermile even my current 2000 chevy malibu 6 cylinder full size car to 26 miles average using "PRIUS STEALT MODE" driving modes...yes I'm pretty good at this for a car that the epa said was only 20 mpg. Anyway....after driving the sporty ELANTRA GT HATCHBACK...I was hooked...But there are some things you need to know first...It's not a LEXUS OR BIG CAR RIDE...Its listed as a compact but has room inside bigger than a AUDI A4, toyota matrix ( I drove two of those too) and bigger cargo space than even a CHEVY VOLT ( yes, drove that, did that) tthe pick up is great like a turbo( they use the 2.0 GDI ENGINE in thier currnt 2016 turbo models). NOW TO THE PUNCHLINE...THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.. This is a sporty, sport tuned ride and as one review said TAUNT" in ride. BUT THE REAR SHOCKS are crap and my new car had to have them replaced before 30,000 miles because I thought the backend was falling off just taking it home about 50 miles from the HYUNDIA DEALERSHIP in MODESTO,CA. After calling them the same day I picked it up, upset and only 1 hour old..they told me to wait till thursday (picked it up on friday) due to the long weekend. I could drive it that way so went to my mecahnic Ive used for years and was told the Hynudia shocks where shot and unsafe and most any speed, not just freeway. I shelled out 300.00 the next day, after picking up the car from the dealer and it rides much better....so moral of the story...take any used car to a trusted mechcinic BEFORE YOU BUY THE CAR and pay him up to 100.00 for a Full "TUG AND PULL AND FLUID CHECK AND ROAD TEST BY A PROFESIONAL its well worth it if you plan to keep the car and all the safety features it has..but make sure it's safe first, THEN TALK PRICE NOT BEFORE !!!! Yes I'm seeing the dealer this week. Yes the warranty is hella long and can take it to a local dealer then drive from UNION CITY TO MODESTO HYUNDIA but "LUCY...YOU HAVE SOME SPLANIN TO DO".... Love the car and all it can do and hold, performance is great...desgn is wonderful and jazzed about finding a RUBY RED "HOT HATCH" color to boot. The 2016 Elantra gt hatchback is the last of it's kind due to under 36 mpg ( which you can get with ECO on the hwy) and power, power, power...did I say power. TEST DRIVE THIS GEM and see what I mean..P.S. the 2015 GT is the same car but more simple front styling..GO GET THE SONATA-GENESIS inspired model... get practical, sexy, family hauler, outdoor gear packer, fun to drive and toss into corners 6 speed fun mobile. Just check it out completely , then pull that trigger and watch it go...Jay Cobbs Tri-cty area BAY AREA California
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smooth driving must cost more
joe c, 02/15/2016
updated 08/18/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for quick take off and power with four in the car forget it. Noise in cabin from suspension is poor. terrible in snow. the traction and anti-lock brakes make it hard to drive. the car won't move if you get stuck. shifts gears terribly. great gas millage. nice sound system. great controls for everything. very well equipped. lots of space. nice color choices. looks good. Its 2020 and I have gotten rid of the Elantra for a 2018 Ford Escape.
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My new shiny red car
Nicole, 08/08/2015
updated 08/10/2017
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned many different vehicles in the past include two Grand Cherokees, a Firebird, Escape, Land Rover, and a Corolla. My new 2016 Elantra is by far the BEST car I've ever owned! The Value Edition offers many bells and whistles that I've not been used to on other vehicles I've owned. I was highly impressed with the heated seats, touch screen radio, Bluetooth, back up camera, sunroof, and XM. With Hyundai, they give you 90 of XM subscription for free. However, I already had XM in my Corolla so all I had to do was transfer the service from the Onyx box to the vehicle itself. I absolutely love the fact that my vehicle includes hands free calling. I travel A LOT for my job and being on the phone while driving is part of my everyday job. I was not even planning on really buying a vehicle the day I purchased my 2016 Elantra. My Corolla had just turned 100,000 miles and was starting to really show its wear and tear. I went into the dealer to look at a 2013 model that I saw for sale online. My luck-they had just sold the car that morning. The salesperson asked me to consider buying new due to the warranty and the fact that a new car was not much more expensive than a used one. He asked me what features I was looking for in a car and after I told him, he suggested the value edition for me. After looking at the car and starting the engine, I fell in love with it instantly. It had so many features! After taking it for a test drive, I knew I was going to purchase the car that day. The only changes I would make to the vehicle is the power of acceleration. (I am cognizant of the fact that it's only a 1.8 4 cylinder and that it's not going to have much power). However, it gets great gas mileage despite not having a lot of power. The only other feature I would add is power seats. The handling is perfect and it has an extremely smooth ride. The sound system is excellent. I will definitely buy Hyundai again!
