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Thanks to head-turning styling, a fuel-efficient engine, a long list of standard safety features and upscale options, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra stands as a top pick for a compact sedan.

Optioned smartly, the Elantra is more than just a lot of car for the money. It’s a sharply dressed, roomy and amply equipped car for the money. It was before to some degree, but now it has classy looks to match. And when it comes to economy sedans, that still matters.

The Hyundai Elantra is among the best in the compact class. It’s stylish outside, very nice inside. We like the quiet ride, the airy cabin. It delivers excellent fuel economy.

With class-leading fuel economy (sans asterisks) and pricing, Hyundai’s got a very solid contender on its hands. With the Cruze all-new and the Corolla and Mazda3 already updated, the Elantra is poised to lead the class.

The Hyundai Elantra is affordably priced, has loads of style and sips gas. Plus, it adds a dash of driving fun, giving small-car shoppers plenty of reasons to choose it over one of the sales leaders.

Despite some flaws, the Elantra delivers the most adventurous styling, a leading warranty and the most features for the price.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a great economy car: one that makes you not only forget about that humble price you paid for it, but also makes you wonder why someone would pony up for something more expensive.

Hyundai’s fifth-generation Elantra sure is a looker, and it features a staggering level of standard equipment. But underneath all the dramatic bodywork and luxury-car equipment, it remains an economy car.

Hyundai shows a new maturity in the Elantra. Start with decent power from a reasonably refined four, add in exceptionally solid ride-and-handling characteristics and top things off with class-above style and finishings.

While it might not stand out in any one area, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra does most everything well. That makes for a compelling package in this highly competitive class, and pricing is attractive.

Hyundai’s 2011 Elantra sedan follows the lead of the larger Sonata with attractive styling and impressive fuel-economy estimates. Elantra is a solid effort. On the whole, it does most everything well.

Most drivers will be satisfied with the Elantra’s enthusiastic acceleration and relatively quiet ride. Its many strengths offer an ever-stronger argument for this all-new midsize sedan.