2021 Hyundai Elantra review
Hyundai Elantra highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 34 highway, 28 combined
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What is new for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?
- The ECO, GT, Sport, and Value Edition trims have been discontinued for 2021.
- Elantra trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Parking Sensors, Leatherette & Cloth, BOSE Sound System, Navigation System, and CD Audio as standard equipment this year.
- The Limited trim now comes with Sunroof(s) as standard equipment.
- The N Line trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Power Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The SEL trim now comes with Smart Key and Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor, Alloy Wheels, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
2021 Hyundai Elantra trims
Curious how Hyundai Elantra trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesSE:
- 147-hp, 132-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- View our Hyundai Elantra SE inventory
SEL:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- Smart Key
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Hyundai Elantra SEL inventory
GT:
- Includes all features available on the SEL
- Sunroofs
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Manual Transmission
- Turbo Charged Engine
- View our Hyundai Elantra GT inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the GT
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- BOSE Sound System
- Navigation System
- View our Hyundai Elantra Limited inventory
N Line:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- 201-hp, 195-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- View our Hyundai Elantra N Line inventory
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Hyundai Elantra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Elantra 11th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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Limited 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
147
Torque (ft-lbs)
132
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
107.1"
Overall length
184.1"
Width
71.9"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 38"
Head room
F 38.7"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P225/45HR17
Rear tires
P225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Hyundai Elantra FAQ
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Limited: 31 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway
- SE: 33 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- SEL: 31 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway
- N Line: 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Hyundai Elantra received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Hyundai Elantra as 10 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has received an average 3.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Hyundai Elantra, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Hyundai Elantra Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra:
- Parking Sensors
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Navigation System
- BOSE Sound System
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