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Hyundai Elantras are the best!
Deanna Caldwell, 04/25/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my second Hyundai Elantra purchase. My first one was a 2010 and it still runs like a champ! Need another car so went back to Hyundai. I couldn't be happier with my choice.
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Upgrade!
bigboy42, 07/26/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We just upgraded from a windy sea blue 2013 to a windy sea blue 2016 (we really love the blue color). Our 2013 was the preferred equipment package which we thought was comparable to the 2016 Value Edition. After some research, we realized that the Value Edition is actually a huge upgrade when it comes to options. Our new car has black cloth interior. It is a huge upgrade from the 2013. the cloth feels much more upscale. The shifter actually has a leather boot instead of the plastic track, definitely better. Push button start and proximity keys are great. The back-up cam and touch screen work great so far as well. We also love the sun roof. The exterior chrome and turn signal indicators on the mirrors are nice touches . Our 2013 averaged about 33mpg all the time and 40-42 on the highway. So far the new one is averaging about 31. I think it will be comparable with a few more miles. I only have two minor issues. This car has great fuel economy, but it really could use more horsepower. We have two fairly steep inclines that we travel regularly, and the engine really works hard to maintain speed. I know the sport and limited models have more horsepower, but just 15 or 20 more in this car would make a noticeable difference. My other issue is with the rear view mirror. My 2013 had the auto dimming mirror with the compass. I know it seems like something small, but shouldn't a car with all these great options have an auto dimming mirror?
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Bronze 2016 Elantra VE seriously rocks!
Sherrie Almes, 09/06/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I love my Elantra! This is the best vehicle I've bought in 10 years! Well, to be fair that's because my last one was a 2005 Hyundai Tucson that my eldest grandson is now driving. Due to mobility problems, sedans became difficult for me years back because they were too low, but the 2016 Elantra has a height-adjustable driver seat which makes is perfect for me. I'm my 83-year-old 4'9" mother's caregiver so the Elantra is a perfect match for her, too, whereas the Tucson was a bit too high for egress safety. This is my first vehicle with keyless ignition about which I was a bit dubious, but I've come to love not having to carry a key ring around. I love the sunroof (standard on the VE), and the backup camera has been very useful at night backing out of our long driveway which has a curve in it. My only two negatives are: 1. The curve of the roof line toward the A pillars is a bit shallow as it goes toward the windshield which makes getting in and out a little bit difficult without bumping my head. It's taken a while to remember to lean back into the seat but I'm getting the hang of it. 2. Visibility, especially obliquely, is somewhat reduced by the wideness of the C pillars combined with the narrowing of the rear windows. These are things that one can adjust to eventually so I'd just advise additional caution until adapted. All-in-all I would heartily recommend this vehicle. My sister, who went with me to buy mine, liked it so much she bought one the next day.
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The little engine that could!
Sam, 08/31/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased this vehicle, and I am in love with it. This is my first Hyundai and I'm glad I got the 2016 Elantra SE with popular package over an older, used version of this car. My sales consultants Tim and Aaron at Malcolm Hyundai were amazing! They helped me through this entire process and I was able to purchase the car I wanted in the color I liked for the price I wanted. This is also my first new car so I'm extremely excited about that. The 2016 Hyundai Elantra combines the best of both compact and midsize cars. The outside has this sporty, compact look and it's bigger on the inside like a TARDIS! It's still spacious even with four adults in the car; although, tall people may be uncomfortable riding in the car for long periods of time. It's no sports car but the engine still packs a punch. I routinely drive on city streets and highways and I haven't had a problem keeping up with the traffic even though it only has a 4 cylinder 145hp engine. My Elantra is an automatic but it has manual capabilities with this transmission they call Shiftronic. I'm terrible at using a manual transmission so I haven't tried this feature yet. The good thing is there's no clutch to worry about if you use the Shiftronic. I really love the touchscreen media system, Bluetooth, and rearview camera. The rearview camera is really awesome. I've never been this calm backing into a parking spot before! It only took seconds to connect my phone to the Bluetooth and I didn't have to use the owner's manual to figure out most of the bells and whistles in the car (I still recommend reading it). The noise level in the cabin isn't loud but it's not silent either. The Sonata was quieter than this but the Elantra still does a good job keeping out a lot of the road noise. Overall, I really like my 2016 Hyundai Elantra. It's a beautiful, sporty looking car that's packed with a lot of features.
