2008 Hyundai Elantra review from North America
"Love Hyundai, but not the Elantra.."
General comments?
My father just bought a used 08 Elantra, and I must say I cannot drive this car.
I own an 07 Sonata 3.3L V6, which I love. It has good power, it is comfortable, and it has more than enough room...
The same cannot be said for the Elantra. For a 2.0L, it is very underpowered.
I spent a few days with this car and noticed the following: it is hard to find a comfortable driving position, the steering is very light, and there are a lot of blind spots around the car.
The only plus points I can give the car are that for the price of a basic Civic or Corolla, you can get a fully loaded AC/leather/sunroof Elantra. The car does not give any personal reassurance that it is capable of everyday city driving. Personally, I would not take this car on long trips... I do not like the way it acts on the highway. Lane changes are very difficult... given the light steering.
Bottom line: I am not a Hyundai hater, but the 4 cyl does no compare to others. If you want to buy a Hyundai, buy a V6 or V8, which are better than other companies.
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| Thrilled Owner |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hyundai Sonata |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2009 |