Considering upgrading HD to MD

[Narcissist]

Hi all,

Thinking about upgrading my wife's 2008 Elantra GL, for a 2013 Elantra GL. My wife is pregnant with our first child and I'm curious, is there anyone on here who has a car seat(s) in the back of a 2011-2013 Elantra? How does it/they fit? How does the rear seat space compare from the HD to MD? I know the Elantra is still a compact car, but I dont think we could afford the Sonata, nor does my wife want to drive a car as big as the Sonata, and the fuel mileage isnt as good... Pictures, comments or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I know putting more than one car seat in my 2013 Accent HB would be near impossible, at least with me driving . We plan to have another child in a couple years, and I dont want to have to trade it in at only like 3 years old...

[someguy]

Yes I got my Elantra 2 years ago with baby on the way. Both infant rear facing and toddler front facing fit fine with enough room for normal seating up front. I also enjoy the large trunk. Not sure how it compares to 08 Elantra though.

[austex04]

One piece car seats fit better than the kind with removable bases. I tried to get one into my Accent, but anyone taller than 5ft would have been crammed in the front pass seat, I used the 1 piece instead for the 3 hr drive with 2 adults, 1 baby, and one dog. The one piece seats fit better in smaller cars, so the front seats don't need to come far forward. I would shop around for car seats and find the ones that take up less space. Too bad for the 2 piece seat, becouse that one detaches and transfers into the stroller.

[someguy]

2 piece seat fit fine in Elantra behind passenger. I had a Graco snugride 30.

[Narcissist]

Great, thanks guys! We already have the two-piece seat/stroller combo, so its nice to know we can fit a forward and rear facing in the back seat of a '13 Elantra.

[MEC-777]

Go into a Hyundai store and bring your car seat with you to try out.

I never owned a previous gen Elantra, but after just parking beside one, I can tell you they are completely different cars and I think you will be very happy with the upgrade to a 2013. Rear seat room is one of the things the 2011+ Elantra's are praised for.

[fegue2]

I can't tell my experience about car seats , but I can tell that the HD is very reliable , good quality car .

However the MD/UD is way superior , better equipped even in the lower trims , more powerful , the transmission is silky smooth , bigger trunk , and looks very stylish .

[Em-squared]

I think it simply depends on whether you want the newer, shinier thing. The HD was and is still a highly rated, all-around good car; just doesn't have quite the same panache as the MD. Can't fault you for wanting one; at the end of the day, it's your decision to make.

[OkieRich]

Ah, "panache." I like that! And only 7 letters, too! Perfect for a vanity license plate! Thanks, Holly. For someone that has to be at work at 5AM, your brain is still in top form!

[Em-squared]

Originally Posted by OkieRich

Ah, "panache." I like that! And only 7 letters, too! Perfect for a vanity license plate! Thanks, Holly. For someone that has to be at work at 5AM, your brain is still in top form!

Thanks, you would be surprised how quickly I've adjusted. Well, I suppose you can thank all the meds I have to take to make my body fall asleep before 8 pm. (Melatonin, AlkaSeltezer Night, and/or Benadryl.)

I have to say, I really like the instructor. Keeps the class interesting. After absorbing all these words (written and spoken) all day, I feel like a dictionary.