Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Kia Optima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Hyundai Elantra GT and Kia Optima reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Hyundai Elantra GTs and Kia Optimas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Hyundai Elantra GTs and Kia Optimas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Hyundai Elantra GT and Kia Optima lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Hyundai Elantra GT and Kia Optima have been recently.
To see how frequently Hyundai Elantra GT and Kia Optima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Hyundai Elantra GT
Hyundai Elantra GT Brand Reputation: Cons
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While Hyundai's reputation has come a long way, it hasn't been fielding top-ranked sport compacts for decades the way Volkswagen and Honda have, and consequently it has little cred among driving enthusiasts. Buy a Hyundai Elantra GT and you'll have to explain your choice in a way GTI owners do not. Buyers of the new Civic Si might have to defend the exterior styling, but otherwise shouldn't encounter much blowback. But the Elantra GT? Friends and family could have doubts. For those who don't care for the obvious choices, and who find diamonds in the rough appealing, this could be a plus.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Hyundai Elantra GT
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Optima
Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons
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2013
4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though.
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2007
4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car.
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