2017 Hyundai Elantra | Consumer Guide Auto

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Pros: Generous level of features for the money; simple, logical control interface; refined ride

Cons: Cramped rear seat; cabin trim trails best in class; engine grows noisy when accelerating

CG Says: Hyundai’s compact sedan is redesigned for 2017. The new Elantra is an inch wider and just under an inch longer than the previous-generation model. It maintains a fastback-like profile, but sports a bold rendition of Hyundai’s signature hexagonal grille. Hyundai claims better NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) levels, improved structural rigidity, lower weight and improved ride quality and handling. The Elantra Sport is a new model that is powered by a 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automated-manual transmission. Elantra Sport has unique styling and sport suspension. The new Elantra sedan offers a choice of three engines. A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 147-horsepower is in all trims except the previously mentioned Sport and fuel-miser Eco, which is powered by a new turbocharged 128-horsepower 1.4-liter four. The 2.0-liter is available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions; the 1.4-liter comes only with a 7-speed automated-manual transmission. Elantra offers many safety and convenience features that are unusual for the class. Among the available features are steering-linked xenon headlights, hands-free trunk opening, heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, and cross-traffic alert. Elantra sedan’s 4-door hatchback stablemate—the Elantra GT—continues with the previous-generation design for at least another year. GT is powered by a 173-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Elantra doesn’t stand out in any one area. However, it has generous amount of features for the dollar and offers wide range of available equipment.

The Facts

Class	Compact Car
Body Style(s)	4-door sedan, 4-door hatchback
Passenger Count	5
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Nation of Manufacture	USA, South Korea
Base Prices	SE sedan: $17,150 Value Edition: $20,250 Eco sedan: $20,650 Sport: $21,650 Limited sedan: $22,350 GT 4-door hatchback: $18,800