ReviewCars.com served over 4.8 million consumers. | View ReviewCars.com on mobile device.
Log in

Select Hyundai Elantra Model Year - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - Forums

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 24-27/32-34 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 138HP



Green Car
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.8
Exterior: 4.2
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.1

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Submit Your Car Review!
2006 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Hyundai Elantra

  1. Responsive engine
  2. Handling
  3. Smooth ride
  4. Long warranty
  5. Comfortable seats

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Hyundai Elantra

  1. Make ABS standard
  2. Dealership service
  3. Dash light color
  4. Reliability
  5. MP3 player
Displaying 10 Reviews - Read More »
Submitted Jan 16, 2012, 07:37pm

Stef
Performance:
5
Exterior:
4
Interior:
5
Overall:
4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Comfy, roomy, seat adjustments, good peripheral vision when driving, enough engine performance for my tastes.

Loving the look of the front end, looks stylish, a bit BMW like.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Mine didn't come with rear end disk brakes, this is a feature I would have enjoyed cause disk brakes are a breeze to maintain when you do a bit of mechanics by yourself compared to drums.

I would have love the electric doors and windows but hey, can't have everything for such a low price tag.

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
I like this ride, think it's kinda stylish and behaves like a luxury car.

Smooth suspension, lots of adjustment for the driver seat, roomy car, roomy trunk, mine came with a Hyundai CD/mp3 player so it's just fine for my tastes, sounds decent when you tweak it a bit.

As far as performance goes, being 45, I have past the point where my testosterone meter gets the best of me and my hardcore street racing days being over (joking of course). I am not seeking engine performance as I used to, but that being said this little car can pack a serious punch if needed and I never felt unable to pass a car on the highway if needed so it's alright for me.

It's reliable, gets me from point A to B and the ride is comfy and classy, it's all I really ask In a car and my Elantra provides this and more.

So far, I'm loving it.


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Jul 20, 2010, 12:19am

Bryan89
Performance:
3
Exterior:
3
Interior:
3
Overall:
3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Warranty.
Fuel economy.
Purchase price.
Durability.

Purchased new 8/'06, now have over 153k miles. Typically 27MPG, even 34MPG - over 500 miles per tank without a/c use (winter).

Interior still in great condition, exterior paint still very good. Everything still works as it should, except the windshield washer pump.

Still have roadside and have used it for running out of gas a couple times. Can go 50 - 70 miles once gas pump light comes on.

Cruise control holds steady on long, flat drives.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Changing the timing belt every 60k miles is expensive.

There is a stink that re-occurs from time to time since new - cannot find the cause.

Could use a more powerful air-conditioner.

The buttons to control the sunroof are too close to the buttons for the overhead lights and should be back-lighted.

The speedometer reads slower than actual speed.

It could be a little bit quieter (road and wind noise).

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
Really a good car for the money. Not my favorite though - '88 Cougar, '96 Intrepid and '75 Monte Carlo were more to my liking for styling, power and space (everywhere).

Running the car out of gas, it'll take 17 gallons to fill. Loses fuel economy and power quickly with added weight of passengers or cargo.

Overall though I do like this car.


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Oct 11, 2007, 12:04pm

Guest
Performance:
5
Exterior:
5
Interior:
4
Overall:
5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
GAS MILEAGE

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Better interior

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
All in all good for the money


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Sep 3, 2007, 03:10pm

Kat1ebb
1 review
0 comments
0 ratings
Performance:
3
Exterior:
5
Interior:
4
Overall:
4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Good Warranty
Comfortable Seats
Good Ride
Good Gas Milage
Good Exterior

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
engine performance is dull
Cup holders need improving
Handling is soft

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
Would probably not purchase another because of the engine and handling.


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Aug 23, 2007, 09:11pm

sspc84
Performance:
3
Exterior:
5
Interior:
4
Overall:
5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
it is good on gas, and the air conditioning is really good

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
give it a better suspension, it sags with crappy springs and it sits real low with 5 people in the car, it bounces. it needs a v6 motor.


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted May 5, 2007, 12:28am

Guest
Performance:
3
Exterior:
4
Interior:
5
Overall:
4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
fuel economy 27mi last 3k mi
warranty 5 yrs/10yrs engine
transmission/5 yr roadside
reliability shorthall A

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
esc/head protection curtain
air-bags/torso airbag
longterm reliability is still a ? exc. 100kmi fuel

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
reliability for shorthall
100kmi A whether Elantra will go 200k mi is $64k ?
Consumer Reports better ave.


