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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa101.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-hyundai-elantra-sel-review\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-hyundai-elantra-sel-review\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/vehicle-reviews\/2021-hyundai-elantra-sel-review","crawl_time":1776076466,"first_indexed_time":1658607848,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,carpro!www,\/vehicle-reviews\/2021-hyundai-elantra-sel-review s443","src_root_hash":"12445600670402963501","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review","meta_descriptions":["The all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra arrives with new looks, futuristic tech cabin and and impressive ride and drive."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"When a car is awarded 2021 North American Car of the Year, it has a lot to live up to. So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all.\nHyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet.\nMy test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over $25,000.\nExterior\nThe exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently.\nIt’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional.\nPowertrain\nThe Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined.\nRemote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop\/start.\nRide and Drive\nThe Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a $25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well.\nInterior\nThe Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors.\nHyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger.\nThe optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel.\nWell-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status.\nTechnology\nTechnology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park.\nThe 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well.\nUtility\nThe second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60\/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space.\nStandard Features\nStandard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A\/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear.\nOptions\nThis is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package ($950) and a Premium Package ($2100).\nThe Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60\/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key.\nConvenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter.\nCarpeted floor mats add another $155.\nSafety\nHyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well.\nWhat You’ll Pay\nYou’ll pay $25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited.\nThe Verdict\nThe all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan.\n2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review\nWhat I liked most:\nDriving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value.\nWhat I would change:\nAdd emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk\/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights.\nMSRP:\nBase price $20,900;\n$25,100 as equipped\nFuel Economy:\n31 city\/41 highway\/\n35 combined\n.\nOfficial Color:\nIntense Blue.\nOdometer reading when tested:\n2,372 miles.\nWeight:\n2,725 – 2,868 pounds.\nSpare Tire:\nTemporary compact spare.\nLength-Width-Height:\n184.1” long\/ 71.9” wide\/55.7” high.\nTowing Capacity:\nN\/A.\nCargo Space:\n14.2 cubic feet.\nFinal Assembly:\nMontgomery, Alabama.\nFuel Tank Capacity:\n12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side.\n2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words:\nThe 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason.\nManufacturers website:\nHyundai\nWarranty:\n5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty.","attrs_markdown":"Search\n\n[Create Account](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/create-account)\n\n[Login](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/_hcms\/mem\/login)\n\n[Listen Live](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-show-listen-live)\n\n- [Buy a Car](https:\/\/www.carpro.com#buy)\n- [Sell Your Car](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/sell)\n- [CarPro Shop]()\n  - [Tshirts & Merch](https:\/\/shop.carpro.com\/)\n  - [Trusted Products](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/blog\/exclusive-car-pro-approved-products-amp-services)\n- [Car Buying Resources](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/resources)\n  - [Advice](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/resources\/advice)\n  - [Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/resources\/vehicle-reviews)\n  - [FAQs](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/faq)\n  - [News](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/resources\/auto-news)\n  - [Trusted Products & Services](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/blog\/exclusive-car-pro-approved-products-amp-services)\n  - [Warranties](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/resources\/warranty)\n  - [Consignment](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/consignment)\n- [Radio Show](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-radio-show)\n  - [Radio Schedule](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-radio-show#schedule)\n  - [Radio Blog](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/radio-blog)\n  - [Dealer True Stories](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/true-stories)\n  - [CarPro Radio Show Podcast](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-podcast)\n  - [Driving N Heels Podcast](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/driving-n-heels-podcast)\n  - [CarPro Radio Show Newsletter](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/subscribe-to-carpro-newsletter)\n  - [CarPro Radio Show Newsletter Archive](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-show-radio-newsletter-archive)\n\n[Listen Live](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/carpro-show-listen-live)\n\nMenu\n\n![](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/review_337304_1.jpg?width=1020&name=review_337304_1.jpg)\n\n[Sedan](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/vehicle-reviews\/tag\/sedan)\n\n# 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review\nWritten By: [Amy Plemons](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/vehicle-reviews\/author\/amy-plemons)  \\| Jan 28, 2021 1:00:00 AM\n\nWhen a car is awarded 2021 North American Car of the Year, it has a lot to live up to. So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all.\n\nHyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet.\n\nMy test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over \\$25,000.\n\n### Exterior\nThe exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently.\n\n[![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyunda-elantra-prfile-bridge-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyunda-elantra-prfile-bridge-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-1-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-1-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-tailend-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-tailend-min.jpg)\n\nIt’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional.\n\n### Powertrain\nThe Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined.\n\nRemote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop\/start.\n\n### Ride and Drive\nThe Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a \\$25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well.\n\n### Interior\nThe Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors.\n\nHyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger.\n\n[![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-steering-wheel-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-steering-wheel-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-dash-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-dash-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-shifter-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-shifter-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-rear-seat.-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-rear-seat.-min.jpg)\n\nThe optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel.\n\nWell-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status.\n\n### Technology\nTechnology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park.\n\nThe 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well.\n\n[![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge1-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge1-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge3-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge3-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-touchscreen-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-touchscreen-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-wiper-gear.-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-wiper-gear.-min.jpg)\n\n### Utility\nThe second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60\/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space.\n\n### Standard Features\nStandard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A\/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear.\n\n### Options\nThis is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package (\\$950) and a Premium Package (\\$2100).\n\nThe Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60\/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key.\n\nConvenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter.\n\nCarpeted floor mats add another \\$155.\n\n### Safety\nHyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well.\n\n### What You’ll Pay\nYou’ll pay \\$25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited.\n\n### The Verdict\nThe all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan.\n\n### 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review\n- **What I liked most:** Driving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value.\n- **What I would change:** Add emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk\/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights.\n- **MSRP:** Base price \\$20,900; **\\$25,100 as equipped**\n- **Fuel Economy:** 31 city\/41 highway\/**35 combined**.\n- **Official Color:** Intense Blue.\n- **Odometer reading when tested:** 2,372 miles.\n- **Weight:** 2,725 – 2,868 pounds.\n- **Spare Tire:** Temporary compact spare.\n- **Length-Width-Height:** 184.1” long\/ 71.9” wide\/55.7” high.\n- **Towing Capacity:** N\/A.\n- **Cargo Space:** 14.2 cubic feet.\n- **Final Assembly:** Montgomery, Alabama.\n- **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side.\n- **2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words:** The 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason.\n- **Manufacturers website:** [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.hyundaiusa.com\/us\/en)\n- **Warranty:** 5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty.\n\n[![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-full-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-full-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/202-elantra-misc2-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/202-elantra-misc2-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-misc1-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-misc1-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge2-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge2-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-misc-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-elantra-misc-min.jpg)   [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-cargo-min.jpg)](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hubfs\/car-review-blog\/2021-hyundai-elantra-cargo-min.jpg)\n\n![Amy Plemons](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Screen%20Shot%202021-06-14%20at%203.28.34%20PM.png?width=150&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-06-14%20at%203.28.34%20PM.png)\n\n#### [Amy Plemons](https:\/\/www.carpro.com\/vehicle-reviews\/author\/amy-plemons)\nAn Emmy nominated tv producer, Amy enjoys reviewing and writing about cars almost as much as driving them. At CarProUSA, Amy brings her production and photography skills to auto journalism, creating new content each week. In addition to supporting our on-air duo, Amy often serves as our on-the-ground reporter from auto shows. 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So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all. Hyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet. My test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over \\$25,000. Exterior The exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently. It’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional. Powertrain The Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined. Remote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop\/start. Ride and Drive The Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a \\$25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well. Interior The Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors. Hyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger. The optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel. Well-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status. Technology Technology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park. The 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well. Utility The second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60\/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space. Standard Features Standard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A\/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear. Options This is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package (\\$950) and a Premium Package (\\$2100). The Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60\/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key. Convenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter. Carpeted floor mats add another \\$155. Safety Hyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well. What You’ll Pay You’ll pay \\$25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited. The Verdict The all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan. 