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My 2nd Elantra and still loving it
Doug N., 01/27/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my first Elantra back in 2013. The GT hatchback automatic. After 3 years and 80K miles I thought I'd trade it in while still under warranty to get a better deal. And I certainly did. My new SE with Popular Equip Pkg listed for $20, 550. I paid $16, 885. WOW! They allowed me $8350 for my GT and threw in a spare tire kit and mud guards too. It was so cheap I paid cash...lol. No payments. Yippee! Its silver with grey cloth and has the auto dimming mirror with homelink and compass. The only thing I miss is no heated seats which the GT had. The gas mileage is averaging 36.5 with mostly highway driving in heavy rush hr traffic. Acceleration is decent. The Hankook tires are great. Sure glad I got the '16 because the new '17 is kinda boring looking and many of the great standard features are gone unless you really add on pkg after pkg.
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Blue Elantra Won't Leave You Feeling Blue
Doug, 08/30/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best car on the road for the money. Quiet ride, superb fuel economy, very comfortable car. Car got 46 mpg on recent road trip.
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A Great car at a great price!
Lorax, 04/09/2017
updated 04/25/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reaching 70,000 miles and still an excellent choice. I bought this car first for safety. A good friend had an accident and her airbags did not go off. I understand Hyundai makes its own and unlike Takata air bags which were in her car and in most every car, there hasn't been a problem with Hyundai's airbags. We live in Florida. Other cars I have owned tend to lose their road grip in heavy rain. Not Hyundai. It holds the road on wet, sleek roads, even in sudden stops. It has excellent braking and steering. And it has surprising gas mileage. I get 35 mpg around the city and 45 mpg on the road. Even 50 mpg on long, flat, highway trips! I was thinking of getting a hybrid that promised 30-40. But why spend the extra 10 to 20 thousand when this car gets almost hybrid mileage. I have spent a third of the money per month in gas than my prior car. And no repairs. And it comes with an amazing Hyundai 10 year/ 100,000 mile warranty! And at bargain price. I challenge you to find a better, safer, more reliable car for even thousands more. Storage is great since the rear seats go down. Are there any down sides? Well, if you want to drag race this is not your car. I am a conservative driver. One downside is the ride. It is not a plush limousine. You feel (and hear) the road. I consider it a more like a sports car. It doesn't have a luxury, squishy ride, although the seats are comfortable. Another downside are some of the controls are not intuitive. The window wiper lever goes down for on and up for off. And the fuel indicator is tiny and only on when the engine is running. Why should the rpm gauge be the biggest gauge when in an automatic you have no control of rpm? But the downsides are small considering the upsides. Reliability, safety, control, gas mileage, parking agility, steering, great warranty, all make this a great car at a great price. This is the most reliable, most fuel efficient car I have ever owned. And it has not depreciated. It's resale value is close to for what I bought it. I have parked it outside in the Florida sun for almost six years and the paint is just now beginning to peel. My biggest complaint is that there is no physical trunk release and the trunk sometimes opens by itself.
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Japanese Reliability For Less. Sporty, Too!
LondonLad, 01/31/2018
updated 08/06/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after comparing and test driving the Kia Forte S and the Toyota Corolla. I chose the Hyundai because out of all three, it had the most responsive engine and engaging drive, the most spacious interior, the best ergonomics - and it was the least expensive. But price wasn't the deciding factor. It's low to the ground with firm, sporty suspension that gives good road-feel without being too hard. Disappointingly, it does not have independent rear suspension, which makes it a bit twitchy taking corners at higher speeds, hence a star deduction for ride quality. It's quiet, responsive and has excellent brakes. The cabin is spacious and airy with good visibility. Way better than the Kia Forte, which was dark and cave-like. The only downside is the cheap finish to some of the cabin trim - silver sprayed plastic trim, which is already showing signs of wear. Lastly, the automatic transaxle has no dipstick. It's a sealed unit. Had I spotted that, I may not have bought it. But Hyundai's warranty shows their confidence in it. Time will tell. Update: August 1st 2019. Have had the car since January 2018, have put 33,000 miles on it. It has performed flawlessly. I had the transmission fluid changed by the dealer at 60,000 miles (a job I would usually do myself on a non-sealed unit) and had the coolant changed at 65,000 miles, also by the dealer. Aside from this preventative, scheduled maintenance, all that the car has needed aside from oil changes was a new set of tires. The cabin air filter I change myself every 10,000 miles. It's a 3 minute job. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Update: January 2020. Now at 84,000 miles. The shark-fin aeriel fell off, I glued it back with some all purpose rubber-ceement from Dollar Tree, a two minute job. Otherwise, still trouble free. I Seafoam the upper engine every 10-15,000 miles, part of regular maintenance. $10 and about half an hour's work. Easy. This, along with oil changes betwen 4-5,000 miles delivers fuel economy noticeably higher than the manufacturer's handbook claims. I get 37mpg urban/highway, 45mpg highway. If I leave the carbon cleaning late, the figures drop to 33mpg urban/mixed, 40mpg highway. I parted company with my Elantra in late June 2020 at 94k in favour of a 2019 Kia Optima, a nice upgrade. I did this because the Elantra was out of warranty and on occasion, the transmission would judder slightly at low speed, just after starting. Could've been something simple, buy I was in a position to upgrade to a nicer car with an excellent warranty, so I did.
