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, Great price, Great warranty! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By acutecareOT - October 30 - 9:32 pm

  If you are looking for a reasonably priced car that is a good value for your money, stop here! The Elantra serves you well-smooth driving, stylish yet simple and functional exterior (clean lines) and interior (blue-lit dashboard, easy-to-use controls, roomy trunk)with plenty of leg & head room. Hyundais warranty cant be beat! I have been very happy with the car and am glad I didnt shell out extra money for a Honda or Toyota. A word of warning: a few months after I bought the car I received a letter from Hyundai Corp. that the fuel pump was recalled. I had it replaced for free at the dealer without a hitch but I figured Id spread the word. All in all, great car-Id buy it again in a heartbeat.

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  Great car for little money - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Matt - October 24 - 2:25 pm

  Ive owned this 08 Elantra SE for just a couple of days and have been loving it so far. This is not my first Hyundai, more like my 4th and they have all been excellent cars. The 2008 is no exception, great price, so many standard features, good performance, quiet ride and good handling.

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  Surprisingly nice car - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Bill - October 23 - 11:59 am

  Got this car because of the ratings and price. This car is going to my dtr when she is able to drive. With 6 airbags and good safety ratings, I could not be happier. Although it has one recall (fuel pump), the car has been flawless. I will put >15k on it in 6 months and have been completely satisfied with everything about the car. Good assembly, good materials, quiet comfortable cabin, nice acceleration, great MPG (30.5 over >12k), and brakes. It has nice touches throughout the car at such a good price. My SE has the alloy wheels and spoiler. It has XM, I prefer Sirius (for HS) - no big deal. No regrets.

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  Elantra SE.......Lives up to its expect - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Eric L - October 11 - 12:45 pm

  I drive quite a bit and wanted a car with good MPG. Was looking at the Honda Civic and then the Consumer Reports review came out on the Elantra, peeking my curiosity. After renting an Elantra for a week, I decided to purchase one with leather and a sunroof. I could not find one anywhere close to where I live, all the dealers laughed at me for trying to find one. I finally located one 500 miles away with everything I wanted and drove it home. I am extremely satisfied with it, gets almost 36 MPG highway and about 30 locally. It has plenty of pep and is responsive, the sound system is excellent, the car is quiet inside and has plenty of room upfront. This car is a bargain.

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  I am just shocked - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Bridgeport Buddha - October 7 - 7:45 pm

  Truly amazing how much car you get for the dollar. Pzero, fuel economy, fun to drive and less of an economy feel than expected. Hyundai certainly has come a long way. Thank goodness the hybrids at the time were too in demand and their dealers were so high and mighty. We started to look most fuel efficient and then cost efficient and ended up at a Hyundai dealer. After checking consumer comments here, the price and the test drive, there was nothing left but to do the smart thing and buy. The sparkles in the paint help it look clean even when its not - bonus for the lazy owner.

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  A very safe car! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By LYONESS247 - October 5 - 3:01 pm

  After owning my new elantra only 3 months, we loved it but I found out the hardway yesterday just how safe my car was, my husband, four year old grand- daughter and I were returning from an outing, when we were involved in a terrible accident, we were hit on driver- side then a bank, then rehit again before coming to a stop. We had damage from end to end on driver side and rear end, neither drvr door opened, side curtain airbags employed and my g- daughter and myself were able to walk outwith only bruises on our necks from seat belt restraint. My husband not a mark. The car, a total loss, if you saw it you would not believe we walked away. Thank you 4 such a safe car!

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  Walked away alive - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Changingtide - October 3 - 3:35 pm

  I purchase this car in June and have loved driving it for the past three months. We took a long 2,000.00 journey and the car performed great and was a pleasure to drive. Two weeks ago we were rear ended at a light by a SUV and forced in to a truck in front of us (bad enough to declare the car totaled). The car crushed by the impact but protected everyone in the car. I cant complain one bit about the way the car held up in the crash. Were on our way to get a new Elantra next week.

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  This car does everything well. - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jim Hawkins - September 28 - 11:31 pm

  We have had this car for about 5 months and we are very pleased. It has zippy performance and gets 27MPG City and 35 MPG Hwy in the process. Braking is excellent. The four wheel discs do make a difference. The sound system with the XM radio, while not world class, is very pleasant to listen to. In town, it handles beautifully. At speed, there is a bit of extra body roll (especially right turns for whatever reason). I would recommend the 5 spd M. It makes for much more driving fun. The shifter does great as long as you dont force it. This car is extremely comfortable under pretty much all conditions (front and back). There are a lot of things "well done" about this car.

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  I drive a lot... - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By JROD - September 25 - 8:59 am

  Got this car a couple of months ago. I was impressed by the price and all the warranties that it came with. I traded in my Acura CL for it. And I am saving tons of gas now. I should have bought a Hyundai instead of the Acura 5 years ago. I probably would have been done paying on it and for sure my warranty would still be in effect. My wife, was not sure on Hyundais, but after test driving it, she fell in love with it. My suggestion, is to test drive one before you buy any other car. I kinda like the Santa Fe, as well....

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  If you like the feel of a VW, buy this - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Difficult to please - September 20 - 3:31 pm

  1,500 miles into ownership and one 1,000 mile trip later, Im impressed. Feels like my wifes Passat (seating and steering). Feels big on the inside. Steering is wonderful -- full feel at speed and the ability to turn with a pinkey in a parking lot. Standard features blow the competition away on a $ to $ comparison. I wanted a Jetta but wouldnt pay for features I didnt want to get what I wanted. The Elantra SE had all that I wanted at a great price. This car has exceeded expectations.