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More than expected.
Dan, 04/07/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
My wife and I had been looking at downsizing from a 2020 Ford Explorer which we really liked. We drove Ford Escape, and Chevy Equinox and Malibu. We wanted to drop our payment by $125. That ruled out the 3 vehicles we drove. We tried the Elantra and the ride was as smooth and quiet as our Explorer. The Malibu had too much road noise. The seats are real comfortable. Driving home, I got up to 43.9 mpg. We have not had the time to play with the electronics. Cruising down the road, it (SEL) has lane change adjustment and an adjustable setting for the car to automatically slow down for slower vehicles in front of you. Once you change lanes, it will automatically speed back up to the cruise setting. Love the black grill and rims. Great looking car. It is not a dragster but will get you up to speed quickly. Test drive the vehicle and it will sell you. This is our first Hyundai and we are well pleased.
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Exceeding Expectations
Bryce Formwalt, 03/25/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with over 100,000 miles and was intent on getting another Sonata. But after purchasing a 2021 Elantra SEL for my son, I was SO impressed that I had to get one for myself! The
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KEEPS OVERHEATING
Ms Stewart , 11/07/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've had my brand new Hyundai Elantra 2021 for less than 3 months and it has managed to overheat twice already. It has less than 1600 km so far.
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Great Features For The Price Point!
Steve D., 04/26/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
We leased this car for our 18 year old son. The redesign is excellent and even the base model comes standard with every safety feature imaginable! While still a $21K Hyundai with lots of hard plastic around the interior and only 147 horses under the hood, the ride is surprisingly brisk and quiet. I'm not sure you'll find this level of standard features in any other vehicle at this price point. Three years complimentary maintenance and a phenomenal app for your phone to control the car rounds this one out!
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Great for long-distance mountain driving
David, 07/13/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
My wife and I recently completed a round-trip drive from Birmingham to DC. For our way up we drove the entire length of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway. The car handled the curvy road with aplomb, and was a joy for both driver and passenger. The 45 mph speed limit on the BRP was ideal for the car, and so for our first 1,200 miles we averaged just over 55 mpg (for a few long stretches we were averaging in the 60s). On our way back we took the freeway and cruised at 78 mph for 1,000 miles (and were loaded with some of our son's possessions to help with his move; the car holds a lot), which brought our overall fuel economy average for the trip (2,036 miles) down to 51.8 mpg. One of the funnier moments of the whole adventure was a lunch stop in rural Tennessee, where we met the only other Elantra Hybrid we've seen since our purchase a few months ago (same for him). We chatted briefly about how great our cars are before heading our separate ways...
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I love these cars !
Kathryn B., 03/09/2021
updated 03/13/2023
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Love the lines, really stands out in the crowd. Fun to drive. Lots of safety features included. Very good fit and finish. I have owned 2 Azeras (changed for color only !) 1 Sonata, leased one Elantra Lmtd 2018 and bought this 2021 SEL 2 weeks ago. All have been trouble free. Best warranty, best service dept. Great cars.
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Totally amazed
Car fanatic, 05/17/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had driven on the Hyundai/Genesis lot to look at a G70. Which too, is a great car. I noticed the Elantra with its super sharp lines and fell in love with the body. I asked for a key and looked it over inside. The 2021 Limited Hybrid had ALL the bells and whistles. Heated and cooled sates, Bose radio, power seat with memory, all digital dash, and on and on. I took it for an extended test drive and fell in love. I still drive the G70. The Elantra limited had all the G70 had except for heads up and auto wipers. Big deal. The car is a super bargain and so far I am averaging over 60 mpg per tank. This tank I am at 62.1 mpg so far 200 miles into this fill up. I have a thousand miles now and love everything about this car. I am truly amazed by this Hyundai. Never thought I’d own one. Now I have given it a chance, I am sure I will buy another someday.
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Went from sporty to luxury
Billy Shuttleworth, 06/21/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car would have 5/5... but the rattling... I am having to take a brand new car in for a metallic rattle happening behind the driver seat, and a door panel behind the driver side that is rattling too. I’m not sure why these cars rattle so much, and it was frustrating, because during the smooth test drive, you never hear it, but when you take it off the lot, and drive on roads that aren’t as “nice” you hear EVERYTHING you missed... the features are wonderful and I love almost everything about it. It is a major upgrade from that 2019-2020 body style... and I do like that it became more of a luxury style body... just the rattles... I am praying they can fix it, because for +$31,000 (after fees/taxes) it shouldn’t make a sound!
