Overview & Reviews

Last year's top-of-the-line Limited trim level has been dropped, but much of its equipment can still be had via an optional package for the midgrade Elantra SE trim. Stability control and brake assist have also been added as standard equipment to the SE.

• Smooth and secure ride, attractive cabin design, roomy interior with adult-friendly backseat, solid construction, responsive handling, low price, long warranty.

• Unrefined engine is noisy at mid-to-high rpm, likable interior is otherwise let down by a few low-grade interior plastics.

User Reviews:

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  Underrated and Understated - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Dave - August 7 - 11:30 am

  This title is an apt description of the Elantra I purchased in the middle of April, 2008. It looks even better in person, as I discovered at the dealership. I owned a 2002 Sonata GLS with the V6, but the test drive with this Elantra sold me. The carbon gray color looks excellent on this vehicle, and it has subtle, yet classy pinstriping on the sides. There are trim moldings on the doors and wheel wells which give it a finished appearance. Above all, it is comfortable to drive, with plenty of head room. The trunk (with cargo net) is spacious and useful. The ride on the open road is quiet and smooth. The 4 cylinder performs well. Quite nimble. Loaded with great features - even XM radio

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  2008 Elantra GLS - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Breanna - January 3 - 10:43 am

  My mom just bought this car for me and I love it! Ive been driving for years and after awhile driving gets annoying. But since Ive had my Elantra, Ive even driven just to the mailbox down the street! Sounds crazy, I know but Ill find any reason just to get in my car and go for a ride! It rides a lot smoother than I thought it would and I love the dash design and the blue backlights especially at night. Unlike other economy cars, the Elantra looks far from cheap and looks just as good parked next to an Accord, etc.

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  Great Car for the Money - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Kelley - December 20 - 12:53 am

  Great car, has lots of upgrades that alot of other cars dont have or other dealerships want to charge you for. Has enough power and picks up and goes! My two kids fit great in the back with lots of room for legs and backpacks! Id recommend the car! Great on gas and handles well. :)

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  Wow, amazingly tight car! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By danbfree - August 2 - 2:20 am

  One thing that is overlooked is that the Hyundai actually has a stiffer frame than Toyota or Honda, and you can feel it. The quality is just there. Absolutely superb. Very smooth on freeway, tight suspension rides nice although its body roll in corners could be less. Its been said before that it looks like a baby Lexus or something, and in my silver color with tinted windows it does. I actually get a few looks. Rims are sharp looking. Absolutely perfect size car. Far from big, easy to drive yet amazing interior room. Transmission is a little on the "grandma" end of the performance scale but shifts and transitions smoothly. Trunk has releases to fold rear seats right near the trunk opening.

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  Best Standard Features for The Price - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jim Ripka - July 31 - 6:30 pm

  Everything I wanted on a car came as standard features on the SE model. All four wheels have ABS disk brakes. The electronic stability control and side air bags make this one of the safest compacts. The ride is smooth and quiet and the design makes it look like a more expensive car. My neighbor asked if I paid over $30,000.

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  Wow. Hyundais come a long way! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Doug - June 1 - 6:16 pm

  I was in the market for a small to mid-size car that gets good gas mileage. After driving the Civic, the Corolla, and the Mazda 3, I bought the new Elantra SE. It had more torque (read "get up and go!"). more room, and was more comfortable than either the Civic or Corolla, and was thousands less than a Mazda 3 with the same equipment. Its quiet and comfortable with lots of storage space.

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  Excellent car! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Sunny - March 5 - 6:08 am

  This my 4th Hyundai Elantra. I bought 4 new Elantras so far. The only reason I bought a new Elantra was scratches on body here and there. This never disappointed me. Overall aspects of this cars performance is just excellent!

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  Phenomenal!!!! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Joan H - January 23 - 7:40 pm

  Checked on-line for gas mileage and reliabilty and of course I had my choices from Hyundais, Hondas, Kias, Toyotas, and Saturns. I checked them all out and test drove a couple of them until I test drove the Hyundai Elantra. I had large vehicle that I was trading in and was used to a lot of room and the Elantra was not lacking any compared to the others. I did not feel cramped like some of the other cars I was in and felt very comfortable and secure. Absolutely a great choice for anyone.

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  Best value - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By daniduo - December 10 - 8:33 pm

  Theres only good things to say about this vehicle. I traded in my SANTA FE, and I can tell you Hyundai is getting better and better.

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  Why pay more - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Dee - December 9 - 11:00 am

  This car is really going to give Honda and Toyota a run for their money. after researching and test driving other cars we decided the Elantra had too many perks to even consider the other makes.We have driven 586 miles and mpg was 28.9 on the first tank of gas.