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2008 Hyundai Elantra - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $13,970 - $17,670 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 hyundai elantra Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Smooth and secure ride, attractive cabin design, roomy interior with adult-friendly backseat, solid construction, responsive handling, low price, long...

CarGurus
2008 Hyundai Elantra Overview

...Its improved handling since the 2007 makeover and standard safety features are good considerations for families wanting to feel secure without breaking the...

Cars.com
2008 Hyundai Elantra Professional Cars.com Review

...a company whose sedans have always offered impressive value, but only recently started delivering competitive quality. After a week behind the wheel, I'm...

Cars.com
2008 Hyundai Elantra Professional Cars.com Review

...This was a company that cared."...

Cars.com
2008 Hyundai Elantra Professional Cars.com Review

...Four-wheel antilock brakes are standard, and an electronic stability system is included on the Elantra SE...

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The 2008 Hyundai Elantra stands out in its class, pragmatically, with a roomier interior, a more settled ride, and better drivability than most of the cars in its segment, but many of its rivals have it beat for personality or sportiness.

The Civic, Spectra, and Mazda3 all feel sportier on the road, with more responsive handling and a better feel of the road, but each of those models arguably has more road noise inside and a ride that isn't quite as smooth.

The new-for-2008 Ford Focus is a close competitor, with a softer, smoother ride and a quieter interior than in years past, along with a refined powertrain, but the Focus's interior just isn't as spacious.

The Elantra's 14.2-cubic-foot trunk capacity also beats Civic and Corolla.

The Corolla has long been the segment benchmark, but the current (outgoing) model is especially conservative; to its credit, the Corolla gets especially good fuel economy.

The Elantra's long warranty is only matched by the Kia; Hyundai's warranty--five years or 60,000 miles comprehensive and 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain--gives it a distinct advantage to buyers who want to keep the Elantra for a long time with no financial fuss.


 
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