2026 Hyundai Elantra review
Hyundai Elantra highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 27 highway, 23 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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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.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Hyundai Elantra is $363, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Hyundai Elantra owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Hyundai Elantra, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Hyundai Elantra features and specs
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SEL Sport 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
147
Torque (ft-lbs)
132
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
107.1"
Overall length
185.4"
Width
71.9"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 38"
Head room
F 40.6"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P225/45WR17
Rear tires
P225/45WR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Hyundai Elantra FAQ
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SEL Sport: 30 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- SE: 32 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway
- Limited: 30 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- N: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- N Line: 28 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- SEL Sport Premium: 30 MPG City and 39 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
Here is what's new for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra:
- SEL Sport Premium
- Power Mirrors
- Air Conditioning
- Overhead Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
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