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Excellent.
Alfred B. Rai, 02/19/2016
updated 08/27/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Beautiful to look at and excellent in performance.
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Hyundai - no more, thanks
tc, 06/09/2021
updated 12/11/2023
2016 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car based on the excellent service I got from my 2004 Elantra. This is not the same quality. $500 - Replaced tires at 25000 miles $300 - Rear brake work at 30000 miles $2200 - Clutch replacement; thankfully they're not making any more sticks $400 - rear brakes - rusted disks at 45000 miles $400 - trunk latch failed
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Too noisy for a small car
MOHAMMAD GHAFERI, 09/12/2016
updated 03/12/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought it a month ago. It does the job of taking me around but for an engine this size it is too noisy.
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Avoid Manual Transmission
SandyP, 01/18/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I wonder how many people know that kids with ADHD have car accidents with greater frequency than their non-ADHD couterparts? Research has demonstrated this to be fact. It has also demonstrated that adolescent drivers do better in cars with manual transmissions vs automatic. With my ADHD-inattentive type soon-to-be-driver in mind, I decided to get a car with a manual transmission. I learned on one when I was 16 and loved it! The decision itself might not have been bad--getting a car with a manual transmission. What was bad was the choice of vehicle. The Hyundai Elantra has a six-speed transmission. Unfortunately reverse is RIGHT NEXT TO first gear. There is no way to tell, from the instrument panel, which gear you are in after you come to a stop. Initially this was quite unnerving but I quickly figured out, if I pushed the clutch in as I was coming to a stop, I could not shift into reverse accidentally. However, even after 25 months it is difficult to tell, if I forget to do this, whether I am in reverse or first. The other issue is that second gear sticks frequently and badly. But only about half the time. And no. This does not happen because I don't have the clutch in all the way. The other thing that is lousy is the tires Hyundai puts on their new vehicles. I have now had three Hyundai's--Accent, Elantra, and Sonata. On all three the tires were seriously worn by 20 to 25k miles. On the current vehicle, the Elantra, the two front tires are bald and I am getting ready to replace all four. The upside on the car is the fuel economy. When driving on the highway I generally get close to 40mpg; in the city 30 to 32 mpg reliably.
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ok
Terry, 04/30/2018
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Hit my head trying to get in 1st time very tight inside
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Gas mileage of a prius but better looks
PJ, 11/30/2019
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2016 base model elantra with 117k miles, yes it was high but 1 owner and used as a company car so mostly freeway miles. Came with a 1yr 16k warranty from dealer and thank god i got that because it needed a new transmission within the first 2 weeks of buying it. Didn't cost me anything and now have a new transmission and running strong. I get around mid 30s in town and mid 40s on the freeway which for a non hybrid is amazing! My only issues with it are the hard seats, no bluetooth or reverse cam, and no auto headlights which for a base model should be standard. I'm getting seat covers for it and i mounted an 8" tablet on the dash linked to aux via bluetooth adapter and now have everything i need via apps so if you want a cheap stereo upgrade thats the way to go. Overall if your looking for a cheap sporty commuter car or lyft/uber car this is perfect for you.
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Love It!
Spookie1, 05/13/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my car! It's fantastic to drive. Acceleration is good, steering is sharp and accurate, and the throttle response is very good. Gas mileage is phenominal. I regularly get 32 mpg or so (mixed highway and city, about 50-50). I got 40 mpg during an almost all highway trip to the beach and back. The interior is huge for a car that size and the trunk is more than ample. It's well equipped for the price (I have the Value Edition with the sunroof and heated seats). I love the red metallic paint color. Cost of ownership has so far been very low (just the usual, regular oil changes and the like). I haven't had any issues driving in bad weather (I live in Pennsylvania, so I've driven in pretty bad conditions), but I also keep good tires on it. I really can't say that I dislike anything about my car really. The only downside is that the ride is a little stiff, but in the end, it's to be expected...it's a little economy car...not a Cadillac. Overall, I love my little red Elantra and would recommend this car to anyone!
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Great Car
Carole Ann, 04/23/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My first Hyundai was not my choice. I was upset when it was given to me. It had a salvage tile & I was mad. I said I’m selling it & getting what I like. I kept it for 3 years, Then I had a Mercedes, and now I’m back in a Hyundai. Great reliable cars and always my first pick. My roomate has a Tuscan and I love his car. Living in WA that Tuscan can really hold it’s own in the snow. My Hyundai is not a very good in snow….it’s too low to the ground.
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Reliable
It wasn’t ME, 08/07/2024
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this 2016 Hyundai Elantra for the last 6 years and it’s the first car I have ever owned that hasn’t messed with me! This SE has the 6 speed manual. All I have ever done with this car is routine stuff! Including the transmission fluid changes. Good idea to change out the brake fluid every 4 years or so. That fluid is also for your clutch. My only real gripe is it’s almost criminally under powered. Plan for lane changes in advance.! That aside, I’m driving the wheels off it! 😊
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Awesome looking car
Jim, 09/01/2022
updated 03/12/2024
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the looks of this car, 40 mpg makes it look even better!
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Paints peeling looks terrible
Michael Sowa, 12/04/2020
2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The paint keeps peeling. Had it fixed and not even a year later it’s peeling again. Not happy at all.
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Grandma's favorite
Stewie, 03/05/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great on gas ! 31 around town, ,35 long trips
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cat lovers car
rice, nell, 01/26/2023
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
love the car. The only thing I would like the car to be able to do is have a trailer hitch it tow a small trailer.
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Mark Strominger, 05/08/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 20 people found this review helpful
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