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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Excellent Choice - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Regina - February 17 - 11:42 pmWhen I first saw the car on the showroom floor I knew that was what I wanted. A 5 door vehicle. I love the hatchback. Once you unlock your doors all you have to do is raise the back. Its great not to have to look for the key. Lots of room. Great on the highway.
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6300 miles - so far, so good - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By seedygal - February 13 - 8:34 pmThis car purchase is the meeting point of lowest cost for the highest number of desired features, relatively good gas mileage for reasonable cabin/trunk space, and operational reliability. I plan to drive this vehicle for the next 10 years, so the Hyundai warranty was a very strong selling feature. Didnt pay the extra $800 for two features I wanted (AT and cruise) but I havent been sorry. The car drives well thru all conditions including snow/ice, tho an 8 hr road trip is about as much as I want in it. It does have the highway floaty feel to it. For mostly about town transportation, Im quite satisifed w/ it, tho I will be acquiring after market cruise control (for less than $800!).
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Outstanding Value - GET ONE ! - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Sparks - February 8 - 12:53 pmIve just bought my first Hyundai, an Elantra GT Sedan with full package and Im thrilled with it. Had never even considered one until a week ago, but the facts and the feel all added up to one obvious decision - I had to buy one. FACTS: Theres NOTHING thats cheaper anywhere in the market in new cars. Ive compared all the majors. With the special $1,750 rebate, it was a must-have! Theres more standard on these cars than any other make and no better warranty anywhere! Period. FEEL: Plenty of power from a 2.0 liter motor if youre OK with a manual tranny. Very solid ride (GT only) - handles turns and bumps with ease and safety.
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an unexpected surprise - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By nogo - January 24 - 5:13 pmI have owned my car for a mouth and I can say that it is very easy to drive. It doesnt matter if its snow, ice, rain covered roads - this thing can do it. I really looked this car over and was surprised by how much is done to it. I could not find any flaws in the paint or any rust on the suspension or exhaust. I live on a 5 lane highway with a 55mph limit This car can get me up to speed right out of my driveway pretty good. Im happy it has an independant rear suspension (Honda didnt). The seats leave a little to be desired but If they were too comfortable youd fall asleep at the wheel. Excellent buy!
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tremendous value - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By wonderwall - January 16 - 7:39 pmI bought this car to replace a much beloved Mazda Protege 5 which was totalled in an accident. The Hyundai is more comfortable at the expense of handling, but I am very pleased. Initial fuel economy wasnt so great, but is improving with each tank. I am impressed with how quiet it is once speed has been reached. The cargo area is quite spacious and the seats are almost as comfortable as Volvos Ive ridden in. Fit & finish are top notch and I found material quality better than the Honda Civic that I looked at. Feels like a more expensive car than it really is.
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2005 elantra Gt - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By abram123 - December 28 - 10:56 pmI absolutely like my Hyundai Elantra hatchback I brought 3 month ago. The only problems I had is the brakes making noise in wet weather. It rides like a dream and the gas mileage is great Im getting 36 mile per gal. Im been a Honda person for years. The Elantra holes the road like a dream and handle get in the snow cover roads.
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Great Value - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By hyundaifan - December 26 - 1:31 amBought in Mar of O5 and now have 11k miles on it. Car has been flawless. Traction control great on icy roads. Starts great in below zero weather. Gas mileage consistently between 27 and 33 mpg. Handling is nice not to stiff and rides much nicer and quieter than my 02 Honda civic. Stereo good. Cannot see why anyone would pay the extra money for a Honda which is several thousand more with less equipment. Warranty is unbeatable and overall quality seems to be great. I would recommend this car to anyone that is looking for a great car at a great price.
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Even better than I thought it would be - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By James - December 24 - 11:51 amI love this car! I have been driving a 94 Geo Prizm around for a long time, finally traded it in for a pre- owned 05 Elantra GT 4dr sedan (manual transmission) with only 8400 miles on it, and I am in heaven. It is a great commuter car, plenty of pep, I get good gas mileage, and it loooks great to me, which is what matters. I have only had the car for 3 days now, and I like it more every day I drive it. I seem to find excuses to have to run errands just so I can drive this car some more. The handling also seems to be perfectly fine to me, as long as you dont compare it to a performance sports car. Now if Hyundai only made a small minivan or CUV for my wife . . . :)
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Im Young Again!! - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By Mark - December 10 - 8:43 amI love my Elantra! At 59 years of age, its great to feel young again! I feel like Im driving a sports car! The white pin-striping the dealership adds at no extra charge really sets off the Rally Red color and black trim! (I call it my racing stripe! LOL!)
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best value in the market - 2005 Hyundai Elantra
By roberto - November 24 - 11:11 pmI shop around and corolla was 14k striped , civic 15k striped, sentra 15k moderate equiped and some bad reviews, dont mention the guarranty in any other, service and guarranty in the dealerships nation wide have very good reviews, the cash price was $12,450 and there was $1,500 cash back so I paid $10,950 plus taxes, etc. the only thing you have to do is get a cd player and you have a fully equiped car, whit the best guarranty, at the lowest price. what else can you ask for. I have driven the car for 5000 miles and have been a flawlees experience.