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I'm in Love
devonstrickland@att.net, 10/27/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am in love with my Elantra! I love the way it drives, I love the way it looks, but more importantly I love how much money it saves me on gas. It takes like $15-20 less than what my old car took to fill up and that is awesome to me. I definitely recommend this car!
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Hyundai beats Honda every which way but Sunday
DrRJP, 05/12/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS to know about this car are the following: (1) how differently it performs in moist, cooler Fall and Spring weather [outstanding] versus dry, scorching Summer weather [challenging]; (2) how differently it performs from the day you drive it new out of the dealership lot versus how it performs when it's got a year's worth of mostly highway miles, and (3) the person who wrote this review obviously drove it when it was new and not when the weather was cool. I bought my 2016 Elantra SE in April 2017 as a Certified Used Car w/ a 12,000/12 month warranty. The first thing that I did was to ditch the heavy steel wheels (80 lbs total) for some sweet and light rims (56 lbs) and got rid of 24 lbs of unsprung weight. Made a big difference in the handling. The 2nd thing I did was to bump up the tire pressure to 36 psi, giving it better handling, breaking and acceleration. Speaking of acceleration, car reviewers don't seem to understand that modern, multi-speed automatic transmissions have a learning capability to adapt to your style of driving. If you drive it like the proverbial little old lady, it will shift like she walks. OTOH, if you drive like Mario Andretti, the slush box will be shifting quick, short and at maximum HP. What speeds this learning process along, as I have learned, is to put the tranny into manual mode and make all your upshifts at 5,500 to 6,000 RPM for the first month. When I first got the Elantra, it was shifting sluggishly as the reviewer said, but it soon learned how to leave Civics in its dust. I used to own Hondas, but their products started going downhill in the 2001-2008 models. My last car was a 1998 Infiniti I30. Super car that got me from Point A to Point B for 300K. I've always admired the 2015-2016 Elantras and when I was able to buy one, I became a happy camper. The size is perfect for me. I love the low front end that allows me to get in and out of places that compact cars with bigger noses just cannot negotiate. I also like the spacious interior - more so than the 2018 Elantra which, like most new cars, has enlarged the console to the detriment of leg and knee room (especially the latter). The steering is precise and gives me a pretty good feel for the road. Of course, a lot of how the Elantra drives depends on the shoes its wearing. Mine came with a set of Firestone Champion Fuel Fighters: a $90/each tire that lived up to its name because my best mileage numbers (when it was 65 degrees out) were 33.5 mpg city (avg. 40 mph) and 41.5 mpg highway (avg. 75 mph) with those tires. I have since put on a set of Sumitomo HTR Enhance that consistently give me 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. However, the Fuel Fighters were pretty noisy and hard while the Sumitomos are quiet and on the soft side. The front seats are very comfortable and I was afraid that I would not like them. But, they have molded to my physique just fine. The car now has 53k on it and it keeps on getting better and better. I'd love to have the car reviewer try out mine and then see if he still thinks the base engine is "sluggish." Now, there is a slight delay in starting off in 1st gear but that's because they have the idle set so low. With my left foot on the brake and my right on the gas, I add an additional 200 rpms to the idle speed and that takes care of any lag off the line. My biggest beef, however, is with the engine noise. Accelerating is when it is most noticeable. Above 4,000 rpm, it sounds like a Wal-Mart blender on Liquify. The following model years made a great improvement in both engine noise and cabin insulation. While the 2016 Elantra SE is fairly quiet at highway speeds for a car in its class, the 2018 I recently test-drove felt like a Sonata (which it almost is considering how much bigger it has grown). The bottom line is that you get a heck of a lot of goodies in a Hyundai for a little amount of money. you can keep your Mazdas, Hondas, and Furds (sic). The South Korean King of compacts is the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Best car I've ever owned.
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GREAT CAR, no soul
Big mike, 01/31/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
this has been an VERY good car at a great price. in 12,000 miles have had no problems. I would recommend this car to anyone as a great "a to b" mode of transportation - gas mileage has been excellent - in the low to mid 30's. rides nice, handles nice, roomy interior and trunk. while it has performed very good in EVERY respect it has no soul, no wow factor, nothing to make you go "awesome".
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Love my 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Brittany, 03/30/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Highly recommend this car. I am so proud to own it, only 2 problems i have noticed. One, driving with passenger side window down there is always a funny noise like driving on a flat (not a big deal to me). Two the handling when driving over a bump is kind of shaky but not too bad it only took me a few times to learn my car and how to handle a big bump. Above all this car is amazing and can not talk negative about it in any other way. I made the right decision and picked the right car for me!
