Hyundai Elantra

Besides being bigger, the redesigned 2007 Hyundai Elantra greets the new year with an all-new look from the sleek bodywork to the revised interior, a more efficient four-cylinder engine, a bevy of safety features such as standard side-impact and side-curtain airbags, and a base GLS model that is said to sticker for less than $14,000. Couple all of that with Hyundai’s excellent powertrain warranty, and it’s easy to see how this Korean automaker continues to win buyers, awards, and respect.