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review **What I liked most:** Driving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value. **What I would change:** Add emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk\/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights. **MSRP:** Base price \\$20,900; **\\$25,100 as equipped** **Fuel Economy:** 31 city\/41 highway\/**35 combined**. **Official Color:** Intense Blue. **Odometer reading when tested:** 2,372 miles. **Weight:** 2,725 – 2,868 pounds. **Spare Tire:** Temporary compact spare. **Length-Width-Height:** 184.1” long\/ 71.9” wide\/55.7” high. **Towing Capacity:** N\/A. **Cargo Space:** 14.2 cubic feet. **Final Assembly:** Montgomery, Alabama. **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side. **2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words:** The 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason. **Manufacturers website:** [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.hyundaiusa.com\/us\/en) **Warranty:** 5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	When a car is awarded 2021 North American Car of the Year, it has a lot to live up to. So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all. Hyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet. My test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over $25,000. Exterior The exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently. It’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional. Powertrain The Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined. Remote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop/start. Ride and Drive The Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a $25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well. Interior The Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors. Hyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger. The optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel. Well-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status. Technology Technology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park. The 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well. Utility The second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space. Standard Features Standard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear. Options This is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package ($950) and a Premium Package ($2100). The Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key. Convenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter. Carpeted floor mats add another $155. Safety Hyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well. What You’ll Pay You’ll pay $25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited. The Verdict The all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan. 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review What I liked most: Driving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value. What I would change: Add emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights. MSRP: Base price $20,900; $25,100 as equipped Fuel Economy: 31 city/41 highway/ 35 combined . Official Color: Intense Blue. Odometer reading when tested: 2,372 miles. Weight: 2,725 – 2,868 pounds. Spare Tire: Temporary compact spare. Length-Width-Height: 184.1” long/ 71.9” wide/55.7” high. Towing Capacity: N/A. Cargo Space: 14.2 cubic feet. Final Assembly: Montgomery, Alabama. Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side. 2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words: The 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason. Manufacturers website: Hyundai Warranty: 5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty.
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So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all. Hyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet. My test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over \$25,000. ### Exterior The exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently. [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyunda-elantra-prfile-bridge-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyunda-elantra-prfile-bridge-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-1-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-1-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-grille-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-tailend-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-tailend-min.jpg) It’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional. ### Powertrain The Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined. Remote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop/start. ### Ride and Drive The Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a \$25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well. ### Interior The Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors. Hyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger. [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-steering-wheel-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-steering-wheel-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-dash-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-dash-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-shifter-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-elantra-shifter-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-rear-seat.-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-rear-seat.-min.jpg) The optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel. Well-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status. ### Technology Technology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park. The 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well. [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge1-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge1-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge3-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-digital-gauge3-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-touchscreen-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-touchscreen-min.jpg) [![2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-wiper-gear.-min.jpg)](https://www.carpro.com/hubfs/car-review-blog/2021-hyundai-elantra-wiper-gear.-min.jpg) ### Utility The second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space. ### Standard Features Standard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear. ### Options This is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package (\$950) and a Premium Package (\$2100). The Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key. Convenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter. Carpeted floor mats add another \$155. ### Safety Hyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well. ### What You’ll Pay You’ll pay \$25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited. ### The Verdict The all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan. ### 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review - What I liked most: Driving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value. - What I would change: Add emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights. - MSRP: Base price \$20,900; \$25,100 as equipped - Fuel Economy: 31 city/41 highway/35 combined. - Official Color: Intense Blue. - Odometer reading when tested: 2,372 miles. - Weight: 2,725 – 2,868 pounds. - Spare Tire: Temporary compact spare. - Length-Width-Height: 184.1” long/ 71.9” wide/55.7” high. - Towing Capacity: N/A. - Cargo Space: 14.2 cubic feet. - Final Assembly: Montgomery, Alabama. - Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side. - 2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words: The 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason. - Manufacturers website: [Hyundai](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en) - Warranty: 5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty. 