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Still Love my Elantra!
Sheree, 03/11/2020
updated 03/15/2024
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the second Hyundai Elantra I've owned. The first bought new in 2004 which I owned for 11 years with only the routine servicing and maintenance required. Solid, reliable vehicle with great gas mileage. I only bought my second new Elantra in 2016 after a driver rear ended my car wrecking it. I test drove Volkswagon Jetta, Toyota Camry and Nissan Sentra when car shopping but in the end I decided to buy another Elantra because of its dependability and low maintenance. In the future, instead of running around to multiple car dealers and test driving different cars, I'll save my time and money by just buying another Hyundai ❤ 8+ years into ownership of my 2nd Elantra and it remains a love connection 🥰
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Great car and better value
Sebastian, 02/21/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This year of the Elantra is a great buy. I've put 50,000 miles on it so far, and nothing has gone wrong with it. While not a top of the line car, it has a ton of features on it, and the engine has more than enough power and is a very smooth running motor. The gas mileage is one of the main perks I bought this vehicle, since I travel quite a bit on the road. I average about 32-33 mpg in the city, and on the open road I have clocked at 41 mpg. I'm definitely not complaining after the annual summer gas price hike. The handling is decent, although it could do better on tight turns since, it is a bit too soft in feel. The suspension could be a bit sportier to improve the performance, but overall a smooth ride and no complaints. The style is great, seats are comfortable for long road trips, and the trunk has ample room for a small car. The 100,000 mile warranty adds to my peace of mind of not having to worry about major car repairs for the average lifespan of 8-10 years that I own a car. I wish they would bring the telescopic steering wheel feature back as they did not offer it on this model. The sound system is great, and I enjoy the option of the bluetooth system, satellite radio, and being able to use my ipod, (or Pandora via bluetooth when in traffic). The only reason I don't give this car a perfect rating is mostly for the lack of a telescopic steering wheel, the cheaper feeling plastic used on the interior design, visibility around the blind spots could improve, and the soft suspension.
Worst Luck
Nathan, 12/26/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my vehicle for 3 years. As soon as the warranty went out, my AC stopped working, my floorboards got soaking wet because of it. My battery died, my key fob stopped working the week before. Today I had plans to go trade it in, and it won’t even start. I will never own a Hyundai again. It has caused the most inconvenience for me during the holiday.
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Bad paint
Michael, 08/12/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
The paint started peeling, dealer tried three times to fix and did a real crappy job. Tried to contact Hyundai and they won't even respond. Bought the car for the warrant, but Hyundai won't back the warranty, will never buy a Hyundai again. No support.
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Never again
HECTIC13, 04/03/2017
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I don't really know what model I had beyond a four for but I'm guessing it was the cheapest one. The plusses first. Boys love this car. Maybe it's the Transformers type design or the shiny red color, but I got a lot of compliments on this car for the week that I had it. But after a week of driving it and many hours behind the wheel I was really happy to get rid of it. I've driven a 2205 xB for the last 11 years so I will say the Elantra was quieter and had a smoother ride, but The visibility out of the elantra was really bad. At night it was worse because various parts of the interior reflected light that was distracting. Also a lot of glare from the windows. The acceleration and the brakes were inconsistent sometimes barely responding and sometimes over responding. Twice the car accelerated on its own when as far as I could tell I hadn't changed the pressure on the gas pedal. The bells and whistles were a 50/50 of good and bad. The stereo was decent and there was an aux port and an iPod port as well as a regular USB port on the passenger side. My biggest beef was that the interior light had to be controlled manually instead of coming on when the doors were opened. I would have easily traded the cruise control in favor of an automatic light. As to comfort, there wasn't any. The steering wheel had these weird lumps right at 10 and two that made the grip uncomfortable. The wheel was so small that trying to grip above the lumps put my hands at 11 and one with barely a couple inches between. There was no place to grip on the bottom half of the wheel. I tried various hand positions in an effort to be comfortable but by the end of the week my wrists and hands were aching. As to the drivers seat, it was pure torture. There was a metal framework that ran up the left side of the seat cushion that ground into my left hip socket. All the shifting position in the world couldn't let me escape it. By the end of my road trip I was nearly in tears. I'll take the noise and rough ride of my xB any day over the Elantra torture on wheels.
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Very attractive
sebrena, 07/08/2015
updated 07/11/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
My only two complaints is that the electric steering is hard to adjust to. Feels stiff. The road noise and ride could improve more.
