Used 2017 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
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Car of The Year Worthiness
Josh Ehrendreich, 04/02/2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been driving the Elantra Eco for a little over 30 days. I felt in love the first time I drove it and each time since then. I look forward to the next time I get to drive it. Perhaps it ought to be noted I'm coming from a 1999 Camry to this 2017 model. I'm still playing catch up on the modern conveniences, but if anything it makes driving easier and for sure more fun. I did test drive the Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Honda Civic and Fit, Toyota Camry, Corolla and Yaris before I tried the Eco. I'm used to the roominess of a Camry and is about the only thing I'd downgrade on the Eco, but compared to all other cars I test drove, it's on par with those. Technology it is on par with Kia Forte and above all the others I test drove. Steering and road handling are very good to great. I think the only thing I'm noticing slight issue with is MPG. I'm currently averaging 33.5 mpg, but some of that is me idling the engine while I figure out the new tech. I also drive more in city than on highway. Whenever I go on highway now, I go into Sport mode and love the extra pickup. Anyway, the main reasons I picked this vehicle were: economical value, technology / CarPlay, mpg, comfort/handling, and reliability. Oh and I love the heated seats. I think this car delivers on all fronts and really would be surprised to see it not get Car of The Year type recognition
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Rocky DaBoxer, 11/12/2017
updated 05/21/2018
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It is a Hyundai and if you have Acura or Lexus expectations, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a competent, well equipped vehicle that is suited for long and short drives then you won't be disappointed. I drive 1,000 miles a week and love the Elantra. It handles the highway with ease, greats great fuel economy, and is very comfortable for me. Cons: OEM Nexen tires on my limited edition Elantra SUCK. They are the worst tires I have ever ridden on and are ok in dry weather but dangerous in rain or snow. Power is a little anemic especially at 7000 feet where I live (we lose 20% horsepower at our altitude). Vehicle easily cruises at 85-90 mph once it attains speed. Engine is VERY quiet and so quiet that my wife has forgotten to shut it off a couple of times. Seats are comfortable for me so no complaints there. It could use a little more power but when I'm feeling the need for speed, I hop into my Santa Fe Sport 2.0turbo which is a sleeper. Great vehicle and I really like it and think the average buyer will be impressed.
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head and shoulders above my 2015 Lancer
Tattoo Vampire, 03/24/2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car. I've had two Elantras and a Sonata in the past but nothing more recent than 2011. This vehicle outclasses them all, as well as the Lancer I bought in 2015 for about the same price as I paid for this great car.
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Multiple 17 Hyundais
Lorah Steiner, 05/26/2019
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had 8 Hyundai’s in the last 12 years. Three of those have been 17’s limited edition. We love Hyundai’s and the 17’s have been particularly problem free. We had an issue with the driver’s side visor but that was easily remedied. My son was in an accident that totaled his 2017 Hyundai and we are getting ready to send him another. The other driver hit him almost head-on and we are grateful he came out of it with only bruises. We are buying another 17 for ourselves this month. 17 was a good year for Hyundai.
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Outstanding compact/midsize daily driver
Hoosier Driver, 02/23/2018
updated 06/06/2025
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding value at ACTUAL selling prices, which was ~US$3800 lower than Civic Touring in my case. Not including the extra $$$ the Honda would cost to extend the warranty to 5 years like the Hyundai. The Limited trim level (especially with options) seems like a much pricier car. LOTS of features unique in the class- like memory driver's seat, turning HID headlights (great feature!), and nifty 'welcome lights' in the door handle. Height adjustable passenger seat, which I really like. Ride and noise level very good for the class. OUTSTANDING brakes (which car magazines also write about). More opening feeling front cockpit than competitors. I'm 6'1" and have plenty of front leg room. Rear seat wider than Civic, but with a bit less fore-aft leg room. Fun to drive, although steering not quite as sharp as top-end Civic or Mazda 3. Despite 3 mo of Midwest winter potholes (horrible this year), the car has been rock solid with NO squeaks or rattles. Mileage beats EPA estimates, with an honest 40+mpg at 70+ on the highway. The only criticism I have is that power is mid-pack for the class. No drag racer, but easily keeps up with urban/suburban commuter traffic. Update at 8k miles- Still trouble free. Ave actual 37mpg in mixed driving (2/3 highway, 1/3 city). Update 13k miles- No issues. Still looks brand new in and out. Honest 40mpg highway. Near luxury car features in Limited trim have been great! Update 20k miles- Still trouble free & looking mint. Rides solid with NO squeaks or rattles. Latest Midwest highway trip 42-43mpg round trip at 70-75mpg. Update at 27k miles- Continues trouble-free. Solid ride. Limited's leather interior showing minimal wear- still looks showroom new. Mileage still easily beating EPA rating by 10%. Update at 50k miles- Replaced a coil recently to smooth idle a bit (literally 10min job (watched Youtube videos) with US$27 part), and replaced spark plugs (as I do ~50k as maintenance; plugs looked near new FWIW). Otherwise continues trouble-free. Engine uses NO oil. Interior still looks near-new, and Limited features (memory driver seat, adaptive cruise control, etc.) are unreal in this price class. ACTUAL highway mpg (miles/US gal used) ave 40+mpg (Midwest highways, no wind)- literally cheaper than charging a Tesla (Supercharger) on Midwest interstate trips!!! Update June 2025- Still running trouble-free. No better daily driver in its class. And super easy car for DIY maintenance.
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