Comments on: First Drive: With the 40 MPG 2011 Elantra, Hyundai is Making Unicorns

By: Mickey

Mickey — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:06:41 +0000

I had a 2002 Prius which had 185,000 miles on it and never needed brakes. I wish I had it now. I listened to a relative who told me not to have the catalytic converter changed and you know the story. The Prius is worth it’s weight in gold. I would get another one if I could afford the payments, for in the long run, it is worth the money. It is also good for Earth.

By: Brett Schuler

Brett Schuler — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:30:30 +0000

my Elantra has never done more than 28mpg 20k miles now.Dealer said call Hyundai they said call dealer or call EPA and complain.Also front of car sounds like something is loose over small bumps.

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tapra1 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:22:48 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:52:03 +0000

I cannot understand why everyone is getting such low MPG. I have a 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS and I admit I was disappointed with my mileage at first. I was only getting 25-27 in city and 33-35 highway when I first got my car, but the mileage has improved with more miles driven. After 1100 I started getting 28 and at 2000 the full 29 city and at 2500 I was getting 30. At 2800 i took a 55 mile trip at 65 mph and received 43mpg. After driving and town for around 20 miles and taking the trip back I received 38mpg. At 4000 I received 36mpg after a 75 mile trip highway at 70mph, with 40 city miles and the return 75 miles. My last tank was 34 with 250 city and a 90 mile trip at 75mph. Keep in mind this is manually calculated out, with eco mode, cruise control and normal driving also the display is fairly accurate usually not more than 2mpg off. No I don’t work for Hyundai and all of the people that I have met who has one claims at least the EPA rating.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:51:11 +0000

By: scott angelacos

scott angelacos — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:04:49 +0000

get back to real bro, this New Car 2012 is just a test for god's sake. things is different between test and real life. although i believe someday a car could get 50 mpg, well who know's right? maybe within 5 or 10 years from now the technology could get into it. but one thing we should know for sure, don't be fooled by a hype made from test just to make the car sold out

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:56:17 +0000

Check out the mazda 3 2.0L with skyactiv. I’ve been driving it for the past week averaging 34mpg 50% city stop lights 50% Highway. This car really seems like it will achieve the 40mpg promised and doesn’t compromise on performance or handling.

By: Ted johnson

Ted johnson — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:15:54 +0000

Sales guy, I have a 2010 Prius 2 with close to 30,000 miles on it now. In the summer from April till October in never gets under 60 mpg. In New England winters with 4 snows, slush and cold it will be down to 53 mpg. Lifetime average so far is 57 mpg., actually measured at the pump. It is a bit big for me, have carried a twin size mattress in it with the back open, and it helps with moving folks a lot. Mostly highway miles but maybe 20% city driving. Glad I did get the Prius – it was 22K$ , and has kept its value pretty well.

By: Devin claffey

Devin claffey — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:05:26 +0000

I own a 2012 elantra with 5,000 miles on it. The numbers claimed by Hyundai are unattainable. I have tried every method possible to get the best mileage and the best I can do is 30 mpg in combined driving. Don’t be fooled like I was with all the fake hype. Hyundai cars are designed to excell at test only not real driving. I would never had bought this car had I known the mileage would be this bad. Don’t believe the lies I have also checked online and 95% of people are getting the same the other 5% I assume work foe Hyundai and are in denial. I drove from Ca. To Utah and got only 32 mpg very dissapointing. This is the only car I have not got at least the mileage claimed by company. No problem with my Toyota or Honda’s.

By: Sales Guy

Sales Guy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:26:50 +0000

Interesting comments on the various cards, especially the Elantra. I’m torn right now between buying a 2011 Elantra or 2011 Prius II. I do alot of freeway driving. When I was in Florida on business I rented an Elantra and was never able to get the average MPG over 32. On the way back to the airport I drove it an 60-65 and just go to 32.5, far from 40.