 When I realized it was time to retire my 2001 pontiac grand prix, I decided to listen to my family and try out a hyundai (my husband owns a tuscon, my son a sonata, my d-i-l a santa fe). When I walked into the showroom, I saw a chili pepper red hyundai elantra touring, sat in it,(it's as wide as my old pontiac) and decided to check it out on edmunds.  Ended up at another dealership where a test drive sold me.  My first new car in 30 years is comfortable, peppy, really good looking, fun to drive-and I think it gets pretty good mileage but I need a little more time to make sure. Love this car-and there's plenty of room for my keeshond to sprawl out on the back seat.