Test Drive the 2013 Elantra at Pinellas Park Area Hyundai

Apr 23, 2013

Pinellas Park area Hyundai has a review of the 2013 Elantra sedan to help potential buyers decide whether they would like to schedule a test drive. This sedan offers a lot for its affordable price tag. Once you learn more about its features, you might want to experience the Elantra in person.

Fast 2013 Hyundai Elantra Facts

Has four trim levels
All versions have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
Gets 38 highway mpg
Gets 28 city mpg
Safety features include stability control and traction control

An Overview of the 2013 Elantra

Hyundai made a few mistakes with the Elantra during the 1990s. The company was still trying to figure out what the Elantra sedan would become. Like many companies, it went through some growing pains as it worked on these problems.

Sometime around 2000, though, Hyundai started getting the Elantra right. It has continued to make improvements, leading to the 2013 Elantra sedan, a vehicle that offers a wealth of features and a fun ride at a price that most people can afford.

Four Trim Levels to Choose From

The 2013 Elantra comes in four trim levels. Essentially, though, the sedan comes as either a GLS or Limited version. Buyers can then choose between a standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder or a 1.8-liter with PZEV (partial zero-emissions vehicle).

The GLS is considered Elantra’s base model, but even it comes with impressive features, including:

Heated mirrors
Satellite radio
USB audio interface
Power accessories
Trip computer

You can also choose to add features with the GLS Preferred package. This package trades the sedan’s 16-inch steel wheels for alloy wheels; adds heated front seats; gives you Bluetooth compatibility; and an upgraded interior as well as other niceties.

The Limited version comes with all of the GLS Preferred features with a few improvements. Some of those improvements include:

17-inch alloy wheels
Heated seats in the front and back
Leather upholstery
A sunroof

You can also add the Technology package, which turns the 2013 Elantra sedan into something very close to a luxury vehicle. The Technology package adds dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, a rearview camera, a navigation system, and real-time traffic information. Just to mention of few of its best features.

Safety Ratings for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

The 2013 Elantra sedan gets perfect crash test ratings from the government in all but one category (for which it got four out of five stars). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Elantra top marks in its crash tests.