2023 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
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My 23 Elantra HEV Limited STILL a very good choice
Steve M, 02/27/2023
updated 06/09/2023
2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have only driven this car for about 350 miles, so this is my initial thoughts on this car. I will update this review and the miles/time increase. 1. Looks-This car is a bright red and looks sharp. The interior also looks pretty nice, but the hard plastics at the top of the doors is a head scratcher. Why put hard plastic at all? Now...keeping it looking new will be easy, and it obviously won't get tears or dents, like leather or softer materials. It just seems odd they made that choice. 2. Performance-The Elantra HEV hybrid power systems blend perfectly into the 6speed dual clutch transmission. The power shifting and blending between gas and electric motors is seemless/smooth. It has decent pickup for a hybrid, with my timed 0-60 time at about 8.5 sec. The ride is exceptionally smooth over rough Ohio roads filled w potholes/cracks. It even has enough power for towing 1100lb or less (although, I won't be towing anything). MPG of 49/50/52 is pretty dang good. At $3.00/gallon, it costs me $33 to fill up from completely empty with my 11 gal tank...and gives me over 570 miles range on the highway! When calculated, that comes to 6 cents per mile (rounded up). 3. Comfort-The leather seats are decent. I have owned many luxury cars with better leather seats, but these seem comfortable enough so far. The drivers cockpit has a decent amount of space for a compact car. I am able to get into a very comfortable driving position. My last car had 30 way adjustments. This feels like it will be adequate even with only 6 way adjustable drivers seat. The front seats are heated AND cooled. The rear seats have adequate leg and head space for even taller people. It also has a sunroof; dual side controls for heat/AC; Easy entry/exit of car, even for bigger people 4. Tech (Get ready...its a long list)-Smart key(keep keys in your pocket); Digital Key (Hyundai is the only car company that offers it at this price point. It means I can turn my Android phone into a key that will open/lock and drive the car if I lose/forget my smart key That is a handy thing to have if you lose your key or just want one less thing in your pocket/purse; Remote start from key or phone app (if you're in the center of a building, you can still start it); Adaptive cruise w Stop & Go; Collision and Pedestrian Detection/Avoidance; Cyclist turning detection/avoidance; Lane keeping Assist (that is really a semi-autonomous driving feature); Rear back up collision warning and braking; back up camera; battery reset from Hybrid battery (if your starting battery gets to weak from sitting or something else, you can use the hybrid battery to jumpstart the car by using a simple switch); Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake; Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning; Power drivers seat w 2 person memory settings; multi configurable dashboard and vehicle settings; Entertainment/radio with 8 speaker Bose speakers (sounds pretty good for a Hyundai); Apple Carplay and Android Auto; Wireless phone charger 5. Value-It comes with a 5 year/60k miles Bumper-Bumper Warranty. 2 years better that most other car companies; All the tech, performance, comfort and better warranty for the same price range or better than other compact cars, like Prius and hybrid Corolla/Insight; 3 years of scheduled maintenance FREE Things I didn't like/thought they could do better: 1. The seat handle on the L side of the passenger seat...WHY??? 2. No Homelink for garage door 3. While it has Apple and Android systems, they are not wireless. You need a phone cord. 4. The before mentioned plastic on the interior top of the doors. Overall, I am thrilled with this car so far with it's Performance, MPG, Amazing amount of Tech, Comfort and it's Warranty (I even upgraded to the transferable extended bumper to bumper for 10 years/150K miles). Outside of regular maintenance and normal wearable items(tires, brakes, etc), I won't have to pay for a repair for 10 years. UPDATE: Ok, at 700 miles and 1 month so far and everything is still accurate. It is getting right at 50mpg with mix of highway and city. Love the fact it cost $33 to go over 550 miles. So far, a great choice. 2nd UPDATE: At 4K miles now. Car is still flawless. No issues at all. As it's gotten warmer, the MPGs have gone up. Getting 56MPG in mixed driving at times, usually closer to 55. The semi-auto driving is nice to have and works pretty well...but don't trust it 100%. Not on ANY car. This hybrid has really good pick-up for such good MPG. As far as Tech...It really comes in handy to be able to drive the car with your cell phone as the key. I'm sticking with my initial impression and highly recommend you buy one if value, great MPGs, smooth ride, decent power, great tech, reliable, good looks and a comfortable car matter to you.
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Excellent drive and great mpg!
Hal, 09/18/2022
2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Have had the car for just over a month now, with a little over 3,000 miles on her. It's supposed to get 30mpg city/40 mpg hwy. I've been constantly getting over 40mpg city/hwy combined, and if it's mostly hwy driving, mpg in the low 50's! It's got nice pickup as well, and is just a plain fun car to drive! Love the included warranties and maintenance specials, too!
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Very nice car loaded with features
Lighting Blue, 12/04/2022
2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I got the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited hybrid. The interior is very spacious and upscale. It comes with leather heated and ventilated seats, moonroof and great safety features. I like the digital displays and ambient lighting. I am getting 52 mpg combined. The ride is smooth.
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My 5th new Hyundai
Cass, 09/09/2022
2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I previously purchased four Sonatas and love the Hyundai product, especially the BlueLink feature that allows remote actions from an app on my Smartphone. I decided to downsize to the Elantra. It is very easy to handle, giving me the feeling of good control. The basic model is equipped with many standard features that were on my upgraded 2019 Sonata. The only negative is currently there is limited inventory which hinders getting a great deal, so be prepared to pay more, even if the car is smaller.
Great Car for What It Is
Nitch, 01/24/2023
2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've had the Elantra for about 2000 miles. Like the title says, great car for what it is. An inexpensive commuter car. Easy on the eyes, easy on the wallet. The pros are the looks, the cost, the MPG and the insane amount tech you get for the price. The cons are the engine isn't terribly engaging and I don't like CVTs. Also, the interier is one place you really feel the lower cost, but it's ok. My biggest complaint, is that it comes with really cheap wipers that were screeching across the windshield like nails on a chalkboard from day one - even when it rained. I had to replace them within the first month. All in all, very happy with the purchase. I plan to drive it until my 11 year old gets his license and then he can have it.
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