Must-Know Facts About the 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Overview

Compact sedans like as the 2024 Elantra are often seen as basic transportation—great for first-time vehicle purchasers, fuel-efficient, and simple to park in tight spots—but the Hyundai also provides a ton of flair and a whole lot of value. The sleek outward appearance attracts eyeballs yet the Elantra doesn't scrimp on classic compact-car attributes. Its interior is large for its size and an optional hybrid engine increases the Elantra's fuel-sipper reputation. The basic motor is a breathless 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but the N-Line variant comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter that gives a bit extra zest. Even yet, none of the Elantra versions will boost its driver's pulse. Its handling is less enjoyable than rivals such as the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3, both of which provide sharper steering and a more nimble overall feel. For performance-oriented drivers, the full-on Elantra N variant (reviewed separately) is significantly more gratifying than the normal Elantra, but it also costs a lot more.

What's New for 2024?

Hyundai's tiny car has been facelifted with a sharper-looking front end, redesigned external lighting features, and new wheels. There are various new color possibilities, including Exotic Green and Ultimate Red. Hyundai has also included rear side-impact airbags and a rear-seat seatbelt reminder as standard across the Elantra range. Lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic warning—all of which are standard features—now inform the driver with haptic pulses in the steering wheel.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The pricing of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra starts at $22,775 and goes up to $30,600 depending on the model and extras.

The middle SEL model delivers the finest blend of price and functionality. Standard stuff above the SE includes a hands-free trunk release and SiriusXM. Additionally, choosing for the SEL rather the SE makes more worthy choices available. For instance, we’d tick the box for the SEL Convenience package, which adds a 10.3-inch digital cluster in addition to a 10.3-inch center display for the infotainment system with built-in navigation; adaptive cruise control; a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; a wireless smartphone charging pad; heated front seats; heated mirrors; and more.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The baseline nonhybrid Elantra powertrain is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that cranks out a not-very-exciting 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque beneath the hood of SE and SEL variants. Opting for the sportier N Line model cuts displacement to 1.6 liters and adds a turbocharger, resulting in a lot livelier 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid versions still employ a 1.6-liter four-pot but it’s linked with an electric motor rather than a turbo, which results in somewhat less horsepower than the standard engine at 139 but greater torque at 195 pound-feet–equal to that of the N Line. The SE and SEL’s base 2.0-liter engine is linked to a CVT (continuously variable gearbox) while the N Line, Blue Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid variants have a DCT (dual-clutch transmission). Notably, the N Line receives a seven-speed DCT compared to the hybrids’ six-speed DCT. The hottest, enthusiast’s pick in the Elantra series by far is the performance-oriented N, which we review separately. But those who can't quite stomach the car's price tag might select the milder N Line variant. After a quick test drive, we came away delighted with the N Line's perkier acceleration and its competent handling, which ups the athleticism without sacrificing the ride.

Hyundai Elantra 0-60 MPH Time

The 0-60 mph time for the Hyundai Elantra in our test was 8.1 seconds while the Elantra hybrid achieved a 0-60 mph time of 8.4 seconds. Those wanting for better performance may want to seek out the quicker Elantra N model (reviewed separately).

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA thinks the Elantra with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder will get up to 33 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway. Models with the turbocharged 1.6-liter four have estimations as high as 28 mpg city and 36 highway. The thriftiest hybrid Elantra is rated at 53 mpg city and 56 highway. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our thorough testing regimen, the Elantra hybrid achieved just a 48-mpg score while the nonhybrid Limited with the standard engine earned 38 mpg. By comparison, a Corolla hybrid scored 56 mpg in our highway test. For more information about the Elantra's fuel efficiency, see the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

To complement its striking design, the inside of the Elantra appears sufficiently modern. The dashboard and center console wrap around the driver while the passenger's side adopts a more basic approach. A single LED strip follows the dashboard-spanning air vent across the width of the car from the steering column to the passenger's-side door panel. Passenger volume is substantial, particularly in the rear seat, which helps the Elantra compete with roomier rivals such as the Sentra and the Volkswagen Jetta. It’s not as luxury as it seems in images, though; there’s plenty of hard plastic inside, which isn’t unusual in this price level. In our tests, the Elantra accommodated six carry-on luggage within its trunk.

Infotainment and Connectivity

An optional 10.3-inch digital gauge display rubs elbows with a second 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that grows from the top of the Elantra's dashboard. The basic infotainment arrangement includes an 8.0-inch center touchscreen and analog gauges for the instrument cluster. Hyundai's new infotainment system takes center stage here. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard, as is a Wi-Fi connection. A voice-recognition feature allows the driver to modify items such as the climate control or the heated seats by merely saying specified phrases. A six-speaker stereo is standard, while Limited and N-Line trims come with an eight-speaker Bose stereo instead.