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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa004.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.cars.com/research/hyundai-elantra-2021/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cars.com/research/hyundai-elantra-2021/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/","crawl_time":1774875607,"first_indexed_time":1586141685,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cars!www,\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10834749061103421204","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"2021 Hyundai ELANTRA - Specs, Prices, MPG, Reviews & Photos | Cars.com","meta_descriptions":["Research the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The verdict:\nThe redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile.\nVersus the competition:\nFor a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down.\nFor 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains\nin the works\nas of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the\nwhole current group\n, or compare the\n2020 and 2021 Elantra\n.\nRelated:\nRedesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at $20,645; Here’s What You Get\nWe evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line. \nSE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability\nA confounding but age-old reality in our\nrecent comparison\nbetween the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans. \nDespite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225\/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even\nmore\ncomfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels\ngenerally diminish ride quality\n.)\nKudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves.\nUnder the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer.\nElantra Hybrid: Even Better\nThe Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness —\nthere’s\nyour downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency.\nThat efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare\nElantra Hybrid mileage\nor the\nregular Elantra’s\n.\nThe Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves.\nElantra N Line: A Minor Letdown\nIf there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its\nElantra Sport\npredecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained.\nSo where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it.\nTech Features\nSE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard\nApple CarPlay\nand\nAndroid Auto\nboth have\nwireless integration\n. Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges.\nThe Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed\ndisplay limitations in other Hyundai models\nwith the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive.\nThe Fatal Flaw?\nFor all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our\nindependent accounting of cargo space\nfound 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra.\nHyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur.\nAll of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra,\nno standout for cabin materials\nitself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front\nand\nrear.\nThere’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends.\nFeatures and Value\nAs of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those\nresults will appear here\n. Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering.\nThe Elantra SE starts just under $21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with\nrivals’ base models\n, most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie.\nThe vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about $22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways.\nRead more about the differences\n.)\nThe N Line runs about $25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around $26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a $2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about $29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s\nstill a decent value\n, especially considering Hyundai’s\nimpressive warranty\nand\nthree years’ free maintenance\n.\nValue might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great.\nWe cannot generate a video preview.\nSee the full review to watch it.\nCars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. 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[Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra\/)\n5. 2021\n\n# 2021   Hyundai ELANTRA\nStarts at:\n\n\\$19,650\n\nShop options\n\n![New 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xxlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/52965bbe-793e-42f7-9228-6e4b03db75e5\/85243394-7549-4a86-8e03-a35e16ae2f75.png)\n\nSee ratings\n\n**Consumer rating**\n\nOwner reviewed vehicle score\n\n**Safety rating**\n\nNHTSA tested vehicle score\n\nConsumer rating\n\nOwner reviewed vehicle score\n\nSafety rating\n\nNHTSA tested vehicle score\n\nShop Cars.com\n\nBrowse cars & save your favorites\n\nDealers near you\n\nFind & contact a dealership near you\n\nListings near 20149\n\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/501a1c30-90ff-524c-93cf-74da7efb05c0\/e38be1d1-d02f-418e-991a-4ec17f02235c\/kSN3rfY0whAW-DngfKP5M4JZIMU.jpg)\n  \n  \\$19,998\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/e08b84d6-eb41-4cb5-ba13-5dba2669f231\/)\n  \n  4 mi away\n- \\$14,950\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/2d3d2d8e-4308-4515-96ef-b66bf78cf9ad\/)\n  \n  4 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/daf7572f-1893-40d4-8635-acf61bff485f\/82082c0d-bfe5-460b-8b1c-df1c4377f2bb\/8pZr4xxe8zTS1Z5CzgBxFYd2aZE.jpg)\n  \n  \\$12,999\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/9be03eaf-e3f3-4417-ac9c-675882b2f27c\/)\n  \n  6 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/b79a1c23-823f-5da1-a4d1-f4ca960e1837\/24d2d654-c286-419f-bdbf-ef6107e81d44\/y1G4Mq_7ZgYUaL2vm0jBU5vVMKI.jpg)\n  \n  \\$13,923\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SE](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/abfbcc63-bc2a-4e44-b6fa-c62763dddc6d\/)\n  \n  9 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/c09b8d5c-5aec-4c79-83fd-812da56477e1\/44885c24-b4ce-4589-bbdb-809ed30c3873\/iyy2S4Eorp1BSYpaP1we5IgMB20.jpg)\n  \n  \\$16,500   \\$500 price drop\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA N Line](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/2e914ad8-c9d1-4486-8e63-5989f7b94802\/)\n  \n  19 mi away\n\nChange location\n\nSee all listings\n\n## Available trims\nSee the differences side-by-side to [compare trims](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/trims\/).\n\n- SE IVT \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$19,650\n  \n  33 City \/ 43 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- SE IVT SULEV \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$19,650\n  \n  33 City \/ 43 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- SE IVT\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$19,650\n  \n  33 City \/ 43 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- SEL IVT \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,900\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- SEL IVT SULEV \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,900\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- SEL IVT\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,900\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- N Line Manual\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$24,100\n  \n  25 City \/ 34 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- N Line DCT\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$25,200\n  \n  28 City \/ 36 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- Limited IVT SULEV \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$25,450\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- Limited IVT\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$25,450\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n- Limited IVT \\*Ltd Avail\\*\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$25,450\n  \n  31 City \/ 41 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front Wheel Drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  See all specs\n\n## Photo & video gallery\n![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/69cf0aff-e05f-488e-8fe2-47ebe9f6c03e.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/709af119-c40e-4109-ae66-d5340626f1a1.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/4c99b446-6217-46a6-a4eb-01a0e0cd6492.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/2096a8c8-7988-40c7-814b-b607b09b60d4.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/2c70b9de-ea30-4aaa-a9a1-5999002ce97a.png) ![2021 Hyundai 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ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/17bcf364-2cb6-4fe4-9a34-7dc14e79f0ca.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/bba65f71-83fe-4150-8f80-cb6b72e9eb35.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/fb13f0fe-6b5d-4e46-8127-32a57bafa556.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/ddd1cda7-b4bc-4f03-9a06-21fdf0c73b6d.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/c51f8f7e-2f3c-4b5b-94d7-f9e2ca030abf.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/eb365cf0-2808-4cc5-a845-4cfc91984867.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/1fb9c9d9-ca8a-459c-9d1e-2128c0c2265a.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/13ada669-d3de-4391-8fad-5d1c36b5f621.png) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/xlarge\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/1c2961e3-6749-4eb2-811b-272e4fd8ebc4\/c7d2a214-a918-4ead-88bd-09b1e1c05ff4.png)\n\n## Notable features\nRedesigned for 2021\n\n2\\.0-liter four-cylinder\n\nCVT automatic\n\nAvailable hybrid (Elantra HEV)\n\nAvailable turbocharged N Line version\n\nAvailable manual transmission on N Line\n\n## The good & the bad\n### The good\nRide quality\n\nHandling\n\nRefined 2.0-liter powertrain\n\nInterior roominess\n\nEfficiency, drivability of Elantra Hybrid\n\n### The bad\nPervasive low-budget cabin materials\n\nPowertrain lag with N Line\n\nUpper trim levels lose wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto\n\nSee all specifications\n\n## Expert 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA review\n![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg)\n\nOur expert's take\n\nBy Kelsey Mays\n\nFull article\n\n![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg)\n\n**The verdict:** The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile.