2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Rating from RoboCop

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I sold Hyundai's...but I'm not bias at all. In fact, most people I worked with would tell you that I love what Ford and Subaru are doing, not to mention the GTI and new Forte 5/cee'd are fantastic. However, what the cars.com review leaves out is that the headroom restraint is for the version with the panoramic roof, not the regular models. And the ala carte term is no longer accurate. Hyundai now offers a "touch and go" package that adds push button start, leather wrapped steering wheel, 17" style wheels, sport suspension, and power driver's seat for $950...which is the perfect version of this car, if you can settle for Black, White, or Silver. I bought the blue for the girlfriend and I was impressed with how roomy, comfortable, stylish, and feature-appointed the car was for under 20k. The Focus' backseat was terrible by comparison, as was the Mazda 3, and neither of those got the same features for near the price. The car is very quiet, quieter than the sedan which really surprised me, it feels lighter than it is, and despite the terrible highway merging (especially for the GT name) it really doesn't matter since it's intended purpose is for mpg and around town driving. Speaking of mpg, with 22 miles on the odometer, driving though an ice storm, the wipers turning into ice swords and becoming useless, visibility next to zero, going 35 in a 65, and wind blowing the car around the road, it still earned about 28mpg...since all cars require a break-in period and things like cold and wind greatly affect mpg performance, I'd say the car did very well...its crash ratings are high, the 7 airbags makes it very safe, as well as all of the advanced safety features. Simply put this isn't a car you're going to show off to your mustang friend or your camping/extreme sports enthusiast, but it is plenty fun for commuting and I'd gladly show it off to normal car buyers."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Happy Elantra Owner

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After 8 years my Maxima started to develop issues, caused me to loose confidence in Nissan even though averaging 26 mpg wanted to get something a little more economical. Elantra GTS was half the cost of a replacement Maxima and is getting 38 mpg on my daily 80 mile commute. Loss of power is noticeable but does not impact my driving, increased head room is nice and the interior and exterior styling works for me. Nice to have the 100000 mile power train warranty, hopefully will not need to use it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from BDK

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned my GT for 4 months and 4000 miles and no real complaints, but mpg's could be better. 37 is my best on lazer flat highways and cruze set at 60mph. Handling is very good, you could say fun! Not quite up to mazda 3 levels, but close. Six speed manual transmission is smooth, but the clutch and throttle are devoid of feel. There are better performing hatchbacks on the market, but none for this price or with all these standard amenities. I was looking for economy when I purchased, just not sure it's backing up the name... GT ? I hear there is a turbo in the works for 2014 maybe that will be a worthy "GT""

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from arrdvarrk

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Traded an Elantra Touring in on this car. Very refined. The 6 speed automatic is the best transmission I have ever driven. I have 4800 miles and no complaints. Allen Turner Hyundai is a great dealer with outstanding business practices."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from New to Hyundai

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"The first 500 miles have been great, this being my first Hyundai and all. On comfort I just cant seem to find my "spot" in the car I'm always shifting around. Performance is laughable for a car called "GT" but it's about fuel right? Overall a good experiance so far."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Lefty

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I've had my GT with style and tech package for about a month now. The exterior is amazing. It's sleek and very modern. The interior is great too. The leather seats are firm yet comfortable. The panoramic sun roof is amazing, and when it opens it's definitely a site to see. Heated seats are a plus. The high setting gets really hot and should only be used for a short amount of time. The backseat has tons of space and the cargo area is huge. Blind spots take some time to get use to, but seem to be easier as time passes. Performance is adequate. Getting on a highway requires some high revs but acceleration is very smooth. When going over rough pavement, the front suspension is great however the rear tends to bounce around. Handling is superb, cornering at high speeds is effortless and confident. I've been getting around 30 MPG and around 320 miles per tank. A little less than I'm use to but I'm sure it'll get better. My first month of owning this car has been shaky. I have had 4 problems in the first 4 days of ownership. This makes me question the reliability of the car. Hopefully I will have no more problems."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Manual tran junkie

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After driving a Civic coupe for 13 years, the standard features and space inside my new Elantra GT are awesome! Especially nice are the three steering options; sport mode makes for great handling in hairpin mountain turns. But, alas, climbing those mountains has shown the GT's lack-luster performance. Forget 5th and 6th gears! Not an issue for normal driving, thankfully, and gas mileage has exceeded my expectations."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Hyundai Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned my 2013 Elantra GT for 6 weeks and love every minute of driving it. This car has all the styling I wanted coupled with gas economy and the versatility of the hatchback I was looking for. I upgraded to the style package on my GT which included black leather interior (which is so sporty and cool) a panoramic moon-roof, awesome Hyundai sound-system with blue tooth and blue link capabilities. It is so high tech that I have not yet learned how to access all of its features yet. As far as the exterior is concerned it competes with the Mazda 3 and the Ford focus hatch but with sportier lines, 17 inch alloy wheels, tire pressure monitoring and the list goes on....I rarely see another car just like mine this model is so new. When driving this car I have the option of using its ECO drive or normal (which I prefer because I love the performance and speed) This car handles beautifully on corners, has great maneuverability and the turn radius is a breeze.... Need I say more about how much I love this car. I do not think I will ever tire of walking up to it nor driving it. Great Car at a great price!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from carbuff

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I took delivery 9/20 and love it so far. Great looks, great value. All the needed bells & whistles. They only make 1 model but 2 packages. I took neither. Style package for $2,750 gives you a rather useless long sunroof, 17" wheels, (I have 16"}, metal pedals (for kids) and leather (only option I wanted). I had leather custom installed for $1,400. Tech Package, $2.350, gives you navigation and other unnecessary options for practical car like GT. Can't get 2nd package without first. I paid total of $21,114 including leather but before state sales taxes, a great value in my view. White with tan leather is beautiful."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Cooler King

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love the gas mileage! With four adults and a full luggage compartment, it averaged 42.5 MPG on the highway. I like the sleek interior design. It is compact with everything within reach. The exterior design is sporty without buying a sports car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Just getting around