2011 Hyndai Elantra Touring GLS Sport

My review of the 2011 touring sport GLS, wonderful car! I did so much researching on the internet and did some test driving of vehicle's, and decided on this vehicle, it basically was my last choice. As I was driving to the car lot to test drive it, I was hoping I would like it, and I sure DID! Fully loaded for about $22,000, any other vehicle you'd be looking at least $25,000 for what you'd be getting with this car. Base model is okay, but if you can do it, go for the better one, so worth it, it's like a different car, looks, but also handing is WAY better, you'll just have so much more fun driving it. Hope you enjoy my review, first one ever of this kind, thanks.
P.S. STAY TUNED for my next review, gonna be soon 12,000 kms.....
P.S. And the back seats are 60/40, LOT'S of room, pretty well fold at the way down....

[@tonyquance3737]

Just bought a 2010 model here in Toronto, in red. Same as the one described here. Car is in mint condition! No rust at all. 176,000 kms. Looks and drives like a new car, all for $3500. An absolute bargoon. Also came with spare Hankook winter tires on steel rims. Think we're going to have this car for a long time.

[@stefcyr68]

Bought mine brand new in 2011 and just reached 200,000 kms, very reliable. Only downside is the engine reving too high at highway speed (5 speed manual trans) which makes highway trips noisy.

[@peterwangombe587]

Just got mine a month ago. Its pretty much a spacious little wagon. Same model but in black.

[@jonathans4503]

got a 2009 version, I personalized mine by upgrading the multimedia system to an android headunit, upgraded all the lights to LEDs even the interior lights ( much brighter white lights) put a Jesus bumper sticker on and I'm set. I got it for $2500 in Feb of 2020 and it had 90,030km. It's a white one.

[@jorgevega1735]

I have one 2010 it's my every day car with 92,000 miles today, recently chance the timing chain, the only major upgrade, the only oíl change every 3,000 miles and is like new, love it.

[@094340]

Timing Chain or timing BELT?

[@dakotamorrison3519]

My family has a 2011 gls. Its a great car and really quick(for what it is) and I like the fact that its not quite. It sounds and looks great

[@MrTrashcan1]

Should have bought one back then. Already had a 2000 Elantra wagon and loved it, and was trying to keep it as long as possible. Now that one has bit the dust and finding a used manual Touring is tough. Ended up with a GT N Line--was avoiding buying newer as the monthly payments are killer and don't like all the electronic gizmos that can fail, but hopefully I'll have it a long time.

[@QuietLurker]

There is a great deal where I live right now where all the cars are on sale with 0% financing. The accent is going for $9,999 and since I am a cheap student I was leaning towards that, but the touring also caught my eye because of the space. Therefore making it easier to fit my gear in the car when I go snowboarding.

[@beezie687]

How's it driving nowadays? I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring 4 speed Automatic Transmisson (Yes I know manual but they're way too hard to find where I live and my father can't drive manual only me and my mom can.) My dad bought the car almost 6 years ago in 2011 with 88 miles on it. I got the car in April though once he bought a brand new Honda Civic. It's a really great car, the only problem it has had is the power steering going out but apparently Hyundai had a recall for that particular problem so we got it fixed for free and haven't had a problem since other than regular maintenance such as the the timing belt and it just had it's brakes replaced at 90,000 miles since my dad drove the freeway quite a bit, the dealer even said they could've gone another 3,000 or so miles and the alignment needs to be done now as well. It had 83,000 miles on it when I got it in April because my dad also loves to drive a lot. Now it has about 91,500 miles on it, I haven't been driving that much since October. Love that car though.

[@2dfx]

Do you find your odometer LCD washes out on hot days?

[@PeaceDisturber]

@BebeHue Yeah, they're tough to find. Everywhere I go, they only have 2-3 Elantra touring models max., and usually all GL, Maybe a GLS. Haven't seen a sport in person yet. But at least if you strike gold (like you did)- you're somewhat original when driving around town. Which is odd considering its a hyundai, haha. Anyway, thanks for the response, and enjoy the car!

[@TheRexRawrs]

great review :)

[@PeaceDisturber]

got one in white, 2011(gls sport). They gave me a deal I couldn't resist. Aaaawesome car.

[@asb81689]

My Infiniti's power seat stopped working, it was a bit pricy to get fixed, after that I have no problem with manual seats. It's a shame Hyundai hasn't done any updates to this car.

[@JBodine67]

Good review...I like it a lot.I might buy one. I was just thinking that with the seats down,a not-so-tall couple could tear off a piece in it....

[@PeaceDisturber]

Phenomenal review man, I love it. And what's more, I live in BC too, so the price you paid is really intriguing me. If you don't mind me asking, where did you find it? I cant find a 2010 gls sport for 22K, let alone finding a Hyundai Dealer that actually has one. If you have any advice for finding a deal on one of these in BC, please let me know. I'm looking for a Polar White GLS sport

[@HawkGTboy]

Don't you think that the engine is loud? I test drove one recently and was really put off by the engine noise at highway speeds. I may still get one and apply soundproofing to the engine bay, though.

