Pros:
- Long list of standard safety equipment
- Lots of interior space
- Rewarding to drive
Cons:
- Dull styling
- Least-expensive GLS model lacks stereo and A/C
- Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki now offer cars (albeit smaller ones) in the Elantra's price range
Bottom line:
In space, safety and performance, Elantra runs with the big dogs -- but when it comes to styling, Civic and Sentra leave it in the dustContinued below...
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door compact sedan
- Trim levels: GLS, SE, Limited
- Price range (including options): $13,995 - $19,910
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder engine, 138 hp @ 6000 RPM, 136 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
- Optional engine(s): PZEV 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder, 132 hp @ 6000 RPM, 134 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front-wheel-drive
- Emissions: ULEV (automatic cars sold in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT are SULEV/PZEV)
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 28/36 MPG city/highway (manual and automatic)
- Where built: South Korea
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat-mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, front seat belt pretensioners, front seat active headrests
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows/locks/mirrors, heated side mirrors, keyless entry, alarm system
- Major options: CD stereo with Bluetooth speakerphone capability, 220 watt stereo with external amplifier and 6-disc CD changer, heated leather seats, sunroof
- Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 10 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 7 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Honda Civic sedan
- Toyota Corolla
- Nissan Sentra
- Mazda 3
