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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  Three Years, Still Love It - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Geoffrey - October 19 - 4:30 pm

  Its been a wonderful experience so far. One small plastic failure, otherwise nothing but consumables. Still fun to drive, still feels solid. I miss the ABS and the interior noise at highway speeds is more than Id like. The experience is good enough that my wife bought a duplicate a year later. Were both pleased with the decisions.

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  What a surprise - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By bshartley - October 8 - 10:00 am

  Bought this for my wife a year ago. She likes is better than her 1996 Saturn which we now seldom drive since it has become the dingy for our RV. We both feel with higher seating and more leg room up front it is more comfortable than the Saturn on both short and long trips. It is well appointed with all of the controls in easy, logical reach. Its peppy and handles well in traffic. Our friends who are rather tall even have room in the back seat. And to top it all off, it looks great.

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  Excellent Car - I was Surprised!!! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Nate - October 6 - 9:31 pm

  Im at 35,000 miles on my Elantra GT and have loved every bit of the driving. Car warranty is excellent and valuable. The car has just been fantastic. Im glad I did not buy a Honda or Toyota based on reputation alone. Rather, I did my research on Hyundai, found out that their mgmt changed in the late 1990s and that their new focus was on quality. That shows through with their new models, so if you are a Hyundai hater, then you are just misinformed. Take a test drive! These are fantastic cars and I have high standards!!! Hands down better value than civic or corolla, plus you get the warranty. Only downside is resale value. If you buy one, plan to drive it for a long time.

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  Highly Recomend - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By H TURNER - September 17 - 9:15 pm

  Almost 104,000 miles. I drive this car. If I do 55 -60 mph I can get 32mpg Everything has held up well and hyundi dealer has been great. I do not use them for service but when i need them they have been there. I compared it to civic,coralla,focus etc. I can buy a new 2005 for less then my 2002.

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  Great Car & Fun to Drive - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Great Car - August 15 - 12:49 am

  Have had the car since it had 15,300 miles on it and now have 98,600 and it runs absolutely great. Took a 425 mile trip and got there on 9.967 gallons of gas!!! THATS 42.6 MPG!!! Way better milage than the sticker suggests! Looking at an 05 to replace it sometime in the future.

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  LIFE SAVER! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By ringman - July 14 - 10:41 pm

  I bought this car in May, 2005 for my daughter (it only had 28000 miles). I own 2 mercedes and a vette, but this car was quite comfortable and well built for the price --- definitely a great value. On July 4, a drunk driver collided with my daughter head-on on the freeway (est. closing speed of 140 mph!). My daughter survived with bruises and a back injury which she will recover from --- but, she may have been killed or paralyzed in another car (as was the passenger of the other car). As I see it, this car saved her life!!!

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  Great Buy - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Don N - June 19 - 10:00 am

  The reviews by Edmunds.com was right on the money. I really feel like I bought a great car for less money. Great pick up, comfortable seats, and a nice looking car. My daily commute is now enjoyable. Everyone that has seen it is impressed. I truly recommend.

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  Love it - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Barbara Hardy - May 28 - 7:11 pm

  Fun to drive, plenty of pep

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  Fantastic Car - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Farm - May 7 - 10:00 am

  This car would be great even if it cost more than it does. Driving it feels like you paid way too much, then you get to look at the price and congratulate yourself.

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  The best buy in its class - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Rick Jones - March 31 - 10:00 am

  The Elantra is HUGELY underpriced. Dollar for dollar, its better than the Civic, Corolla, or Focus. Its a big improvement on previous Hyundais... quiet, responsive, and comfortable with more than enough power. Options galore, looks good, well built. A great buy. I didnt intend to buy Hyundai when I went shopping, but it beat out every other compact car, and I looked at all of them.