2000 Hyundai Elantra: Road Test
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- MSRP: $11,799 -$13,249
- Invoice: $10,860 -$12,190
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Our road test for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra help you decide if a 2000 Hyundai Elantra is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3.7 |
A bit shy on low-end torque, but few subcompacts match Elantra's horsepower. Our test automatic wagon ran 0-60 mph in 9.6 seconds.
FUEL ECONOMY
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.6 |
We got 22.4 mpg in our test, despite hard city/freeway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Firm but never harsh, though bumps cause lots of thumping.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Body lean is noticeable in hard cornering, but Elantra feels sportier than many small cars.
QUIETNESS
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Gruff-sounding engine drowns out most wind and road noise.
CONTROLS
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
Gauges and simple rotary climate controls are well-placed, but the audio controls are small, poorly marked, and hard to reach.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Generous head room. Firm, well-shaped bucket seats have enough travel for long-legged people.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2.8 |
Good head and leg room, but too narrow for three adults. Rear entry/exit is fairly easy despite small doors.
CARGO ROOM
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.3 |
The sedan's low-liftover trunk is roomy for the class, and wagons have a split rear seat that folds for extra cargo space.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.2 |
Elantra is nowhere near as refined as the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, but it's roomier and offers more features for the money. This South Korean automaker is still establishing itself in the U.S., but value-conscious shoppers should at least consider Hyundai's Elantra.
Total Score
| GLS, man. | GLS, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 39 | 41.7 |
Total Score: 40
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