Hyundai

Hyundai Elantra

Price $15,999 – $30,499
Fuel consumption 6.4 – 10.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
The popular Elantra is available in sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, the latter having been fully redesigned for 2018. As standard, the sedan features a 147-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, while the Elantra GT boasts an output of 161 horsepower. The Sport editions get a turbocharged, 1.6-litre engine with 201 horsepower and a sport suspension. Heated front and rear seats, a power sunroof and infotainment systems with seven- or eight-inch touchscreens are available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Choice of versions and engines
  • Interesting Sport versions
  • Excellent equipment for the price
  • Modern, attractive style
  • Sturdiness and comfortable ride

Cons

  • No air vents in rear (sedan)
  • Fuel economy could be better
  • Lacks vigor (sedan)
  • Base trim is pretty bare bones (sedan)
  • Limited availability of the manual gearbox

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