The Hyundai Elantra at a Glance:
Vehicle type: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Base price: $22,000
Engine type: Gas, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder; hybrid available
Power: 147 @ 6200 RPM
Transmission: Automatic
EPA fuel economy: City 33/mpg; highway 42/mpg; 37/mpg combined
Pros
Sharp styling
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Spacious cabin
Cons
Hybrid disappoints on highway fuel economy
Unremarkable base engine
Infotainment
8-inch infotainment system touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Wi-Fi connectivity
Bluetooth, two USB ports and four speakers
Safety features
Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
Available adaptive cruise control with lane-centering feature
Interior
Futuristic design
Spacious enough to rival a mid-size sedan
Trim levels:
SE-standard trim starts at $22,000.
SEL-for an additional $1,250, this trim adds 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition startup, dual-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio and two more speakers. Optional convenience package brings heated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, adaptive cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a USB port for the back seats.
N Line-this sporty trim includes most of the SEL convenience package’s contents as standard, plus cloth/simulated leather seating surfaces and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Limited-includes all the upgrades of the SEL convenience package and adds rear-parking sensors, LED headlights, leather seating surfaces, sunroof, self-dimming rearview mirror, Hyundai Digital Key and an 8-speaker Bose audio system.
Limited hybrid-at $31,000, the most expensive Hyundai Elantra gets heated front seats and cooled front and rear seats, front seat memory and leather steering wheel. Fuel economy at this trim jumps to 52/mpg combined.
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