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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  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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  Great car for the money - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By J. Glaser - May 5 - 2:00 pm

  In less than 3 years i have put 60,000 miles on this car. I had a few issues in the begining with superficial maintenance, but overall this has been a fantastic car for the money. It has reasonable performance, great cargo space, stylish, and as I already said, economically priced.

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  JUNK - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By cafelady - April 29 - 7:52 am

  Look at something else before you buy this lemon bought new and from the get go,brakes were awful.Countless times to the dealer for brakes and 2 summers in a row for the air. I finally got tired of the vibrating steering wheel on the hwy,after many times at my mechanics shop for new brakes and balancing. Bought a Toyota,trade in was awful.I stood firm and got the mimimum on what Edmunds says here. I will NEVER buy another one.

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  Best Kept Secret - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By gene frazier - April 19 - 2:00 am

  This car is the best kept secret in autodom. Great fit and finish, adequate performance and in my experience, relibility second to none. I have had one problem in two years and 57,000 miles, warped brake rotors. The dealer replaced all four rotors no questions asked and the problem has not returned.

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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.

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  All 10s!! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By ToddF - March 31 - 2:00 am

  Face it...You are not going to find a better deal anywhere. Hyundai is not the company they used to be. What other car manufacture would stand behind their product for 10 years if they were junk? The Elentra GT is a great car. It is well built, solid, powerful and inexpensive. What other car are you going to get all power, LEATHER, alloy wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes, a/c, 6 speaker CD stereo for under $15,000? And those cool purple illuminated instruments are nice too! I LOVE THIS CAR!!

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  Reliable and roomy - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Astrid Klocke - March 24 - 1:40 am

  Purchased in 2002, put 38,500 miles on it since. Only complaint: brakes started to wobble at 15K, dealer said the rotors need to be resurfaced. Supposedly the extreme temperature differences in the AZ mountains warped the metal. Not covered by warranty! That stinks, especially since my brake pads are still over 1/2 good. Car is roomy for my huge dog with the seats folded. Tires and FWD perform well in snow at 7,000 feet. Love this car and will buy another Hyundai when this one is out of warranty - despite the brakes. I just live with the wobble. Had Chevy, Grand Marquis, Audi before. The GT is the most reliable by far.

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  Great car - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Jennifer - March 21 - 6:06 pm

  I looked at buying a new car for a long time and I am happy I went with the Elantra and even happier that I decided on the GT. This is a great car. And as long as it doesnt end up being a turkey like every other car I owned (the latest being a 96 Plymouth Neon) I will remain happy. This car has a good smooth ride, and is comfortable to drive.

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  Good value and safety for young drivers - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Lorjefer - March 5 - 11:03 pm

  So far so good