Thanks to head-turning styling, a fuel-efficient engine, a long list of standard safety features and upscale options, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra stands as a top pick for a compact sedan.

• Pros

Lots of features for the money; comfortable and well-built cabin; large trunk; long warranty coverage; distinctive styling.

• What's New for 2013

For 2013, the Hyundai Elantra sedan is pretty much unchanged, though Hyundai has introduced new Elantra coupe and hatchback body styles. They are reviewed separately.

Vehicle Options

● 2-Stage Unlocking - Remote

● Abs - 4-Wheel

● Active Head Restraints - Dual Front

● Air Filtration

● Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger

● Alternator - 90 Amps

● Antenna Type - Diversity

● Antenna Type - Element

● Anti-Theft System - Alarm With Remote

● Assist Handle - Front And Rear

● Auxiliary Audio Input - Jack

● Auxiliary Audio Input - Mp3

● Auxiliary Audio Input - Usb

● Battery Saver

● Body Side Reinforcements - Side Impact Door Beams

● Bottle Holders - Front And Rear

● Braking Assist

● Cargo Area Light

● Cargo Cover

● Center Console - Front Console With Armrest And Storage

● Child Safety Locks

● Child Seat Anchors - Latch System

● Clock

● Cruise Control

● Crumple Zones - Front And Rear

● Cupholders - Front And Rear

● Daytime Running Lights

● Digital Odometer

● Dimming Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night

● Door Handle Color - Body-Color

● Door Sill Trim - Scuff Plate

● Driver Seat - Height Adjustable

● Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - 6

● Electronic Brake Control

● Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

● Emergency Interior Trunk Release

● Emergency Locking Retractors - Driver

● Energy Absorbing Steering Column

● Exterior Mirrors - Folding

● Exterior Mirrors - Heated

● Exterior Mirrors - Power

● External Temperature Display

● Floor Material - Carpet

● Front Air Conditioning

● Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single

● Front Airbags - Dual

● Front Brake Diameter - 11.0

● Front Brakes - Ventilated Disc

● Front Bumper Color - Body-Color

● Front Headrests - 2

● Front Headrests - Height Adjustable

● Front Seat Type - Bucket

● Front Seatbelts - 3-Point

● Front Shock Type - Twin-Tube Gas

● Front Spring Type - Coil

● Front Stabilizer Bar - Diameter 22 Mm

● Front Struts - Macpherson

● Front Suspension Classification - Independent

● Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms

● Front Wipers - Variable Intermittent

● Grille Color - Chrome

● Headlights - Auto Delay Off

● Headlights - Halogen

● Illuminated Power Window Switches

● Impact Absorbing Bumpers

● In-Dash Cd - Single Disc

● Interior Accents - Metallic-Tone

● Lockout Button

● Mirror Color - Body-Color

● Mp3 Player - Cd Mp3 Playback

● Multi-Function Remote - Controls Doors

● Trunk

● Panic Alarm

● Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm

● Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release

● One-Touch Windows - 1

● Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments - Recline

● Power Door Locks - Remote

● Power Outlet(S) - Two 12v

● Power Steering - Variable Power-Assisted Steering

● Power Windows

● Radio - Am/Fm

● Reading Lights - Front

● Rear Brake Diameter - 10.3

● Rear Brakes - Disc

● Rear Bumper Color - Body-Color

● Rear Headrests - 3

● Rear Headrests - Height Adjustable

● Rear Heat Vents

● Rear Seat - Split Folding

● Rear Seat Center Armrest - Folding

● Rear Seat Center Armrest - With Cupholders

● Rear Seat Type - 60-40 Split Bench

● Rear Shock Type - Gas

● Rear Spring Type - Coil

● Rear Suspension Classification - Semi-Independent

● Rear Suspension Type - Torsion Beam

● Remote Fuel Filler Door Release

● Retained Accessory Power

● Safety Brake Pedal System

● Satellite Radio - Siriusxm

● Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front

● Seatbelt Warning Sensor - Driver And Passenger

● Second Row Seatbelts - 3-Point

● Shift Knob Trim - Urethane

● Side Airbags - Front

● Side Curtain Airbags - Front And Rear

● Solar-Tinted Glass

● Spare Tire Kit - Inflator Kit

● Spare Tire Kit - Tire Sealant

● Speed Sensitive Volume Control

● Stability Control - Electronic

● Stabilizer Bar - Front

● Steering Ratio - 14.2

● Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic

● Steering Wheel Trim - Urethane

● Storage - Accessory Hook

● Storage - Front And Rear Door Pockets

● Storage - Front Seatback

● Storage - Sunglasses Holder

● Tachometer

● Taillights - Rear Center

● Tire Pressure Monitoring System

● Tire Type - All Season

● Total Number Of Speakers - 6

● Traction Control

● Trip Computer

● Trip Odometer

● Turns Lock-To-Lock - 2.90

● Upholstery - Premium Cloth

● Vanity Mirrors - Dual

● Warnings And Reminders - Low Battery

● Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level

● Warnings And Reminders - Low Oil Level

● Warnings And Reminders - Tire Pressure Warning