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Only 3 years old and already having issues
Meg, 08/07/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have only been driving my car for 3 years and the "shark fin" on top of my antenna fell off in the car wash. I went to the dealership and was told they were not responsible and it was not covered under warranty. Antenna covers should not be falling off in just the car wash, obviously there is a manufacturing issue there that they refuse to own up to. The replacement was going to cost me over $300. I looked it up and this seems like a re occurring issue.I have also already had to replace the battery. They also tried to charge me way more than a battery should cost to replace it so I had to do it myself. So far in this experience the Hyundai dealership has been absolutely no help, not willing to work with you at all.
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love my car!!!
Melissa Dawn, 10/05/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this is my first NEW car and I love it!!! its super stylish, I picked the pearl white with glitter lol, but I cant complain at all no regrets here!!
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Bad engine and no recall
neveragainhyundai, 08/18/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drove the first engine for 125k miles, second engine got about 10k exra miles, bought the 2nd engine used at 61k. so I've had 2 engines to the exact same thing "piston slap" was no covered under the lawsuit due to not being in a cold weather state. I lived less than an hour from one of the covered cold weather states. Will never buy another hyundai nor will my family.
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Solid, but with caveats
srp157, 06/19/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife bought a '16 Elantra Value Edition to replace her previous Mazda3 after a car accident. This isn't a driver's car like her 3 was, nor does it get the same type of gas mileage or have the same level of build quality. She has averaged 32 mpg combined on her Elantra, where on the Mazda 3 she exceeded EPA combined MPG, averaging 37 (on the same commute). She was quite fond of the Mazda. This is a solid vehicle, no major complaints on the mechanical end or on the value for what you get, but she's had an awful issue with paint flaking off. This is a known issue for this generation Elantra due to what I've been told is the self adhering paint they chose to use which is not covered by the warranty, or by Hyundai recalling the vehicle. It is a huge issue for my wife, but it's mostly cosmetic (but odd since this started 2-3 years in of ownership). Unfortunately we'll likely be looking to replace this vehicle sooner rather than later. If you're buying one used and it doesn't look like the paint is peeling off already, you're probably safe, but I'd be cautious. The car itself runs well, gets solid, but not great MPG, drives OK (it's not a slug). If you're looking for something dependable and cheap to own, this fits the bill. If you want fun on your daily commuter, or a car that's looks great for years after you drove it off the lot, I wouldn't recommend it.
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Black Phantom Beauty!
Tom Miller, 10/06/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Besides being a little hard getting in and out, I have become use to sliding the seat back! I love this car! I feel like I stole it from Phil Long of Motor City in Colorado Springs as I can't believe the deal that I got! I had to drive to and from Arkansas (2000 miles) due to an emergency not long after I bought it so got to know the car very well. The car handled like a dream the whole way! Many people on the way at rest stops, gas stations, etc. complimented me on my car and it made me swell with pride! Hyundai definitely has a winner with this one!
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catchy review
mochichi, 05/22/2019
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I think the outside of the 2016 Elantra is the best looking compared to Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Others.
3.5 Years later on 2013 & 2016 Elantras
litesong , 07/18/2019
updated 06/20/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
First review: From another reviewer: We just upgraded from a windy sea blue 2013 to a windy sea blue 2016......we love the blue....////////// Well! We replaced our 2013 Venetian Red auto Elantra with a 2016 Venetian Red manual Elantra!!! The 2016 is deeper with a bit more metal flake, but still not spectacular. As good as Hyundai cars are, their colors need to be much more like Ford colors, richer, more depth, more undertones, more.....jump. Other unadvertised improvements between the 2013 & 2016, are more precise & responsive electric steering, & major improvement in the really quiet & smooth 1.8 liter engine. Both the auto 2013 & manual 2016 obtained the same mpg, ~33mpg to 35mpg with 25%-30% city driving, 36mpg with 15% city driving, & with 100% ethanol-free gasoline & 15% city driving, 39mpg. Also with E0, long distance highway driving gave 43mpg for the auto(could be more?), & 46mpg with the manual. ///////// Second review: Still have our 2013 automatic Elantra AND our 2016 manual Elantra. My wife continues to love the manual Elantra & I love both cars. After 135,000+ total miles & all these years, nothing has ever needed repairs on either car. I would have loved the sunroof on the 2016 Elantra Value Package, but both my wife & I wanted the manual, which we got for $12,800, as it came off the semi at the dealer. The 6 speed manual has the smoothest, buttery shifter & has remained as if new, for 67,000 miles. My wife loves to shift through every gear, but I love to skip gears & the 6 speed tranny makes that even elegant. Now, I believe the clutch may last to 150,000 miles (longer?). The manual Elantra is geared about 6% lower than the automatic Elantra, so