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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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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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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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