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Welcome.
Before you sign for the Elantra talk to your insurance carrier. Elantras built before 2022 do not have an engine immobilizer. A popular TikTok challenge shows punks how to pull out the ignition and steal the car, usually wrecking it. Many carriers won't write new policies on Elantras or will charge an eye-popping premium. While the 2023 has the immobilizer, many carriers put it in the same risk pool as those that don't.
As far as the car goes, it is geared for fuel economy and the acceleration, while adequate, is pretty tame. I do get great gas mileage -- 33 in the city and 44 mpg on the highway.
It is among the roomiest compacts. The Atkinson Cycle 2.0 engine seems, so far, to be durable -- a trait that can't be said for other Hyundai engines.
The engine is pretty tame at only 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque, but at 8.2 seconds zero to 60 it runs as fast as its peers. If you usually carry four onboard, or live in the hills, you will notice the modest torque.
The CVT transmission pretty good, for a CVT. It seems to slip on initial acceleration. Welcome to CVT land. They all do it.
Otherwise, the car seems well put together, particularly for the price.
Before you sign for the Elantra talk to your insurance carrier. Elantras built before 2022 do not have an engine immobilizer. A popular TikTok challenge shows punks how to pull out the ignition and steal the car, usually wrecking it. Many carriers won't write new policies on Elantras or will charge an eye-popping premium. While the 2023 has the immobilizer, many carriers put it in the same risk pool as those that don't.
As far as the car goes, it is geared for fuel economy and the acceleration, while adequate, is pretty tame. I do get great gas mileage -- 33 in the city and 44 mpg on the highway.
It is among the roomiest compacts. The Atkinson Cycle 2.0 engine seems, so far, to be durable -- a trait that can't be said for other Hyundai engines.
The engine is pretty tame at only 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque, but at 8.2 seconds zero to 60 it runs as fast as its peers. If you usually carry four onboard, or live in the hills, you will notice the modest torque.
The CVT transmission pretty good, for a CVT. It seems to slip on initial acceleration. Welcome to CVT land. They all do it.
Otherwise, the car seems well put together, particularly for the price.
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Forgot to mention, in my opinion the Elantra has the best combination of handling and ride of any of the compacts. The 107 inch wheelbase is longer than the Forte, Corolla and Jetta (which makes the cabin roomier), but is still short enough to be nimble. With the independent rear suspension, something that not all compacts have, the ride is on par with my Sonata.
One thing drives me crazy is the auto start-stop that shuts down the engine at a stoplight. You have to think to turn the damn thing off each time you get in the car. I guess all new cars have it.
One thing drives me crazy is the auto start-stop that shuts down the engine at a stoplight. You have to think to turn the damn thing off each time you get in the car. I guess all new cars have it.
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Most do have auto stop/start but many can be disabled by a jumper or purchasing a module.
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Glad to see the insurance rates moderating. Hyundai-Kia is offering a software fix to stem the thefts. Hope that lowers the risk pool for us.
I guess the SEL still has the charcoal colored wheels. In my opinion they look horrid with Hyundai's blue paint. Dark wheels with black body color is too much. I think your choices of silver, gray and maroon are your best choices. Will probably come down to availability.
Hyundai in the Midwest is offering a $750 rebate on the Elantra this month.
I guess the SEL still has the charcoal colored wheels. In my opinion they look horrid with Hyundai's blue paint. Dark wheels with black body color is too much. I think your choices of silver, gray and maroon are your best choices. Will probably come down to availability.
Hyundai in the Midwest is offering a $750 rebate on the Elantra this month.
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I liked the pictures of the Elantra in Blue but not my favorite in person.
The same when I purchased my truck, RAM had a sharp looking blue in pictures but not my favorite in person lol
I am down to 3 colors now !
Silver,Gray and the red ,those look good with the black trim wheels.
Good to know about the $750 Rebate, I can also get the $750$ Veterans discount and may be able to get the $500 customer preference discount.
SO those discount pay for the Convenience Package! My family purchased 7 cars so far from this dealership so I will push for all I can get lol
My daughter had Hyundai Elantra,100k sold to a friend, A Tuscon About 100k$,Another Tucson she totaled and walked away w/o a scratch and now here 2021 Tuscon.. All have treated her well
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