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Jan 17, 2007, 12:34am

gumball841
1 review
0 comments
0 ratings
Performance:
4
Exterior:
5
Interior:
5
Overall:
4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
just right size, a very smooth car,great warenty,a better buy then the Toyota

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
only one thing and that is better head lights.

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
This is our second Elantra both have been excellent


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Jan 3, 2007, 04:50am

Lolaricco
1 review
0 comments
0 ratings
Performance:
4
Exterior:
5
Interior:
5
Overall:
5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Hatchback Versatility, Smooth Ride, Low Exterior Noise, Seating Comfort, Great Standard Features

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
More Guages, Seat Adjustment Access, High Intensity Headlights

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
Quiet & Smooth Ride, Good Gas Mileage, Great Styling in Hatchback Trim, Great Standard Features


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Dec 26, 2006, 01:12am

Guest
Performance:
3
Exterior:
4
Interior:
4
Overall:
4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
elantra 27 miles per gallon average on an automatic.
warranty,options, grade c+
Short hall 100k miles 10 years

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
electronic stability control
curtain airbags. MP# player
Elantra is a C+ automobile!
In between better than most
and average.

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:
2nd best car I have had.
Camry was the best hopefully Elantra will last 10 years trouble free! I bet it will!


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submitted Dec 10, 2006, 08:55am

Guest
Performance:
5
Exterior:
5
Interior:
5
Overall:
5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
This is an excellent car for the price. Hyundai has outdone itself in its attempt to break into a new level of the American car market.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
ABS


Rate this review:
0
0
| Comment »
Submit Your Car Review!
Displaying 10 Reviews - Read More »
Select Hyundai Elantra Model Year - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - Forums
Find Local Used Car Prices
Search aggregated online listings of 2006 Hyundai Elantra for sale in your area:
Find Used Car Prices »

Submit Your Review of 2006 Hyundai Elantra

Ratings:

Performance:

Exterior:

Interior:

Overall:

5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor


Do you own 2006 Hyundai Elantra?


Name:

Email:

We do not share this email address with anyone, and we never spam.

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Hyundai Elantra?

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Hyundai Elantra?

2006 Hyundai Elantra Review:


After you press Submit, your review will go through two-step screening process:
1) Automated Review and 2) Editor Review.
Published reviews will be distributed to Twitter, Facebook, Google, Yahoo and other web sites.

2006 Hyundai Model Lineup:

2006 Accent 2006 Azera 2006 Elantra 2006 Santa Fe 2006 Sonata
2006 Tiburon 2006 Tucson

Search for Consumer Reviews
Search by Vehicle Type:
Compact Car
Midsize Car
Fullsize Car
Minivan
SUV
Pickup Truck
Sports Car
Luxury Car
Green
Other Resources
Buy New
Find Used
Best Cars
Automotive News and Opinion
How to Improve Your Car's MPG
Getting the Best Deal on Your Next New Car
GEICO: 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on your car insurance.

FreeCreditScore.com: Check your credit score for free, before you buy your next ride!

NAVTEQ: Your car's navigation system out of date? Update the map today!
ReviewCars.com Merchandise Store
ReviewCars.com Merchandise Store
Merchandise Store

Acura - Aston Martin - Audi - Bentley - BMW - Buick - Cadillac - Chevrolet - Chrysler - Dodge - Ferrari - Fiat - Ford - GMC - Honda - Hummer - Hyundai - Infiniti - Isuzu - Jaguar - Jeep - Kia - Lamborghini - Land Rover - Lexus - Lincoln - Lotus - Maserati - Maybach - Mazda - Mercedes - Mercury - Mini - Mitsubishi - Nissan - Pontiac - Porsche - Rolls Royce - Saab - Saturn - Scion - Subaru - Suzuki - Toyota - Volkswagen - Volvo
Subscribe to the Latest Reviews Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Google+

If you have questions or comments, please contact us here.

Sister sites: reviewLIFE.com | ReviewSales.com | reviewPADD.com | DealSalsa.com

2006 Hyundai Elantra | ©2006-2012 ReviewCars.com | Privacy | Terms of Use | Advertise