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I regret buying this car
Lols, 10/10/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the highest trim. 1- the trunk wasn't closing properly 2- The door panels squeeks and makes sounds at the slightest vibration. Badly assembled 3- engine is way too underpowered and loud 4 lane keep assist swerves like crazy you look like a drunk driver. 5- One of the door seals is bad. A lot of wind noise on the highway. 6- remote start distance is very short 7 sun visors don't stay in place Overall I regret buying this car
Hybrid is great, but worried about DCT
SABERMAN100, 05/05/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
2 weeks and 800 miles so far. Great looks on the car, gotten many complements on it, and I got the "electric shadow" aka grey which I highly recommend. Gets awesome gas mileage, getting an average of 52 mph this week when driving back and forth from work, and I have a fair bit of stop and go on the way, AND THE RANGE IS 550 MILES!!! The features GOD! THE FEATURES! On the base model! 1: (Keyless ignition)I don't even have to take the key fob out of my pocket, as long as I have the key fob I can press a button on the outside door handle and the car can unlock and lock with that button, and when I press the trunk button it will unlock automatically and open when the fob's near it. 2: (Blind spot monitoring) I need this on every car. 3: (lane assist) which will alert you if you're veering off into another lane and make little adjustments but won't steer completely for you. 3.5: (Steering assist) which will pretty much steer for you, but wouldn't use on road with not very readable lines or windy roads. 4:(auto high beams) nice to have. 5:(Android auto)Got to love having google maps. Works pretty well with the podcasts I listen to on spotify, but I personally listen to songs on YouTube and it will play the audio but won't give me an option to hit pause/play/next/previous on the infotainment screen so I still go to my phone for that. There's a lot more I could list but those are the best to me. The performance is great for a hybrid, really great take offs and hills are a breeze, mostly due to the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) which is totally different from all other transmissions..... and this is what worries me. The DCT on this car is a dry variant, not a wet, which if you don't know what that means just search on the web. DCT's have a bad reputation on economy cars with ford and some other brands ruining the reputation, but I haven't heard much about Hyundai's DCTs which no news is good news I guess. Just look into DCTs before buying... kinda wish I did... thank god for 10 year/100,000mi warranty though or I'd be really worried. Will change review if anything bad happens.
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Hyundae did it again
T. Bischoff, 01/24/2021
updated 01/25/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2021 Elantra SLE one year ago. have 17,000 miles now. Smooth ride, fun to drive and averaging 40 miles a gallon. Plenty of room inside for 4 adults. Great safety features. Free oil changes for 36,000 miles are great.
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Smart and Sexy Car
E K, 03/15/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Exactly what I was looking for. Smart because of price point, warranty, finance options and sexy because it is a very nice looking car!!
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Died within a month
Ali , 04/18/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 34 people found this review helpful
Bought a Brand New Elantra 2021 Essential, died within the month. Car dies during start up and has been sitting in the dealership for 3 months. Terrible service from the dealer and from Hyundai. Would avoid the car, comes with terrible service from dealerships and a terrible manufacturer in Hyundai.
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Regret the whole thing
BH, 05/23/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 27 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2021 Elantra from Hyundai and within 2 weeks, had problems with the car shaking and check engine light came on. Took it in and they said it was bad gas but never syphoned it and ended up having to bring it back two more times. Turns out there were several misfires and then they really did nothing when I brought it in the 3rd time and it sat there for a day and a half. I brought the car home since the dealership wasn’t working to help and they wouldn’t do a collateral swap and tonight, the engine started starting up on its own so we parked it far from the house with the hood popped open so it wouldn’t start up and if it did it wouldn’t catch the house on fire.
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Great model
Arianna Baham, 05/11/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the shape and style of the new Elantra’s. They have more of a sporty look. Some models have a bar or handle that goes in the middle of the front seats. My dad who is a bigger man didn’t like it as a passenger but said it acted like a second “oh crap” handle. Overall I love the car and the gas mileage is great
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Not my first Hyundai, but will be my last
DC, 08/28/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
After discovering pools of clear, relatively thick fluid on my garage floor under the engine of my 2021 Elantra SEL, and taking it to the dealership three times, each resulting in misdiagnoses (oil filter leak-which wasn't the problem), faulty rear main engine seal-again, not the problem AFTER removing the transmission to access the rear seal), it was finally determined it needs a new transmission...after only 7,000 mi. Hyundai has approved the warranty coverage and it's been sitting at the dealership waiting on a new trans now for more than 40 days. I was recently told by the service manager that there's another 2021 Elantra that had been brought in with the same issue. It's now solidly within the lemon law requirements, but since I'm leasing it through Hyundai USA, I'm hoping the dealership will step up and either get me into a new car, or since I'm in Alabama and Elantras are assembled at the Hyundai plant in Montgomery which is only 200 mi away from my dealership, request authorization for Hyundai to send a new trans from Montgomery, take care of a paying customer, and get my car back on the road asap. I don't understand the reason for this ridiculous delay and I certainly don't want to continue making lease/insurance payments on a car that I can't drive as the result of Hyundai's manufacturing issues. Love the styling and everything else, but what's a cool looking car that's undrivable?! Not a happy camper.
