Overview & Reviews
This year Hyundai adds a GLS version of the five-door hatchback to the Elantra line.
- Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, long list of standard features, comfortable interior, ultralow price tag, generous warranty.
- Floaty ride on the freeway with base suspension, hard to find equipped with ABS, poor offset crash test score.
User Reviews:
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Great Buy - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Vicap - July 16 - 8:43 pmHaving rented a Hyundai twice while my Nissan was being repaired I was very impressed with the Elantra. I finally decided to buy one. I was even more pleased with the price. Dollar for dollar, this is by far the best car Ive ever bought
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I love my Elantra GT 2005 - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By nick - July 13 - 2:50 amAfter visiting a Mazda dealer for used Protege5 2003 car, I went to the Hyundai dealer. The Protege5 2003 is a very good car, but when I tested the 2005 Elantra GT, I felt completly in love. First this car is very funny to drive, even in winter weather (it was - 15 Celsius, and full of snow when I drove the car for the first time - in Montreal, Quebec). I tested the car for at least an hour, and my choice was made....financing package was unbeatable - 0%/5years - first payment will be in May 2006!!!! I bought the GT premium version - sunroof, ABS (great brakes), spoiler...but no TCS (Traction Control), they told me it comes only in the GT version, no premuim...I did not understand why...
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GREAT LIL CAR - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Sonny - June 24 - 1:52 pmThis was my first new car and before I bought it I felt I had done a good job researching and it paid off. This car gets better gas mileage the listed in the epa estimates. I get 34 miles per gallon hmy and about 29 in city. It is quiet, smooth, comfortable, and has the space I have needed for moving things around, shopping etc. (I was able to fit my dishwasher at one point as well as a full sized treadmill in box). Good car, good price, good service at the dealership.
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Awesome - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By LoRob - June 14 - 9:35 pmI have owned my car for almost 4 years and I love it. I did alot of research and test driving of many cars and the Hyundai Elantra GT was the best car for the best value. I love almost everything about it. It has been very reliable and a fun drive. I will not hesitate to purchase another Huyndai in the future.
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Air Bag Did Not Deploy - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By NJCommuter - June 10 - 1:13 pmI had a 2005 Hyundai Elantra and stupidly rear-ended someone. After the impact I sat there staring at the AIR BAG DEPLOYED flashing light and wondered where the bag was. Thank God I didnt need it. Can you imagine if I had needed it what would have happened. Beware and get this equipment checked. Ill never own another Hyundai. The Elantra was my second and had two bad experiences. Never again.
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Great all around car - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Lenora - May 29 - 4:26 pmThis car is very fuel efficient, is extremely dependable, and comfortable to drive and ride in. I havent had to have any work done to it - only scheduled oil changes, etc.
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Relatively Reliable and Good Car - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By HurriCane - May 9 - 1:12 amI have 47K miles with the GLS five- speed manual transmission hatchback, and I havent had any problem with the clutch or engine. Both have been maintained on a regular basis, usually a few hundred miles over every 3000. However, I did have to get the rear brakes replaced at 30K. But this because I was a little abusive with the parking brake while driving. Immaturity I guess. Everything else has been great, but the tape deck needed to be replaced with a more digital deck because of an electrical short at 45K miles. Overall, you gotta be realistic that this isnt going to drive like any type of high end roadster, however I have been impressed with the handling and gas mileage 28-35 usually.
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Outstanding small car - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By David - April 27 - 6:17 amMy Elantra is one of the best cars I have ever owned at any price. It is comfortable for long trips, gets excellent fuel economy, feels solid, and is pretty reliable. This is one of the few cars I have owned that shines for long distance driving comfort. The car has quality materials except for the paint on the wheels. The wheels showed surface rust after less than two years and had to be repainted. I also had to have the exhaust "down" pipe replaced twice under warranty. It starts fo leak and gets noisy. Otherwise, no problems or complaints. My car is approaching 50000 miles and I still love it. Fuel economy is 34-40 mpg.
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So far So Good - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Mark - April 23 - 4:33 pmLove our 1993 Toyota Corolla so we looked at the 2005 models but chose the Elantra instead. We are both 6 feet tall and have a bit more leg, head, and shoulder room in the Elantra than the 2005 Corolla. Costs less than the Corolla too, for the same equipment. And it can tow 3,086 lbs instead of 1,500 if we ever need it. Reminds me of the Corolla from the 90s - simple and clean interior design. Live in Phoenix, AZ metro area, been running the A/C non-stop and getting 28 mpg so far with mixed city/highway driving. Longer basic and powertrain warranty than any comparable car out there. Smaller turning radius than the Corolla, handy for U-turns on side streets.
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Very happy - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By rachel - April 16 - 1:20 pmWeve had this car for a few weeks, and I am surprised how much Ive grown to love it- how well it handles, the beauty of the interior and exterior (European stying), and it appears to be very well-made- nice perfect lines throughout the body and all seams. Between the price for its class, the features, the warranty- its the best deal. Also it has lots of pep! It loses just a little with the a/c on, but with the 2.0 it definitely beats the Civics and the Corollas 1.6. Its so much fun to drive! I would never pay so much more for a comparable Honda or Toyota just for resale value- Id rather pay less now- its all relative in the end.