\n\n**Versus the competition:** For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down.\n\nFor 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https:\/\/www.hyundainews.com\/assets\/videos\/original\/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0).\n\n**Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \\$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786\/)**\n\nWe evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line.\n\n### **SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability**\nA confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282\/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans.\n\nDespite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225\/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even *more* comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902\/).)\n\nKudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves.\n\nUnder the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer.\n\n### **Elantra Hybrid: Even Better**\nThe Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — *there’s* your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency.\n\nThat efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539).\n\nThe Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves.\n\n### **Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown**\nIf there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140\/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained.\n\nSo where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it.\n\n### **Tech Features**\nSE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622\/) and [Android Auto](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314\/) both have [wireless integration](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297\/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges.\n\nThe Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736\/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive.\n\n### **The Fatal Flaw?**\nFor all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860\/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra.\n\nHyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur.\n\nAll of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352\/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front *and* rear.\n\nThere’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends.\n\n### **Features and Value**\nAs of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/ratings\/vehicle\/hyundai\/elantra-4-door-sedan\/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering.\n\nThe Elantra SE starts just under \\$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie.\n\nThe vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \\$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934\/).)\n\nThe N Line runs about \\$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \\$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \\$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \\$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717\/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392\/).\n\nValue might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great.\n\nWe cannot generate a video preview. See the full review to watch it.\n\n*Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.*\n\n![](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/kelsey-mays-headshot-square-purple.jpg?w=200)\n\nAssistant Managing Editor-News\n\nKelsey Mays\n\nFormer Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays likes quality, reliability, safety and practicality. But he also likes a fair price.\n\n2021 Hyundai ELANTRA review: Our expert's take\n\nBy Kelsey Mays\n\n**The verdict:** The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile.\n\n**Versus the competition:** For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down.\n\nFor 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https:\/\/www.hyundainews.com\/assets\/videos\/original\/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0).\n\n**Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \\$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786\/)**\n\nWe evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line.\n\n### **SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability**\nA confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282\/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans.\n\nDespite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225\/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even *more* comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902\/).)\n\nKudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves.\n\nUnder the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer.\n\n![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-02-exterior--frontexterior--front--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-03-exterior--profileexterior--profile--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-04-exterior--rear-angleangle--exterior--rear--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-06-engine--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-07-engine--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-05-exterior--rearexterior--rear--red.jpg)\n\n### **Elantra Hybrid: Even Better**\nThe Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — *there’s* your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency.\n\nThat efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539).\n\nThe Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves.\n\n### **Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown**\nIf there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140\/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained.\n\nSo where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it.\n\n![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-08-front-row--interiorcockpit-shot--dashboard--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-13-center-stack-display--front-row--interior--touchscreen.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-09-interior--steering-wheelfront-row--interior--steering-wheel.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-14-apple-carplay--center-stack-display--front-row--interior--touchscreen.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-11-front-row--instrument-panel--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-16-center-stack--climate-control--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-12-center-console--front-row--gearshift--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-17-dashboard--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-19-door--front-row--interior.jpg)\n\n### **Tech Features**\nSE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622\/) and [Android Auto](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314\/) both have [wireless integration](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297\/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges.\n\nThe Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736\/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive.\n\n### **The Fatal Flaw?**\nFor all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860\/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra.\n\nHyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur.\n\nAll of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352\/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front *and* rear.\n\nThere’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends.\n\n![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-21-cargo-space--interior--trunk.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-20-backseat--folding-seats--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-18-backseat--interior--rear-visibility.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-10-front-row--interior--seats.jpg)\n\n### **Features and Value**\nAs of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/ratings\/vehicle\/hyundai\/elantra-4-door-sedan\/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering.\n\nThe Elantra SE starts just under \\$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie.\n\nThe vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \\$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934\/).)\n\nThe N Line runs about \\$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \\$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \\$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \\$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717\/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392\/).\n\nValue might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great.\n\n*Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.*\n\n## Available cars near you\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/501a1c30-90ff-524c-93cf-74da7efb05c0\/e38be1d1-d02f-418e-991a-4ec17f02235c\/kSN3rfY0whAW-DngfKP5M4JZIMU.jpg)\n  \n  \\$19,998\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/e08b84d6-eb41-4cb5-ba13-5dba2669f231\/)\n  \n  4 mi away\n- \\$14,950\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/2d3d2d8e-4308-4515-96ef-b66bf78cf9ad\/)\n  \n  4 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/daf7572f-1893-40d4-8635-acf61bff485f\/82082c0d-bfe5-460b-8b1c-df1c4377f2bb\/8pZr4xxe8zTS1Z5CzgBxFYd2aZE.jpg)\n  \n  \\$12,999\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/9be03eaf-e3f3-4417-ac9c-675882b2f27c\/)\n  \n  6 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/b79a1c23-823f-5da1-a4d1-f4ca960e1837\/24d2d654-c286-419f-bdbf-ef6107e81d44\/y1G4Mq_7ZgYUaL2vm0jBU5vVMKI.jpg)\n  \n  \\$13,923\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SE](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/abfbcc63-bc2a-4e44-b6fa-c62763dddc6d\/)\n  \n  9 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/c09b8d5c-5aec-4c79-83fd-812da56477e1\/44885c24-b4ce-4589-bbdb-809ed30c3873\/iyy2S4Eorp1BSYpaP1we5IgMB20.jpg)\n  \n  \\$16,500   \\$500 price drop\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA N Line](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/2e914ad8-c9d1-4486-8e63-5989f7b94802\/)\n  \n  19 mi away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/in\/v2\/eecdf37a-634b-425c-92a1-e439dd084b5a\/a3ccef4a-b1aa-4959-bc8f-f65b318dda2b\/iI-6XLfJ4p4AMCyTm04QWX9fBGw.jpg)\n  \n  \\$16,309\n  \n  [Used 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/vehicledetail\/5fb4d664-352a-439e-9ef8-7bb2287c12cd\/)\n  \n  20 mi away\n\nSee all cars near you\n\n## Safety review\nBased on the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA base trim\n\nNHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.