2017 Hyundai Elantra UNBOXING Review - More Exciting Than A Toyota Corolla?

Today's unboxing review is something that we know appeals to a lot of buyers, the redesigned 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Is it the most exciting car out there? The most boring? Not really. The Toyota Corolla is still about as exciting as watching grass grow. Anyway, the Elantra returns for this model year all-new inside and out. Our tester was the top end Limited trim, meaning it came powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels only via a six-speed automatic transmission.

As far as the exterior design goes, we actually found it somewhat bland, especially when compared to its sleek predecessor. The interior, however, is a marked improvement from before and we couldn't help but be a bit reminded of old BMW interiors. The new Elantra, as no one should be surprised, doesn't have a sporty feel, like the Mazda3. It drives more like a cruiser and that's just fine for many buyers. Still, we'd like to have seen a bit more steering feel. Our tester, nearly fully loaded, came to a grand total of $27,685, and yet the Elantra carries a base price of $17,150. Was our car worth that price? For that amount, should you also consider the larger, mid-size Sonata instead? Enjoy the review!

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Introduction: 0:10
A premium look?: 1:00
Exterior details: 1:25
Trim levels: 3:05
Engine and transmission: 3:50
Fuel economy: 4:15
Interior and feature details: 4:35
From the driver's seat: 6:30
Engine start up: 7:00
Performance: 7:15
Touchscreen: 7:35
Safety: 8:15
How does it drive?: 9:30
Pricing and competition: 10:30
Is it still compact?: 12:25
What do I like?: 13:00
Don't like: 13:40
Conclusion: 15:25

Special thanks to Hyundai Sacramento for letting us film the car: http://www.sacramentohyundai.com