Great Value for a Hybrid!
The fact that Hyundai makes an Elantra hybrid was the determining factor in y choosing the vehicle over the new Kia K4, which does not come in a hybrid model. The 2025 Elantra Hybrid replaced my 2017 Elantra Limited. Was very pleased with most facets, disappointed with some.
Good stuff: I have bought Elantras since i owned a 2012, and replaced it with the 2017 when I walked away from a rollover from being sideswiped by a semi. Glad to see that Hyundai has improved the safety features such as collision warning and alongside-traffic alerts. The six-way seat is very easy on my back, and I'm glad Hyundai kept the dual driver seat settings.
Takes a little practice to determine the best way to get the car to shift into EV mode, but I think I'm there to optimize it. Gas tank is about the same size as the 17 but I'm easily getting 500 miles and up on a full tank. Will be interesting to see what kind of highway miles I get when I take my first long-distance drive.
Always appreciated that Hyundai employs real buttons on many controls such as climate and audio! These buttons seem to be more responsive than on my `17. Way to go, Hyundai.
Also, the acceleration seems smoother than on my `17; no more roaring into first gear before the automatic transmission upshifts.
When the major stuff goes right, and I only had three big deals with my `17 in the eight years I owned it, you start looking at the small stuff. I had to have my front grill replaced twice because the paint flecked off; the new design minimizes the grill area, so I anticipate no such problems. The door locks failed twice, and I had to have them replaced (they were a known issue, so no cost to me). And I always had trouble with my rearview camera either not going on when I shifted into reverse, or staying on when I shifted into drive. Hyundai seems to have fixed that, and the Elantra Hybrid even has a user setting where you can enable the cam remaining on for a few seconds.
Gripes:
Hyundai did away with the HomeLink mirror that added a compass and garage door opener.
No wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. (I spend $65 on an Otto wireless adapter and I am very happy with it.)
The air-conditioning still takes longer to cool the vehicle to a comfortable temperature than other makes such as Nissan and Toyota. Doesn't it get hot in Korea?
It's as big as the 2007 Sonata I used to own. I really wanted something smaller, but, oh well ...
But all in all, as my rating shows, I am very pleased with this vehicle.
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