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The car is really Hyundai is one of the few manufacturers that continues to commit resources to sedans, and that decision is paying off. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is one of the best compact sedans you can buy right now. Aside from its bold exterior, one attribute stood out in my week with an Elantra Limited: comfort. Despite the car feeling light and nimble, it also had excellent ride quality that felt settled and cosseting. It’s a great match for the Elantra’s naturally aspirated four-cylinder, which provides useful and predictable power for everyday driving and freeway trips. There wasn’t a moment it ever felt underpowered, though the engine does get loud in a vacuum cleaner type of way during hard acceleration. Handling isn’t as sharp as a Honda Civic or Mazda3, but it’s still better than most classmates. The Elantra has few outright faults, but rear visibility is tough at times, and the cabin, though attractively designed, has plenty of noticeable hard plastics.
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