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Quick Summary
Hyundai's top-selling car gets overhauled for 2017 to keep pace with an increasingly competitive field of compact sedans. It features an aggressive design, a quieter and more refined cabin and buckets of premium features. Although it's not a clear class leader, it has narrowed the gap to the point that it deserves serious consideration from anyone in the market for a compact sedan.
What Is It?
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a compact, front-wheel-drive sedan that offers one engine and two available trim levels: SE and Limited. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generates 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque and sends its power through either a six-speed manual transmission (SE only) or a six-speed automatic.
According to the EPA, an Elantra with the six-speed automatic transmission will deliver 32 mpg in combined city and highway driving (28 city/37 highway).
The base SE trim comes nicely equipped with modern essentials like keyless entry, power windows and door locks, air-conditioning and even Sirius/XM Satellite Radio and a USB input. At $17,985 it costs $100 less than the 2016 Elantra and is only slightly undercut in price by the Chevrolet Cruze and Nissan Sentra.
The top-shelf Limited trim starts at $23,185 and offers standard features like LED daytime running lights and taillights, keyless entry, push-button ignition, dual-zone climate control, three-stage heated front seats, heated side mirrors, a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, and hands-free trunk access, just to name a few. Maxing out the options available to the Limited trim covers all the bases quite well, and bumps the MSRP to $27,585.
Although the design of the Elantra is all-new, the overall size hasn't changed much. It's less than an inch longer overall, and an inch wider compared to the previous model. More than half of the body is now comprised of high-strength steel, which improves the ride quality and crashworthiness while lowering cabin noise.
What's the Interior Like?
Our time with the new Elantra was spent almost entirely in a Limited trim model optioned to the nines. The cabin feels surprisingly spacious front and rear, which is not a surprise given its interior volume numbers. At 110.2 cubic feet of total interior volume (95.8 cubic feet of passenger space plus 14.4 cubic feet of cargo space), the Elantra is classified by the EPA as a midsize sedan.
A larger 8-inch touchscreen with embedded navigation is included in the Limited Tech package ($2,500), replacing the standard 7-inch screen, which relies on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for navigational duties. A row of hard buttons below provides quick menu function access with knobs for simple, hassle-free volume and tuning control.
Other items included in the Tech package are an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, which includes a subwoofer and Clari-Fi music restoration technology, a 4.2-inch color TFT info display within the gauge cluster, a power sunroof, two-stage heated rear seats (three-stage heated front seats are standard) and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink garage/gate control.
Front-seat comfort is good, with a decent amount of lateral support and much-welcomed power-adjustable lumbar. The Limited's standard leather upholstery has a clean, though not necessarily upscale feel and appearance, which isn't helped by the prevalence of hard plastic along the doors and center console. The leather steering wheel, however, has a nice shape and feel to it, with a variety of controls that are ergonomically placed and well organized.
What's It Like To Drive?
On the road, what's immediately apparent is the quietness of the cabin. Thicker front window glass, added sound-absorption materials in the floor pan, inner rear fender wells and pillars, and a hood insulator that blocks engine sound all contribute to keeping unwanted noise at bay.
When you dip into the throttle of the 2.0-liter engine, it provides acceptable if not slightly buzzy motivation at the top end of the rpm range. The six-speed transmission shifts smooth and quickly, and even if it doesn't match engine rpm on downshifts, we like the way it moves predictably through the gears.
There are three selectable drives modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) that alter the steering assist (between Normal and Sport modes only), throttle response and transmission shift points. Each drive mode provides a discernibly different character that appears to serve a more authentic purpose than being a gimmicky sales tool. In Sport, there's an appreciable increase of throttle response without crossing into the annoying hair-trigger spectrum of sensitivity. The weight of the steering is also well-proportioned, offering a nice boost of stability at speed.
Handling has been improved overall due to a revised rear suspension that affords more travel and more effective damping. Although the words "sport sedan" won't come to mind while at the wheel, the Elantra maintains its composure well enough to be fun on bendy roads.
What Other Cool Features Does It Offer?
Hyundai's Blue Link provides remote ignition start, door lock and unlocking, climate control presets and other functions from the convenience of your smartphone, smart watch or other Internet-enabled device.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-enabled head units are standard on all but the base SE cars. The system connects to your smartphone to provide in-car navigation, music and entertainment, and will even read incoming text messages.
A couple more unexpected features in this segment are driver memory settings that save both the seat and side mirror positioning, as well as a completely hands-free trunk release feature that detects the presence of the proximity key, and pops open after a few warning beeps.
What About Safety?
In order to get the Elantra's full complement of safety features, you have to order the Ultimate package ($1,900, plus Tech package). It adds automatic emergency braking, which detects both cars and pedestrians through the use of radar and cameras mounted up front, and applies braking force automatically from speeds up to 100 mph if it senses an impeding collision.
