Many buyers want comfort andhandling, but truth be told, that's a hard package to deliver. In the case of the Elantra, the comfortable ride comes at the price of sporty handling. The steering remains light at all speeds and is too quick in reacting to input, but you'll never feel taxed when trying to navigate through traffic at slow speeds. The suspension absorbs most bumps well, though with its notable body roll the Elantra throws in the towel early on tight corners. That represents a point when you'd expect the 16-inch Kumho tires to squeal; they do, but only when you're on the very threshold of traction. Braking is great until the pads heat up, at which time they start to shudder.