2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring User Reviews

Hyundai Touring: A Success.... — I've had the Elentra Touring GL for a little over 6 months. Up to now, I have been very happy with it. The European style car is solid on the road with its very tight steering and easy to reach instruments let it be cruise control, air conditionning, storage areas, etc. It has 138 horse power (it is the same engine as the regular Elentra...but the similarities stop there) and although some say that its not much for a car that size, its plenty for your daily usage. This isn't a race car afterall and comparing the engin to it is unfair. The inside looks great and well done. It has it's hint of luxury inside but what I really like is the dashboard with it beautiful blue lights at night. Wow! This is a family car and the hatchback has a lot more room than some bigger vehicules. Manual says that an oil change is due every 6 months or 6000k (which ever comes first). This alone now shows the realibility and quality of Hyundai products these days. I had a Caliber before this and although this is more confortable and more equipped than the Caliber, the fun factor of the Caliber isn't there as much. This doesn't mean that its a boring drive but there was this little special thing that the Caliber seem to have over this one (it's a personal thing I guess). Up to now I only have two negatives: The wheel caps are cheap and don't seem to go along with the rest of the quality they put in this car. They are made of some sort of plastic. As I was getting used to my new angles for this car a nicked the side of the sidewalk and it broke my front right cap. I hit the side of sidewalks occasionally for parking in past vehicles and it never made a dent. That is something that needs to be improved upon. The other thing is gas milage. The stats are wrong. On highway, I can go as low as 6.2L/100km which is awesome but city driving (stop and go) my trip computer indicates up to 12.4L/100km which is way more than advertise. This gives you an average of 9.3L/100km. My old Saturn and Caliber did way better than that as an average. Good thing I do mostly highway.... Other than that, this car is a must get if you have or planning a family. It looks great, its comfy, it has a lot of features whatever version you get. And it has tons of room to put strollers, boxes, etc.

Primary Use: Family transportation

65418951 — only 1200 miles on it and it is just what I wanted. good gas mileage, good pick up, and quite roomy and a great radio.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Very Good — Great Gas Milage-up to 34MPH on highway Have Sports Package-Love the Sunroof And Sporty Wheels Great Acceleration Dislike Hard Plastic Material on back of seats- scratches easily with seatbelt release

Primary Use: Commuting to work