has better acceleration. The manual really comes alive in the mountains. People complain about Elantra's lack of power, but the manual lower gearing, coupled with perfect shifting, the 2016's more responsive engine, & the proper selection of gears for all encountered mountain slopes, makes mountain travel as if there is no engine strain, at all. AND the manual geared engine agrees, with the trip computer showing 49MPG, while crossing over a 4000+ foot mountain pass BOTH WAYS, from near sea level. As for the automatic transmission, shifting is also sweet & positive. Any time, pre-shifting is needed on the automatic (an upcoming slope?), the manual Shftronic is easy to use to seamlessly adjust to the slope, if two or even three gear drops are necessary. As with the manual transmission, the automatic transmission acts as if it were new. After OE tires wore out on the 2013 auto Elantra, I replaced tires & wheels with used over-sized Craigslist tires/wheels. One of the best ideas I ever had. Wider treads have improved handling & braking, wheel hop that is a bad Elantra characteristic, showing the need for an anti-sway bar, has lessened, & the taller tires have reduced rpms on the highway, even raising MPG. Yes, with bigger wheels & tires, MPG went up. Yes, both manual & automatic Elantras are well on their ways to total 200,000 miles. With continued feather footing, both cars should exceed 200,000 miles & keep going. Our feather footed manual 2008 Hyundai Accent is at 148,000 miles & is eager to pass 200,000 miles..... & keep going, too. ///// 3rd update to manual 2016 & auto 2013 Elantras: Both cars, now totaling 170,000 miles, continue with no repairs needed to either car. Often people state that using over-sized tires is asking for suspension troubles. The auto Elantra (AND our Hyundai Accent) have had a total105K miles with over-sized tires, & continue perfectly with excellent road manners & feeling as if they are bigger cars. Finally, I have put over-sized tires on the manual Elantra, which now acts as the other two cars do, all grown up on the highway. Tire response through corners is immaculate & rpms are noticeably lower, letting the engine ease on down the road. We had flooding recently, & the manual Elantra with an extra 3/4ths of an inch ground clearance, waded through the water with no problems. I might have turned around, if I still had original diameter tires, since I’m too old to risk any possible troubles. Yes, both the manual Elantra & auto Elantras (& the little Accent), all low priced models, please my wife & I, as if they were the most expensive models. It appears, the 2 Elantras will do a combined 200K (more?) miles, without repairs. Yes, we have owned both cars for a total of 15 car-years, with no repairs or any desires for “better or more up-to-date” cars. The only thing that prompts me to get another car is possibly an electric vehicle.
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2106 Elantra SE Great Choice
millet george, 11/11/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was going to lease a Sonata but was more impressed with the 2016 Elantra SE. Seats were more comfortable, handling was better, overall like the Elantra better. Have driven for 1 month very happy with our choice, have gotten 38 MPG on the highway also good gas mileage in the city.
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Navigatio n System is Worthless
David, 01/22/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love just about everything about this car. It's too bad that Honda decided to sell me a $2,500 in dash GPS system that is totally useless. The voice recognition is impossible to use, the maps are inaccurate from day one, & a map update cost hundreds of dollars. The very last thing that I want to do after spending $22,000 on a car is get home and find out I need to spend another $250 for accurate maps. It's a deal breaker for me and will steer me away from the Hyundai dealership the next time I'm looking for a car. I feel like they have taking me for a ride, and not the kind I was hoping for when I purchase my Elantra.
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Good value, comfortable, still going strong at 47k
Aaron, 02/09/2018
updated 02/16/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I looked around for more than one year to find a 2016 with low miles that wasn't a rental or trashed by a previous owner. I finally found one, and I do enjoy the car, except for the steering. The steering is a drive by wire system; that is, there is no power steering pump or fluid. Apparently, there are sensors in the steering column which send signals to the steering rack. Anyway, the steering wheel binds or requires you to nudge it out of a fixed straight position while on the freeway, for example. If you tend to steer with one hand while on the freeway and rest your right arm on a handrest, for example, you'll need to learn how to drive with two hands on the wheel. Additionally, on every other car i've driven, when you come out of a turn, for example, the steering wheel recenters itself. Non on the Elantra. You have to actively return it to the center position, yourself. The car has been to two dealers who state that nothing is wrong with the car. So, before you buy a used one, I'd recommend a freeway test drive or a drive where there are slight curves in the road. The binding/stickiness occurs about 10-15 degrees to the right and left of the center wheel position, especially making minor adjustments at higher speeds. UPDATE: dealership replaced entire steering column and steering wheel binding is history; this work was done under a TSB. sunroof motor was replaced since last review. Otherwise, no defects, just regular dealership maintenance. 2020 Update: No trips to dealership for anything other than oil changes. 2021 Update: Continues to be a reliable, low cost to own car at 47000 miles.
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Black, Curvy, and Sporty!
