2018 Hyundai Elantra

Carvana (opens in a new tab) says the biggest change for 2018 is the completely redesigned GT hatchback, with more cargo room, a stiffer body and a standard 8-inch touchscreen, a 161-hp 2.0-liter engine in the GT and a 201-hp 1.6-liter turbo in the new GT Sport, and that the new SEL sedan has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the Elantra saw a redesign for 2017 and adds features for 2018, with a peppy 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine rated at 147 horsepower and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

KBB puts used 2018 Elantras at a Fair Purchase Price of $9,000 for the Eco sedan, and rates fuel economy at 26/33 to 32/40 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2018 Elantra at 25 to 35 mpg combined and $1,800 to $2,500 a year in fuel, with front-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2018 Elantra, 18V891000, covering a panoramic sunroof motor that may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing. Owners have filed 332 complaints with NHTSA: engine with 169, unknown or other with 61, electrical system with 47 and power train with 29. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) tracks the year's problems by category, and VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.

EPA rates the 2018 Elantra at 25 to 35 mpg combined and $1,800 to $2,500 a year in fuel. The Toyota Corolla lists 30 to 34 at $1,850 to $2,100, the Mazda3 28 to 32 at $1,950 to $2,250, the Nissan Sentra 27 to 32 at $1,950 to $2,850, and the Honda Civic 25 to 36 at $1,750 to $3,100. The Elantra matches the Civic at the bottom of the range and reaches 35 at the top.