\n\nOverall rating\n\n5\/5\n\nCombined side rating front seat\n\n5\/5\n\nCombined side rating rear seat\n\n5\/5\n\nFrontal barrier crash rating driver\n\n5\/5\n\nFrontal barrier crash rating passenger\n\n4\/5\n\nOverall frontal barrier crash rating\n\n4\/5\n\nOverall side crash rating\n\n5\/5\n\nRollover rating\n\n5\/5\n\nSide barrier rating\n\n5\/5\n\nSide barrier rating driver\n\n5\/5\n\nSide barrier rating passenger rear seat\n\n5\/5\n\nSide pole rating driver front seat\n\n5\/5\n\n10\\.1%\n\nRisk of rollover\n\nSide barrier rating driver\n\n5\/5\n\nSide barrier rating passenger rear seat\n\n5\/5\n\nSide pole rating driver front seat\n\n5\/5\n\n10\\.1%\n\nRisk of rollover\n\n## Factory warranties\n### New car program benefits\n**Basic**\n\n5 years \/ 60,000 miles\n\n**Corrosion**\n\n7 years\n\n**Powertrain**\n\n10 years \/ 100,000 miles\n\n**Maintenance**\n\n3 years \/ 36,000 miles\n\n**Roadside Assistance**\n\n5 years\n### Certified Pre-Owned program benefits\n**Age \/ mileage**\n\nLess than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)\n\n**Basic**\n\nRemainder of the 5-Year \/ 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.\n\n**Dealer certification**\n\n173-point inspection\n\n[See all CPO program details](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/cpo\/hyundai-program\/)\n\n## Compare similar vehicles\nSelect cars to compare for more detailed info.\n\n- 2021\n  \n  4\\.8\n  \n  Hyundai ELANTRA\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$19,650\n  \n  [![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/3a773796-2789-44bf-9db1-c0a316d71fb1\/e3acff6d-fb64-4c09-b1ef-4ea5e8430496.png)](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/)\n  \n  33 City \/ 43 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front-wheel drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  Compare\n- 2019\n  \n  4\\.6\n  \n  Hyundai Elantra GT\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,450\n  \n  [![2019 Hyundai Elantra GT](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/7839fde8-cc97-46e7-9b9a-b74753443912\/2731fa1e-2ece-42f6-ab38-69aa7965814c.png)](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra_gt-2019\/)\n  \n  25 City \/ 32 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front-wheel drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  Compare\n- 2023\n  \n  4\\.5\n  \n  Hyundai ELANTRA\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,950\n  \n  [![2023 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/ca95bd5e-0866-4a60-a20d-d22c95dba1b8\/37079f48-b5da-4a08-9af1-179d4864d909.png)](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2023\/)\n  \n  33 City \/ 42 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front-wheel drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  Compare\n- 2020\n  \n  4\\.6\n  \n  Kia Forte\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$17,890\n  \n  [![2020 Kia Forte](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/a0b2016f-07c2-40a1-90fc-b75d34d31a24\/90328ddb-c3ee-4a39-b1af-b44eb52a38f7.png)](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/kia-forte-2020\/)\n  \n  27 City \/ 37 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front-wheel drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  Compare\n- 2023\n  \n  4\\.6\n  \n  Nissan Sentra\n  \n  Starts at\n  \n  \\$20,200\n  \n  [![2023 Nissan Sentra](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/stock_photos\/292626dd-e571-4c1a-81f3-9beea85f2e5a\/fed0587c-9916-4ab7-8cf7-0ee2fa642803.png)](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/nissan-sentra-2023\/)\n  \n  29 City \/ 39 Hwy\n  \n  MPG\n  \n  5\n  \n  Seat capacity\n  \n  Regular Unleaded I-4\n  \n  Engine\n  \n  Front-wheel drive\n  \n  Drivetrain\n  \n  Compare\n- Compare more options\n  \n  Use our comparison tool to add any vehicle of your choice and see a full list of specifications and features side-by-side.\n  \n  Try it now\n\n## Consumer reviews\n94% of drivers recommend this car\n\n4\\.8 \/ 5\n\nBased on 37 reviews\n\nWrite a review\n\nComfort 4\\.8\n\nInterior 4\\.8\n\nPerformance 4\\.7\n\nValue 4\\.7\n\nExterior 4\\.8\n\nReliability 4\\.7\n### Most recent\n- By John from Portsmouth VA\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  March 29, 2026\n  ### Horn on this car needs to be recalled they know it but\n  Horn on this car needs to be recalled they know it but will not do anything about it it is a every dependable car love it\n  \n  - Purchased a **Used** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 4\\.0\n  \n  Interior 4\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 4\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **0** people out of **0** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By michael from st. catharines ON\n  \n  Used to own this car\n  \n  November 5, 2024\n  ### When I was in the passenger seat, the ride was extremely\n  When I was in the passenger seat, the ride was extremely smooth. Unlike the KIA Forte, the Elantra was the car for me when I wanted to buy my first car.\n  \n  - Purchased a **Used** car\n  - Used for **Having fun**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **2** people out of **3** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Ken G. from Fresno Ca.\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  June 22, 2023\n  ### Great car\n  Very satisfied with my purchase of 2021 Elantra. The gas milage is great and the standard features for the base model nets complements from many.\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **6** people out of **6** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By DISAPPOINTED from Salt Lake City, Utah\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  May 1, 2023\n  ### RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER ON THE ELANTRA!\\!\n  The front bumper is poorly designed. It is WAY too close to the ground. I've experienced the bumper panel under the front bumper breaking loose twice. I'm not a race car driver. When I park, I have to back in to where I'm parking to avoid contact with any curbs or cement partitions. Cheap clips hold it in place along the front\n  \n  edge. And there is NO clip right in the very front which allows air driving at free way speeds to separate the panel from the bumper. As it begins to separate in that spot, the high speed air continues to separate which pops off all the clips. Then the front drops and drags, scraping off an 8\" section on the front of the panel. This allows even more air even if reattached. The back of the panel is secured with bolts. I was told by an auto body repairman that if the front was secured with bolts, it would rip off and damage the whole bumper front end. Who designed this?!! Come on Hyundai!!! The car itself is great. RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER!!!!!! Since the whole blasted thing is plastic, FIGURE A BETTER WAY TO ATTACH THE UNDER CARRAIGE!!!\\!\n  \n  - Purchased a **Used** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does not** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 4\\.0\n  \n  Interior 4\\.0\n  \n  Performance 4\\.0\n  \n  Value 4\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 1\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 4\\.0\n  \n  **5** people out of **8** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Bruce from Freeland, Wa.\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  October 28, 2022\n  ### 2021 Elantra: half the price it should be\n  I have bought 5 new Hyundai models in the last 12 years. All good values and trouble free. The latest was a 2021 Elantra bought new for 18000 including tax and destination fees. Best car ever! I get 55 mpg at 55mph and solid comfort, amazing technology and style . Best warranty available is a bonus.\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Having fun**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 4\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **11** people out of **12** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Ian from Phoenix, AZ\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  September 23, 2022\n  ### Reliable car thats a great ride and amazing on gas\n  This replaced my 2017 limited Elantra. For the same price, I got a completely different car with more features. I get on average 42-54 mpg. Plenty of power when you need it, and a lot of safety features. I did have an issue with the power steering harness being installed improperly, but the dealership fixed it within a day\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **4** people out of **4** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Michael from Utah\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  July 7, 2022\n  ### Pretty good\n  Materials are a bit cheap all around, can see the lines where the stickers end on the buttons, around the infotainment etc. Black gloss on the inside are different shades of black. Plastic outside is cheap and not evenly applied. Car Play pretty consistently doesn’t work. Other than that good I guess\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 4\\.0\n  \n  Interior 3\\.0\n  \n  Performance 4\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 4\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 3\\.0\n  \n  **3** people out of **5** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Rosemary Lafferty from Cape May, NJ\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  July 2, 2022\n  ### Hyun-dud\n  Car was in for non-maintenance type service 5 times in 15 months. I was in a loaner car for over to 3 months cumulatively over that timeframe. First the infotainment system, then a recall that dismantled all safety features on the car, followed by a defective sensor in the thermostat that caused the engine light keep coming\n  \n  on. I bought a Hyundai because of their great warranties….unfortunately you need them. In fact, you will need to extend them. Its how Hyundai attempts to compete with Honda, Toyota and Subaru. Save yourself the headache, steer clear of any Hyundai dealership!!!! I wish I had.