Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited
![The all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra is handsomely restyled.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44892_2017_ELANTRA_SEDAN-370x247.jpg)
Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas, 147 horsepower 132 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 28/City—37/Highway—352Combined
Base Price: $22,350
As Tested: $27,710
Performance:
Smooth highway ride
Very pleasant on long trips
Outstanding fuel economy for a non-hybrid
Our best mpg was 42.8
Three drive modes: Regular, Sport, Eco
Noticeably higher shift points in Sport
![The sloped roofline does mean tall rear seat passengers need to duck.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44921_2017_ELANTRA_SEDAN-370x247.jpg)
We didn’t like electric power steering feel
Excellent safety features standard and optional
Electronic stability control
Hill assist control
Comfort:
Supportive, comfy seats
Stretch-out driver/front passenger legroom
Three temp heated front seats
Driver power lumbar support
Thick, contoured leather-wrapped steering wheel
Excellent auxiliary controls
Tilt/telescopic column
Back seat a little tight with fronts all the way back
![Front seat room and comfort are excellent.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44930_2017_ELANTRA_SEDAN-370x247.jpg)
OK rear headroom
Low rear floor hump
Heated outboard rear seats
Utility:
LED taillights
Door handle approach lights
Big, wide trunk
Flat floor
Noticeable lift-over height (approx. 10-inches)
Inexpensive trunk carpet/flocking
Seatback release at trunk edge
Folded seats have upward slope
Substantial height difference between trunk and folded seats
![Rear seat room is good as long as the front seats aren't all the way back.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44932_2017_ELANTRA_SEDAN-370x247.jpg)
One cheap cargo net on back of front passenger seat
Long, narrow rear door bins
Medium front door bins
Medium, non-locking glovebox
Rearview camera
Digital and analog speedometer
WOW Factors:
New, more handsome styling, sharp grille
Impressive fuel economy
Standard blind spot detection system
Great warranty
Whines:
Roof slope necessitates ducking into back seat
![LED taillights are standard.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/44545_2017_Elantra_Sedan-370x247.jpg)
Cheap, flocked headliner
Hard plastic on backs of front seats
Cheap single seatback cargo net
Bottom Line:
The all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan has handsome styling, a comfortable interior, excellent fuel economy, and a superior warranty. Multiple drive modes help extract the most power and fuel economy out of a relatively low horsepower engine. Actual performance belies the low hp ratings. Lots of impressive options are available although they significantly boost the attractive base price.
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