Elantra FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Buy.

The 2026 Elantra spans a $22,825 SE up to a $30,000 Limited Hybrid, with four hybrid trims rated 50-54 mpg combined and a 201-hp N Line for buyers who want more than fuel savings.

At $29,600 the N Line costs significantly more than the Limited at $27,375, but it's the only gasoline trim with a turbocharged 1.

At $29,600 the N Line costs significantly more than the Limited at $27,375, but it's the only gasoline trim with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine producing 201 hp and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission — a genuine performance difference, not just a styling package — so it's worth it if driving feel matters more to you than fuel economy or feature content.

The Elantra ranges from $22,825 (SE) to $30,000 (Limited Hybrid) across 10 trims.

The Elantra ranges from $22,825 (SE) to $30,000 (Limited Hybrid) across 10 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

The Elantra comes in 10 trims: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, Limited, SEL Sport Hybrid, N Line, Limited Hybrid.

The Elantra is offered in 10 trims (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, Limited, SEL Sport Hybrid, N Line, Limited Hybrid). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The SEL Sport at $23,950 adds content over the base SE while keeping the same 147 hp 2.

The SEL Sport at $23,950 adds content over the base SE while keeping the same 147 hp 2.0-liter engine and 34 mpg combined, making it a reasonable step up without a big price jump — but shoppers who drive a lot should seriously price out the Blue hybrid at $25,650, which returns 54 mpg combined and could offset the difference at the pump fairly quickly.

No — every 2026 Elantra, across all ten trims and both powertrain types, is front-wheel drive only.

15-inch wheels are available on the SE.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 15-inch wheels are available on the SE.

16-inch wheels are available on the Blue.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 16-inch wheels are available on the Blue.

17-inch wheels are available on the SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, Limited, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 17-inch wheels are available on the SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, Limited, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

139 horsepower is available on the Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 139 horsepower is available on the Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

147 horsepower is available on the SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 147 horsepower is available on the SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited.

201 horsepower is available on the N Line.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 201 horsepower is available on the N Line.

Yes — a hybrid-electric powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving.

Gasoline trims (SE through N Line and Limited) use a 2.

Gasoline trims (SE through N Line and Limited) use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 hp — except the N Line, which gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged four making 201 hp — while hybrid trims (Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid) pair a 1.6-liter four with an electric motor for 139 hp combined and dramatically better fuel economy, ranging from 50 to 54 mpg combined depending on trim.

The Blue is the efficiency leader at 51 mpg city, 58 mpg highway, and 54 mpg combined; the SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid all return 49 mpg city, 52 mpg highway, and 50 mpg combined — still strong numbers, but the Blue's lower curb weight or equipment level gives it a measurable edge.

Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving. Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.

Yes — 99.4 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Elantra trim.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. Yes — 99.4 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Elantra trim.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Elantra trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Elantra trim.

Every trim carries 14.

Every trim carries 14.2 cu ft of trunk space, which is competitive for a compact sedan and holds true whether you choose a gasoline or hybrid model.

Yes — 14.2 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Elantra trim.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. Yes — 14.2 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Elantra trim.

There are 3 recall campaigns on record for the Elantra.

There are 3 recall campaigns on record for the Elantra. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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The Elantra's hybrid lineup is a meaningful differentiator — 50–54 mpg combined is territory the Sentra can't touch and the Mazda3 doesn't offer in sedan form — while the N Line's 201 hp turbocharged engine puts it in direct competition with the Mazda3 2.

The Elantra's hybrid lineup is a meaningful differentiator — 50–54 mpg combined is territory the Sentra can't touch and the Mazda3 doesn't offer in sedan form — while the N Line's 201 hp turbocharged engine puts it in direct competition with the Mazda3 2.5 for driving engagement; the K4 shares Hyundai's platform, so the choice there often comes down to styling and feature packaging rather than mechanical differences.