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What compact sedan can you buy that costs around $23,000, is fuel-efficient, and comes with fresh styling and an upscale interior" If you answered the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla you would be close. It actually comes from Hyundai.
This week, we tested the all-new 2017 Elantra to see what changes the South Korean automaker has made to the compact sedan.
Are they keeping up with their Japanese rivals"
What?s New For 2016"
The Hyundai Elantra gets a complete redesign for 2017. It features new exterior styling, a more upscale interior, new engines, a stiffer structure, and upgraded technology offerings. It’s also larger than previous models. Features & Options
The 2017 Elantra Limited ($22,350) comes standard with lots of power accessories: a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding rear seatback, six-speaker sound system with satellite radio, and a CD player. The Limited gets a few upgrades over the standard SE too.
Limited features 17-inch alloy wheels, additional chrome trim, LED taillights, leather seats, a power-adjustable driver seat (with power lumbar adjustment), Hyundai’s Blue Link system, and a second (charge-only) USB port.
Total MSRP including destination: $23,185.

Interior Highlights
The 2017 Elantra is slightly bigger than the outgoing model. The design team created more interior space with the same wheelbase as b...