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Virtually Perfect Car at Price Point
JMC41996, 07/30/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What shoppers should know is Hyundai has come a long way - especially the perception of those in their mid 30s, 40s, plus. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is much larger than previous years. To me, this does not feel like a compact car. It feels like a regular, mid size vehicle. When I went to the dealership, I traded in a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT... which had the leather heated seats, panoramic sunroof, Bluetooth, etc. I loved that car and had no issues for the 4 years I owned it other than new tires, routine maintenance, and replacement of a bearing. Now, back to the 2021 Elantra. I went in for the 21 Elantra SE because their was a “deal” going on. After running all the numbers, the 2021 Elantra SEL (a grade up) was actually cheaper after the rebates, etc. I selected the 2021 Elantra SEL in the electric shadow color with black rims, black interior. The color is stunning and this car aesthetically beats Honda, Toyota, etc. This is a sporty looking vehicle that I think has a timeless design. What you get in the SEL is ehh on the horsepower. I actually don’t know the exact horsepower but the pickup is quick - unlike my Elantra GT. Other features in the SEL is Normal, Sport, and Smart Drive mode. Unlike my GT, Sport mode in this vehicle does something. When you select this option the RPMs go up and the car definitely is in a sport mode as far as speed and handling. Sport mode in my GT? If I’m not mistaken, it only made the steering wheel feel sporty... doing nothing to make the car faster, etc. Other features of this car is a large infotainment screen. You can use CarPlay/ Apple play without plugging your phone in. I love the gear shift. My car is remote start (no key) + black button outside of vehicle. At night as you approach the vehicle, the handles will illuminate. What else you get outside of the SE, is dual climate control. Across all models I believe auto headlights, Bluetooth, hands free texting, you can change channel. One thing I love is that this car actually not only keeps you in the lanes but if you have these 2 options on the car will essentially drive itself, and make turns accurately. The car warns you if you aren’t paying attention if the car in front of you begins to move. It alarms you if cars get to close. Rear back up camera. The trunk is huge and roomy backseat. The seats fold down completely at at 180 degrees. Overall I love this car at the SEL level. The take always are aesthetics, quick pick up, the safety features, mid size car feel. I also noticed there is basically no blind spots in this vehicle. They have also hid the exhaust pipes which is very appealing. There is a backup camera included, pretty standard. My final thoughts. Hyundai is a strong brand with a strong future ahead of them. This shows in their cars. I would 100% recommend this vehicle for your teenager to someone in their 40s.
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Super gas milage
Phil, 01/20/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 21 SE for about 6 months. It's been dead reliable and runs good in the heat or way cold. I've already got almost 12000 miles on it. It gets over 40 mpg and at 6 ft 4 it's comfortable for me.heat and air work great. I love the cvt trans which has 3 modes and can be shifted manuly also. I owned a 1966 olds Tornado and the styling of this car reminds me of that car. I love the look. I live in Oklahoma on route 66 and there are large grasshoppers in warm weather that sit on the road. I noticed at about 2000 miles the hoppers were damaging the ac condenser when they went through the grill. I dropped the inspection shield under the front bumper and made a custom condenser guard out of rabbit wire and it keeps them from damaging the condenser. I'm 68 years old and drive the car about 80 miles a day to work and back. I can only say I love the car
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So fancy
Sue, 08/06/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It has all the bells and whistles except leather seats. Great gas mileage. Buy it!
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Lots of electronic gimmicks..CVT Good or Bad?
jonbegood, 05/02/2021
updated 05/05/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
The car looks fantastic. However, I have a hard time adjusting to the digital gauges...They are essentially virtual fake gauges and I think they look somewhat cheap...The rest of the display is quite futuristic. Now about the CVT transmission. This is the big conundrum about the car long-term. Will this transmission hold up, or will it fail prematurely and plague the car as a high risk vehicle that can fail prematurely because of the CVT going bad. Only time will tell and personally I feel that we are all a test bed for a potentially weak transmission. We will see!
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I love this car!
Shanta Dockery, 04/03/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
It is a very good car!
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First day with new car
Tyler Coate, 05/02/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car yesterday and I've got nothing but good things to say about it. I love driving now that I have this. I hope to keep it for a long long time. Highly recommend. I think this is going to become a very popular car for people to start having.
