Great budget option, but a little flimsy
The 2026 Elantra is fast, sharp, and reliable. It looks and feels like a sports car, but it's reasonably roomy and roughly as affordable as any other mid-size sedan on the market. Gas mileage is not incredible, but not bad. Tons of trunk space. I am able to fit car seats for my two young kids, though not with tons of room to spare. My biggest criticism is that the exterior material feels a little flimsy. Additionally, while it's cool that it has a wireless phone charger, it's not super efficient and it gets my phone so hot that it sometimes lags for a few minutes after I pick it back up.
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