Overview & Reviews

Hyundai's Elantra sedan was redesigned last year, but the big news for 2002 is the release of the GT version, an all-new five-door hatchback that boasts such upscale standard equipment as a leather-trimmed interior, European suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch wheels, foglamps and a CD player. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Elantra is now rated at 135 hp, rather than 140. To compensate, the company is offering owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultra-low price tag.

• Funky front styling details.

User Reviews:

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  Read My Lips...NO NEW VOLKSWAGENS - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Peter R. LeVan - June 1 - 10:00 am

  My silver 2002 Elantra is an all-around winner. The 5-speed is a blast, beautiful fit-and-finish, great ergonomics...seems custom built for me. Inexpensive AND turns heads at the same time. Best of all...gas mileage. With apologies to Edmunds and Consumer Reports, I am consistently getting 38 to 42 mpg with the A/C turned OFF while driving 80 all day. This is one beautiful car, no matter the price.

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  Love this car!!! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By tasallen - April 19 - 10:00 am

  We have had the car for only a few months, but we are in love! It rides smoothly, and is very quiet.

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  This is the Best Car ever - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By invoice - March 13 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. My wife and I fight over driving it and we have decide to get her one of her owe.

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  awesome bargain - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By dodgerfan - March 7 - 10:00 am

  i love this car. enough said

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  Im Impressed - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Xaviermgk - February 4 - 4:20 am

  This is my first new car, so my frame of reference may be skewed, but I think the Elantras overall package is simply unbeatable. The exterior design is slick, the interior is sufficiently functional and solid, and the engine definitely has some kick to it. The one factor that amazed me is the turning stability and turn radius, which nearly equalled my Volvo. Ive consistently gotten gas mileage between 29-31 mpg, with only about half of the mileage on the highway.

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  Who would have thought this is a Hyudai? - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jasperblu - January 29 - 2:00 am

  I wanted vehicle that would better accommodate my 2 dogs, passengers, groceries, etc. I also wanted my new car to be sporty with a manual transmission and good safety features that came standard. Very few cars in my price range met my requirements. The Elantra GT did! I do have some "complaints" about styling and layout (the sunroof rattles, the front hood grill is a bit flimsy, no lighting in the backseat, the alloy wheels are easily scratched, the gas tank flap frequently gets stuck). Overall, I am very pleased with the Elantra GTs design and performance. This is a car I expect to drive for many years and I think it will hold up quite nicely indeed.

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  Solid Choice - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By JLC001 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  My Elantra is still only a month old but Im looking forward to many years with it. This car drives great! It has smooth gear shifting (manual), handles bumps well, nice acceleration and all for a great price with a great warrenty.

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  I Call It My PseudoSaab - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Bushwatz - January 18 - 10:00 am

  First the cons... the trunk cover panel rattles slightly at low speeds and my AC fan developed a rattle after 10 months. Now the pros... Of 5 new cars Ive owned, only my Honda Accord gave me less complaints in the first year. Its a true pleasure to drive. Great, responsive handling, generous driver and passenger room, solid passing power, and that gorgeous styling. Im just sad to say that in 6k of driving, Ive seen another one on the road once.

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  I love my car - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By meffagogo - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Its so good, comfy and an awsome sound system, throaty valve system on the exhaust an responds well to tuning.

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  Elantra GT, the best in class - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By marex - January 18 - 10:00 am

  After trying almost all small sedan/hatchbacks for my wife decision was easy. No other one offered so much space, features, usability, power and luxury at once in that class for that money. Even as VW Passat driver I enjoy driving GT. Hope the brandname would get more recognition for the quality not only the price. Thanks Hyundai for this beauty!!!!!