 I travel alot and rent cars alot and I was truely amazed by ride comfort and quietness of this 2017 Elantra.  On Portland, Oregon's coarse and inherently noisy freeway road surfaces the ride was remarkably free of excessive road noise and vibration - definately better than any other midsize car I have driven (Corolla, Sentra, Focus, etc).  The front seats were larger and better padded than any of those other cars too. And the front seats felt roomier (I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs and did not feel cramped).  The instrumental was more complete (gauge type tachometer, engine temp, fuel level).  The engine is so well insulated against noise that it's barely audible when accelerating moderately around town.  The car was easy to control at freeway speeds even during 30-45 mph crosswinds.  The suspension soaks up sharp road bumps well without the uncomfortable stiffness of most new cars nowadays.  I used to think the Toyota Corolla was the most comfortable and refined Asian midsize car, but the 2017 Elantra has clearly surpassed it - and by a long shot.