Overview & Reviews
The Elantra received a slight refresh for this year in the form of a new hood, deck lid, front and rear bumpers, grille, headlamps and taillights. Interior revisions include a redesigned instrument cluster, vents, center console and climate controls. The engine has been fitted with continuously variable valve timing, and it is now sold in SULEV or ULEV configurations (depending on the state in which it's purchased) which offer horsepower ratings of 138 and 132, respectively. The base GLS model now offers remote keyless entry as standard equipment, while GT models now have a Kenwood CD/MP3 audio system as standard.
- Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultralow price tag, long warranty.
- Poor offset crash test score, antilock brakes available only as a package option.
User Reviews:
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Rent a vehicle before you buy - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By jimbobsebring - June 12 - 10:00 amWe had to rent a car when our son came home on leave from the army. As luck would have it, we got stuck with an Elantra. What a find. We bought a 2004 in April. It drives as well as our Buick Century (2001). I do agree though with people claiming lack of quality in the paint. We already have scratches that have penatrated the clear coat and the paint. Nothing like that on the Buick.
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What a Car!!! - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By mm1234 - June 12 - 10:00 amI just got my Elantra and I cant say enough great things about it. The car is fun to drive and handles very well on the Highway.The gas mileage is excellent I traded in a gas guzziling SUV for the Elantra best move I ever made!!! Go for the Elantra you wont be sorry.
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Ecstatic about Elantra GT Hatchback - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By fourbreads - May 11 - 2:00 amI just picked up my new 2004 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback, automatic, ABS, Moonroof, Tidal Wave color. Could not be happier with this choice. Had to wait about 3 months for this particular color/option combination to come in but it was worth the wait. This is one fun car to drive & the amenities are unbeleivable for a $17,000 car. Get this car now since the rebate went up to $1250.
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Very happy - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Uconnhuskie - May 6 - 10:00 amI am very happy with this little car. Has a nice get up and go.drives like a dream, good on gas,Very sporty looking,clean inside and out, good on my bank account, nice radeo, cannot complain. Very very happy with it! Go Huskies
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What a bargain! - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By emmaspop - April 25 - 10:00 amThis car is an excellent value. Loaded w/ features and comfortable for a family of 4. Hyundai cant be paying the Koreans enough if they are making a profit off this car!
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Great Car!!! - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By ExHondadriver - April 25 - 10:00 amI love this car more than my previous 99 Honda Accord. I dont think there is much to improve upon this car. Gas mileage is awesome and the car is very comfortable.
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Reliability - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Lorraineas - March 25 - 10:00 amWell allI have to say it is a cheap vehicle and affordable.. I have travel cross country and back and had no difficulties with my car.. It rides smooth and handles well on bad road conditions.. I just love my car
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My 2004 elantra GT - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By chris patton - January 10 - 10:00 ami bought a elantra GT last month,i looked at the civic and the sentra. Both were 1,500 to 2,500 dollars more. The fit and finish on my car is excellent, i have yet to find any defects inside or out.
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The best car I have ever owned, and a good friend. - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Grant E - January 9 - 9:13 pmI just turned over 302,000 miles on my good friend. It has never let me down or left me stranded in 12 yrs of service (2 miles on odometer when purchased). Starts every time, runs almost like brand new, fast and reliable (5 speed manual). Yeah I take care of it (oil change every 4000 miles "No matter what"). Everything else has been routine maintenance brakes, rotors, tune up (once a year) it costs less than $20 for spark plugs (get NGKs G-power) an air filter and a PCV valve. I replace the spark plug wires every other year at a cost of about $45. Follow the manual (especially on the timing belt) this is an interrupt engine and you will kill it (dead) if that belt breaks. The book says 60,000 I do mine at 75,000 (but I drive about 27,000 a year). The front struts are original (this has been a problem issue with others), I replaced the back shocks at about 190,000 but I do haul stuff sometimes (lots of room to haul stuff for a car). The front bearings have been replaced and one of the backs. Anyway I have spent less money repairing this car (total) then you would spend in a weekend at mardi gras in New Orleans. Great gas mileage 34 mpg average, I got 46 MPG on a stint through New Mexico when the car was a child with only 58,000 miles on it (say 40+ a lot back then). Now that it is broken in I get 33 in the summer and 28 in the winter. Still does not use hardly any oil (less then a 1/2 quart between changes 4000 miles). It did use some at one point, before I changed the valve cover gasket (230,000 miles). I have been through one clutch at 165,000 and it will probably need another one at 330,000 (oh well $380) (Dont take it to a dealer they will charge you $1000, thats because it is so rare they do this kind of repair). This car is an amazing piece of machinery (get the stick, if you can find one). 0 to 60 in 7.8 sec (6500 rpm of course). Quarter mile in 15.7 at 93 mph (not bad for 138 hp). Top speed 127 mph (it gets there reeeal slow after about 114) never been able to get passed 127 (ahh well). This car is great and will probably rust out before the engine goes (I am thinking 500,000 Plus). If they made it as an all wheel drive it could be the best automobile ever produced (but then it would have some kind of issue with the all wheel drive system that killed it at 140,000 miles). I mean it is not a Subaru or an Audi.
