
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited
Vehicle Type: Small Gasoline
70
overall score
Category Ranking: 5
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$25,450
Price as Tested:
$26,600
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Regular
Fuel Capacity (gal): 12.4
EPA City mpg: 31
EPA Highway mpg: 41
EPA Combined mpg: 35
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [O]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
Hyundai’s compact Elantra sedan was completely redesigned for
2021. Its sleek exterior, with an abundance of sharp angles and
creases, is a marked improvement over the previous version. The
cabin is comfortable and sports a modern design, which is somewhat
marred by the use of cheap-looking hard plastic.
Noteworthy Elantra features include a full complement of standard
advanced safety systems (including blind-spot warning and driver
monitoring) and convenience features such as wireless Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto smartphone integration. And, as with many Hyundai
vehicles, the Elantra features a competitive price.
The Elantra’s standard powertrain is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
(147 hp) paired with a CVT. A new hybrid and 2 performance-oriented
Elantras are also available. Unfortunately, the standard Elantra doesn’t
provide an engaging driving experience—acceleration is slow,
handling is lackluster, interior noise is high, and the firm ride turns
bumpy on uneven pavement.
On the upside, fuel economy is very good (35 mpg combined) and
the trunk is equipped with a compact spare tire. The factory warranty
(5 years/60,000 miles) and 3 years/36,000 miles of complimentary
maintenance are added enticements.
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- Good value
- Very good fuel efficiency(35 mpg combined)
- Comfortable interior
Weak Points
- Cheap-looking interior
- High level of interiornoise
- Firm, bumpy ride
- Difficult to enter and exitthe backseat
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2021
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 2900.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 184.1 / 71.9 / 55.7
Wheelbase (in): 107.1
Number of air bags: 7
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Kumho Majesty Solus
Front and rear tire size: 225/45 R17
Max towing capacity (lbs): Not recommended
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: CVT
Drivetrain type: Front wheel
Engine/motor: 2.0L 4-Cyl. DOHC
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 147 @ 6200
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.70Fuel Efficiency:
6.26EPA Emissions Score:
7.00Acceleration:
3.50Braking:
7.74Handling:
8.43Ride Quality:
6.67Interior Size:
3.18Easy of Entry and Exit:
6.52Visibility:
5.69Interior Noise:
4.64Cargo Capacity:
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