The car has been fairly reliable over the six years that I have owned it. I have driven it more than 90,000 miles and except for a major issue early on, I have not had any trouble with it. I did have to replace the transmission at around 30,000 miles, but it was covered under warranty and I have not experienced any transmission related issues since.

This is an excellent vehicle for almost any need. I spend every day driving the interstate, and it is perfect for getting me to and from work every day. It has been very reliable and stable in its performance. I live in an urban, very flat area; however multiple times a year, I drive in the mountains. It is great for traveling. The size is great. It has enough room for storing luggage but isn't so big that the gas millage is affected. I am only five foot 2, but I am able to reach the snowboard racks we put on it every year which is a big plus! While we do not have kids, if I did, I would very safe having them in this car. It feels very secure and has all the hookups for car seats with extra room for any groceries or anything else you would be moving. It has most of the hookups I would want in a car. I am able to play everything from mp4 CDs to music on my phone using the stereo. The worst part of the car is that when you go to get parts for it, most people do not understand that the Touring is different than the normal Elantra. It is, at times, hard to find the specific part, and I have had many people try to sell me the wrong part. Specifically the battery is not the same; and if you get the one not for the Touring, it will not fit well. Another thing I wish it had was four-wheel drive, although I've never had any issue handling it in the snow and mountains. All in all, I have recommended this car to friends and family alike and have known one other person to purchase it since I did.

I really like my Hyundai Elantra Touring. This is the second hatchback that I have owned, and I love having that convenience. I previously had a two door, and it makes the hatchback even more luxurious. It gets pretty good gas mileage and has enough zoom to get up hills. The interior fabric is nice, however the fabric is hard to clean since it has little holes for spills to sink into.