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Readable Markdown	When a car is awarded 2021 North American Car of the Year, it has a lot to live up to. So when it came time for me to drive the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra recently - I had high expectations. And from the get-go, the Elantra met them all. Hyundai’s redesign of the Elantra, now in its 7th-generation, is nothing short of impressive. It’s also a sign that Hyundai continues to invest in its sedan lineup despite market trends. It’s built on a new platform making it longer, lower and wider, and therefore roomier in the cabin. It’s optionally full of awesome technology. But perhaps most surprising is the Elantra’s excellent ride and drive that is also remarkably quiet. My test vehicle is the middle SEL trim equipped with two packages that offer a lot of features for the price point - which on this vehicle is just over \$25,000. Exterior The exterior is bold and dramatic. Something with such strong styling is probably not for everybody, but it will attract those who want something that stands out from the crowd. The Elantra has a coupe-like appearance with strong chiseled angles and a geometric look. You see cues from the Sonata in the front end though the strong creases on the hood form more of a V shape on the Elantra and the wide jewel-pattern cascading black grille is shaped a bit differently. It’s flanked by projector halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights. A “Premium Package” nets larger 17-inch wheels over the standard 16-inch as well as black chrome exterior accents and a sunroof. The strong tail end is a conversation starter - the trunk lid forms essentially an overhang over a light bar stretching across the rear, flanked by cool-looking ”Flying H” logo L-shaped tail lamps. The LED and bulb tail lights are optional. Powertrain The Elantra is equipped with a Smartstream 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and its 147-horsepower didn’t sound like much to me honestly, but acceleration was surprisingly great. It delivers 132 lb. ft. of torque. Hyundai made transmission shifts feel so much like a true automatic that you would not even know it’s an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). (For a manual transmission you’ll have to go for the high-performance N variant.)The Elantra delivers a great 35 mpg combined. If you want more, the first-ever Elantra hybrid delivers more than 50 mpg combined. Remote start using the keyfob is a terrific feature to get at this price point. This model does not have automatic stop/start. Ride and Drive The Elantra doesn’t ride like a compact sedan but like something more. In fact it had me wondering if I was indeed driving a \$25,000 compact sedan. With its lower center of gravity, it’s unexpectedly sporty and engaging, with great handling and steering feel. The ride quality is smooth and quiet. You can feel a definite driving difference between the three drive modes - Sport being my favorite. Braking is excellent as well. Interior The Elantra SEL delivers a well-designed, roomy and tech-forward interior. A premium cloth interior looks modern in black with silver trim and glossy black accents. There’s a lot of plastic in here, but you do get soft-touch door armrests and some softer padding on the front passenger doors. Hyundai designers wanted the cabin to look like an airplane cockpit. The high center driver-centric console won me over in its minimalism and silver hardware for the drive modes, auto brake hold and the optional electronic parking brake. The optional leather-wrapped gear shifter looks upscale. On the right, there is a grab handle for the passenger. The optional leather-wrapped steering wheel is stylish with silver accents and glossy black trim. Hyundai also jazzed up the headlight and windshield wiper stalks with some glossy black. Small aluminum speakers up front for the optional 8-speaker Bose sound system add an upscale feel. Well-designed, cloth black seats with side bolstering are comfortable and offer wide, long cushions. The SEL does not come equipped with power front seats, but my model has an optional power driver seat along with optional heated front seats that warm up nicely. Unique features include a center console cup holder that can accommodate both deep or short cups. Interior release levers for the gas lid door and trunk give a hint of an economy feel, I think making them buttons would improve their status. Technology Technology is flat-out superb in here - and keep in mind - I’m saying that even though this model does not have both 10.25-inch digital displays that are available. This SEL has an optional 10.25-inch TFT display and the standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, that does not include navigation. Angled slight towards the driver, it’s easy to reach with top-notch graphics and responsiveness. The rearview camera with gridlines displays not just in reverse, but also when you put it into park. The 10.25-digital gauge cluster is the real star event. It’s bright, easy to read and animates when you switch between drive modes. Something unique is that the windshield wiper speed also shows in the right side gauge. The driver display graphics are excellent as well. Utility The second-row is roomy, but it’s a bit bare bones back there without optional packages. For instance, you don’t get a drop down console or a 60/40 split seat back unless you add a package. There are also no USB ports back here and the backs of the front seats are plastic. There is plenty of cargo room in the trunk that offers 14.2 cu. ft. of space. Standard Features Standard Elantra SEL features include push button start, dual A/C, a bench folding rear seat back, hands-free trunk release, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Hyundai BlueLink. There are 2 USB’s and a 12-volt up front, but none in the rear. Options This is equipped with two packages: a Convenience Package (\$950) and a Premium Package (\$2100). The Premium Package includes the Bose premium audio system, side mirror turn indicators, 60/40 split rear seatback, armrest and cupholders for the 2nd row, a power driver’s seat with lumbar and Hyundai Digital Key. Convenience package additions include the wireless charger and the 10.25-inch digital cluster, electric parking brake, heated front seats and outside mirrors, along with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter. Carpeted floor mats add another \$155. Safety Hyundai offers one of my favorite suites of driver assistance in the industry. Elantra’s standard tech features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),Lane Following Assist (LFA),High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) andSafe Exit Warning (SEW), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA. An optional package adds Smart Cruise Control with stop and go assist along and expands Forward Collision Warning Pedestrian detection to include cyclists and junction-turning detection as well. What You’ll Pay You’ll pay \$25,100 for this particular SEL model with its two packages and optional carpet mats. A great value with the options in my book - and add to that Hyundai’s excellent 5-year warranty. If you want the larger 10.25 touchscreen with navigation as well as leather seats, you’ll need to move up to the Limited. The Verdict The all-new Elantra is hands-down an impressive compact sedan from Hyundai - and the one Hyundai needed to deliver to compliment its ever-growing award-winning lineup. It should for sure be on your shopping list if you’re looking for a four-door compact sedan. 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL Review What I liked most: Driving Dynamics, Digital Gauge Cluster, and Overall Great Value. What I would change: Add emergency automatic parking brake, Trunk/Gas Lid Release levers. Offer optional LED headlights. MSRP: Base price \$20,900; \$25,100 as equipped Fuel Economy: 31 city/41 highway/35 combined. Official Color: Intense Blue. Odometer reading when tested: 2,372 miles. Weight: 2,725 – 2,868 pounds. Spare Tire: Temporary compact spare. Length-Width-Height: 184.1” long/ 71.9” wide/55.7” high. Towing Capacity: N/A. Cargo Space: 14.2 cubic feet. Final Assembly: Montgomery, Alabama. Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 gallons with filler on the driver’s side. 2021 Hyundai Elantra SELin a few words: The 2021 North American Car of The Year for a reason. Manufacturers website: [Hyundai](https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en) Warranty: 5 year, 60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty, 10-year, 10,000 mile powertrain warranty.
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