Despite the soft suspension and the fact that this little rig has less then 140 horses under the hood, we actually had some fun driving it. Under everyday conditions, the smooth powertrain made for stress-free navigating, and became second nature after only a few miles. The fun came into play when wringing the engine out on highway ramps, and when repeatedly tickling redline up in the twisty mountains. Even the brakes, which started shuddering after a good dose of abuse, never lost their effectiveness. In short, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra is great at satisfying its daily tasks, and provided you can accept a few weaknesses, is a decent partner for a back road romp.