The Sport trim receives a power sunroof and blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert and all trims receive a new exterior color, Machine Gray. Discuss this article on our Cookie and Data Use Consent We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our. The combination delivered very good sound from my phone library. The styling, performance, and fun factor difference is considerable.
The average rating for all vehicles is three, but many cars in this class receive scores of four or higher. Nowhere is this truer than with the humble hatchback, a body style just as practical as the crossovers that have stalled their sales momentum, but one that lacks the now-required tall stance and all-wheel-drive combo of their popular rivals. So i asked him could he look it up for me and he told me he didn't have time to look it up that day. These editorials are based on our observations on the industry and are designed to stimulate conversation about cars and the overall car culture. The steering is pleasantly weighted, and the fat-rimmed wheel wrapped in smooth leather feels good.
Car news are delivered every day and focused on those in need of the newest from the automotive world. Hyundai redesigned the Elantra for 2017. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our. When I have the carseat in the car the front seat is very hard to sit in. Fuel economy is also pretty pitiful at 29 highway miles per gallon, considering even the hot hatches can pull up to 35 mpg.
The turbo was a ball for carving canyon roads with the paddles to manage the gears. I don't understand why I don't see this car more, I hope they don't discontinue it. I've driven 1100 miles and am averaging 33mpg mixed. Ah, but in this hot-hatch world, there are those who will argue that such first-world frivolities are not what a pocket-rocket make. Yes, the Hyundai Elantra is a good car in a highly competitive class.
The is one of the most reliable and practical cars you can buy, and it ranks close to the Elantra. Performance and Fuel Economy The base 2. It is highly functional, though, with straightforward controls and a standard 8. And while there are a few flashes of red, Hyundai could have had more fun with this interior, which is mostly a dour, style-free zone. Perennial entries from Ford, Mazda, and Subaru have recently been joined by models from big names like Chevrolet, Honda, and Toyota, which long ago left hatchbacks for dead and kept foisting dumpy sedans on us.
The same engine with the manual transmission takes a big hit, registering an unimpressive 22 mpg city and 29 highway. The Elantra Eco is even more efficient: 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. For the first time hatchback owner I'm impressed. Also there is no space to put anything. Some apps track your performance and fuel economy while others help you find the best deal on a pre-owned car.
I went and looked at it about 7 months ago and liked it but didn't test drive because I thought I'd keep my Mini. I think it was a 2003. The top systemâavailable on the Ultimate package for the Limited sedanâadds a larger 8. It boasts athletic handling, excellent interior quality, good fuel efficiency, and a peppy engine. However, those features are available in more Honda trims and at a lower price. Fuel economy remains the same. The Elantra interior features high-end materials, and it's spacious and quiet, even at highway speeds.
The car itself has better equipment, driving dynamics and fantastic fuel mileage. It has a high-quality interior and a great predicted reliability score, but it lags behind many class rivals in terms of performance and safety. It's also a practical design. The tech package is legit and so is the conversion storage of the back with the hatchback. The was a one-size-fits-all single trim. Drive everything you could imagine.