Before this I owned Tiburons. After the first 20 minutes, the seats feel as hard as rocks and the lumbar support virtually non-existent. The Ultimate Package in the Limited model adds navigation, a seven-inch touchscreen, a 360-watt audio system, and a sunroof. This is my third Hyundai. Overview Two four-cylinder engines are available in the 2016 Elantra, a 1. From front to back, it's an effort that brims with confidence. In the front seats, leg room and head room are fine for even large adults.
But the 2016 price is a winner 11,988. Gas mileage great as expected. Base Elantras are lean and efficient, with a 1. Stepping up to the Value Edition adds a sunroof, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, Bluetooth connectivity, 16-inch alloy wheels, a sliding armrest, a 4. From that equipment level, an optional Premium Package brings keyless ignition with a proximity key; an upgraded audio system; and a navigation system.
You can't get the navigation system if you want a manual transmission, for instance. That said, it's an above-average effort that drives at least as well as the latest Toyota Corolla. Hands down the best value on the road. The pinch point where the center console meets the rest of the dash is brilliant; the hourglass shape isn't just fresh and distinctive, it's a perfect area for resting knees that usually get a hard ridge and no apologies. I waited until the 2. Hands down the best value on the road.
Rated at 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque, this powertrain is fairly smooth and accelerates respectably through a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. We would like to see better support baked into the front buckets, though, in the form of more bolstering and more bottom-cushion support, as well as some more length on the bottom cushion for long-distance touring comfort. The consolation cars, as some called them, were low-cost, low-feature, and high-fuel-economy A-to-B transportation and little else. After the test drive the 2017 is amazing. My experience with gas mileage so far has been 29. Six-speed manual or automatic transmissions are available in both the sedan and hatchback. In the Elantra sedan, it's good for 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque, up 23 hp and 25 lb-ft from the smaller inline-4.
I found the seats are cheaply made and they only offer leather in the Limited edition. That can be an important factor to consider for those looking for a roomy compact or even a less expensive alternative to the typical family sedan. On the top trim level, the Limited, the Elantra comes with heated front and rear seats trimmed in leather; 17-inch wheels; fog lamps; a sunroof; and turn signals mounted in the mirrors. The Elantra rides very smooth, definitely a little doggie on the throttle but a great car for back and forth to work. The leather that's available on sedans is perforated in a wave pattern and won't be mistaken for luxury hide, but it feels supple enough. On the Limited model, the 1. Before this I owned Tiburons.
We've observed close to the combined rating in test drives. Your actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle's condition. If this is a car you are seriously considering, try renting the model you are thinking of for a weekend as my understanding is the seats do differ. It actually gives you a good workout keeping it on the road. Its powertrains are slow to respond to throttle inputs, and the steering could be quicker and more responsive, while it has been improved with better on-center feel, it's feedback is still not especially natural. Cool Fact The optional 2.
Its competition offers special versions with aerodynamic tweaks, even different powertrains, to hit the magic marketing number, while others are newer and simply more fuel efficient in all trims. Sedans also come with a generous 14. We also admire the rising shoulder line that emerges from smooth sheet metal just inches behind the lipped wheelwells and flows into the taillights. In Asia and Europe, the i30 will be available with a number of gas and diesel powertrains. Passenger-side front airbags were optional. Both engines are available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Sadly, this was not noticed in the excitement of the test drive.
However, in a compact sedan comparison test that also included the Mazda3, , , and , the Elantra placed fifth because its performance and handling was merely adequate when compared to its competitors. For 2015, all Elantra sedan models received selectable three-mode steering and revised steering feel; the modes provide different levels of heft for the wheel, but none of them really sharpen up the feedback on this electric rack. I get out the car moaning and groaning, and walking like an old lady! The Honda Civic was probably a little more peppy but with less features in this class. After looking at the competition this car was the best value. I took 1 star off for performance as I find it tends to be a bit sluggish if you gradually depress the gas pedal. From what we can see, its design looks quite a bit more refined than the old model. All versions of the sedan except the Sport come with a 1.
Given the Sonata's recent retreat into conservative territory, the Elantra is now one of Hyundai's most daring pieces of work, right there with the funky Veloster hatchback. Thanks to tweaks made for the 2016 model, the Elantra improves on its already great value, with a list of standard features that can make the more expensive models seem unnecessary. . That said, some testing requirements were tightened in recent years, leading to a slight decrease in the Elantra's overall standing. From almost every angle, the Elantra sedan looks like it's already in motion, which tends to be a sign of good car design. Vehicle Summary The 2016 is a front-drive compact car available as a sedan or a hatchback.
The Elantra soaks up road noise better than most small cars in part because of its soft suspension calibration , and at 70 mph it's not much different than in a 4-cylinder mid-size sedan. It's no worse than with most in the class in this respect—Volkswagen's Jetta is the standout here, with its outsized rear accommodations. Rated at 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque, this powertrain's fairly smooth and accelerates respectably through a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. Its handsome, economical traits combined with a solid safety record help it outshine stalwarts like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in some measures, all the while surpassing most of the field when it comes to value. A new Elantra Value Edition does exactly what the name implies, saving buyers a cool grand with packaged content. Its steering isn't especially natural in its feedback, though the wandering common to first- and second-year Elantra sedans has mostly been filtered out. New for 2016 A new Value Edition sedan has 16-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start and heated front seats.