\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does not** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 2\\.0\n  \n  Interior 3\\.0\n  \n  Performance 1\\.0\n  \n  Value 1\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 4\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 1\\.0\n  \n  **5** people out of **6** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By joe from Lafayette\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  March 2, 2022\n  ### Gas mileage is inflated and mis-leading\n  The gas mileage read-out is inflated when compared to the manually calculated mileage. We track every fill-up to determine the true gas mileage. Someone should investigate.\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Transporting family**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **10** people out of **11** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Vandycrew from Queen Creek AZ\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  June 8, 2021\n  ### Fun car and full of technology\\!\n  It came down to a Corolla vs Elantra. The Elantra is so much more fun to drive with a better warranty and standard features. Try the SEL package and you can’t go wrong\\!\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **14** people out of **14** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Angel514 from Florida\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  June 1, 2021\n  ### Great style and amenities for the money\n  I shopped for this car. I wanted the N-Line with a manual transmission. Due to the car shortage I had my pick of white or white. The only feature on the interior I’m not crazy about is the large raised handle for the passenger in the center of the car. It makes it seem smaller because it’s so prominent. Other than that the car\n  \n  is amazing so far.\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 4\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **14** people out of **14** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n- By Proud from Atlanta GA\n  \n  Owns this car\n  \n  May 29, 2021\n  ### Get you a Elantra\n  This car meets all my need. The Bose system is the icing on the cake. I’m ready to go on a road trip. The gas mileage this car gets is AMAZING\n  \n  - Purchased a **New** car\n  - Used for **Commuting**\n  - **Does** recommend this car\n  \n  Comfort 5\\.0\n  \n  Interior 5\\.0\n  \n  Performance 5\\.0\n  \n  Value 5\\.0\n  \n  Exterior 5\\.0\n  \n  Reliability 5\\.0\n  \n  **8** people out of **8** found this review helpful. Did you?\n  \n  Yes\n  \n  No\n\nSee all reviews\n\n## Latest news from Cars.com\n[![hyundai-santa-fe-phev-2022-01-black-exterior-front-angle-suv](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-santa-fe-phev-2022-01-black-exterior-front-angle-suv-scaled.jpg?w=828) Featured Hyundai Recalls 226,000 Elantras, Santa Fes Over Damaged Rearview Camera Hyundai is recalling more than 226,100 examples of its Elantra sedan and Santa Fe SUV for a faulty rearview camera. Read more](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/hyundai-recalls-226000-elantras-santa-fes-over-damaged-rearview-camera-496633\/)\n\n[Hyundai to Host Mobile Anti-Theft Clinics in 5 Cities To combat a wave of vehicle theft, Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix and will even be sponsoring mobile clinics to install the software in five U.S. cities.](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/hyundai-to-host-mobile-anti-theft-clinics-in-5-cities-473787\/)\n\n[Hyundai Enhances Vehicle Security With Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrade The software upgrade attempts to make older Hyundai vehicles more resilient to theft by modifying their vehicle control modules to not only activate the factory alarm when locking the doors, but also a special “ignition kill” feature that prevents thieves from starting the vehicle.](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/hyundai-enhances-vehicle-security-with-free-anti-theft-software-upgrade-462631\/)\n\n[239,000 Hyundais Recalled for Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners Accent, Elantra and Elantra Hybrid sedans are affected by the recall, which requires a cap on the pretensioner to resolve the issue.](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/239000-hyundais-recalled-for-exploding-seat-belt-pretensioners-450222\/)\n\nSee all news\n\n## Hyundai dealers near you\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/05e8983f-3a71-4a61-9980-2593dd73d2e2\/Hyundai_Leesburg_2026_1200x1200.png)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai Leesburg](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6060708\/safford-hyundai-leesburg\/)\n  7 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.6\n- ![](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/svg\/generic\/dealership-orange.svg)\n  \n  ### [Sheehy Hyundai of Chantilly](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6069995\/sheehy-hyundai-of-chantilly\/)\n  10 mi. away\n  \n  3\\.8\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/9390d36c-933f-4580-9618-6af3198d5b56\/Hyundai_Fairfax_2026_1200x1200%20\$1\$.png)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai Fairfax](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6061151\/safford-hyundai-fairfax\/)\n  16 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.3\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/9ff50ad7-6059-5671-a342-550d155e0d68\/Fitzgerald_Logo_Primary_Navy.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Fitzgerald Gaithersburg Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5389335\/fitzgerald-gaithersburg-hyundai\/)\n  17 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.8\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/eecdf37a-634b-425c-92a1-e439dd084b5a\/Hyundai_Manassas_2026_1200x1200%20\$1\$.png)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai Manassas](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6060588\/safford-hyundai-manassas\/)\n  20 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.3\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/acde7768-29a8-5e5c-820f-fa8374ea7790\/Fitzgerald_Logo_Primary_Navy.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5390322\/fitzgerald-hyundai-rockville\/)\n  20 mi. away\n  \n  3\\.0\n\nSee 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Gaithersburg Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5389335\/fitzgerald-gaithersburg-hyundai\/)\n  17 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.8\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/eecdf37a-634b-425c-92a1-e439dd084b5a\/Hyundai_Manassas_2026_1200x1200%20\$1\$.png)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai Manassas](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6060588\/safford-hyundai-manassas\/)\n  20 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.3\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/acde7768-29a8-5e5c-820f-fa8374ea7790\/Fitzgerald_Logo_Primary_Navy.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5390322\/fitzgerald-hyundai-rockville\/)\n  20 mi. away\n  \n  3\\.0\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/15d7dae7-34b4-5ef3-9b84-81a4ac3687e6\/f8176e3c1cbbc3c38a8b095a052899ca.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Ideal Hyundai of Frederick](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5393940\/ideal-hyundai-of-frederick\/)\n  25 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.8\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/a1928107-dead-5ec5-8cd5-99ee47341bf6\/5496d4dae4d041bce3f969e87676df8b.JPG)\n  \n  ### [Ideal Buick GMC Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/2411\/ideal-buick-gmc-hyundai\/)\n  25 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.8\n- ![](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/svg\/generic\/dealership-purple.svg)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai of Springfield](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6035303\/safford-hyundai-of-springfield\/)\n  26 mi. away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/8821a0d1-3bd5-5062-8bab-0f7f0da9c679\/ea6bdb91726bce86ce60b72f842e52e5.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Safford Hyundai of Springfield](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/5365814\/safford-hyundai-of-springfield\/)\n  26 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.4\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/a515f2d6-b5fb-5373-b527-57a0a089918e\/415ec632a8238994aa34cb67ed7d146d.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Alexandria 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Baltimore](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/88388\/antwerpen-hyundai-of-baltimore\/)\n  43 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.2\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/6ede5fcf-9a2c-577c-92d1-d2da05822ae1\/Massey%20Hyundai%20New%20Building.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Massey Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/152904\/massey-hyundai\/)\n  44 mi. away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/bcf6f307-2981-4bee-958e-eff351037c37\/25-14345-HTGHyundaiOM-SLSV_DBA_Change_Vendor_Logo-CarsDR.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Hyundai of Owings Mills](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6071331\/hyundai-of-owings-mills\/)\n  46 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.6\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/3d481e0a-4874-556e-99a2-306447122c0e\/cc5e11e53da195f77c85f31a83fd618a.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Bob Bell Ford Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/8380\/bob-bell-ford-hyundai\/)\n  48 mi. away\n  \n  3\\.3\n- ![](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/svg\/generic\/dealership-aqua.svg)\n  \n  ### [Bob Bell Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/6035246\/bob-bell-hyundai\/)\n  48 mi. away\n- ![](https:\/\/platform.cstatic-images.com\/medium\/in\/v2\/dealer_media\/f65c2f8b-a2c6-5dec-913f-1624f6da285f\/8f67c404eee9041c2019f2d905a07809.jpg)\n  \n  ### [Annapolis Hyundai](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/dealers\/192886\/annapolis-hyundai\/)\n  50 mi. away\n  \n  4\\.6\n\n## FAQ\n### What trim levels are available for the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA?\nThe 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA is available in 4 trim levels:\n\n- Limited (3 styles)\n- N Line (2 styles)\n- SE (3 styles)\n- SEL (3 styles)\n\n### What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA?\nThe 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA offers up to 33 MPG in city driving and 43 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.