Spacious, Nimble Hatchback
I did not go to my local Hyundai dealer with the intent to buy an Elantra GT. After seeing one in the showroom and test driving one from the lot, I was sold. The car handles very well, I call it "the skate" as it sits lower to the ground and handles turns and windy roads very well. Acceleration is good, it could be better if the 6-speed automatic responded more quickly or if they used a CVT transmission. The seating is comfortable even on a longer trip. As expected of a smaller vehicle, the ride can be a little rough on rough roads. Standard sound system is great, including satellite radio. There is significant cargo room with the back seats down. I have to mention that I have consistently achieved higher mileage than was stated on the window sticker. I regularly average 32 to 34 MPG on a tankful of gas, mixed city, and highway driving. On the highway, I have achieved 40 MPG during long stretches running at 65 mph and averaged 38 MPG for a whole tank of gas, all highway miles.
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