2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS (La Mesa, CA)

2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra now stands as one of the best choices for a compact car eclipsing even more well-known choices from Honda and Toyota. Distinctive styling is certainly one of the Elantra s main draws. Although obviously a subjective opinion the Elantra s sleek bodywork helps it stand out in the popular small sedan segment. Under the Elantra s sheet metal is a 1.8-liter engine that provides respectable performance as well as frugal fuel economy. Inside the Elantra boasts a daring design theme and rich-looking materials. There s plenty of headroom for passengers and although the Elantra s sleek style does cut into rear seat headroom a little the trunk is one of the roomiest you ll find in this class. In typical Hyundai fashion the Elantra is also equipped with plenty of standard features plus some unexpected options including heated front and rear seats and keyless ignition entry. The Elantra GT comes with a new-for-Hyundai trick up its sleeve driver-configurable settings for its electric-assist power steering. The GT is the only Elantra that gets this feature for now. It also gets a driver knee airbag and a different interior design with more sensibly located air vents. The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT four-door hatchback comes in one trim level. Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels full power accessories cruise control a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel a height-adjustable driver seat heated front seats Hyundai s BlueLink emergency communications system Bluetooth phone connectivity and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player satellite radio a USB iPod interface and an auxiliary audio jack. The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT has standard antilock brakes and stability control. Also standard are front side airbags side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag -- a first for the Elantra lineup. Also included is Hyundai BlueLink which includes automatic crash notification on-demand roadside assistance remote door unlock stolen vehic