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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  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.

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  Almost there - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By dgavin - August 8 - 9:20 pm

  I really do enjoy this vehicle. All around good buy. Transitioned from a Crown Victoria to the Elantra due to obvious fuel economy issues and am extremely satisfied. The safety features, (Halo airbags, stability control) are standard an a great addition.

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  Surprise - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By cosoccer - July 19 - 10:00 pm

  I was hesitant to look at a Hyundai due to reputation, but at the reviews I gave it a shot. I am so happy that I did, I was speechless after driving the Hyundai Elantra, is exceeded my expectations greatly. I am so happy that I purchased this car, I got some much more for my dollar compare to the Honda or Nissan. I am 64" and I fit nicely in this vehicle and the ride is very smooth for being a moderately priced sedan. The other big savings was in my insurance because of all the safety features and ratings the Elantra received. I would recommend looking into buying the Elantra to anyone, I am even telling my father to get one!