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Recommend!!!
Angelncandice, 11/03/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love it!! Highly recommend!! I don’t know what the trim it’s just the newest Elantra out right now.
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Not For Me
Npilot1973, 06/05/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm in a market for a new car. So, before I trade in my 2007 Mazda, I thought I would rent a few cars to try. Hyundai was on my list. Let's talk about pros first. The styling is very nice. The dashboard features great and this model had blindspot monitoring system. I enjoyed the exterior of the car. The engine could have more horsepower. It could be a bit more peppy like my Mazda 3. Overall I give the exterior a 7. Each car is different for every driver. I'm a short driver of 5 feet tall. Visibility was pretty good. Seat comfort was my issue with the car. After about 1 hour of my car trip, my back started to hurt. My legs started to hurt. At first, I thought it was an adjustment to a different car but the next day in the car, it was clear it was the seats. I called the rental company and asked to switch out the car. I have only a few car seats that hurt my back. Hyundai Elantra, Honda, VW Tiguan I'm now in a Chevrolet Cruz. If I Hyundai put the Cruz seats in the Elantra and a peppier engine. It is outstanding. I'm actually considering a Hyundai Kona but due to the seat issue with the Elantra, I'm not sure if Hyundai is for me.
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think twice
chris, 11/03/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 20 people found this review helpful
i bought mine in late 2017 so its a 2018. had 4400 miles when i got into a wreck with it. this is when when things went south with insurance and getting it fixed. first off the accident was UNDER 35 mph. the front end is GONE. the shop said $14,000 to fix it. yes you are seeing this correctly. turns out the whole front end including window structure had shifted, and insurance totaled it. had the car for 1 year. the car sits at a body waiting for insurance to pay out and pock it up. if you do buy one of these get GAP to cover you. i will be paying for a heap of scrap long recycled due to poor resell value, or fair market value. at 35 mph this should be fixable not scrappable.
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2018 Elantra SE with only 1100 Miles /Early review
Dave yonkers, 02/28/2018
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2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The SE is the Base model. I am not expecting to much. Comfort is decent ( no lumbar adjustment) ride is just OK with stock tires. Fuel economy so far has been great @ around 39 MPG average. (ECO mode). We will see how the dealer support is.Overall a pretty good little car for $15,500 OTD.
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Talk about Value (Edition)
Brent, 10/11/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2018 Value Edition. Sleek exterior including LED daytime running lights. Interior is stylish. Car comes equipped with Apple/Android CarPlay, which is really nice, and includes heated front seats. Back up camera is active (moves with your steering wheel) and clear.
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Hell Yay!!!!
Rajiv, 01/15/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car.... i drove 2017 model and 2018 model... both r awesome... especially car play helps with google maps is like wonderful.....
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Motor mount after motor mount
Kobiewan, 11/20/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So I do like the car. It has treated me well. However it has been the poster child for all the TSBs. My thermostat failed at 500 miles. Come 5 months later the check engine light came on for the thermostat, and I ended up needing a software reflash. Then I developed a clunking noise on right turns. Replaced a strut. No dice. Replaced the motor mount, fixed the issue. Come not even 2000 miles later the motor mount needed to be replaced again. Hyundai updated the passenger side motor mount to a new part number as the rubber stopper seemed to have issues in the 2017 models. Now my suspension just creaks and groans on right turns when cold. Did it since brand new. The interior though is awesome and the car overall drives great. I had a 15 Elantra and the gas mileage in the new one is much better. Transmission does short shift at times but not too bad. Engine is smooth as well. Not a bad car but kinda tired of the repetitive issues. May consider something else but not all the elantras have a bunch of problems
Smooth, quiet, exceeds expectations
TrainerCary, 12/02/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned mine for a year having downsized from a much larger car. My Elantra drives beautifully, it is smooth, quiet and composed with all the power that I need. Gas mileage averages 33mpg, but easily exceeds 40 mpg on the highway at about 65mph. It is also surprisingly roomy for a compact with decent head and leg room in the rear, the sedan version is much roomier than the hatchback. I did not expect to end up wit this car but I was impressed with the test drive and the price and 0/0 financing made it a great deal.
Great car.
DJ, 01/09/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Central Ohio driver. Bought new late in 2018. I am by no means a picky driver but I really do like everything about the car. Only one year has passed but I'd recommend the car if anyone is considering to buy this car used. Most of all I like the tech features using Android auto(never had it before) and according to the car gauge I can easily get upwards of 38+ mpg over the course of any week which is mostly highway driving to and from work. Time will tell on total life of the car but I am one to keep my car for it's lifespan. I don't trade in etc. so I will see.
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Awesome on gas
Hector Hernandez, 01/16/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been a Hyunday owner for a year and a half. Im amazed at the gas mileage in my car. It is also confy. I recommend it.
