2026 Hyundai Elantra review
Hyundai Elantra highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 27 highway, 23 combined
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All Hyundai Elantra years
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What is new for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
- The Elantra is available in a new trim called the SEL Sport Premium.
- The SEL Convenience trim has been discontinued for 2026.
- Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Elantra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Elantra 11th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Hyundai Elantra is $363, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Hyundai Elantra owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Hyundai Elantra, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Hyundai Elantra features and specs
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SEL Sport Premium 4D Sedan 2WD
Standard Features
- Power Mirrors
- Air Conditioning
- Overhead Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Lane Departure Warning
- Side Airbags
- Power Windows
- Power Locks
- Rear Defroster
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Cloth Seats
- Smart Key
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
147
Torque (ft-lbs)
132
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
107.1"
Overall length
185.4"
Width
71.9"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 38"
Head room
F 38.7"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P225/45WR17
Rear tires
P225/45WR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Hyundai Elantra FAQ
The Hyundai Elantra received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Hyundai Elantra as 11 out of 46 among Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra:
- SEL Sport Premium
- Remote Start
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 30 city / 39 highway MPG (SEL Sport trim) • Gas: 32 city / 41 highway MPG (SE trim) • Gas: 30 city / 39 highway MPG (Limited trim) • Gas: 21 city / 29 highway MPG (N trim) • Gas: 28 city / 35 highway MPG (N Line trim) • Gas: 30 city / 39 highway MPG (SEL Sport Premium trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.
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