\n\n### What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA?\nThe 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA compares to and\/or competes against the following vehicles:\n\n- [2019 Hyundai Elantra GT](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra_gt-2019\/)\n- [2020 Kia Forte](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/kia-forte-2020\/)\n- [2023 Nissan Sentra](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/nissan-sentra-2023\/)\n\n### Is the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA reliable?\nThe 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to [cars.com consumers](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/consumer-reviews\/). Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA owners.\n\n### Is the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA a good Sedan?\nBelow are the  [cars.com consumers ratings](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2021\/consumer-reviews\/)  for the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA. 94.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.\n\n4\\.8  \/ 5\n\nBased on 37 reviews\n\n- Comfort: **4\\.8**\n- Interior: **4\\.8**\n- Performance: **4\\.7**\n- Value: **4\\.7**\n- Exterior: **4\\.8**\n- Reliability: **4\\.7**\n\n## Hyundai ELANTRA history\n- [2026 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2026\/)\n- [2025 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2025\/)\n- [2024 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2024\/)\n- [2023 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2023\/)\n- [2022 Hyundai ELANTRA](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/hyundai-elantra-2022\/)\n- [2021 Hyundai 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https:\/\/images.cars.com\/cldstatic\/wp-content\/uploads\/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg)\n\n**The verdict:** The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile.\n\n**Versus the competition:** For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down.\n\nFor 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https:\/\/www.hyundainews.com\/assets\/videos\/original\/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0).\n\n**Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \\$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786\/)**\n\nWe evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line.\n\n### **SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability**\nA confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282\/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans.\n\nDespite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225\/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even *more* comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902\/).)\n\nKudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves.\n\nUnder the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer.\n\n### **Elantra Hybrid: Even Better**\nThe Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — *there’s* your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency.\n\nThat efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539).\n\nThe Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves.\n\n### **Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown**\nIf there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140\/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained.\n\nSo where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it.\n\n### **Tech Features**\nSE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622\/) and [Android Auto](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314\/) both have [wireless integration](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297\/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges.\n\nThe Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736\/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive.\n\n### **The Fatal Flaw?**\nFor all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860\/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra.\n\nHyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur.\n\nAll of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352\/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front *and* rear.\n\nThere’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends.\n\n### **Features and Value**\nAs of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/ratings\/vehicle\/hyundai\/elantra-4-door-sedan\/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering.\n\nThe Elantra SE starts just under \\$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie.\n\nThe vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \\$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934\/).)\n\nThe N Line runs about \\$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \\$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \\$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \\$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/compare\/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717\/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392\/).\n\nValue might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great.\n\nWe cannot generate a video preview. See the full review to watch it.\n\n*Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. 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Boilerpipe Text	The verdict: The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile. Versus the competition: For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down. For 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains in the works as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the whole current group , or compare the 2020 and 2021 Elantra . Related: Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at $20,645; Here’s What You Get We evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line. SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability A confounding but age-old reality in our recent comparison between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans. Despite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even more comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels generally diminish ride quality .) Kudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves. Under the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer. Elantra Hybrid: Even Better The Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — there’s your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency. That efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare Elantra Hybrid mileage or the regular Elantra’s . The Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves. Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown If there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its Elantra Sport predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained. So where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it. Tech Features SE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both have wireless integration . Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges. The Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed display limitations in other Hyundai models with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive. The Fatal Flaw? For all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our independent accounting of cargo space found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra. Hyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur. All of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, no standout for cabin materials itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front and rear. There’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends. Features and Value As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those results will appear here . Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering. The Elantra SE starts just under $21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with rivals’ base models , most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie. The vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about $22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. Read more about the differences .) The N Line runs about $25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around $26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a $2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about $29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s still a decent value , especially considering Hyundai’s impressive warranty and three years’ free maintenance . Value might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great. We cannot generate a video preview. See the full review to watch it. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.
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Available trims See the differences side-by-side to [compare trims](https://www.cars.com/research/hyundai-elantra-2021/trims/). - SE IVT \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$19,650 33 City / 43 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - SE IVT SULEV \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$19,650 33 City / 43 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - SE IVT Starts at \$19,650 33 City / 43 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - SEL IVT \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$20,900 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - SEL IVT SULEV \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$20,900 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - SEL IVT Starts at \$20,900 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - N Line Manual Starts at \$24,100 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - N Line DCT Starts at \$25,200 28 City / 36 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - Limited IVT SULEV \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$25,450 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - Limited IVT Starts at \$25,450 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs - Limited IVT \Ltd Avail\ Starts at \$25,450 31 City / 41 Hwy MPG 5 Seat capacity Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain See all specs ## 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Notable features Redesigned for 2021 2\.0-liter four-cylinder CVT automatic Available hybrid (Elantra HEV) Available turbocharged N Line version Available manual transmission on N Line ## The good & the bad ### The good Ride quality Handling Refined 2.0-liter powertrain Interior roominess Efficiency, drivability of Elantra Hybrid ### The bad Pervasive low-budget cabin materials Powertrain lag with N Line Upper trim levels lose wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto See all specifications ## Expert 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA review ![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg) Our expert's take By Kelsey Mays Full article ![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg) The verdict: The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile. Versus the competition: For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down. For 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/videos/original/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0). Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https://www.cars.com/articles/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786/) We evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line. ### SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability A confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans. Despite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even more comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902/).) Kudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves. Under the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer. ### Elantra Hybrid: Even Better The Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — there’s your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency. That efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539). The Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves. ### Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown If there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https://www.cars.com/articles/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained. So where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it. ### Tech Features SE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622/) and [Android Auto](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314/) both have [wireless integration](https://www.cars.com/articles/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges. The Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive. ### The Fatal Flaw? For all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https://www.cars.com/articles/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra. Hyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur. All of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front and rear. There’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends. ### Features and Value As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/hyundai/elantra-4-door-sedan/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering. The Elantra SE starts just under \$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie. The vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934/).) The N Line runs about \$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392/). Value might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great. We cannot generate a video preview. See the full review to watch it. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments. ![](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/kelsey-mays-headshot-square-purple.jpg?w=200) Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays likes quality, reliability, safety and practicality. But he also likes a fair price. 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA review: Our expert's take By Kelsey Mays The verdict: The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile. Versus the competition: For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down. For 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/videos/original/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0). Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https://www.cars.com/articles/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786/) We evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line. ### SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability A confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans. Despite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even more comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902/).) Kudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves. Under the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer. ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-02-exterior--frontexterior--front--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-03-exterior--profileexterior--profile--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-04-exterior--rear-angleangle--exterior--rear--red.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-06-engine--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-07-engine--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-05-exterior--rearexterior--rear--red.jpg) ### Elantra Hybrid: Even Better The Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — there’s your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency. That efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539). The Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves. ### Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown If there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https://www.cars.com/articles/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained. So where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it. ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-08-front-row--interiorcockpit-shot--dashboard--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-13-center-stack-display--front-row--interior--touchscreen.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-09-interior--steering-wheelfront-row--interior--steering-wheel.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-14-apple-carplay--center-stack-display--front-row--interior--touchscreen.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-11-front-row--instrument-panel--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-16-center-stack--climate-control--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-12-center-console--front-row--gearshift--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-17-dashboard--front-row--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-19-door--front-row--interior.jpg) ### Tech Features SE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622/) and [Android Auto](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314/) both have [wireless integration](https://www.cars.com/articles/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges. The Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive. ### The Fatal Flaw? For all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https://www.cars.com/articles/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra. Hyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur. All of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front and rear. There’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends. ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-21-cargo-space--interior--trunk.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-20-backseat--folding-seats--interior.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-18-backseat--interior--rear-visibility.jpg) ![2021 Hyundai ELANTRA](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-10-front-row--interior--seats.jpg) ### Features and Value As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/hyundai/elantra-4-door-sedan/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering. The Elantra SE starts just under \$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie. The vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934/).) The N Line runs about \$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392/). Value might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. 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Overall rating 5/5 Combined side rating front seat 5/5 Combined side rating rear seat 5/5 Frontal barrier crash rating driver 5/5 Frontal barrier crash rating passenger 4/5 Overall frontal barrier crash rating 4/5 Overall side crash rating 5/5 Rollover rating 5/5 Side barrier rating 5/5 Side barrier rating driver 5/5 Side barrier rating passenger rear seat 5/5 Side pole rating driver front seat 5/5 10\.1% Risk of rollover Side barrier rating driver 5/5 Side barrier rating passenger rear seat 5/5 Side pole rating driver front seat 5/5 10\.1% Risk of rollover ## Factory warranties ### New car program benefits Basic 5 years / 60,000 miles Corrosion 7 years Powertrain 10 years / 100,000 miles Maintenance 3 years / 36,000 miles Roadside Assistance 5 years ### Certified Pre-Owned program benefits Age / mileage Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24) Basic Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 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Try it now ## Consumer reviews 94% of drivers recommend this car 4\.8 / 5 Based on 37 reviews Write a review Comfort 4\.8 Interior 4\.8 Performance 4\.7 Value 4\.7 Exterior 4\.8 Reliability 4\.7 ### Most recent - By John from Portsmouth VA Owns this car March 29, 2026 ### Horn on this car needs to be recalled they know it but Horn on this car needs to be recalled they know it but will not do anything about it it is a every dependable car love it - Purchased a Used car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 4\.0 Interior 4\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 4\.0 Reliability 5\.0 0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By michael from st. catharines ON Used to own this car November 5, 2024 ### When I was in the passenger seat, the ride was extremely When I was in the passenger seat, the ride was extremely smooth. Unlike the KIA Forte, the Elantra was the car for me when I wanted to buy my first car. - Purchased a Used car - Used for Having fun - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 2 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Ken G. from Fresno Ca. Owns this car June 22, 2023 ### Great car Very satisfied with my purchase of 2021 Elantra. The gas milage is great and the standard features for the base model nets complements from many. - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 6 people out of 6 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By DISAPPOINTED from Salt Lake City, Utah Owns this car May 1, 2023 ### RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER ON THE ELANTRA!