Attractive and Smart but Needs Improvement
This vehicle has Impeccable styling, is feature-rich and offers gas mileage and range that have exceeded expectations. While it is quieter than previous Elantra editions, you will notice road noise to some degree. My big issue is with the ride. I drive 25,000-30,000, miles per year mixed city and suburban conditions. From my standpoint, it does not have a big-car feel, indeed, rather the reverse. You will feel far more bumps than not. The jury is still out on whether this vehicle will prove long-term dependable. I have had a couple of issues already (tires, brakes most notably, using a shop/mechanic with whom I have done business for 17+ years) that have made me question whether I will keep this vehicle for the long term. Overall, this edition is a step forward in certain areas but still leaves something to be desired for the price.