NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS is definitely a solid value. After spending a weekend in a (relatively) blinged-out version recently, and now this tester, I am impressed. For $20,000, even with options, you get navigation, satellite radio and nice packaging inside and out. That's a deal.I like the drive character of this Hyundai. There's plenty of power from the 148-hp, four-cylinder mill, and the six-speed automatic pairs well with that engine. Dial up more than 5,000 rpm, and you can shoot into open spaces on the expressway with ease. Heck, redline it and this thing has a respectable kick for such a modest engine output. The steering has some connection, which is felt during turns, though it's largely a light feel that mainstream consumers will like. The chassis is comfortable yet well sprung, and the body offers a composed dynamic most of the time. It was thrown a little by road imperfections, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Inside is a smartly laid-out cabin, and the center stack is easy to use and handsome. I found a very comfortable driving position, which isn't always easy to do in smaller cars. I have to give props to Hyundai, too, for making a reasonably quiet interior setting. Yes, there is some four-banger engine buzz, and on a wet, windy spring morning, I was aware of the outside. But for $20,000, it's quiet enough.
The styling stands out, and Hyundai is definitely not afraid to swagger with its small cars. Nice effort.
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