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Tracy Haynes, 02/06/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is simply awesome. Just the right amount of frills without sacrificing dependability.
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Love my Scarlet Red Elantra
Jennifer I, 02/25/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed driving my 2018 Hyundai Elantra, a year and half later it is still such a smooth quiet ride. Very happy with this choice
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Definetly Worth Your Money
StewyDaMan, 07/23/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2018 Hyundai Elantra for 2 years now and i have never expeirenced a single problem. I am at 46k miles and the car still runs perfect. I am not sure what the future holds, but as of right now, everything has been perfect. I love this vehicle and would love to by another one.
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Great ride!
Irene N, 01/04/2021
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having swapped out a past-its-prime vehicle, I got a smooth ride in the Elantra. Everything worked. I couldn't be happier with my choice.
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Extremely happy with my Elantra!
Holly Massey , 09/06/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been extremely happy with my Hyundai Elantra! It has everything I wanted, it was a great price and it continues to amaze me! I have had it since 2018. My trip to Daytona Beach on Labor Day showed an average of 41.3 miles per gallon! This is my 4th Hyundai-my son has had two. Between us, we have had Sonatas, Elantras and a white Genesis. No less than perfect issues. Family for life-SUV next.
Bad moters
Kelly , 11/18/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bad moters hyandai won't include in recall
Never hated a vehicle so much
Kaya Brown, 10/21/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful
Previously owned a 2013 Toyota Corolla LE, before purashing the 2018 Hyundai Elantra Value edition. This vehicle has been nothing but problems. For starters, the gas gauge initially did not work from day one. I noticed this after the gas hasn't moved from a quarter tank after a week. Of course this was repair under warranty. Although it did take about 2 weeks & an obvious hassle after buying a brand new vehicle. I only wish the problems stopped there. During that initial complaint- I notice the poor performance of the brakes and tires, along with a rattling noise while accelerating. I have always driven a sedan, with no issues of safety even in Maine winter. The brake and tire combination is so POOR I feel unsafe driving this vehicle with the roads slightly wet at all. I can't even get this vehicle to move in the snow. The dealership stated, brakes are fine, that's just how the car runs. And as far as the very loud sound of the engine rattling while accelerating. That's just "how the car runs." Which has been a common theme. Most recently I have noticed the air conditioning malfunction. It seems to have a hard time keeping up with cooling when the temps are over 80 degrees. It will automatically switch to auto defrost , which blasts out UNBEARABLY cold air. Mind you if my windshield needs to be defrosted, the auto defrost never comes on. These may seem like minor issues to some, but when purchasing a brand new vehicle I expect quality and reliability. Which is NOT what you will get from this vehicle. In fact after stating I was unhappy with the performance of my vehicle the sales manager even stated "well what did you expect you bought a $16k vehicle" so there ya go! Don't expect much
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Don't Purchase Unless You Want Headaches & Expense
Jdub49La , 09/05/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car for my daughter for college thinking it was going to be a dependable little car and good on gas. Well we were wrong. Yes we purchased as the second owner with 82000 miles and it hasn't been nothing but problems. Buy something else
Not so good in the shotgun seat.
Harold Fox, 01/13/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I rented a current model in summer of 2018. We put 2600 plus miles on cruising the NW USA. The passenger seat is not up to the comfort level of the driver's seat as my wife and I found out sharing driving. This may be a good car for solo commutes or budget necessity, but not a comfortable touring car. It was a willing performer through the mountains.
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Just not sure
Reg, 08/01/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
So I’ve had my 2018 Elantra for just a little over a month and I don’t know if I’m quite sold on it yet. It gets really good gas mileage on the highway but driving through town it seems to go through a lot of gas I just don’t know that myself or anybody can afford that with the gas prices the way they are today. I love the room interior it’s a wonderful car I just don’t know about the gas horrible gas mileage through town it’s almost like you can just watch your gas gage move but on the highway It gets great mileage. I just made my first payment today and I am probably going to go and see about trading it in this weekend. And if you use the air-conditioner it’s going to use a whole lot more gas trust me
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Worst rental on wet roads
Ron Powalisz, 07/24/2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 17 people found this review helpful
This was a Thrifty Rental and I should have known when I initially heard the wipers squeaked and sounded like they were scratching the window that I should have expected problems. I drove this front wheel drive car in heavy rain and it felt like the left front wheel was going to fall off every time. This car was always difficult for my 6 foot 1 inch body to get in and out of and I hit my head multiple times on the door frame. This car was too low to the ground but it did have good visibility. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone over 5 foot tall.
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Junk
Theboxer, 03/28/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was bought we were it's second owners. Within 3 weeks engine would stall out. Engine light came on immediately. Multiple missfires. After putting on only 23000 miles. Engine seized . This car is junk don't buy elentra or Hyundai. The cheap Chinese made vehicles. Had to file a claim with Hyundai.
