Used 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Will never even consider a Hyundai again!
BrokeBecauseOfMyCar, Marrero, LA, 07/08/2023
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for over four years and it is hands-down the most unreliable car I’ve ever owned. There’s literally always something wrong with it. I hate it so much I’ve started leaving the doors unlocked in hopes someone will steal it.
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Spunky Little Thing
K. P., Kennett Square, PA, 03/16/2017
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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What a difference 30 years makes
singledad, Queens Village, NY, 11/16/2016
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
In 1986 Hyundai introduced the Excel. It was cheap. It came with automatic transmission, air conditioning and a radio. Basic transportation for $5k. They were made in Korea and I had to wait weeks to get one. What a piece of junk. That car almost put an end to Hyundai in the US. We take for granted reliable cars today but Hyundai was a junk car and that stigma lasts to this day. No more. First my personal opinion. I don't like Korean cars. They are disposable transportation appliances. As they age they become unreliable. So my daughter wants a new car. After learning on a beater. So we shop. I advised her that this is the kind of car you lease. It's a transportation appliance. So she leases this one and I have to say it's a nice car. Roomy and good on gas. Power everything. Quiet ride and engine. The radio connects to her iphone easily and it sounds good. It includes oil changes and washes too, A good deal. Now time will tell if it holds up to a 20 year old's hard driving.
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Big Car Like Ride and Quietness
Paul Cherubini, Salem, OR, 04/08/2017
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I travel alot and rent cars alot and I was truely amazed by ride comfort and quietness of this 2017 Elantra. On Portland, Oregon's coarse and inherently noisy freeway road surfaces the ride was remarkably free of excessive road noise and vibration - definately better than any other midsize car I have driven (Corolla, Sentra, Focus, etc). The front seats were larger and better padded than any of those other cars too. And the front seats felt roomier (I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs and did not feel cramped). The instrumental was more complete (gauge type tachometer, engine temp, fuel level). The engine is so well insulated against noise that it's barely audible when accelerating moderately around town. The car was easy to control at freeway speeds even during 30-45 mph crosswinds. The suspension soaks up sharp road bumps well without the uncomfortable stiffness of most new cars nowadays. I used to think the Toyota Corolla was the most comfortable and refined Asian midsize car, but the 2017 Elantra has clearly surpassed it - and by a long shot.
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Great small car minus the road noise
Mike, Athens, TN, 02/14/2018
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had this car as a rental for a week and loved it. Had a nice interior, very easy to match up Bluetooth, got good gas mileage, lots of tech, just a great small car all the way around. Loved it much more than the new Corolla and much more than the ugly Civic. The only thing I didn't care for was the road noise. It just seemed alot louder than my old worn out Corolla. If it weren't for that I might consider trading in for one.
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