5. Hyundai Elantra
Japanese brand Hyundai came to the United States selling affordable subcompact cars, notoriously some of the worst ever made. Who can forget the awful Excel? The compact car was unreliable and almost cost Hyundai its reputation. The company has spent a good deal of time rebuilding its reputation, and the Elantra was one of the cars to do it. The Elantra has average ownership of 7.2 years. The reason for this its excellent warranty that is one of the best in the car business.
That helps to reassure consumers the Elantra is going to be around for a while. The car also has a plethora of standard features, some of which the Civic or Corolla don’t offer. The Elantra has a stellar four-cylinder engine and the upmarket interior makes the car a pleasure to drive. The large backseat is also a plus for families and anyone who needs to haul a passenger or two around.