\! The front bumper is poorly designed. It is WAY too close to the ground. I've experienced the bumper panel under the front bumper breaking loose twice. I'm not a race car driver. When I park, I have to back in to where I'm parking to avoid contact with any curbs or cement partitions. Cheap clips hold it in place along the front edge. And there is NO clip right in the very front which allows air driving at free way speeds to separate the panel from the bumper. As it begins to separate in that spot, the high speed air continues to separate which pops off all the clips. Then the front drops and drags, scraping off an 8" section on the front of the panel. This allows even more air even if reattached. The back of the panel is secured with bolts. I was told by an auto body repairman that if the front was secured with bolts, it would rip off and damage the whole bumper front end. Who designed this?!! Come on Hyundai!!! The car itself is great. RAISE THE FRONT BUMPER!!!!!! Since the whole blasted thing is plastic, FIGURE A BETTER WAY TO ATTACH THE UNDER CARRAIGE!!!\! - Purchased a Used car - Used for Commuting - Does not recommend this car Comfort 4\.0 Interior 4\.0 Performance 4\.0 Value 4\.0 Exterior 1\.0 Reliability 4\.0 5 people out of 8 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Bruce from Freeland, Wa. Owns this car October 28, 2022 ### 2021 Elantra: half the price it should be I have bought 5 new Hyundai models in the last 12 years. All good values and trouble free. The latest was a 2021 Elantra bought new for 18000 including tax and destination fees. Best car ever! I get 55 mpg at 55mph and solid comfort, amazing technology and style . Best warranty available is a bonus. - Purchased a New car - Used for Having fun - Does recommend this car Comfort 4\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 11 people out of 12 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Ian from Phoenix, AZ Owns this car September 23, 2022 ### Reliable car thats a great ride and amazing on gas This replaced my 2017 limited Elantra. For the same price, I got a completely different car with more features. I get on average 42-54 mpg. Plenty of power when you need it, and a lot of safety features. I did have an issue with the power steering harness being installed improperly, but the dealership fixed it within a day - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 4 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Michael from Utah Owns this car July 7, 2022 ### Pretty good Materials are a bit cheap all around, can see the lines where the stickers end on the buttons, around the infotainment etc. Black gloss on the inside are different shades of black. Plastic outside is cheap and not evenly applied. Car Play pretty consistently doesn’t work. Other than that good I guess - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 4\.0 Interior 3\.0 Performance 4\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 4\.0 Reliability 3\.0 3 people out of 5 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Rosemary Lafferty from Cape May, NJ Owns this car July 2, 2022 ### Hyun-dud Car was in for non-maintenance type service 5 times in 15 months. I was in a loaner car for over to 3 months cumulatively over that timeframe. First the infotainment system, then a recall that dismantled all safety features on the car, followed by a defective sensor in the thermostat that caused the engine light keep coming on. I bought a Hyundai because of their great warranties….unfortunately you need them. In fact, you will need to extend them. Its how Hyundai attempts to compete with Honda, Toyota and Subaru. Save yourself the headache, steer clear of any Hyundai dealership!!!! I wish I had. - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does not recommend this car Comfort 2\.0 Interior 3\.0 Performance 1\.0 Value 1\.0 Exterior 4\.0 Reliability 1\.0 5 people out of 6 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By joe from Lafayette Owns this car March 2, 2022 ### Gas mileage is inflated and mis-leading The gas mileage read-out is inflated when compared to the manually calculated mileage. We track every fill-up to determine the true gas mileage. Someone should investigate. - Purchased a New car - Used for Transporting family - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 10 people out of 11 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Vandycrew from Queen Creek AZ Owns this car June 8, 2021 ### Fun car and full of technology\! It came down to a Corolla vs Elantra. The Elantra is so much more fun to drive with a better warranty and standard features. Try the SEL package and you can’t go wrong\! - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 14 people out of 14 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Angel514 from Florida Owns this car June 1, 2021 ### Great style and amenities for the money I shopped for this car. I wanted the N-Line with a manual transmission. Due to the car shortage I had my pick of white or white. The only feature on the interior I’m not crazy about is the large raised handle for the passenger in the center of the car. It makes it seem smaller because it’s so prominent. Other than that the car is amazing so far. - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 4\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 14 people out of 14 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No - By Proud from Atlanta GA Owns this car May 29, 2021 ### Get you a Elantra This car meets all my need. The Bose system is the icing on the cake. I’m ready to go on a road trip. The gas mileage this car gets is AMAZING - Purchased a New car - Used for Commuting - Does recommend this car Comfort 5\.0 Interior 5\.0 Performance 5\.0 Value 5\.0 Exterior 5\.0 Reliability 5\.0 8 people out of 8 found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No See all reviews ## Latest news from Cars.com [![hyundai-santa-fe-phev-2022-01-black-exterior-front-angle-suv](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-santa-fe-phev-2022-01-black-exterior-front-angle-suv-scaled.jpg?w=828) Featured Hyundai Recalls 226,000 Elantras, Santa Fes Over Damaged Rearview Camera Hyundai is recalling more than 226,100 examples of its Elantra sedan and Santa Fe SUV for a faulty rearview camera. 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The 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA is available in 4 trim levels: - Limited (3 styles) - N Line (2 styles) - SE (3 styles) - SEL (3 styles) ### What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA? The 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA offers up to 33 MPG in city driving and 43 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors. ### What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA? The 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles: - [2019 Hyundai Elantra GT](https://www.cars.com/research/hyundai-elantra_gt-2019/) - [2020 Kia Forte](https://www.cars.com/research/kia-forte-2020/) - [2023 Nissan Sentra](https://www.cars.com/research/nissan-sentra-2023/) ### Is the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA reliable? The 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to [cars.com consumers](https://www.cars.com/research/hyundai-elantra-2021/consumer-reviews/). Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA owners. ### Is the 2021 Hyundai ELANTRA a good Sedan? 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Readable Markdown	![hyundai elantra 2021 01 angle exterior frontangle exterior front red jpg](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/hyundai-elantra-2021-01-angle--exterior--frontangle--exterior--front--red.jpg) The verdict: The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile. Versus the competition: For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down. For 2021, the Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels, all with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. (The Elantra GT hatchback has been discontinued.) The first-ever Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, pairs a smaller four-cylinder with electric assist; it comes in SEL and Limited trims. Finally, the Elantra N Line has a turbocharged four-cylinder and the lineup’s only manual transmission. (Note that a higher-performance Elantra, called simply the N, without the “Line,” remains [in the works](https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/videos/original/44032-ElantraNCamouflageTeaser.mp4) as of this writing.) All other variants have an automatic, which is also available on the N Line. Stack up the [whole current group](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021G0,USD10HYC191A0,USD10HYC021A0), or compare the [2020 and 2021 Elantra](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD00HYC021A0). Related: [Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Starts at \$20,645; Here’s What You Get](https://www.cars.com/articles/redesigned-2021-hyundai-elantra-starts-at-20645-heres-what-you-get-428786/) We evaluated an SEL over the course of a week and also took brief drives in the Limited Hybrid and a stick-shift N Line. ### SE, SEL, Limited: Refined Drivability A confounding but age-old reality in our [recent comparison](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-424282/) between the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla sedans was the trade-off between ride quality and handling chops. Hyundai elevates both better than any car in that trio, as well as most other compact sedans. Despite a torsion-beam rear axle — a cost-saving setup versus the independent rear suspensions used by some rivals, including the Civic and Corolla — the Elantra rides impressively. Aside from some skittishness during mid-corner bumps, body control feels impressive for a mass-market compact sedan. Ditto for shock absorption: The suspension takes sewer covers and rutted pavement with a degree of sophistication reminiscent of a larger, or pricier, car — and that’s with our SEL model’s optional 17-inch wheels and P225/45R17 tires. With available wheel diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches, it’s possible lesser versions of the Elantra ride even more comfortably. (All other things being equal, larger wheels [generally diminish ride quality](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-difference-does-wheel-size-make-1420680318902/).) Kudos, too, for the Elantra’s