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Hyundai Elantra is like a shrunken Sonata
Al Piskorski, 09/23/2016
updated 03/29/2018
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The Elantra is a great basic compact automobile. I think it looks and performs better than other makes in this class. Rides quietly, handles well, very good gas mileage, comfortable and controls are laid out well. Front bumper is low to the ground and can get dinged if you are not careful when parking.
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2017 Hyundai Elantra ECO - A mixed bag review
Bryan F., 02/23/2018
updated 03/11/2020
2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The biggest thing I would tell anyone looking for an Elantra is that tall people need not apply. I am 6'1" and I have a hard time getting in and out of my ECO model. We also had an issue after two months of ownership where the car just suddenly died in our driveway. The car was in the shop for almost three days when they finally discovered that the battery connections were not correct and the issue was fixed. A final note is that the transmission hesitates (at times) in first gear and when you need to get going in a hurry, expect to have to press the gas pedal harder to get started. For the positives, I love the blind-spot monitoring system and the infotainment system, Gas mileage consistently delivers above the EPAs listed numbers. Four adults fit fairly comfortably (with exception to my earlier comment about being tall). My ECO has plenty of power to go over Utah mountain passes even loaded down with four adults and a trunk full of Costco Supplies. 11 month update as of 9/7/2018: I now have 13500 miles on my Elantra ECO and I am taking the vehicle in next week to have two issues addressed. First, the transmission continues to hesitate at times when starting from a dead stop. Second, the brakes stated squealing a couple of weeks ago. Shouldn't be happening on a vehicle that I have owned for 11 months. On an additional note, the dealership that I bought the Elantra a year ago was bought out by another company and I did not have a good experience with them trying to schedule my second maintenance appointment. My appointment next week is closer to where I work as opposed to closer where I live and is the same company that does maintenance on my Honda. I am hoping that they will do a better job with helping resolve issues. The technician on the phone was very nice today when I set up the appointment. We will see how it goes. Update as of 3/10/2020: Tires are about worn at under 40,000 miles and will be replaced soon. AC is not working properly on the driver's side control and defaults to auto defrost mode, unless the temperature is set to "Lo". Passenger climate control is not affected. Gas mileage continues to be above average for highway driving situations. Had my right rear passenger window blow out for no known reason while driving down the Interstate two months ago. Vehicle does have good torque and power going over mountain passes. Still a mixed bag. The vehicle still hesitates at lower speeds but not as frequently as before. Still a mixed bag after 2 1/2 years of ownership.
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First Hyundai
Hany k., 07/10/2016
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
I wanted to trade in my 2011 Kia optima which had 97000 and not one problem. The only thing I did was fill with gas, change the oil every 5000 miles and buy one new set of tires. I took a civic ex home one night for a test drive And did the same with an elantra se with popular and tech packages. The civic was nice and the dealer was very easy to work with but the civic just didn't fit me right. I could not get in a comfortable position. It was a great car and the CVT wasn't bad. How can they make a car without xm though? There are no incentives on the civic and the dealer can only discount so much when they are selling like hotcakes. I went back to Hyundai to drive a limited with no extra packages. I knew I had found my next car. It has everything I need and want and nothing I don't. The ride is so smooth and quiet. Very impressive. The six speed transmission is really nice. They say the power is "lacking" but I think what that means is that the mazda 3 has more power. This is a compact car. The power is more the adequate. I ended up getting around 3800 off sticker plus .9 for 60. I felt this was a really good deal. This car is not selling well so the dealer has to be aggressive. I would highly recommend you test drive his vehicle before buying another.
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Excellent Car, Great fuel Economy, Options Galore
Chris Weimar, 11/19/2018
updated 05/22/2024
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a used 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited Ultimate. The price was very fair for a car with every available option. I have been getting 35 mpg around town and low 40's on the highway. I am very comfortable in this car and it is bigger inside than you might expect. The front seats are quite good and the interior materials are very acceptable. Some hard plastics but not unexpected for the money. The electronic safety gizmos work very well and are easy to understand and operate. The lane keeping assist will actually steer the car to the middle of the lane if you don't do it yourself when you feel the wheel alert you to correct. Every car represents certain compromises and the Elantra accomplishes these in a very acceptable way. Some may complain that the car is not fast enough and doesn't handle like a BMW but it performs admirably. There are a lot of fine in this segment and the Hyundai is clearly one of them. This car also has an exemplary repair record and cost to own. One year Update: My opinion and appreciation of the Elantra's virtues remain unchanged. On a recent trip trip from Chapel Hill, NC to Alexandria, Va the car averaged 44.1 miles per gallon. No repairs or maintenance has been required. I also recently purchased a Sonata which is a little larger and nicer than the Elantra but the family lineage is quite strong. I will write a review of the Sonata shortly but my comments will probably be very similiar.
