Hyundai Elantra SE is picked by Consumer Reports as top consumer product

For the first time ever, a car made by a Korean auto manufacturer has been named a Consumer Reports Top Pick. Top Picks are selected based on being the most well-rounded models in their categories that have met stringent road test, reliability, and safety requirements.

"All the vehicles in Consumer Reports' Top Picks list are standouts for performance, versatility, reliability, and safety," said David Champion, senior director of automotive testing, Consumer Reports. "CR's Top Picks list is a great place for consumers to start when they're looking for a new car."

The Hyundai Elantra SE was named a "Top Pick" in the "Small Sedan" category. The Hyundai Elantra SE, which sells for $18,000, is a well-rounded small car with a number of features, including good fuel economy, a comfortable ride, and an interior that's quiet, roomy, and well-equipped. The SE also has standard electronic stability control, a proven safety feature that is generally not available on other small sedands.

Last year, the Top Pick for Small Sedan was the Honda Civic.

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