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Love my new car
Yvonne French , 05/02/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love the safety of this car I love all of its bells and whistles I absolutely love love love that I can start my car with my phone this car is the best
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Great car in week 2
Hank Harlow, 05/08/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Let's see the long run. Very happy so far.
Weak A/C, not blowing cold enough
Jeanie-Jo, 11/18/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's GREAT in every way except one main feature. The A/C does not put out ice-cold air. When I'm driving in 84+ degree weather, the A/C peters out, and I start to sweat. So disappointing. I hope there will be a recall.
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Its Nice Untill Its Not
Kate, 12/04/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought 2021 Elantra in the spring and have had it about 7 months. Its a nice looking car with all the tech at an affordable price. BUT, it is not without issue. The sensors and electronics have always been a little quirky from the first moment. Headlights switching on and off randomly, blind spot warning going off for no reason, frontal collision warning going off for things on the side of the road and my least favorite, the emergency braking system going off because of the lanes swaying some on a highway. Lane departure assist doesn't like construction barriers either. I ended up turning as much of these off as possible within the first month. As well, a few times it has failed to start but started on the second try. The final straw was it suddenly had every single emergency light going off, all the electronics out, power steering out, and even the outside temperature reader out. It still drove.. but obviously not as intended. Good news is its not hard to drive without power steering.. A Hyundai representative actually told me that due to Covid, some of their quality control measures were lacking. Then told me that when one sensor goes.. they all go. A design choice made by Hyundai for the 2021 models. I gave it two stars simply because it is a nice car and I enjoy being able to start it remotely with climate control settings. Unfortunately, I do regret buying this as it has already needed repairs and been a major inconvenience.
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Valerie, 04/07/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car! Reliable, economic, amazing gas Mileage
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pleasure trip
Des, 06/18/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its a great piece of machinery. It combines pleasure driving with power.
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Good MPG, everything else “meh”
Amanda, 12/27/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new and only had for a year (and about 6,000 miles) before getting rid of it. Got the SEL trim w/ Convenience package in red, exactly what I wanted. Decided to get rid of because radio screen randomly blackscreened, GPS constantly would shut off so I’d have to fiddle with my phone while DRIVING to pull it back up (we’re military so don’t know our area well enough to drive w/o GPS). The kicker was when my electronic brake system malfunctioned will driving with my newborn and child. Called Hyundai and they told me “don’t drive it but it’ll be at least a month till we can LOOK at it - we also don’t have any cars you can borrow while you wait”. Luckily I kept my 2011 Mazda 3 which has been nothing but reliable so my husband and I decided to sell the Elantra and are sticking to Japanese cars. Cannot believe the issues it had and Hyundai was basically “well that sucks” about it. I will not be giving this brand another chance. The whole point of getting a brand new car was dependability and this thing fell so short of that. My compliments are I loved the interior, heated seats felt amazing on my back and the MPG was outstanding (I averaged 40).
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Best car ever
Anita, 07/07/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been a die hard Buick buyer all my adult life, my last car being a 2013 Verano. Since I didn't want an SUV or truck, I had to start looking elsewhere for a sedan. After seeing the ads and doing my due dilligence, I decided to give the Elantra a try. When I test drove it, I was very impressed. I got the SEL with the Convenience package and got everything I wanted on my car and more. I have had the car for just over two weeks and I can't wait to get in it and drive every day. It has a great ride and it is very easy to park. I would recommend this car to anyone.
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Great value for the money
Tom, 07/16/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL with premium convenience pkg. So many safety features are on incorporated into this car. Ride and seats are very comfortable and gas mileage is great at 41 mpg highway. Also, on top of that you get 3 year maintenance and 10 year Hyundai Powertrain warranty. Great car for the money.
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Pretty great car
Taz, 04/18/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
It’s a pretty great car, just make sure you know what accessories your car has before buying it.
