Professional Reviews- “Ride and handling are quite good.” — Automobile
- “Pound-for-pound it matches the Honda Civic in several areas on the overall refinement scale.” — Edmunds.com
- “Much like the Focus ZX3 and the VW Jetta, the Elantra's chassis feels light yet sturdy.” — Edmunds.com
- “Driver's seat slides back so far a six-footer has to stretch to reach the pedals.” — Car and Driver
- “Interior noise was unusually low for a car in this class, with an absence of squeaks or rattles.” — The Car Connection
- “Purple looks good [on the Elantra GT's gauges] and makes the gauges easier to see” — Chicago Tribune
- “There isn't much grunt at lower engine speeds.” — New Car Test Drive
- “Hyundais long have meant function; GT adds a dash of fun.” — Chicago Tribune
- “The GT has cute Saab-like styling.” — AutoWeek
- “Rear-seat headroom is cramped.” — The Detroit News
- “Hyundai's small-car strategy in America is built around three words: value, value, value.” — Automobile
- “One of the best warranties in the business.” — The Detroit News
- “With a base sticker of about $12,000, the Elantra stacks up well against such Japanese stalwarts as the Toyota Corolla, not to mention one of our personal favorites, the Ford Focus.” — Automobile
- “The Elantra GT (5-door) is arguably the best value in the class.” — New Car Test Drive
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