[@alphaphotoandvideo]

there is one with 45K miles at 13,000 is it a good price? im replacing my 2004 pontiac vibe

[@IrisMG]

I would pull those mats up and put some Wal-Mart cheapies in there. Save your good mats for if/when you sell. I wish I had done that with my Corolla's mats.

[@ladyyuna2000]

how's the driving because i was looking at a 2011 hyundai elantra touring gls

[@mrpupcake]

Hey man how many km to a tank???? take care. New Westminster

[@deezynar]

@greeleykid You buy with cash and sell it while it still has value. Not counting the initial cost for the first car, you end up paying about $2000 a year to drive a new car all the time. If you need to present an image of being classy or well to do, it's the way to go. A real estate agent is a person who would be in that catagory. Cheers.

[@greanflye]

Great car, great review. LOL, someone on here posted "how can someone keep a car for 7 years?". I have had my 97 saturn since it was new. I hate car payments so I keep em for a long time. Time is up on it pretty soon though.

[@taker1292]

hey man, still holding up with the touring? i got one just like it and i love it.

[@killakode1]

I'm about to purchase one as well... How is performance on the highway, and going uphill?

[@taker1292]

@@killakode1 its an amazing little car man. i love the thing. im about to upgrade to a 2019 santa fe because i need something bigger, but i'm deff keeping my elantra. and i live in the east coast so not much hills but the few ones i've been it does a great job

[@killakode1]

@@taker1292 I'm planning on taking some trips to the mountains. So that's somewhat good to know. And mostly as a commuter that won't travel 100+ a day.

[@taker1292]

@@killakode1 I've done trips to far Lehigh valley and the Poconos , car had no problems at all. It's always a smooth ride as long as you keep on top with fluids and regular maintenance

[@carr964]

I love mine ..I still cant believe I bought a Hyundia . But I know I'd do it again!

[@hssh803]

Lynn C haha actually same here!!

[@JayzBeerz]

@taylor1212eminem I got an Isuzu Rodeo for 12 years and an Isuzu Ascender for 7 years no problems on either.

[@greeleykid]

@taylor1212eminem how can someone NOT keep a car for that long? a buddy of mine, his dad is an executive at union gas co. and he gets a new car every 3 years, i don't even understand how someone can get a brand new car that often, the ones he get's rid of are hardly broken in!

[@taylor1212eminem]

hi michael

[@avlisk]

@MacBooker4444 You think this guy pronounces it poorly, check out a British review. They make it into 3 syllables!

[@ellencastleberry]

Still have the Elantra? How's it driving these days?

[@michaeljames3719]

Hi, yes, BIG yes!! 120,00 kms now and totally NO problems. There was a little glitch with the r/r door lock, BUT I got the extra 7 year warranty and it was covered, so that was nice. But other than that wonderful! I just tinted the windows, looks super cool that way and really keeps it cooler inside for sure. And just so you know I'm not a super picky type of person, but overall the car is awesome, and the handling is priceless, just fly around the corner's, great at changing lanes, never had a car with these type of low profile wheels. And I heard as well when these cars come in the dealerships, they sell super fast, guess they're still in demand. Lot of people wished they still made this car, for the price and what you get, good deal.

[@beezie687]

I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. Amazing vehicle. However, I rarely see them where I live which I don't know why, because it's an amazing car to drive. The only thing that happened with it was the power steering going out on it, but it ended up being an issue on every Hyundai of that generation so we got it fixed for free. It's an amazing car for me.

[@GoldenSim27]

@@michaeljames3719 funny we had the same glitch on the R/L door at 60k km..the electric door unlock stoped working .. but went away a warmer day later , was yours doing this on cold days too ? i love this car , used my moms one for a good time and about to buy my own today :)

[@sjcpilot]

Its not hundi, its hyundai like sunday!

[@TableTennisBuca]

@taylor1212eminem LOL, I'm such a loser. I've owned my 1996 Jetta for 15 years.

[@velofotobio]

Simple, buy a VW TDI. Mine is 12 years old. That's a lot of saving (of gaz and car).

[@hssh803]

Hyundai i30 CW , not Elantra....

[@flatblackstrat]

This is a 2011? Looks like the 2010 to me. The 2011 is completely redesigned.

[@stevenluff2653]

240 Jesus christ imma trade in my camaro

[@taylor1212eminem]

how can someone keep a car for 7 years

[@LTF85199]

the car is just too UGLY, the regular elantra on the other hand is light-years better

[@velofotobio]

Simple, buy a VW TDI. Mine is 12 years old. That's a lot of saving (of gaz and car).