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Used 2021 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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2021 Elantra brings it

Hyundaiguy40, 12/19/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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My 2021 Elantra SE has a sexy origami like design with a striking features. for a base model it comes loaded with safety features nice. Overall it a nice commuter to drive and fit and finishes are cool. My personal dislike is the CVT transmission, I do not care for it at all. I traded my 2013 Elantra model that I purchase brand new in 2013 and traded it with over 400,000 miles on the dash and it was still running excellent. That was why I purchased the 2021 with that one in mind as far as quality and dependability and I ain't going to lie the 2021 is sexy as hell..lol if I could compare the two I would pick my 2013. For the seating comfort. The 2013 sat a little higher off the ground and the head room and ultimately the automatic transmission. I can only give 4 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

Great nCar.

JD Washburn, 06/05/2021
updated 12/09/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I usually drive larger cars and was surprised at the number of things this car has. I've had it 15 days and already have 1100 miles on it. 34 mpg in town and 41.6 on the road.

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Elantra review 2021 SE

Harvey, 02/23/2022
updated 08/23/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Pleasing design, good fit and finish, ride much improved over previous years, quieter cabin. SE trim does not provide XM radio, heated outside mirrors. Pleasant car to drive, jury still out on CVT transmission, excellent mpg ratings, comfortable interior seating. Hyundai took a giant step backward with the deficient halogen projector driving lamps. They do not provide a safe level of illumination for safe night driving under any conditions. Hyundai Consumer refuses to acknowledge or correct situation. The limited model uses LED lighting as opposed to the halogen projector lamps used on the SE, SEL, and N-Line trim level. I have submitted a complaint to NHTSA and Hyundai to no effect. I am unable to find any replacement bulbs in the Sylvania or Phillips brand to replace the OEM bulbs. Also, the Company offers free oil changes for a period of time at 7,500 mile intervals. I do not like to drive that far especially on the first oil change. Why does the dealer recommend changes at a lesser mileage and the company a much longer interval?

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5 out of 5 stars

Smooth

Court24, 06/08/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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3 out of 5 stars

good idea, cheap interior

gearhead!, 05/15/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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Looked at both kia and Elantra, both rather disappointing interiore The performance was a great idea however.

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