The new Hyundai Elantra is no longer just an affordable alternative to the Honda Civic, it aims to match, and in some ways, beat it. For 2011, the Elantra features a powerful and very efficient engine and a choice of two 6-speed transmissions. With either transmission option, the Elantra is capable of an amazing-for-any-class 38 mpg on the highway. The base model starts at just under $16,000 and a fully loaded Elantra tops out around $23,000.
