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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  What a wonderful car!! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jorge P - June 4 - 12:33 am

  Very comfortable, nice acceleration, quiet and smooth drive, good handling and cornering, it has all the security features, good mileage. Overall, a joy to drive!. Not enough good things to say about this car. Its an amazing compact car. Im very impressed how Hyundai has managed to improve its quality so much, to a level where it can compete easily against more traditional brands. Way to go Hyundai.

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  Elantra full of surprises - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By mike - May 21 - 11:13 pm

  Transmission seems odd at first, but it learns your habits and adjusts. Got better every day for 1st week. Much smoother transitions now. Feels like Im sitting still at 70mph. first tank of gas 33mpg almost all highway. Handles very well, corners very well. Does not float like a chevy - you feel the road and get responsive handling. It even looks/feels stylish inside.

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  Hyundai replaced my Toyota - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Fran - May 1 - 9:03 pm

  Researched Toyota (former car an 08 Corolla LE), Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Se on the web and Consumer Reports. Bought the Elantra Se and am so in love with this car - something I could not say about my 08 Corolla. The latter was a nice car but nothing about it said luxury. (It was totaled by another driver this month) Am so glad I made the switch. Safety features were primary to me after the accident my Corolla was in that nearly killed 3 people. The 4 disc brakes plus Electronic Stability Control and side and curtain air bags sold me. I had wanted them on the Corolla but they were not available unless I went to another much more expensive model Toyota. Am blown away by this car!

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  SO happy with my purchase! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Alyssa - February 26 - 10:20 pm

  This is the first new car Ive ever bought;I was car shopping for over a year prior. I test drove Civics and Corollas (in my price range) for about two months and something wasnt grabbing me. As soon as I test drove the Elantra, I knew that was my car. The interior is really good looking (get so many compliments, especially at night with the blue lights). I also love all the features (esp. the XM and radio controls on the steering wheel) and the drive is very smooth and secure. The car turns well and I love driving on the highway (quiet, good pickup). NOTE: I got a spoiler and it makes it that much cuter!

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  Very pleased! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Tom - January 20 - 4:56 am

  Excellent car for the price. First time buying a foreign car and very pleased! May buy another in the future!

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  great fun car - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By deborah mcburnie - January 17 - 4:10 am

  Just bought this car in April...love it!!! Great price, style, and comfort what better car to buy for your money. I think everyone should own one!!

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  Amazing Buy - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Kyle Perea - December 10 - 1:26 am

  I looked around at other cars such as the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic, but the Hyundai Elantra stood out to me because of its low price and vast amount of standard features. We got the Popular package with the 08 Auto PZEV GLS and its everything anyone would need! Runs very smoothly, gas mileage is excellent, and it is very roomy. My parents cant believe how big the interior is! It has more rear seat room than our Subaru Outback! The trunk is also the largest in its class and the rear seats fold with a trunk pass through. ABS is also standard! (The Focus and Corolla dont come with ABS standard!) Love the blue illumination at night, very hip. Great price and great buy!

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  Bought Another Elantra GLS - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By NYYankeeFan - December 8 - 9:16 pm

  After owning a 2007 Elantra GLS for the past year (actually my husbands car), I decided when my minivan lease came due this month I would buy another Hyundai Elantra GLS...Well, I did and Im so glad. The 2008 Elantra has a slightly different driving feel. The steering wheel has a more sportier/sturdier feel. The controls are all well placed, and the well thought out compartments and bag holder would make any mom smile. Though from the outside the trunk appears small, it can fit my sons base drum and all its parts when the two back seats fold down. Its a sharp little car with a big car feel. Grips the road and is great on turns.

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  Lovin It! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Hadeev - October 23 - 1:50 pm

  Lots of leg room and comfy seats. My passengers enjoyed riding in my Elantra and said it is pretty. Its sporty and has all the bells and whistles I wanted. Im not sure if Im getting good gas mileage because Im still learning when to shift between the D and D3 gears. Otherwise, its a smooth ride and strangers give me compliments on it all the time. The headlights are nice and bright, the mirrors get good visibility and the blue lighted dashboard is a great feature. The trunk opener on the remote is a good thing to have also. I feel like a queen when I drive it.

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  Not what I wanted but glad I bought it - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Sheri - October 3 - 3:56 am

  To be completely honest this was NOT the car I wanted. I wanted the new Scion XB. The price was the decider here and had to stay in budget. The car gives so much value for the money. My husband has a 2005 and while neither car has a lot going on in the power department it is definitely better than anything in its price range as far as features goes. I was less than thrilled to drive it off the lot but as time goes by I am really starting to appreciate the car. It turns heads at times which is a surprise and the biggest comment I get is THATS A HYUNDAI! The interior is very stylish and does not feel cheap. We looked for over a year and drove everything out there before we bought