Used 2005 Hyundai Elantra for Sale near Waterloo, IA
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The Hyundai Elantra is one of the quickest, most comfortable cars in its segment while also coming in at a price point that undercuts its competition.
The Hyundai Elantra got a mid-cycle refresh two years ago, but it’s reaching a point where a complete overhaul is becoming necessary to keep it up to date. Even so, it wins on several fronts, from its price tag to its handsome styling. Hyundai also offers a longer warranty than almost any of its competition, and the Elantra is a winner on price, yet missteps on fuel economy and safety are worth noting.
The Elantra is offered as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Each is available in two trims: GLS and GT.
No matter the setup, each version is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque (cars sold in certain states get slightly less power due to emissions regulations). A manual transmission is standard, and an automatic can be added for $800.
The Hyundai Elantra is aimed at new car buyers that want a fun-to-drive subcompact car. It competes against the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Nissan Sentra. The Hyundai Elantra GT, with its premium interior and sport-tuned suspension, could almost be considered a competitor to the Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI, which is high praise for the Korean vehicle.
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Erin K
Reviewed a 2005 Hyundai Elantra on Apr 28, 2008
comfortable, good ride, lots of space...reasonably priced, good on gas...right now, that makes it awesome.
Danny H
Reviewed a 2005 Hyundai GT Hatchback FWD on Dec 18, 2009
like: good gas mileage and very reliable! Haven't had a more reliable car ever! dislike: not good at racing and it's a cheap mode of transportation. This car will never break down... so I expect to keep it for a very long time!
Evan R
Reviewed a 2005 Hyundai GLS Sedan FWD on Jul 9, 2009
It doesn't look fast, but it's 2.0L DOHC engine with 140 horses geared high on the 5-speed manual, and a car weigh-in of 2700 pounds, it's got potential, very fun. Great stock sound system. Plenty of room for three more friends. Great cargo. Great lighting. Will have many years of fun with this car.
Molly C
Reviewed a 2005 Hyundai GLS Sedan FWD on Jul 3, 2009
This is a great little car for anyone who just wants to go places.. It has nice pick-up, smooth handling, and has pretty good gas mileage. AVG MPG is around 26 in the city and close to 34 on the highways. I own the manual, which is a lot of fun. The clutch is really smooth and the control is excellent. The only major downside is that there is a great loss of horsepower once the A/C is turned on.. makes the acceleration slow down a lot from a stand-still.
2005 Hyundai Elantra Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| GLS Hatchback FWD | $14,144 |
| GT Sedan FWD | $15,394 |
| GLS Sedan FWD | $13,844 |
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