Hyundai Elantra

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2018 Hyundai Elantra Overview

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra ranks six out of twenty four Compact Cars.

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra finishes in the top third of our compact car rankings. It lags behind many class rivals in terms of spectacle, but it has a high-quality interior.

Scorecard

• Overall: 8.Five
• Critics’ Rating: 8.Four
• Spectacle: 7.8
• Interior: 8.6
• Safety: N/A
• Reliability: N/A

Pros & Cons

• Good gas mileage
• Lots of available features
• Above-average cargo space

• Unimpressive engines

Notable for 2018

• Some features shuffling inbetween trims
• Elantra GT redesigned

2018 Hyundai Elantra Specs

Hyundai Elantra Rankings and Research

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra ranking is based on its score within the Compact Cars category. Presently the Hyundai Elantra has a score of 8.Five out of ten which is based on our evaluation of twenty lumps of research and data elements using various sources.

Rankings

• # six in Compact Cars
• # eight in Petite Cars
• # seven in Hatchbacks

2018 Elantra Pictures

2018 Hyundai Elantra Review

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra finishes in the top third of our compact car rankings. It lags behind many class rivals in terms of spectacle, but it has a high-quality interior.

Is the Hyundai Elantra a Good Car?

The Hyundai Elantra is a good car that would rank higher in the class if not for the number of good compact cars out there. The Elantra has a spacious, well-built cabin, and the seats are comfy. There are a lot of available tech and active safety features. The Elantra also offers more trunk space than many competitors.

This Hyundai is also available in a hatchback figure style – the Elantra GT, which has significantly more cargo space and a more powerful base engine. Still, regardless of powertrain, the Elantra isn`t as quick or agile as many other cars in the class.

Should I Buy the Hyundai Elantra?

The Hyundai Elantra is a good car, and it`s more affordable than many cars in its class. However, several cars finish ahead of the Elantra in our compact car rankings, so there are other vehicles that are worth a look.

The Honda Civic is one of our highest-rated cars, and a well-equipped Civic costs a little less than a well-equipped Elantra. The Toyota Corolla is one of the most practical and reliable cars on the road. And the Mazda3 provides more driving enjoyment than perhaps any other compact car.

We Did the Research for You: twenty Reviews Analyzed

Our car reviews are based on a combination of professional test driver opinions and hard data. For our analysis of the two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra, we studied twenty professional reviews.

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra was redesigned for the two thousand seventeen model year. Aside from the redesign of the Elantra GT hatchback, there were no major switches for 2018. As a result, this review uses applicable research and data from the two thousand seventeen and two thousand eighteen model years.

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How Much Does the Hyundai Elantra Cost?

The base Elantra SE sedan has a kicking off price of $16,950. That`s one of the lowest embarking prices in the class. It’s worth noting, however, that the base Elantra comes with few features, so you very likely won`t buy the base trim unless your main aim is to spend as little as possible.

There are several higher trims. The highest sedan trim is the Elantra Limited, which starts at $22,100. The Elantra GT hatchback has a embarking price of $Nineteen,350.

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Hyundai Elantra Versus the Competition

Which Is Better: Hyundai Elantra or Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic offers an exceptional mix of fuel economy, athletic treating, zippy engine spectacle, and fine interior quality. It sets the standard for how a compact car should drive and feel, and the Elantra just doesn’t live up to those standards. Both the Civic and Elantra suggest advanced safety and driver assistance technology, but Honda does it in more models and at a lower price. You can get the Civic LX with Honda Sensing, which includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane keep assist, for much less than you`ll pay for an Elantra with a similar array of safety aids. For a very rated car with good fuel economy, generous safety features, and a excellent price, go with the Civic.

Which Is Better: Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla?

The Elantra and Toyota Corolla both provide generous and comfy interior space, and both can hit forty mpg on the highway in Eco trim levels. The Elantra provides a more spirited driving practice, and it has a lower kicking off price. The Elantra also offers tech features the Corolla doesn`t, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Toyota does have one major trump card, however. Every Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense, which includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure alert. That`s unheard of in the compact car class, and it provides excellent value for the money.

Which Is Better: Hyundai Elantra or Mazda3?

The Mazda3 is arguably the most fun-to-drive compact car, and in that area, there`s no comparison inbetween this Mazda and its Hyundai rival. The Mazda3 supplies well-balanced treating and pleasant driving dynamics across its entire lineup, and it’s among the more fuel-efficient cars in the class, however it can`t match the Elantra Eco`s mpg ratings. The Mazda also has a more upscale interior than the Hyundai. The Elantra, however, offers features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which you won`t find in the Mazda3. Both cars suggest a broad array of active safety features. The Mazda3 is the better choice here.

Elantra Interior

How Many People Does the Elantra Seat?

Both Elantra figure styles (sedan and hatchback) seat five people. The front seats are a good place to spend time; they`re comfy and supportive. The rear seats could use more legroom, but they have enough space for adults to be convenient.

Elantra and Car Seats

The Elantra has two utter sets of LATCH car-seat connectors. The tether anchors are effortless to find and won`t be confused for other hardware. The lower anchors are also pretty effortless to use, however they’re set deep in the seat.

Elantra Interior Quality

This Hyundai may not have the nicest cabin in the class, but there`s no reason to complain about it. The Elantra interior features high-end materials, and it’s spacious and quiet, even at highway speeds.

