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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  Brake Pedal Bracket Problem - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Peg - February 10 - 10:10 am

  Bought my new Elantra on Sept. 1, 2009. The biggest selling factor was 100,000 mile warranty and safety features. Until yesterday, no complaints except that gas mileage has proved to be only about 25 mpg not near the 33 mpg estimate. Then on Feb. 8, 2010, experienced problem accelerating. It suddenly acted as if it were stuck in 3rd gear. Brake made odd sounds and began to emit powerful burning smell. We thought we might have a transmission problem. When they called to tell us they had checked it out and it was ready for pick up, they said that a brake pedal bracket had come loose. They made it sound, however, as if I had done something wrong. That upset me.

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  Youve Got to drive it - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By KentKEN1147 - January 4 - 12:42 pm

  I tried many cars at Auto Show before deciding on Elantra SE, more interior room than many bigger cars. Handling fantastic when pushed on mountain roads but SE suspension is sometimes unforgiving on poor roads. If the road is bad youll definitely know it. The car is great on freeways but you have to drive it, on the on ramps dont leave it in "D" use the shift-tronic youll enjoy the power and control it gives you. Im a high mileage driver and enjoy the 30-31 mpg average Im getting. Long rides avg 34+ mpg.

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  I Love My Hyundai Elantra! - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Cindy - December 19 - 12:14 pm

  I bought my 2009 elantra as a used vehicle. It has turned out to be one of the best cars, and is the most fun to drive of most of the cars I have owned, previously I have owned Mercedes c2330, e500, and s500, navigator ultimate, 3 Chevy trailblazer ext lts, etc., so I am giving you my opinion after driving quite a few high end cars. Im wondering now why I spent all that money on those cars, when I could have just bought an elantra... I love the sun roof, XM radio, the fact I can use my ipod, the cd/stereo sounds awesome, and I love the color (White) it is sporty, I get lots of compliments on it and the value is unbelievable along with the gas mileage, about 31 mpg.. The warranty is also great

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  All in the family - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By raztaz143 - November 21 - 11:31 am

  Great-fun vehicle to own. My sister owned a 2000 Hyundai Elantra Wagon, which was very impressive and had almost 200,000 miles when she replaced it with a 2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS. I was impressed with both, so I decided to get the 2009 model-with a sunroof, mudguards, heater seats, wheel-locks- had to spoil myself some! It drives great, took it on a few trips, Excellent gas mileage for sure, and a definitely nice vehicle for any lengthy trip!

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  Did the research... - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Reen - November 14 - 4:48 pm

  We cash for clunkered and got our Elantra for $10000. Id have been happy with just that great deal, but now throw in reliability, nice gas mileage, solid looks, and fun driveability, and Im a happy girl. I knew I wanted a reliable, low-cost car to get back and forth to work/school, and that would last for YEARS. After checking all the research, Hyundai was the only manufacturer left standing that fit my criteria, and if anything does go wrong, the unbeatable warranty has me covered. This is the first new car Ive purchased since 1991, and only Hyundai managed to convince me the purchase would be worth the investment. So far, so good....

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  Solid vehicle - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Joegiant - November 7 - 4:40 am

  So far, so good. For those shopping for a good, reliable, relatively inexpensive commuter vehicle, this may in fact be the one. Youre not buying prestige but rather "bang for the buck". Hyundai truly has packed alot of punch into this car for the pricepoint. Many standard safety features too numerous to list. Comfortable ride. Decent gas mileage (getting about 34 on the hwy after 5,000 miles break-in). Slushbox trans works the way its supposed to - trouble free. Start er up, put er in drive and away you go. Trouble free transportation. With Cash for Clunkers program, after all the smoke, paid under $11k for this 09 Elantra SE. Truly remarkable. Give this company a serious look!

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  The best buy! - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By hnicoleg - November 1 - 9:34 am

  I just bought my Hyundai, and I have no complaints! Its performance is amazing compared to my old mazda, and you cant beat the price, 12,000. If anyone is looking into the Hyundai Elantra, you should really consider it!

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  Some features make all the difference. - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By MIke K - October 31 - 1:17 pm

  My wife and i love this car. The lack of road noise is fantastic and ads to the use of the blue tooth phone on board this fun to drive vehicle. The back seats fold down individually permitting you to haul long items while still seating somebody in the back seat. We drove many vehicles before buying this one, and for the money nothing comes close to this car for value. It not only has an Aux port for ipods or other music players, but it also has a USB port for flash drives and other usb devices. The Cabin on this car is very quiet and comfortable.

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  Price is worth it - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By swimmurgirl - October 2 - 10:37 pm

  I bought this car for my daughter and she fell in love with it. She loves the blue light interior and the way it handles. The price was awesome. Paid 14K for it. Very impressed. I was worried about engine noise, but after driving it, it wasnt that bad. So no complaints. Had to decide between the Corolla S and Hyundai. Went with Hyundai based on price and features. We get 3 months of XM. Toyota doesnt offer that. A lot more amenities that a kid could like at that age.

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  Great Car, Great Price - 2009 Hyundai Elantra
  By Sheryl - September 29 - 12:48 am

  Bought 2 weeks ago, 1,500 miles so far, am totally impressed with the quality and value. Great interior features, 2 trip tach, rides smooth, quick acceleration on fwy. onramps, great control compared to what am used to. I shopped and compared Civics, Corollas and others, for months previous to buying, owned Toyotas previously, but this impressed me more than the new Corolla. No complaints at all! Im only 50", and like how I can see the road, compared to a Civic. Very satisfied with it, plus a great warranty. So far the MPG is about 30 city/36 hwy.