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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  Love it - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Kristen - February 28 - 4:36 pm

  There are so many things about my Elantra that I love. Even after a year of owning it every time I get in it to drive Im so excited about owning it. Ive never been so happy with a car, but like some others have mentioned it handles very poorly in snowy conditions which is not good living in Wisconsin. I did a lot of research before I bought this car and never came across anything about that problem. Also as some have mentioned the trunk does tend to pop open without me realizing it. Other than that I do love it and would recommend it to anyone.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jess - January 31 - 1:38 am

  I bought this car last October, as my 2001 Ford Focus was nearing 120,000 miles. As a commuter student,I needed a new car that was reliable.. I researched a million other cars and finally fell in love with this one.

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  2008 Hyundai Elantra SE - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By elantra08 - December 17 - 11:46 pm

  I bought a silver on black elantra se pzev w/ moonroof and heated seats. This car is great, I would tell anyone to go and buy this car. It has all the safety and convenience features at thousands less! The styling is very classy and looks better than civic and corolla. Hyundai has come along way and this is the best elantra yet. Go test drive one. You will not be disapointed!

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  Solid, Quality Car - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By LWade - December 4 - 11:28 am

  I bought the Elantra after my Chrysler Sebring coupe was flooded and died. This is my first new car and I love it. Ive only had one problem involving a slow leak in a tire caused by a nail, which the dealership replaced for free (even though it was not their problem). I drive about 32 miles round-trip for my daily commute in Boston traffic, and my gas mileage still averages 30-34 mpg. It took a while to get used to the V4 engine, but it really moves great once you get up to speed. Unlike my Sebring, I can now have people sit in my backseat of my Elantra. As with any major purchase, research the seller and the product before you buy and there should be no issues.

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  Best Car For The Buck - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By jc1979us - October 8 - 10:03 am

  Great car. Best bang for the buck in its class. Has more safety features than its competitors. Excellent gas mileage. First new car Ive owned and worth every penny.

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  Love our elantra! - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By dtiman - October 5 - 1:19 pm

  Bought our 2008 Elantra GLS sedan in early March 2009. I was a little disappointed with the high 20s MPG at first, but by the time the odometer reached 1000 miles, we were routinely getting 33mpg in 70/30 highway/city driving. 31-33 is what we routinely get in mixed driving recently. Overall, we really like this car. It has a good feel and is fun and easy to drive. We are closing in on 6,000 miles with no problems yet.

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  Repeat Elantra buyer - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By leematthews - September 11 - 12:14 pm

  Have had my Elantra for a year and have had zero problems. Very smooth ride, good acceleration, nice interior and have gotten compliments in parking lots. My 2008 replaced my 2003 Elantra, which also had zero problems. I bumped into the buyer Sept. 09 and they have had zero problems with the 2003, and have gotten nothing but brake pads and oil changes at 75,000 miles.

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  magnificent - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By robert - September 2 - 11:03 pm

  My wife had a Toyota corolla with 110.000 miles and I told her, its time to get rid of this garbage, we had problem with the corolla since we bough it, battery death less than a year, window motor broken after 3 years, so 3/36.000 warranty is not good. I check for two month the new corolla, matrix, yaris, civic, sentra, versa, etc, etc and I decided elantra se full loaded. I did a good choice, I feel so good driving this car, wow, the seats feel better than my kia sedona, minivan. The instrument lights are beautiful. I know its not perfect, but with so many stupid expensive cars out there that just take our money, elantra is perfect choice. Im very, very happy, I almost forget, has leather seat,

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  Sorry im late - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By becker - August 30 - 5:01 pm

  Should have posted this back in April. This is one of the best vehicles Ive ever owned.. Had over 50 of em... If you are thinking of a new car... Put this at the top of your list. Check the residual value ( surprising ).. Have owned the others, toy, niss, etc. Would recommend this car highly.

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  A Great Car - 2008 Hyundai Elantra
  By Steve - August 28 - 9:43 pm

  I bought the Elantra as a fuel-saving means of getting back and forth to work. On my last tank I got 36.5 mpg, with only about 15 percent freeway, although living out in the country I do go about 50 mph getting into town. The car feels very solid and comfortable. I love the XM stereo and the myriad of small touches inside the car. The trunk is cavernous. All in all a great car.