Elantra Cargo Space

Sedan models have 14.Four cubic feet of trunk space, which is an above-average total for the class. That`s enough room for about eleven shopping bags or numerous carry-on luggage items. A hands-free trunk release is available, tho’ it just releases the latch instead of fully opening the trunk.

Elantra GT hatchback models are redesigned for two thousand eighteen and have almost twenty five cubic feet of space with the rear seats up. Fold them down, and that total more than doubles to just over fifty five cubic feet, which is enough space for furniture like a dresser or a desk.

Elantra Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation

Standard features in the Elantra include a USB port, a six-speaker audio system, and Bluetooth. Optional features include a sunroof, two extra USB ports, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, satellite radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and either a 7-inch touch screen or an 8-inch touch screen with navigation.

The Elantra`s features list is among the longest in the class, and it includes items – such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – not found in every competitor. The infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, and the dash controls are effortless to reach from the driver`s seat.

Elantra Spectacle

Elantra Engine: four Choices

The Elantra sedan`s base engine is a 147-horsepower four-cylinder. Elantra Eco models have a turbo-four that puts out one hundred twenty eight horsepower. Elantra GT models have a 161-horsepower four-cylinder. Sport models have turbo-four engines that put out two hundred one horsepower.

Sport models have a little more juice than other Elantras, but no engine in the lineup truly makes this car feel sporty. The Elantra doesn`t feel overly feeble when you`re driving around town, however.

Elantra Gas Mileage: Less Frequent Fill-Ups

The Elantra gets good fuel economy ratings, earning twenty eight mpg in the city and thirty seven mpg on the highway. The Elantra Eco is even more efficient: thirty two mpg in the city and forty mpg on the highway.

Each year, you`ll spend about as much at the pump driving the Elantra as you would driving a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.

Elantra Rail and Treating: No Athlete, but No Slouch

The Elantra provides solid treating capability on winding roads, however it`s not the most athletic car in the class, and the steering lacks feel. The Elantra`s rail is rigid but not unpleasant; you may notice road imperfections, but they won`t jostle you around.

Elantra Reliability

Is the Hyundai Elantra Reliable?

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra is part of a generation that earns outstanding predicted reliability ratings (Four.Five out of five) from J.D. Power and Associates. The average rating for all vehicles is three. The Elantra`s rating is excellent for any car, but it`s also one of the highest ratings in the class.

Hyundai Elantra Warranty

Like most Hyundai vehicles, the Elantra has a better warranty than most of its competitors. Hyundai backs the Elantra with a five-year/60,000-mile warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Elantra Safety

Elantra Crash Test Results

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra has not yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it received a four-star overall rating (out of five) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Elantra Safety Features

There are no standard active safety features in the Elantra. Available driver assistance features include blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane switch assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Which Hyundai Elantra Model Is Right for Me?

There are certainly no shortage of trims to choose from if you`re buying a Hyundai Elantra. The sedan model comes in six trims, and the hatchback Elantra GT comes in two trims. Choosing the right one boils down to what you want out of your car.

The Elantra Eco is the clear choice to get the best possible fuel economy. Likewise, to get the most features, the Elantra Limited is the only real option. The Elantra GT makes a good choice for drivers who want a little more horsepower (however don`t expect it to feel swift) and also need more cargo space.

Hyundai Elantra SE

The Elantra SE has a commencing price of $16,950. This is the base trim, featuring a 147-horsepower engine and a six-speed manual transmission. You can get a six-speed automatic for an extra $1,000. Beyond the standard features, the Elantra SE doesn`t suggest anything of note.

Hyundai Elantra SEL

The Elantra SEL starts at $Eighteen,850. The SEL comes standard with an automatic transmission and adds a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, lane switch assist, rear cross traffic alert, and an infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. As with the SE, the Elantra SEL has no notable option packages or available features.

Hyundai Elantra Eco

The Elantra Eco has a embarking price of $20,500. The Eco comes with a turbocharged 128-horsepower engine that`s the most fuel-efficient in the lineup. In addition to the lower-trim features, the Eco comes with a hands-free trunk release, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Yet again, there are no option packages suggested in this trim.

Hyundai Elantra Limited

The Elantra Limited starts at $22,100. Standard features in the Elantra Limited include leather upholstery, two extra USB ports, and a power-adjustable driver`s seat. Unlike lower trims, there`s an option package available for the Elantra Limited. Called the Ultimate package, it costs $Four,350 and adds an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a sunroof, heated rear seats, an Infinity audio system, Clari-fi music restoration, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and pedestrian detection.

Hyundai Elantra GT

The Elantra GT has a beginning price of $Nineteen,350. The GT Sport`s beginning price ($23,250) is almost $Four,000 higher. The Elantra GT comes standard with a 161-horsepower four-cylinder engine, and the GT Sport comes with a 201-horsepower turbo-four. The GT Sport also offers a seven-speed automatic transmission. Features-wise, these two are similar to the higher trims of the Elantra sedan.

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The Final Call

The two thousand eighteen Hyundai Elantra is a good car that`s available in sedan and hatchback figure styles. While its spectacle won`t gargle you away, it`s no slowpoke, and it has a fine interior with lots of available technology. However, there are many fine choices in the compact car class. However the Elantra is in the top third of our class rankings, it may behoove you to shop around.

Don`t just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

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