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2015 Hyundai Elantra review

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Hyundai Elantra highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Stylish modern design
  • Four feature-packed option levels
  • Many driver-assist features

Cons

  • Sloping roof limits visibility for tall drivers
  • Engine under-powered relative compared to rivals
  • Seat comfort may disappoint

Mileage (EPA estimate)

24 city, 33 highway, 27 combined

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A compact sedan with interior room to spare

When determining whether the 2015 Hyundai Elantra should be your next daily driver, you may find it transcends logic. It's a sporty sedan with a spacious interior. Practical and enjoyable to own and drive, its SE, Sport, Limited, and GT editions are equipped with long lists of features. The 2015 Elantra GT edition's sleek body is made of lightweight materials, assembled to form a surprisingly rigid exterior. This car is available in paint colors ranging from conservative silver to bold red. Available with manual and automatic transmission, the 2015 Elantra is yours to control.

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What is new for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra?

  • The Base trim has been discontinued for 2015.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Hyundai Elantra

1. Available with plenty of standard features 

Do you agree that your car reflects your personality, which can change with your mood? With the 2015 Elantra, you can control the pace and maneuverability of your ride with a six-speed manual or automatic SHIFTRONIC® and Active ECO System transmission. This vehicle is available with several cloth or leather seating variants, paint colors, and alloy wheel options to look out for. 2015 Elantra Sport models are powered by a 2.0L 173-hp engine with sport suspension for improved handling. 

2. Tailor your driving experience 

When you're in the driver's seat, you can tailor your audial experiences to your driving mood with the 2015 Elantra's available seven-inch touchscreen navigation system. This intuitive interface lets you and your passengers plan the best way to their destination. Or, select your music, news, or audiobook of choice via Bluetooth® hands-free phone integration, the radio, or the CD player.  

3. Responsive handling 

2015 Elantra GT models are powered by a 2.0L 173-hp engine and sport suspension for improved handling. All other models come standard with Driver Selectable Steering Modes including Normal Mode for typical drives around town, Sport Mode for when you need tighter handling, and Comfort Mode for cruises down tranquil country lanes. It is also equipped with a peppy 1.8L 145-hp four-cylinder engine.  

4. Many driver-assist features 

Need a helping hand when tackling tricky driving conditions? 2015 Elantras have LED lights, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and hill start assist. Easily open your trunk or unlock your door with remote keyless entry with alarm functionality. If other vehicles approach you stealthily, the 2015 Elantra has a driver's side blind spot mirror.  

5. Spacious, quiet cabin and trunk space 

The 2015 Elantra offers 43.6 inches of legroom in the front seat and just over 33 inches in the back. If cargo space is important to you, there's nearly 15 cu-ft of cargo capacity without the seats folded down. Regardless of whether you're hauling people or things, you'll appreciate the serene cabin and quiet driving manners of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2015 Hyundai Elantra is a car that is great on fuel and has a lot of modern features. Customers like the car because it is dependable and has a lot of features.
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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Elantra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Elantra 11th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Hyundai Elantra features and specs

GT 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear View Camera
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

173

Torque (ft-lbs)

154

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

104.3"

Overall length

169.3"

Width

70.1"

Height

57.9"

Leg room

F 42"/R 34.6"

Head room

F 40.1"/R 37.9"

Front tires

P205/55HR16

Rear tires

P205/55HR16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

75/750 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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