Stephanie, 07/28/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I know your initial thought: am I talking about Serena Williams? No, but you can bet it was not hard to name my new 2016 black and beautiful Hyundai Elantra after the world's best women's tennis player of all time. I bought my car fully loaded from Rick Case Hyundai in Duluth and I could not be more happier! I came in pre-approved so I was pretty much shopping for what I wanted. I sealed the deal in the same day with minor tit-for-tat negotiating and walked away with my new baby! Salesman, Blessing Iyere blessed me with the vehicle of my liking and I could not be more satisfied. Truly grateful!
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Worst car I've ever owned
Mike, 01/23/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 37 people found this review helpful
Fit and finish Terrible. Handling poor. Bad weather Handling DEADLY. It is so bad in snow and ice I just left it home. Brakes were bad from DAY 1. Dealers response was they couldn't find anything wrong. I eventually had to do an entire brake job. New pads and rotors. Dealer put an inspection sticker on it even with bad brakes and worn tires. Corporate Hyundai is a total waste. They are uninterested in anything but M O N E Y!!! You get subtle threats when trying to resolve an issue. I could go on and on but there isn't enough space here. But something else this company vehicles are a waste of time.
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Good mileage
Raymond Ellis, 06/23/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
great mileage but poor performance lags behind getting up to speed on highway.
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Do an online check
Jeff, 11/21/2015
updated 05/24/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
Did most of my dealing online and spent less time and hassle than going to a dealership. Saved money, too.
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Run the other way-should be able to give 0 rating
s, 04/25/2023
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Buyer beware…have a ticking noise in my engine…service manager said due to wear and tear…I then stated yes it’s a 2016 bought new and it only has 58000km the service manager then said it was due to defective parts but because my warranty ran out late last year I am out of luck…they said it needs a new short block due to DEFECTIVE parts but they are basically saying sorry about your luck it sucks to be you…will never buy another Hyundai…due to the fact they do nothing about defects they are aware of you are best to buy elsewhere…just sayin
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Two batteries in one week...
Gwen, 08/15/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had two batteries die in one week. One of the totally new. This just tells me this 2016 piece of junk I bought continues to be worthless.
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2016 Manual Elantra...to Replace Our 2013 Elantra
litesong, 11/13/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
From another reviewer: We just upgraded from a windy sea blue 2013 to a windy sea blue 2016......we love the blue....////////// Well! We replaced our 2013 Venetian Red auto Elantra with a 2016 Venetian Red manual Elantra!!! The 2016 is deeper with a bit more metal flake, but still not spectacular. As good as Hyundai cars are, their colors need to be much more like Ford colors, richer, more depth, more undertones, more.....jump. Other unadvertised improvements between the 2013 & 2016, are more precise & responsive electric steering, & major improvement in the really quiet & smooth 1.8 liter engine. Both the auto 2013 & manual 2016 obtained the same mpg, ~33mpg to 35mpg with 25%-30% city driving, 36mpg with 15% city driving, & with 100% ethanol-free gasoline & 15% city driving, 39mpg. Also with E0, long distance highway driving gave 43mpg for the auto(could be more?), & 46mpg with the manual.
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2016 Elantra
Ronald Carter, 03/20/2017
updated 09/20/2017
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We love our new addition to the family. The Elantra has a great ride and the price was unbelievable. If we could get a second elantra we would the car has sport mode, comfort mode and regular mode. Sport mode allows manual shifting simular to that of a Nissan or Cadillac.
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Great smaller car
David, 03/11/2019
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great smaller car. In 3 1/2 years only repair was a minor repair for a sunroof lever and replacement of Battery after 2 1/2 years. Love the interior design and the Value Beige cloth seating material. Combination driving slightly more city has averaged 30 mpg.
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Solid little car
Jmpjose, 04/12/2019
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2016 Elantra with 18 miles in 2015. Now in 2019 car has 49000 miles. Only minor repairs/maintenance ive done to this vehicle is oil tires wipers and new battery. Hyundai did a very good job with this model. Its looks good and feels good on roads. I used this car to do Lyft/Uber for a while and by doing this i put my little Elantra to the test. Did over 1000 rides in one year and absolutely nothing on car broke with as many people going in and out of car. All windows door handles and looks work just like new. Even the upholstery looks good. Ive taken this car on two major trips. One to Huntsville AL from Denver and the other to LA from Denver. Best part of trip was the incredible fuel efficiency. for example i was able to get to LA from Denver with $68 cheaper and better than a grayhound bus ticket. I believe this car will get me over 200k miles with proper maintenance and care. Also you cant beat the 100k 10 year powertrain warranty. Hyundai has come a long ways and make quality vehicles for very good prices.
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RICK, 10/18/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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I bought a 2016 hyundai elantra brand new and used it for work by 2019 it had 186,000 miles when it was in a accident and totalled only thing I did to the car was change the oil every 3,000 miles and put new brakes and tires car still ran perfect before accident.
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