Ride quality is compliant and controlled while the steering is light at low speeds and exhibits a pleasing heft at higher speeds. The turning circle is tight for greater urban maneuverability, the steering communicates road textures to the driver's fingertips, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel on our Elantra SE test model was pleasing to hold. We found the Elantra to be an impressive handler, but admittedly did not push it hard on twisty two-lane sections of the driving route.