Additional functions provided by the camera and radar systems include adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. The adaptive cruise control automatically adjusts your speed and maintains a following distance up to your maximum set limit. Unfortunately, the cruise system doesn't have the capability to bring the car to a complete stop just yet. With lane-keeping assist, lane markings are recognized by the camera, and the system can provide an audible warning as well as corrective steering if it recognizes the car drifting out of its lane.
Lastly, the Limited trim offers blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as standard equipment. Radar sensors in the rear bumper can detect cars approaching from behind in an adjacent lane, as well as from the side when backing out of a parking spot.
Are There Other Elantra Models Coming?
A midlevel Eco trim Elantra sporting an all-new 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will make its way into production beginning in April of this year. The stats of this four-cylinder engine include 128 hp at 5,500 rpm, a healthy torque curve of 156 lb-ft from 1,400-3700 rpm, and projected combined fuel economy of 35 mpg. Despite its fuel-efficiency advantage over the SE and Limited models, Hyundai reports the Eco will also out-sprint its 2.0-liter siblings to 60 mph.
Toward the end of 2016, the 2017 Elantra Sport will come to market, armed with turbocharged thrust to the tune of approximately 200 hp, and the option of a seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual gearbox. Looking further ahead to 2017, a replacement for the five-door hatchback Elantra GT will be introduced.
What Are the Strongest Competing Models?
The Elantra faces some stiff competition in the field. The most formidable competitor is the new 2016 Honda Civic. With more power, slightly more interior space and a better EPA mpg rating, the Civic is a real segment standout.
The Mazda 3 is another competitor with an excellent powertrain that outperforms the Hyundai 2.0-liter in both power and efficiency. The Mazda is also fun to drive and attractively styled.
Why Should You Consider This Car?
The Elantra performs well across the board, even if some competitors may outshine it in some areas. No other car in the segment offers the gamut of features available to the Elantra, and the level of technology is genuinely impressive.
Why Would You Consider Something Else?
There are other cars in the segment that outperform the Elantra in several important areas like maximum fuel efficiency, performance and interior refinement.
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Price comparisons for used 2017 Hyundai Elantra trim styles:
The used 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV w/Prod. End 10/16 is priced around $13232 with average odometer reading of 38516 miles.
The used 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV w/Prod. End 10/16 is priced around $17644 with average odometer reading of 12548 miles.
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What options are available on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Available Hyundai Elantra 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback
Available Hyundai Elantra 2017 Trims: SEL, GLS, SE, Limited PZEV, SE PZEV w/Prod. End 10/16, SE SULEV, Sport PZEV, Limited SULEV, Eco, Limited, Value Edition, Limited PZEV w/Prod. End 10/16, GLS PZEV, GT, Sport, Blue, SEL SULEV
Exterior Colors: Venetian Red, Titanium Gray Metallic, Harbor Gray Metallic, Desert Bronze, Radiant Silver, Midnight Black, Scarlet Red, Geranium Red, Shimmering White, Phantom Black, Quartz White Pearl, Symphony Silver, Mineral Beige, Windy Sea Blue, Lakeside Blue, Shimmering Air Silver, Scarlet Red Pearl, Shale Gray Metallic, Electric Blue, Galactic Gray, Ceramic White, Machine Gray, Molten Silver, Symphony Air Silver, Pearl White, Indigo Blue Pearl, Monaco White, Sparkling Ruby, Electric Blue Metallic, Phantom Black Metallic, Blue Sky Metallic, Regatta Blue, Black Pearl, Carbon Gray, Carbon Gray Mist, Indigo Night, Black Noir Pearl (Late Availability), Red Allure, Apple Red Pearl, Black Diamond, Black Noir Pearl, Quicksilver, Sterling, Ebony Black, Indigo Blue Pearlcoat, Liquid Silver, Mineral Beige Pearl, Moonlit Blue, Shimmering Silver, Crimson, Laguna Sand, Nordic White, Black Obsidian, Captiva White, Carbon Blue, Electric Red , Galactic Gray Metallic, Pewter, Purple Rain, Quicksilver (Late Availability), Spruce Green, Sterling Silver, Tidal Wave
Interior Colors: Gray Premium Cloth premium cloth, Gray premium cloth, Beige Premium Cloth premium cloth, Black Premium Cloth premium cloth, Gray Leather leather, Beige leather, Beige premium cloth, Gray cloth, Black Leather leather, Black leather, Beige Leather leather, Gray leather, Beige cloth, Gray, Black cloth, Black premium cloth
Popular Features: Alarm, Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, Post-collision safety system, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Back-up camera, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Auto Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Sunroof/Moonroof, Leather Seats, Upgraded Headlights, Navigation, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Remote Start, Automatic Emergency Braking, Power Liftgate/Trunk
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
Used 2017 Hyundai Elantra Overview
The used 2017 Hyundai Elantra is offered in the following submodels: Sedan. Available styles include SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A), Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A), and Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 10/16 (2.0L 4cyl 6A). Pre-owned Elantra models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2017 Elantra comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.
