Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Hyundai Elantra

The Elantra is relatively roomy, is sparing with fuel, and features intuitive controls. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine returned an excellent 33 mpg overall in our tests. It delivered lei- surely acceleration and buzzes unpleasantly as revs increase. The Eco version feels more responsive but comes at near $3,000 price premium. Although handling is secure, there isn’t much driving excitement. The ride is overly stiff, and sharp bumps come through noticeably. Road noise is elevated as well. The GT hatchback version has taut, nimble handling, which is quite different from the sedan. Changes for 2020 include suspension tweaks that are meant to improve the ride, a CVT that is paired with the 2.0-liter, and stan- dard active safety features including automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.

Overall Score 69 Predicted Reliability 40 Owner Satisfaction 30 Road-Test Score 66 Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 04

Base Price: $18,950-$23,800 Body Styles: sedan Trim Lines: Eco, Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Value Edition Drive Wheels: Front Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 1.4-liter 4 turbo (128 hp); 1.6-liter 4 turbo (201 hp); 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) Transmissions: 7-speed sequential; CVT

Length (in.)..................... 182 Width (in.) ......................71 Height (in.) ......................57 Wheelbase (in.) .................106 Weight (lb.) ..................2,865 % weight front/rear ...........62/38

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850 Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 14 Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Regular CR overall mpg ..................33

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Hyundai Accent

The Accent is bare-bones transportation and suffers from many of
the shortcomings common among subcompacts. Its 1.6-liter, four-
cylinder engine returned 33 mpg overall in our tests. That is good,
but many larger, more substantial compact cars can match that. The
engine noise is mostly unobtrusive, but the sluggish acceleration
forces the driver to mash the throttle, at which point the engine
sounds coarse. The Hyundai doesn’t do much to soften bumps and
ruts, and road noise fills the cabin. The basic interior features easy-
to-use controls. We found the seats to be short on support and the
backseat to be tight. Advanced safety features come only on the top
Limited trim, which is priced like a compact car, undermining the
reason to buy a subcompact.

Overall Score 63 Predicted Reliability 03 Owner Satisfaction 02 Road-Test Score 64 Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $14,995-$19,080
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Limited, SE, SEL
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.6-liter 4 (130 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
6-speed manual

Length (in.)..................... 173
Width (in.) ......................68
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................102
Weight (lb.) ..................2,625
% weight front/rear ...........61/39

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 14
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Regular
CR overall mpg ..................33 Average

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