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2021 Hyundai Elantra
Sedan · 2015–2026 · Elantra, Elantra GT, Elantra Hybrid, Elantra N
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$350 to +$2,300 (3 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: N Line
- Trim dropped: Eco
- Trim dropped: Sport
- Trim dropped: Value Edition
- No longer offered: Elantra GT
- Engine: NU 2.0L MPI Atkinson 4-cylinder → Smartstream 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder (Limited, SE, SEL)
- Fuel economy (combined): 34 mpg → 35 mpg (Limited, SEL)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 10.25 in (Limited)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 10.25 in (Limited)
- Audio: Infinity → Bose (Limited)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (Limited)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (Limited, SE, SEL)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Alert → Blind Spot Intervention (Limited, SEL)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (Limited)
- Rear cross-traffic: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert → Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking (Limited, SEL)
- Fuel economy (combined): 35 mpg → 37 mpg (SE)
- Touchscreen: 5 in → 8 in (SE)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 4.2 in (SE, SEL)
- Speakers: 6 → 4 (SE)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (SE, SEL)
- Climate zones: 2 → 1 (SE)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (SE)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (SE)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (SEL)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (SEL)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (SEL)
2021 Elantra trims
| Limited | N Line | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $25,450 | from $24,100 | $19,650 | $20,900 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | Smartstream 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder | Smartstream 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 201 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | dct: 7-Speed DCT with SHIFTRONIC manual: 6-Speed Manual | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Gears | — | dct: 7 manual: 6 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 35 mpg | dct: 31 mpg manual: 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 184.1 in | 184.1 in | 184.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | dct: 3,020 lb manual: 2,954 lb | — | — |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 10.25 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in + option |
| Audio | Bose | — | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 + option |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | — | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | — | — | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection + option |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | — | — |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — | Optional |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 15 in | 16 in + option |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (33)
| Limited | N Line | SE | SEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Package $190 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Convenience Package $950 | — | — | — | Optional |
| Preferred Accessory Package $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package $2,100 | — | — | — | Optional |
| Winter Weather Package $280 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Applique $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Fitted Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alloy Door Sills $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Block | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Hook | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Side Bins | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| EC Mirror (Without Bluelink) $295 | — | — | Optional | — |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Reversible Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Calypso Red $350 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Ceramic White | — | Optional | — | — |
| Electric Shadow | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fluid Metal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Intense Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lava Orange | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Phantom Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Portofino Gray | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Quartz White | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Scarlet Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Shimmering Silver | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black / Red Stitching | — | Optional | — | — |
| Medium Gray | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Melange / Light Gray | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 34 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 61 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–280 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–280 hp manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 167 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–276 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–276 hp manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 13 | 158 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp manual available | FWD | 28–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 163 | No | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 26–36 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 443 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 447 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 334 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–173 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 8 | 1559 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 145 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp manual available | FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 560 | No | No |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 510 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Elantra 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA N 4DR N/A FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 54 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 98 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 55 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 101 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 40 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 17 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 6 | 131 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 4 | 29 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra N-Line 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 252 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 191 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 251 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 196 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 283 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 51 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 58 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 767 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 734 |
| 2016 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 293 |
| 2016 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 267 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 262 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 262 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 248 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elantra | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2026 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2026 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2026 | Elantra non-ISG | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 34 |
| 2026 | Elantra w/Stop-Start | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2025 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, with Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–36 |
| 2025 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2025 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2025 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2024 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–36 |
| 2024 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2024 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2024 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2023 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–37 |
| 2023 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2023 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2023 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2022 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–37 |
| 2022 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2022 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2022 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2021 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–37 |
| 2021 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2021 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2020 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–36 |
| 2020 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2020 | Elantra SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2019 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2019 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2019 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2018 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2018 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2018 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2017 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2017 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2017 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2016 | Elantra | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2016 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2016 | Elantra Limited | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 30 |
| 2015 | Elantra | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2015 | Elantra Coupe | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–28 |
| 2015 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2015 | Elantra Limited | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 30 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.