2006 Hyundai Elantra gls from North America - Comments

Nothing, I love this car!!!

This car is smooth and comfortable, and accelerates quicker than my Chrysler cirrus.

The engine idles quietly, and is quiet at 70+ MPH, which is rare for a small vehicle. The MPG is great and I have averaged 380 miles per tank.

Also, The warranty is second to none and I am seriously considering trading my 2004 dakota QC PU for a Tuscon.

This automaker has turned it's reputation around.

Watch out Toyota and Honda!

I purchased a 2006 Hyundai Elantra a few days ago. I must admit that I was skeptical at first, however I could not see myself buying a Chevrolet Aveo or a cheaply built Kia. Hyundai is definitely getting their act together and I can see them dominating the new car market within the next few years. They offer a lot more than their competitors for a very reasonable price. I bought the base model which came standard with cruise control, air conditioning, cd player, theft alarm, automatic transmission, power mirrors, power windows, power seats, sunglass holder, cup holders, a 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, a 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, remote keyless entry, and side airbags. I only have 125 miles on my car and it is great on gas!!! Good luck with yours.

Sorry, I do not agree with you. I bought myself a new car this month after considering different brands. I considered the Elantra mainly for its low price and good looks. So I visited a dealer some months back to pick up some brochures and a test drive. I browsed the documentation when I waited for the demo car to come in. What struck me was that this car is many years behind the leading brands in technical design. The test drive was a total disappointment as well, it's all very nineties: Cheap materials, noisy on uneven road surfaces, poor handling especially in sharp bends. It's like the 95 Corolla that a collegue of mine used to have. Compared to the new German built 2007 Ford Focus MkII, its worlds apart even if the Ford is more expensive. The Ford has better safety (5 star NCAP rating and 6 airbags), 15% better gas mileage in average, lower emissions (Euro stage 4), better ride and quality feel, tons of more standard equipment (like ESP). The Ford simply feels like a new car where the Elantra feels like an old car. When you buy a new car you have to shell out a lot of money anyhow, why not buy a car that has modern technology? I think that Hyundai has copied some 10-15 years old blueprints when they designed the Elantra.

I got a 2002 Elantra GT.

Comes with everything standard while you're "Higher Technology cars" have those as options.

I admit that the 2.0l is not impressive compared to the the Honda inline4's... but I am sure that will improve with some time.

Things that gone wrong with my elantra

1 baring.

Change my timing belt at 110000km (normal)

Guess what... its as reliable as a new toyota...

So... it costs less than toyota, honda, nissan

Its as reliable

It has SO MUCH MORE STANDARD OPTIONS.

So... Overall... its pretty much a great car.

BTW, I had a focus as a 2002 4 door Focus as a rental...

And I think It SUCKED compared to my elantra...

And I am talking about

-Performance

-Fuel efficentie

-Handling...

Bought an 06 new when the redesigned 07's were available. Car now has 28,200 miles.. Only had one minor warranty issues.. a blown fuse. If you buy this car expecting luxury and high performance.. you will be disappointed. If you buy this car for economical and reliable transportation with comfort.. you will be happy. Make you you get one with traction control and ABS.. it makes a big difference in the snowy weather.