the hyundai elantra sport: it’s just like us!

Hyundai Elantra

When my friends at Hyundai learned that Michael and I were celebrating our 33rd anniversary last week, they offered us an Elantra Sport for our drive to the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.

Okay, the Inn is only nine miles away but still …

I tried to analyze why they thought the Elantra would be good for an old married couple like us and, as we learned during the week we drove it everywhere, there are lots of reasons.

It fits into the suburbs, the city and our fancy staycation spot

Hyundai Elantra in RSF

The Elantra is kind of like Zelig. There it is in the driveway of our suburban cul-de-sac. Now it’s being valet parked at the luxurious Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. No, wait! There it is in the garage downtown, waiting for us to finish shopping. And it looks like it belongs in every one of those places. Just like us.

It’s got a blind spot detector

Hyundai Elantra mirror

See that little mirror inside the side view mirror? It lets you see cars that typically get lost in your blind spot – and it’s awesome. As the baby boomers get older, this safety feature has got to become standard in all cars. Once you get used to driving with it, it’s very hard to drive without it. The Elantra has figured out how to overcome standard limitations. Just like us.

It only has what it needs

Hyundai Elantra iPod

At first, we were a little taken aback to discover the Elantra doesn’t have a GPS. But we were also kind of relieved. We’ve spent more time, frustrated, than we care to admit trying to learn complicated navigation systems in different cars, and have often had to resort to using Google maps on our phones anyway. So we didn’t miss the missing nav system at all. What the Elantra does have is an easy-to-use sound system for my beloved iPod. Oh, no, I just saw what song I was listening to when I took the photo. Ha ha! Now you know – Let It Go is my guilty pleasure song. I love it. By the way, the Elantra’s air conditioning is excellent, too, which is good because, well, the cold never bothered me anyway! Okay, I’m done. Let It Go actually does represent the Elantra, though. It’s gotten rid of the stuff it doesn’t need and well utilizes everything it’s kept. Just like us.

It lets you look back before moving on

Hyundai Elantra rear cameraThe Elantra’s rear camera is another safety feature likely to become standard in all future cars. It provides a huge service by ensuring that you have a good view of what’s behind you. And it understands the importance of looking back before you proceed. Just, after 33 years together, like us.

41 thoughts on “the hyundai elantra sport: it’s just like us!

  1. I really like the blind spot detector in the mirror. And I would love to be able to plug in my iPod without the adapter I have now. Overall, I really like the cars Hyundai is putting on the road these days.

  2. My dad has this car. He bought it when he was 80, a week after a major heart attack (and he’s doing great). He thinks it’s sporty (it is) and I love the safety features. His does have GPS though. Great car!

  3. Looks like an awesome car and you know we are looking for a new one. This seems to have what we are looking for. Now to test the seats for the old people’s backs :)! Great review Lois!

  4. I used to have a 2000 Hyundai and it was the best little car ever. It looks like they’re continuing to improve their brand and I’m seriously considering another for my next car.

  5. The blind spot detector is a great feature, one that would give me a sense of comfort since I no longer trust my ability to maneuver through blind spots. I will keep this car in mind!

  6. I am car shopping and would love a car with a back up camera. It is a great safety feature, especially when you are backing up in the dark!

  7. I would have taken them up on their offer too! What a sleek looking car! It’s a little smaller than what my family needs but if we were without children, it would be perfect!

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