2020 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra highlights
Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 41 highway, 36 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
This midsize sedan combines style and practicality.
Picture yourself driving a stylish and smart four-door car that includes standard driver-assist and comfort features. And, for model year 2020, the Elantra is available in six trims with three different engine types to suit your needs. You'll be well-equipped from the start with lots of options, too. While we currently do not have many 2020 Hyundai Elantras on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2020 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Hyundai Elantra with similar features.
All Hyundai Elantra years
New for 2020
- The GT trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
Explore Hyundai Elantra details
GT 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
161
Torque (ft-lbs)
150
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
104.3"
Overall length
170.9"
Width
70.7"
Height
57.7"
Leg room
F 42.2"/R 34.8"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 38.5"
Front tires
P225/45HR17
Rear tires
P225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
75/750 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
1. Driver-Assist technology
Hyundai's 2020 Elantra gives you plenty of technology on a well-appointed platform. With the SmartSense suite of technology features, standard on all Elantras, you'll enjoy intelligent offerings like lane-keeping assist, driver attention alert, and forward collision-avoidance assist. The entry-level model includes a strong package designed to satisfy your need for the latest driver-assistance technology while moving up to the Limited trim gives you features like pedestrian detection, smart cruise control, and more.
2. Zippy engine options
You won't be disappointed by the 2020 Elantra's base 2.0L four-cylinder engine. But if you're after something a little different, take an Eco model out for a spin, which includes a turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine. Meanwhile, the Sport trim will give you a peppy ride with its 201-hp turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder that will inspire you to hit the open road. Whatever you're looking for, the Elantra aims to please.
3. Multimedia
The base model of the Hyundai Elantra comes standard with a robust six-speaker audio system; this entry-level package is sure to satisfy the music lover in you. If you're a serious audiophile, the upgrade to the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited trim will allow you to enjoy a premium Infinity® audio system with well-placed speakers throughout the cabin for a rocking—or relaxing—experience, all depending on the kind of music you like.
4. Sport options
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is available in a Sport trim level, which features performance-oriented tires and an updated multilink rear suspension. It also boasts a flat-bottomed steering wheel, reminiscent of what you might find in a race car, while heated leather front seats add an extra touch of elegance. Need even more? The Sport Premium package adds navigation, an eight-inch touchscreen, and the Infinity premium stereo system.
5. Attractive styling
Hyundai's 2020 Elantra was created by engineers who wanted to sculpt a vehicle that fit a demand for shapely, balanced proportions. The curves of the exterior reflect a quest for elegant class and the spacious interior plus 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space give you all the room you need to stretch out your legs and drive comfortably.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
Hyundai Sonata
With comfortable, supportive seats and a user-friendly infotainment system, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is a smart choice in the sedan market. This year's model comes with the choice of three powertrains: the 185-horsepower base engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating 178 horsepower, and a 245-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine. A sophisticated ride, the Sonata is an excellent commuter car. Hyundai includes standard an array of technology features on the 2019 Sonata, like blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert; all of these give you more confidence on the road. With a seven-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, a USB port, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay included in the 2019 base model, the Sonata is a smart choice for sedan drivers.
The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact sedan that can seat five people comfortably and offers ample storage space. The 2019 model is powered by a 1.6L four-cylinder engine combined with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and generating 130 horsepower. Cargo capacity measures at 13.7 cubic feet and features Bluetooth connectivity and an infotainment system with a five-inch touchscreen as standard for 2019, with forward collision warning and forward automatic emergency braking available as an option on all trims.
The first generation of the Toyota Corolla was released in 1966, and this compact sedan has stood the test of time on the market. Offered in six well-equipped trim levels, the 2019 Toyota Corolla is part of the 11th generation that began in 2014. Available sport seats on the SE trim in the 2019 model are designed to cradle your body comfortably on both long and short rides. This sedan is loaded with style and tech features, like a standard 6.1-inch touchscreen display, integrated back-up camera, and Toyota's Entune™ audio system. And with 13 solid cubic feet of cargo volume, you can pack in the groceries, work supplies, or sporting equipment as you need in a 2019 Toyota Corolla. Opt for the available paddle shifters to up your fun quotient.
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Hyundai Elantra2020 Hyundai Elantra trims
SE
Base model includes a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, drive mode select (normal and sport options), five-inch color display, six-speaker audio system, smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks, 60/40 rear seats, and more.
SEL
Adds Android Auto and Apple CarPlay®, blind-spot collision warning, heated side mirrors, driver attention warning, lane-keeping assist, an upgrade to a seven-inch high-resolution color display, and more.
Value Edition
Upgrades to push-button start and proximity key entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, a power sunroof, a one-touch auto-up driver-seat window, a hands-free smart trunk, and more.
Eco
Includes a 1.4L turbo engine and adds dual USB charge ports.
Sport
Includes a 1.6L turbo engine, a D-cut leather-wrapped steering wheel, sport-tuned suspension and steering, a black headliner, a sport instrument gauge cluster, and sport front seats with red contrast stitching.
Limited
Upgrades to Infinity premium audio with eight speakers while also adding an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear center armrest with cupholders, sliding center armrest storage, a power driver seat with adjustable lumbar support, and more.
More about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Color options
Exterior colors
Black
Blue
Gray
Intense Blue (Sport model only)
Red
Silver
White
Interior details
Available in six trims: SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited, Eco, and Sport
Seats up to five
Infotainment system featuring five-inch color display and six-speaker audio system as standard; eight-speaker Infinity premium audio included on top Limited trim
USB media port as standard; dual ports in Eco and higher trims
CleanAir Ionizer as standard starting with the base trim
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