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I would have given my 2025 Hyundai Elantra a 10 out of 10, but I took off points for two reasons. First, I don’t like the design of the front of the car. Second, I’ve noticed that after taking the car to the car wash, the color doesn’t look the same. These are the main things that disappoint me about the vehicle.
Another concern I want to address is the cost of leasing. I pay $564 a month for my vehicle, and I got it approximately one year ago. Now I’m seeing advertisements for a brand-new 2026 Hyundai Elantra, an updated model, for $207 a month with $1,000 down. Seeing such a big difference in the advertised monthly payments is frustrating and disappointing as a customer.
I understand that lease offers and terms can vary, but as someone who works hard to pay my bills and struggles financially, it is difficult to see such a low advertised payment for a similar vehicle when I’m paying $564 every month. It makes me feel like loyal customers who leased their vehicles earlier are not getting a fair deal.
I would appreciate more transparency about why there is such a large difference in these lease payments and whether current customers can receive any assistance or consideration. I enjoy the gas mileage, comfort, and features of my Elantra, but the exterior design, the way the color looks after washing, and the difference in advertised lease prices have affected my overall satisfaction.
Because of these concerns, I would seriously consider leasing from another company when my current lease ends. I hope Hyundai takes feedback like this seriously and considers how these pricing differences affect customers who are working hard to make their monthly payments.