The compact Hyundai Elantra sedan was updated for 2018 and an all-new Elantra GT hatchback was introduced for the new model year. The new Hatchback is lower and wider and has two very distinct trims, including the GT Sport we tested. The sedan changes amount mostly to a new SEL trim and some minor pricing tweaks.
The Elantra is the conventionally power Hyundai/Kia sibling to the new Ioniq and Niro green car family. The Elantra line features excellent creature comforts, a simple to use but modern infotainment system, and outstanding safety credentials.
The Hyundai Elantra will appeal to a wide range of shoppers, including small families, young adults, empty nesters and commuters. The sporty elements available in the GT may even lure some sports car shoppers who are looking for value and cargo space. The compact segment has grown up in recent years. Cars in this class are relatively roomy and comfortable, similar to the midsize cars of just a generation or two ago.
The Elantra sedan has six trims and the Elantra GT five-door Hatchback has two. With prices starting at almost unbelievable $15,000 and rising to about $30,000, the Elantra line is broad and offers choices for many buyers. The Elantra has expanded to be a full line of vehicles, much like the Honda Civic.
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2017 Hyundai Elantra
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has been completely redesigned for this model year. This next-generation vehicle is not as thick with "wow factor" as was its predecessor, but has become a more contemporary, even grown-up compact sedan in its evolution. A smart engine powers the new Elantra and a little bit of added size - roughly an inch in length and width - give it more space inside.
The very obvious exterior design changes are carried inside the car as well, which boasts a more upscale look and feel. The rear seats see more space for passengers and the instrument and controls layouts are much-improved as well.
In all, this four-door compact sedan is a far better offering to the market when compared to its predecessor, but it's only marginally competitive in terms of its driving experience overall.
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2016 Hyundai Elantra
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2013 Hyundai Elantra
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra is now in its fifth generation of production and its bullet-like styling is a drastic change from when it debuted with its boxy housing for the 1991 model year. Through the years it has been chiseled down and revamped, only to climb its way into the top of the ranks of the best economy sedans available.
U.S. sales have risen steadily for the Elantra since 2009, and the 2013 Hyundai Elantra faces some stiff competition in trying to keep those numbers increasing. Competitors like the Ford Focus and Mazda 3 have made it a tight race in this segment. The Elantra comes out swinging with high-class materials, respectable performance, and decent fuel economy.
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What to consider in buying a used Hyundai Elantra?
The Elantra is one of Hyundai's longest-running vehicles, being introduced in 1990 and having now entered its sixth generation as a car. Since the beginning it has been marked by its relatively compact size, excellent value proposition, and good cost of ownership track record.
The first-generation Elantra was followed by the second-generation in 1995. A station wagon version was offered in this generation as the GLS. The third-generation Hyundai Elantra was introduced in 2000 with the wagon being replaced with a simpler hatchback version. The fourth-generation Elantra was introduced in 2006 and grew to become a midsize car in that generation; the wagon style also returned as the Touring model. A hybrid model was introduced in 2009. The fifth-generation Elantra began in 2011 and from this point forward, all Hyundai Elantra cars sold in North America were produced at Hyundai's Alabama-based production facility. The sixth-generation Elantra was introduced in 2015.
From the third generation forward, the Elantra gained a reputation for safety and comfort to go with the value it was known for. Throughout the generations, the Elantra has always been powered by a four-cylinder engine. As a small midsize sedan, the Elantra is most often compared to compact cars such as the sporty Ford Focus and Mazda3 or the best-selling Honda Civic. In terms of value, only the Kia Forte really compares.
As a well-rounded small family or commuter car, the Hyundai Elantra is an excellent choice. Most consumer complaints are from the 2013 model year when brakes became an issue. Most that are being sold on the used car market now will have had this problem remedied through either a service repair or recall.
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