2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited: The Brand’s Mileage Stretching Compact Sedan

Highlight: The roomy compact has a 550-mile to 594-mile driving range, depending on the hybrid trim.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $30,305 (Base Blue Hybrid): $ 25,665

Seating Capacity: 5 (a tight fit)

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection; automatic high beam assist; an electronic blind-spot collision avoidance assist with a rear cross-traffic; traction control system; a hill start assist system; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a compact spare tire

2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Turbo N Line: The Brand’s Peppy Compact Sedan

  

Highlight: The roomy compact is available with a manual transmission.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $26,530 (Base SE): $20,875)

Seating Capacity: 5 (a tight fit)

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection; automatic high beam assist; an electronic blind-spot collision avoidance assist with a rear cross-traffic; traction control system; a hill start assist system; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and compact spare tire

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Is Recalling 277,000 Vehicles

1. Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 125,840

2017 Hyundai Elantra Turbo Sport: A Compact Sedan Packing More Punch Than The Competition

Highlight: While the typical Elantra spurts out only 147 horsepower from its single tailpipe, this year’s new Sport model pumps out an astounding 201- horsepower from its dual tailpipe.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $23,585 (base model $22,485)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features:  ABS; airbags; a tire pressure monitoring system; a tire mobility repair kit; a hill start control system; and a traction control system

Standard Equipment: 18-inch wheels; a manual transmission; higher springs and damper rates; revised steering; upgraded brakes; alloy gas/brake pedals; heated leather front sport seats; a power driver’ seat; a leather flat-bottom steering wheel; Android/Apple CarPlay; keyless entry; a push button ignition starter; a sliding armrest; and a handsfree trunk release

2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited: A High-Tech, Compact Luxury Vehicle

Highlight: The Elantra can be outfitted with a hands free radar-activated trunk!

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $27,710 (base model $17,985)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; driver’s blind spot mirror (outside mirror); Daytime Running lights; electronic stability control; traction control; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base SE Model): 15-inch wheels; a manual transmission; cloth seats; manually operated front bucket seats; a manually operated ventilation system; a remote keyless entry system; rear seat cupholders; and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Over 95,000 Hyundais Recalled Due to Airbag Force

HYUNDAI / ELANTRA
2007-2008

Manufacturer:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr's Report Date:
MAR 15, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
11V179000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number:N/A Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number of Units Affected:
95,783

Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT THE PRESSURE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT SEATING POSITION, WITH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IN THE MOST FORWARD SEATING POSITIONS. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY RECEIVE AN UNSTABLE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR SUCH THAT, IN A CRASH THAT REQUIRES DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE HIGHER PRESSURE THAN INTENDED IF THE SEAT WAS POSITION IN ONE OF THE FORWARD POSITIONS IN WHICH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Consequence:
A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151. Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 100. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

The Game Changing Compact Market

 The Honda Civic gets a makeover this spring. The concept photo reveals a swoopy, curvaceous design.

The Ford Focus adds curves and swagger to its design.

The Chevy Cruze went on sale in the fall, replacing the Cobalt.

The Hyundai Elantra is featured above. The design mimics the super-popular Sonata.

The Brother Behind the Success of Hyundai's Restyled Sonata

Andre Hudson, the designer of the upscale, sexy looking 2011 Hyundai Sonata, takes a moment to stand-by his pride and joy.

The sales numbers for July have finally been tallied and analyzed. And according to Hyundai officials, last month represented an all-time sales record in the states for the Korean automaker, marking this as only the fourth time Hyundai has sold over 50,000 vehicles in a month. 

Moreover, this sales success has been driven largely due to the redesign of the sexy looking 2011 Hyundai Sonata we reviewed earlier this spring. 

In fact, the Sonata has been so successful since arriving in dealership showrooms this February, it has been stealing sales away from both the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Year-to-date sales of the 2011 Sonata has increased by 33 percent, in the midst of a recession. Much of the sales success should be attributed to the hands of thirty-four-year-old Andre Hudson, the design manager at Hyundai, who was responsible for the exterior design of this Korean midsize sedan.