Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car that has been produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. It is now in its sixth generation. The Hyundai Elantra has long been one of the most reliable and affordable compact cars on the market. Recently, however, the Elantra has undergone a major redesign, inside and out. The result is a stylish, well-equipped car that's still a great value. Here are just a few of the things that make the Hyundai Elantra a great car:

1. Stylish exterior design - The Elantra's body is styled with Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design philosophy. The sixth generation of the Elantra features Hyundai's new hexagonal grille, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, and chrome-tipped exhaust. The car also has a drag coefficient of 0.27 making it one of the easiest cars to handle.

2. Spacious and Comfortable Interior - The interior of the Elantra has an overall sleek and modern design. The infotainment system is very user-friendly, and the overall build quality is very impressive. Elantra has a good amount of space in the trunk, and the rear seats fold down to provide even more room.

3. Packed with Features - Even the base model Elantra comes packed with features, including a 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a rearview camera. The Elantra is also one of the few small cars that offers a hands-free trunk release.

4. Great Value - The Elantra is an excellent value, with a starting price that's well below $25,000. Additionally, thanks to its strong reputation for reliability and value, the Elantra typically retains a higher percentage of its original value than other cars in its class. If you're looking for a used car that will hold its value, the Hyundai Elantra is a great choice.

5. Outstanding Fuel Economy - The Hyundai Elantra is a highly fuel-efficient vehicle, boasting an impressive 38 mpg on the highway and an excellent 32 mpg in the city. The Elantra's fuel efficiency is attributed not only to it's lightweight design but also its Eco Mode setting which adjusts the car's engine, transmission, and climate control system to operate in a more fuel-efficient way. When Eco Mode is activated, you can expect to see a slight decrease in performance, but the trade-off is well worth it at the pump.

6. Trims - The Hyundai Elantra comes in 5 trims.

- The SE is the base model of the Hyundai Elantra. It comes with a 147-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive. Standard features include 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, air-conditioning, cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver's seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, and an iPod/USB audio interface.

- The Limited trim adds 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition and entry, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a sunroof, a rearview camera, Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system, and satellite radio.

- The Sport trim comes with a 173-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Standard features are similar to those on the Limited trim, but the Sport gets unique 18-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, a sport grille, rear disc brakes, chrome exhaust tips, sport front seats, and aluminum pedals.

- The Eco trim comes with a 128-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition and entry, heated front seats, a sunroof, a rearview camera, Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system, and satellite radio.

- The Sport 2.0T trim comes with a 245-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Standard features are similar to those on the Sport trim, but the Sport 2.0T gets unique 18-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, a sport grille, rear disc brakes, chrome exhaust tips, sport front seats, and aluminum pedals.