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Baby Elantra
Patrick Anderson, 07/17/2018
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE with the popular equipment package. I have owned this car for almost two years, and love the 100,000 mile power train warranty. Other things i love about this car is it has apple car play, which i use extensively! One thing i find annoying about this car is its 2.0l Atkinson cycle engine doesn't have good low end torque at the bottom of the rev range. I have to get the rpms around 3-4,500 to use the torque. One thing that offsets this annoyance is the sport mode feature. I use this mode when i want more get up and go. For instance passing and merging on the highway is so much easier with sport mode. i don't use eco mode that often, since I don't think it makes much of a difference in my fuel economy. I really want the Elantra Sport due to it having more torque and horsepower. Overall, i enjoy owning my 2017 Hyundai Elanta.
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Fun Elantra Sport Turbo
Greg D., 03/28/2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome. It looks beautiful, runs great and handles really well. With the high strength steel and added glue along with the Turbo and rear wheel independent suspension with much better dampening I think it is the best car Hyundai currently makes. I'm getting about 30 mpg on three tanks of regular. It's pretty quick but not as fast as the 2014 Sonata Turbo I returned on lease. But its body structure is a lot quieter and stiffer than the Sonata. It handles well in the corners and felt really composed during a heavy rain storm. The Tech package is worth the money and I am enjoying the Sunroof and nice sounding stereo, though I do turn it off every once in awhile because the car sounds so good.
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Elantra Limited
Chris Kachiroubas, 02/01/2018
updated 08/23/2024
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my Elantra Limited since July 2017 and I am very impressed. This car has the ultimate package with auto stop, lane sensor warnings, 17 inch tires, interactive cruse control and blind spot radar. The gas mileage is fantastic! I get between 33.5 mpg and 44.1 mpg. I once drove 50 miles at 65 MPH (cruse control) and got 47.1 mpg! This car has only been to the dealer once for a recall!! The quality thus far perfect! 78,957 miles and runs great!
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Great so far-SE Value Edition 2017
David Nasr, 02/17/2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Ultimate test: Round trip from Tulsa to Las Vegas.. Dove it a total of 2500 miles, flawless, no issues. Comfortable, and did close to 45 MPG average. Drove though a winter storm in the mountains of New Mexico and although it was scary as hell at night, the little beast performed very well. I love all the features included in the Value edition and the MPG. Very easy to drive in town through stop and go traffic, especially through the Tulsa streets which are full of potholes. The looks are growing on me, in the beginning I thought it was kind of bland, but it really is a nice looking car, it is classy looking and doesn't look (to me) like an economy car, but more like an upscale-sporty sedan. The design is similar to the Sonata's and it has reminiscence to Audi's due to both sharing the same designer. Overall this car is a great value, it's safe, reliable, well built and economical.
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2017 Elantra SE Man
Jonathan Bird, 09/03/2016
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The value on this vehicle is amazing, very easy to drive and comfortable. I work For Hyundai and to be honest i never even considered owning one until I took a customer on a test drive in the 6 speed manual. I was hooked. The ease of shifting and how simple the SE is. I was looking to get into an SUV or something a little bit Larger but I ended up loving the Elantra. the 10 Year 100k Mile Power-train warranty keeps maintenance simple and the 5 year 60K bumper to bumper makes it even better.
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Spunky Little Thing
K. P., 03/16/2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Leased this car 7 months ago and I absolutely love it! Great value for a great price. I have the SE, so it doesn't come with all of the bells and whistles (i.e. bluetooth, back up camera, etc.), but that doesn't matter at all. Both the front and back are extremely spacious, and I can tell you that both the front and back seats are incredibly comfortable. All of the controls and devices are within reach, and the lighting (both naturally and artificially) in the car is sufficient. The stereo system is crisp, clear, and easy to navigate. As far as performance goes, this car does surprisingly well. The engine is powerful yet soft--it isn't noisy from the outside nor the inside, which helps with hearing the radio, fellow passengers, and emergency vehicles. Steering is sharp and takes little effort, and the turning radius is above average. The car handles bumps very well, and the braking system is superb. As far as acceleration, the '17 Elantra SE starts out normally but quickly picks up speed as you move into second gear in regular mode (my SE is an automatic). In addition to regular, the SE also has an eco mode (for saving gas) and a sport mode (especially useful for 0-60 highway merges), which, again, plays into the great value-great price mantra. The outside lighting is perfect--the headlights provide great visibility and the taillights are both easy to see and are really sporty looking (look up some pictures). I recently drove my Elantra SE in the snow, and I must say that this may have been the thing that impressed me the most. The car cuts through the snow like a knife; the tire grip is better than some snow-ready SUV's I've driven. Obviously, it's not going to cut through 6+ inches of snow, but for accumulations less than this, blow-over snow, ice patches, and small snow/ice piles, the Elantra SE passes with flying colors in my book. There are only two "cons" that I might see with the car: 1. it sits pretty low to the ground, so it's sometimes a little hard to get into if you're a tall person and 2. it tends to get blown around more than the average car during a windy day on the road--but you can control the car just fine. Seriously though, if you're looking for a compact car with great value, comfort, and safety, you'd be unwise not to consider the '17 Elantra.
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