The Elantra SE is a well-rounded package with roomy cabin, a comfortable ride, nice fit and finish, and a quiet interior. It provides excellent braking and very secure emergency handling, aided by the SE’s standard electronic stability control. Fuel economy is respectable at 27 mpg overall. Acceleration is adequate if not breathtaking. Reliability has been well above average.
Handling, Ride, and Powertrain
In addition to standard ESC, the SE has wider tires than the lower-trim GLS model. That helps it deliver notably better cornering grip and braking performance. In this group, the Elantra SE achieved the shortest braking distances and the fastest maximum speed through our avoidance maneuver. Still, the car leans a bit in turns. While the steering response is appropriate, it falls short on feedback. A relatively tight 37-foot turning circle aids in tight maneuvers. The Elantra provides a good ride for a small car, absorbing road bumps fairly well. The cabin stays commendably quiet with subdued levels of wind and road noise.
The 132-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine provides reasonable acceleration, and the four-speed automatic transmission shifted smoothly and responsively. But the zigzag shift gate can be awkward to use.
Inside the Cabin
Nicely grained plastics appoint the Elantra’s interior and most panel fits are tight. The dash top is soft to the touch, however most other interior plastics are hard. Drivers sit up high, where they have a good view over the low dash. There is plenty of head, foot, and knee room for all but the tallest people. The steering wheel both tilts and telescopes on the SE version and there is a well-placed left footrest.
Front seats are roomy and well padded but a bit flat; there is some lateral support, but it could be better. Tall drivers found the seat cushion too short for adequate thigh support. Gripes included the lack of lumbar-support and cushion-tilt adjustments.
The well-contoured rear seat is among the best in the class. Head and leg room are adequate for six-footers, but the seat is a bit narrow to fit three of them comfortably.
Most controls are simple and well laid out. But the displays tend to wash out in bright sunlight. The radio has big buttons and a tuning knob, and the climate control uses large, simple knobs. There is an auxiliary audio jack for MP3 players. The climate system is easy to use, but there is no outside temperature display.
The nice-sized trunk can be expanded by lowering the 60/40-split rear seat backs. But the deck lid lacks a liner, as well as any good place to grasp it when closing the trunk.
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