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2016 Hyundai Elantra

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Hyundai Elantra highlights

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4.5 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined

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New for 2016

  • The Elantra is available in a new trim called the Value Edition.
  • A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Sport trim now comes with Cloth Seats and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The Limited trim now comes with Smart Key and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The SE trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.

Explore Hyundai Elantra details

GT 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear View Camera
  • Smart Key

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

173

Torque (ft-lbs)

154

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

104.3"

Overall length

169.3"

Width

70.1"

Height

57.9"

Leg room

F 42"/R 34.6"

Head room

F 40.1"/R 37.9"

Front tires

P205/55HR16

Rear tires

P205/55HR16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

75/750 lbs.

Transmission

Manual 6

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

37 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Elantra an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Elantra 12th out of 44 among Compact Cars.

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