Used 2018 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Have to open door to shut off dash display
HB, Scotts Hill, TN, 07/09/2018
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my third Hyundai and I have been well pleased with the mileage, dependability and almost zero recalls on all three. The gas mileage indicator is not a true indication of actual mileage. When I want to check my actual mileage, I always reset my odometer to zero after a tank fill up. With the 2018 Elantra, I get around 40 mpg with mixed city/hwy driving and 37 mpg with city only driving. I now have 5,800 miles on this car. The aggravating problem that I don't like is the way the ignition key and dash display is wired. I often park and turn the ignition to lock, removing the key and continue to sit in the driver's seat while my wife shops. After a few minutes the battery discharge warning comes on and I have to open and shut the driver's door to power down the dash display. Occasionally, I find the trunk lid open because my key has accidentally bumped into something in my pocket. This was also happening in my 2013 Hyundai Elantra. We're afraid to put valuable items in the trunk due to this problem. The plastic panels at the bottom of the door frames scratch easily and I don't believe they are high quality material.
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Very pleased!
JimBob, 10/18/2020
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new 2018 Elantra SE in May 2018 and so far, I am extremely satisfied with the vehicle. I currently have about 31,000 miles (50,000 Km) on the odometer. Pros: Quiet cabin, smooth ride, very good fuel economy, comfortable front seats, very affordable for a car of this quality, silky powertrain, very comfortable and quiet on the highway Cons: Ride can be harsh on rough pavement. In very cold weather, the engine takes a little more time than my other vehicles to warm up (I live in the great white north). I am 5' 9" and 170lbs and I find the ergonomics very comfortable. My 5' 8", 130lb wife and 6' 2", 200 lbs son have driven the vehicle and they also like the seating and cabin layout. My vehicle is not equipped with any of the electronic active safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-change assist. I believe that these features would make my driving experience safer, however I did not have the funds to purchase the more expensive model. Fortunately, the outward visibility in the cabin is very good so I have no complaints in this area. I calculated the fuel economy manually and I averaged about 34 US mpg (40 Imperial mpg - 7 Liters/100Km) in a 50/50 mix of city and highway driving on the very first tank of gas. The fuel economy is about the same or slightly better, after 30k miles. I cannot speak to the reliability since the car is only two years old. However, so far, so good. If it is anything like my previous (2010) Elantra, it will provide years of trouble free service. I am extremely pleased with the drivetrain. The 6-speed automatic transmission and the 2.0 Liter engine are well mated to provide smooth shifting and generally quiet operation. Merging onto the freeway is quite effortless as is passing and cruising at freeway speeds. Acceleration from a standstill is not spectacular but it is adequate. I have never owned a car with a more pleasant automatic transmission. Yes, I can feel the upshifts and the downshift when I am slowing down to a stop. However I find the feeling reassuring, controlled and again, pleasant. Mind you though, all my vehicles have been modestly priced. The Elantra feels quite stable in crosswinds on the freeway. This fact combined with the very low level of wind noise at freeway speeds suggest to me that the aerodynamics of this vehicle is outstanding. Handling is probably aided by the touted super strength steel that is used to make the Elantra. Quick maneuvers at high speed and tight cornering feel very safe and secure. With the tire pressure set to 36 psi (per user manual), the suspension/tire noise on rough pavement was very harsh and loud. This is probably my biggest and only semi-serious negative criticism of the Elantra. I dropped the tire pressure to 32/33psi and the ride is now quite acceptable to me. There was no noticeable change in the fuel economy after I reduced the tire pressure. The good news is that on smooth pavement, the Elantra is extremely quiet and composed. Bearing in mind that the Elantra SE is a budget car, the ride is very good, overall (at 32/33 psi). The stereo/radio sounds OK. It is quite good, again, for a budget car. I really appreciate the Bluetooth connection and the USB charging port for my cell phone. After two years of ownership, I am very pleased with the Elantra. I would not hesitate to buy another.
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Knocking noise when accelerating!!
Dieter, Elroy, WI, 03/30/2018
Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new Elantra 2018. there is a knocking noise when accelerating. took it to dealership. they advise me to use good gas stations. they mentioned to" avoid certain gas stations" to see how it goes .There is also sometimes a clicking noise coming from the fuse box in the engine when vehicle is in idle. I will take it back to the dealership. My previous vehicles were Toyotas. No issues with them.
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Not For Me
Npilot1973, Tampa, FL, 06/05/2018
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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chris, Show Low, AZ, 11/03/2018
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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