Awesome
Jim Hilton, 04/23/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Everything I expected
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Chronic problem
Wavy Campbell, 11/12/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Vehicle did several lockouts I had to enter the vehicle through the app and when it does this the Collision light is on they can't find any problem wrong with it I just know that I can't move the car for like 8 hours and then it'll go off and then everything is fine it did that about four times the main kicker is when I was driving down 95 Expressway good thing it was at night Collision light was activated and car just stopped the corporation the dealership is aware of the problem but they can't do anything about it because they don't see any codes I'm just driving this car and wondering what's going to happen next but I must say the Elantra is not all that bad we purchased two we purchased one the day before and then the one that I'm having problems with the next day the one that we purchased the day before same as that model it's giving us no problems this one I don't know if this car is going to kill me and the dealership will not swap me out because I purchased another Elantra before this model was basic I told them when the premiums come in let me know they did they reassured me that nothing from the old loan will be adding on to the new loan but of course I was lied to but that was my fault I should have read everything but trusting the finance manager this is what that gets me you would think that they would do the right thing just by just walking the car out but no it's all about money so I would just continue driving this vehicle wondering one day will it kill me or someone else oh yeah Hyundai Corporation they're willing to do a buyback but leave me with no vehicle and a $14,000 balance over my head it's not going to happen
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Amazing
Mark G, 10/19/2021
updated 04/20/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Body panels can't take any abuse what's so ever. Better gas mileage than any car I've ever owned. The lane assist hates freeway patches, wants to follow the black patch lines, all cars with this teck has the same problem. Some much cabin space for 4 adults. Miss the center console in the rear for coffee or water bottles. Seven months of daily driving and not one problem to even bring up. Not one rattle or squeak. Several peoples reviews have problems with there dealers service file complains with Hyundai and the problems will be fixed rather quickly.Hyundai takes customer service very serious and won't allow dealers to treat customers badly. By the Elantra and enjoy.
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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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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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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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Smooth
Court24, 06/08/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Love this car
Suchedina’s Elantra
Suchedina , 08/10/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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So far I am loving my car not only because of exciting features but also due to amazing fuel mileage. I think anyone who has a limited budget must buy this car. Thank you
Nice ride.
Chick with the bay mobile , 12/01/2022
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Too many recalls . I love the car and its features.
Good for the money
Andy patton, 06/22/2023
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Over all reliable and sporty looking but the road noise is terrible, lane departure is all over road and alloy wheels are peeling
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Came from a 2014 Kia Forte LX to this 2021 Elantra
HyundaiFan, 06/27/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I had bought a used 2014 Kia Forte with 38k miles in 2016, it made to 156k miles before the A/C went out. Couple weeks later, I traded it for an Intense Blue SEL. I had a CVT before in an Altima Coupe from 2008, horrible experience with the CVT. I was a little hesitant towards it at first, but after driving it, it surprised me a little bit. It has virtual shift points that make it feel like a torque converted auto. The wireless android auto and car play is very easy to setup and use. The 6 speaker sound system is pretty much the same system from the Forte, and it did the job fine. I get 34-37 city (under 45 mph) and 45-50 highway (above 70mph, even at 80mph). The Sport Mode makes it very happy to acceleration, Smart Mode gives normal with sport acceleration, and Normal is well normal. Overall, very surprisingly loaded car for only $21k.
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Average value but poor service and maintenance
Nana, Austin, TX, 07/18/2023
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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It's a good value car for our kid to start with. Good gas mileage but lack of power. Cheap materials on the area near front and rear bumpers. The navigation on the Limited model isn't good. There were several times we couldn't find places we want to go so we ended up using Google Map or Apple Carplay, which is inconvenient because we have to connect it via USB. No wireless connection. Apple Carplay is not responsive well, either. We had poor experience with local Hyundai services in Austin, TX as their technicians are backed up six months or more for diagnosis work. Our 2021's Elantra has a front collision warning after the first maintenance last year. It came back on again in Jan 2023 but I couldn't get the appointment until six months later. After dropping the car off at Hyundai Services, I had to wait another three weeks. Had I not call them to complain or pose poor reviews on Google, their technician would not be doing the diagnosis. Will not buy Hyundai again.
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Safe travels
Tim, 01/28/2024
2021 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I feel really safe and secure in my new ELANTRA. I went for my 2012 Kia soul to this! Improvements big time!
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Stunning Design
Ranga, 07/04/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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The new redesigned 2021 Elantra limited version has stunning design both interior and exterior. It has a decent trunk space, and good front and rear seating space. Esp. I love the HDA (highway driver's assist) feature where it automatically stays inside the lane without manual intervention. This is extremely helpful and doesn't make you tired on your long drives. More importantly, I chose this specific car for the value it brings for 25k. It has all the safety features, high tech features like remote control of the car through your phone, Very stylish 10inch touch screen, and gauge cluster, ambient lighting.
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Battery dead only 2 years front sensor bad too
Mike, 01/18/2024
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Front sensors stop working and battery died after 2 years used . The only thing good is the gas
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Forward sensor
Mike, 01/19/2024
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Forward sensor stop working and mechanic forgot to tighten up power cable to the battery. I guess am blaming dealer and Hyundai. And my battery dead only 2 years.
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A Great Car!
blbortz, 10/07/2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I love this car. It as close to perfect as it can be and it looks snazzy too.