reflexes. Fling it into a corner and the nose pushes early, but the steering feels as quick-ratio as the Civic’s — still one of the best-handling cars in the class — with less of the outgoing Elantra’s vagueness. The wheel seldom feels twitchy on center even at higher speeds, and body roll is nicely contained through sweeping curves. Under the hood is last year’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pounds-feet of torque), which runs on a more-efficient Atkinson cycle; gone is the prior generation’s Eco trim and its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The 2.0-liter has reasonable power past 3,000 rpm or so, and Hyundai’s continuously variable automatic transmission is a motivated partner to get you there. Revs climb energetically from a stop, and if you need more power while already in motion, the CVT kicks up engine rpm swiftly enough to mimic a downshift from a conventional automatic. The 2021 Elantra is not particularly quick, but it does a nice job with what it has to offer. ### Elantra Hybrid: Even Better The Elantra Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter Atkinson four-cylinder with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a total system output of 139 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. It’s a handy combination, particularly on the torque side, to move you out from a stop. Unlike the many hybrids that employ CVT-like power-split devices, Hyundai’s system uses a conventional stepped automatic transmission — in this case a six-speed dual-clutch unit. The stepped gears bring a welcome sensation of upshifts and downshifts, though the downshifts arrive only after a long delay or hard stab on the gas. Sport mode provides much-needed accelerator responsiveness — there’s your downshift — if you don’t mind sacrificing fuel efficiency. That efficiency is considerable, with 50 mpg in EPA-estimated combined gas mileage (54 mpg in a higher-efficiency Elantra Hybrid Blue edition). That’s up some 40% over the Elantra’s still-impressive EPA 35 mpg combined (37 mpg for the SE trim). Both figures are competitive against respective rivals; compare [Elantra Hybrid mileage](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42585&id=42542&id=43612&id=43613) or the [regular Elantra’s](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=43046&id=43356&id=42582&id=43539). The Elantra Hybrid gets an independent rear suspension versus the non-hybrid’s torsion beam, but the differences are hard to pick out. I drove the Elantra Hybrid Limited back to back with an Elantra SEL, both with 17-inch wheels, over the same route. Both cars rode similarly well — more of a feat for the SEL’s simpler hardware, perhaps, but we preach results over formula. The results speak for themselves. ### Elantra N Line: A Minor Letdown If there’s any disappointment in how the Elantra drives, it comes with the N Line. Like the Elantra Hybrid, it gets an independent rear suspension, but tuning is stiffer all around versus the regular Elantra, with a thicker front stabilizer bar, as well. It shows: Shock absorption is notably firmer — though not objectionably so, as was the case with its [Elantra Sport](https://www.cars.com/articles/2017-hyundai-elantra-sport-review-quick-spin-1420692031140/) predecessor. The steering, altered here for N Line duty, augments the regular Elantra’s quick ratio with better feedback. Whether through chassis tuning or better grip (our test car had Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires), or a little of both, understeer feels immediately better contained. So where’s the letdown? It’s all in the N Line’s powertrain. The N Line packs Hyundai’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 pounds-feet of torque), an engine we’ve seldom found responsive enough. Hyundai says peak torque comes as early as 1,500 rpm, but it’s only after notable turbo lag. The lag diminishes if you keep engine revs north of 4,000 rpm or so, which requires frequent work with the stick-shift N Line’s longish throws and muddy gates. Even then, the N Line never feels particularly quick. The optional automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch unit, so it might alter some of the power delivery. Alas, we didn’t evaluate it. ### Tech Features SE, SEL and N Line models have two USB ports, HD radio and an 8-inch touchscreen with adjacent physical controls, including the must-have volume and tuning knobs. Impressively, the standard [Apple CarPlay](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-apple-carplay-1420757668622/) and [Android Auto](https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-android-auto-1420757725314/) both have [wireless integration](https://www.cars.com/articles/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-where-are-they-now-407297/). Wireless phone charging — critical if you really want to go cord-free, as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can drain your phone’s battery fast — is optional, as are all-digital gauges. The Limited trim comes with wireless charging and swaps the 8-inch screen for a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’s a slick, high-resolution display, but it introduces some annoyances. Gone is the tuning knob, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. What’s more, the larger display has a widescreen ratio that’s starved for height, so items like the backup camera image appear only on part of the screen. The navigation map and Apple CarPlay leverage the entire display, but I didn’t test Android Auto (I’m an iPhone user). Cars.com staffers with Android devices have observed [display limitations in other Hyundai models](https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-hyundai-palisade-why-does-apple-carplay-use-the-whole-screen-but-android-auto-doesnt-418736/) with the automaker’s 10.25-inch display. See for yourself on a test drive. ### The Fatal Flaw? For all the Elantra’s strengths, the obvious flaw comes inside. It’s not space: The low center console affords a wide berth for the driver, and backseat knee clearance should suit adult passengers. Our [independent accounting of cargo space](https://www.cars.com/articles/how-cars-com-measures-cargo-space-427860/) found 19 cubic feet in the Elantra’s trunk, within 1 cubic foot of our accounting in the Civic, Corolla and Sentra. Hyundai’s problem is materials quality. Even in the Limited trim, the upper doors, where your arms and elbows might rest, are all cheap hard plastic, as are most areas your knees touch. Things decline even further in the backseat, where the dollar-store treatment extends to the door armrests. The glove box opens with an undamped clatter; the headliner is mouse fur. All of that falls in line with the prior-generation Elantra, [no standout for cabin materials](https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-the-best-compact-sedan-of-2017-1420695089352/) itself. But if you haven’t been in other compact cars, you’re missing out. The Civic and Impreza have a proper woven headliner. The Sentra offers soft-touch materials where your knees land, and almost all rivals have soft-touch door materials up front, especially in higher trim levels. The Mazda3 keeps it classy front and rear. There’s potential to right the ship immediately. All major controls feel uniformly meticulous, unlike rivals like the Corolla. All Hyundai would have to do is swap in better materials immediately for a modest cost per car. Of course, the bean counters will multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of cars the automaker hopes to sell. You know how that ends. ### Features and Value As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has yet to publish crash-test results for the 2021 Elantra, but once the agency does, those [results will appear here](https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/hyundai/elantra-4-door-sedan/2020). Standard safety and driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind spot warning system and lane-centering steering. The Elantra SE starts just under \$21,000 (all prices include destination). That’s roughly competitive with [rivals’ base models](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC021A0,USD10HOC021A0,USD10TOC041A0,USD10NIC061A0), most of which have standard automatic transmissions, as well. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone integration and the aforementioned safety tech. Finding an SE might be hard, however: As of this writing, just 12% of new 2021 Elantra sedans on Cars.com are SE models, and that’s with the Elantra Hybrid and N Line not yet on sale. Their eventual arrival will consign the SE to an even smaller slice of the pie. The vast majority of current inventory is the next-up Elantra SEL (about \$22,000), which adds larger wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access with push-button start. Add options or climb the trim levels, and you can get leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, the larger touchscreen, Bose premium audio, adaptive cruise control and Highway Driving Assist. (HDA augments Hyundai’s standard lane-centering, called Lane Following Assist, with additional capabilities on designated highways. [Read more about the differences](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-self-driving-features-for-2020-418934/).) The N Line runs about \$25,000, while the well-equipped Limited (around \$26,500) doesn’t have any factory options. The Elantra Hybrid, meanwhile, exacts a \$2,650 premium for its SEL and Limited trims versus the same non-hybrid examples. As such, expect an Elantra Hybrid Limited to set you back about \$29,000 — likely the highest sticker price most shoppers will see on any Elantra. That’s [still a decent value](https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?acodes=USD10HYC191B0,USD10HOC061C0), especially considering Hyundai’s [impressive warranty](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-2021-vehicles-have-the-best-warranty-coverage-430717/) and [three years’ free maintenance](https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-free-maintenance-for-2021-430392/). Value might drive many shoppers toward the Elantra, and excellent drivability should justify consideration even among the less budget-conscious. The downfall comes with Hyundai’s lack of investment inside, a peskiness that leaves the Elantra at four-fifths of great. We cannot generate a video preview. See the full review to watch it. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. 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