Overview & Reviews

The Hyundai Elantra gets enhanced suspension and steering tuning for 2009, along with new interior instrument and radio displays. A USB/iPod audio jack is now available.

• High-class cabin for the price, smooth and secure ride, spacious interior with adult-friendly backseat, well-equipped, low price, long warranty.

• Engine is noisy at mid-to-high rpm, a bit bland to drive, a few cheap interior bits.

User Reviews:

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  Great car after 3+ years - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By sreston - April 15 - 11:14 am

  I bought this new for under $15k, and am delighted with the features, low cost of ownership, and overall quality of the car. I love the problem-free driving, nicely peppy engine, comfort and interior space (I am 65"). The car still looks new inside and out. I have had a few small issues as follows: *Drivers seat makes a clicking sound in the lowest position *Rear window sometimes made a crackling/popping sound when going over laterally uneven ground, but this went away last year after I put some product on the weatherstripping *Drivers side window made a popping sound when rolled down--it was sticking to the stripping. Silicon lube fixed it Otherwise the car has required zero repairs.

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  I replaced a Saab with this and I wont be looking back - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By captainbrown - March 31 - 4:55 pm

  I needed something cheap, practical, and reliable and I got it. This car has two dominant personalities. The first is a sensible car for the average adult. Gas economy is on par with 2009, the ride quality is exceptionally smooth for a compact, and the cabin is quiet and spacious in town and on the freeway. However, under the surface the 2009 Elantra is one of the funnest rides you can get for an MSRP under $20,000. I would compare it to a go cart. Its nimble, quick, and firmly planted. Unlike the 2011 Elantra, the steering is connected, responsive, and no matter how you drive it, she wants more. Give it an honest test drive, because you have to drive it to experience it.

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  2009 Elantra - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By johnyuhaschek - July 6 - 2:06 pm

  Fun Car to Drive, Smooth Ride, Comfortable Seats, Spacious for a small car, Great Sound System

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  Great car just no power at all - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By mr_nevotti - June 25 - 8:51 am

  I love the car gas is great just has no power like when i go to Tahoe i really have to get all the way in the slow lane and go like 50MPH in the slow lane its horrible.......

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  Competent Commuter Except in Snow - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By waldteufel - February 15 - 8:59 am

  I bought this car new in July 2009 for my daily commute and to run kids around town for music lessons, sports, you name it. The positive reviews, incredibly low price, and long warranty make this basic piece of transportation ideal for my needs now. MPG varies from 28-33 combined depending on the weather, really expected much better. It took a long time to get adjusted to the clunky, sticky manual transmission nothing like the Mercedes 230 or VW Golf sticks I used to drive. I tried to find an American brand vehicle of similar cost and quality but nothing came close.

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  Are we all driving the same car? - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By GrampaL - November 9 - 2:00 am

  I swear some of the reviews are on different vehicles. My carpet fits, radio works, the engine runs well, the car handles well, and its relatively quiet at all speeds, gets 34 mpg on Xway (28-29 in town) as advertised. I have had no problems whatever with only routine maintenance. The OEM tires arent great in snow, but heres a tip folks - its the tires.. not the car. I had this problem in spades on a Maxima years ago. Buy some others if you aint happy. Youd be amazed at the difference tires can make. Not sure what people expect, but this car meets or beats the competition at a lower price. Its comfortable, roomy and comes with a superior warranty. What more can you expect?

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  Good Car - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Daniel - October 31 - 2:00 am

  I enjoy my car. It is a commuter car and is well suited to its purpose. I get 33 mpg average and keep the oil changed. I have had no problems with it other than the vanilla nature of it. I knew of its commuter purpose when I bought it though so Im not surprised. The ride quality is soft and smooth, it does well wet weather but I have no information on snow. The brakes are outstanding, only complaint I have is the engine noise above 3000 rpm is a little intrusive. Overall I have had a positive experience and I hope to drive this car into the ground for the next ten years.

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  Exactly As Advertised - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By ODU Dad - October 24 - 2:00 am

  My daughter has been looking for a car for a while and I decided to assist her. After looking at various options (mainly through other reviewers such as here), I started focusing on the Elantra. Because I am concerned for my daughters safety, I decided to focus on the SE model, which also has traction control and stability control. The next step was to find one that was economical but had relatively few miles on it. I found a used 2009 SE with about 9k miles on it and bought it for 13k. After using it for about a month, we are very pleased with the car. It is exactly as advertised: a well built car with many important safety features that doesnt cost an absurd amount of money.

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  Solid safe reliable transportation - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Paul - July 9 - 1:23 am

  We have owned our 2009 Elantra for about a year and have found it to be a very solid, comfortable, reliable car. The exterior styling and performance are on the boring side but the features for the price paid more than compensate for these shortcomings.

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  Winter driving NOT GOOD - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By mick - July 1 - 9:23 am

  I love Hyundai. I own 4 (2002, 2003, 2006, 2009)! All have been great. My only complaint is with my latest the 2009 is absolutely terrible on ice and snow. Whatever Hyundai changed for this model makes it extremely dangerous for any winter driving. Please fix this in the future!