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Worst Elantra ever made
Vholtz71 , 09/16/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 32 people found this review helpful
Gas guzzler
Tried it but didn’t buy it
Chrissy, 01/15/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 15 people found this review helpful
Car seemed alright but for the money I’d expected more after reading reviews on the Hyundai . The car looked and felt cheap. I bought a Toyota Corolla SE instead and feel it was the better choice
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Great value
donb, 08/21/2020
2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I agree with all the previous review. I owned mine for 2 years and traded in on a Tucson. I miss the sportiness and speed of the Elantra Sport. I don't necessarily miss the harsh ride. They also don't make the Sport model anymore so if you want one you'll have to buy used now.
It was good at first
Babeforever , 05/06/2021
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I first leased this car it drove smoothly. After the first year I started noticing that the ride was becoming quite bumpy. And this was on roads with no imperfections. I had tires checked they were ok. Anyway by the end of my 3 yrs lease the car was very uncomfortable to drive because of the constant bumping. Everything else was ok except for this.
Very nice looking car
Janie, 05/08/2021
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Very pretty quartz white pearl color. Would be perfect if it had vents in the back, a bigger center console for storage, & a lock feature for the glove compartment.
Solid, for the most part
dlj20620, 07/22/2021
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought mine brand-new, now at 45k miles. Have only had to replace the blower motor and left-front strut mount nut (both under warranty). Other than that, runs like a champ. Only hang-up: it makes this weird creaking noise when making turns, like something in the suspension isn’t lubricated. Taken it to the dealership four times for the issue, and they can’t pinpoint it. Started at about 6-8k miles of ownership. Kind of irritating.
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Great little car with great gas mileage
Jess, 02/22/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great, sporty looking, economical little car. It has all the safety features - blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert - and technology like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has a nice touch screen, heated seats, keyless entry and startup, and a sunroof. It also has a touch-free trunk. It gets great mileage, too. Others have said the power is lacking, but I've never experienced that. It comes with Sport and Economy mode - power and save gas - and even in regular mode, it has quite a bit of pickup, even on the highway. It doesn't have a lot of headroom - I'm 5'2, and if my hair is up in a top knot it can hit the top of the car - but it's a really comfortable, quiet ride. The backseat isn't the roomiest, but two adults can sit mostly comfortably. I'd definitely buy it again.
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Paint is 'Gone with the Wind'
AshChick, 05/11/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2018 brand new in late 2017. I am the original owner and have driven the car about 67,000 miles. The car was great at first, limited technology options, but over all, I was satisfied when I first bought it... Fast forward to the Summer of 2019 and I began to notice more noise and squeaking. Not a huge deal, but annoying. Then comes 2020 and the paint began chipping off on my hood. Nothing major but it continued to get A LOT worse. The car drives good, I'd give it a 3.7/5, but the appearance on the outside: 1/5. I currently have a report with Hyundai to get it repainted, as it's been determined to be defected, but they are lagging significantly on their part to fix the issue. Decent car, pretty good bang for your buck, but DO NOT GET WHITE!
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The Best
S. M. Kaplan, 03/08/2023
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What do I like. The quality for the buck is phenomenal. I've owned a Mercedes and the technology on my Elantra was better than my Mercedes. The car's performance level is excellent. If I need to accelerate to pass a car or enter a freeway, there is no hesitation. I am also impressed with the mileage. I can get over 40 mpg on the highway. The layout of the dash and instrument panel is spot on with easy reach and clearly marked switches/knobs. I have the value package and the included sunroof and sound system is greatly appreciated and used. BTW this is the 5th Hyundai I have owned and one of my cars saved our lives in an accident. The airbags and crumple zones worked perfectly when we were hit with only minor injuries as the car was totaled.
Nice clean car runs perfect very good condition
Yoseph , 11/28/2022
2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I liked everything about that car
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Man what a reliable little gal my Elantra
Davis , 07/13/2024
2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reliable /fun to drive / peppy / handles well / lots of interior room and cargo area / just an overall nice experience
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The Best
Drea.H, 02/02/2025
2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had my Hyundai Elantra for 4-5 years, and it was the best car I have ever had. It broke my heart when I traded it in. However, I want the next owner to love it just as much as I did.
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Looking For My 4th Limited...
JohnCat, 06/30/2019
2018 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 9 people found this review helpful
It won't be the 2017 or higher models, and certainly not the Sports. Why did you change the instrument panel? The 2013 - 16 models look like the Star Ship Enterprise inside... Now looks like the 70's with all the knobs?? Otherwise, the car is Definitely the best bang for the buck hands down... I have over 160K miles on my 2013, and it runs like a champ that it is... Finally lookin at replacing the shocks n struts... Just change tires, oil, brakes, and sparks. Works just as good as new... JohnCat
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