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2020 Hyundai Elantra

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$11,990 - $18,995
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2020 SE 4dr Sedan
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Price:   -  From $19,300
2020 SE w/SULEV 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $19,300
2020 SEL 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $20,050
2020 SEL w/SULEV 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $20,050
2020 Value Edition 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $20,950
2020 Value Edition w/SULEV 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $20,950
2020 ECO 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $21,600
2020 Limited 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $23,150
2020 Limited w/SULEV 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $23,150
2020 Sport 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $24,150
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2.9 (Fair)

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Overview

Long credited with punching above its weight, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra continues to stand out among sedans by offering a long list of standard features. Consumers may be considering utility vehicles in greater numbers, but the five-passenger Elantra is certainly worth a closer look.

What's New for 2020

The Hyundai Elantra benefits from several updates this year. Leading the changes is improved fuel economy from models powered by the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The four affected trims (SE, SEL, Value Edition, and Limited) achieve a two mile per gallon improvement thanks to a new continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Other changes include expanded standard safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and driver attention warning. All models also now have dual-zone automatic climate control, a 3.5-inch digital cluster display, and a dual shell horn. As for the previously available six-speed manual gearbox, it's no longer offered.

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Choosing Your Hyundai Elantra

The compact Hyundai Elantra sedan comes with front-wheel drive and offers three engine choices

Most trims have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque paired with the new CVT. As equipped, it earns up to an EPA-estimated 31 miles per gallon city, 41 mpg highway, and 35 combined.

The Elantra Eco has a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder motor making 128 hp and 156 lb-ft of torque. This engine works with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The fuel economy numbers are the best among any Elantra model at 33/41/36 mpg (city/highway/combined).

Powering the Elantra Sport is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque paired with the same seven-speed transmission. This setup achieves 26/33/29 mpg.

The list of standard features includes projector headlights, fold-away side mirrors, cloth seats, fully automatic accessories, drive mode select, and a six-speaker audio system.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is available in six trims, and there are no package upgrades on any but the Limited and the Sport. Instead, each trim bundles various equipment improvements.

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SE

The base Elantra SE starts at $19,870 (all prices include the $920 destination charge). Among the standard features are projector headlights with daytime running lights, remote keyless entry with an alarm, 15-inch steel wheels, dual-zone climate control, cloth seats, and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

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SEL

The SEL trim costs $20,620. Here, Hyundai includes a hood insulator, four-wheel disc brakes, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Other additions include automatic headlight control, heated side mirrors, a 7-inch color display, and smartphone compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On the safety front, the SEL also gets blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist.

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Value Edition

Bundling popular features under the Value Edition brings the Elantra’s price to $21,520. This trim brings a power sunroof, a proximity key with push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear-seat cupholders, heated front seats, a hands-free trunk release, and Blue Link connected services.

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Eco

With a cost of $22,170, the Elantra Eco is the only trim powered by the turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This model builds on the SEL trim, and has 15-inch alloy wheels, fuel-saving tires, LED daytime running lights, and a proximity key with push-button start. Hyundai also includes a hands-free trunk release, heated front seats, and dual USB charging.

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Limited

Priced from $23,720, the Limited builds on the SEL trim and has the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Here, shoppers will find full LED headlights and daytime running lights, high beam assist, LED taillights, chrome embellishments, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai also adds a dual-charging USB port, wireless charging, and an eight-speaker Infinity audio system. Other interior improvements include heated front seats and leather seating surfaces.

The Ultimate Package ($3,350) adds an 8-inch color display with navigation, a power sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a 4.2-inch instrument cluster display, pedestrian detection, a memory system for the driver's seat and outside mirrors, and Hyundai's Safe Exist Assist system.

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Sport

At the top of the Elantra’s six-trim hierarchy is the Sport, which costs $24,720 and houses the 1.6-liter turbo engine. Special features include a multi-link rear suspension, sport-tuned suspension and steering, a rear lip spoiler, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Elantra Sport also has sport front seats, leather-wrapped seats, automatic heated front seats, a sport instrument gauge cluster, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, a black headliner, and a 60/40-split rear seat. Alloy pedals and a chrome exhaust port are among the other sporting touches presented.

The Sport Premium Package ($2,050) brings navigation, an 8-inch touchscreen, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, and Blue Link connected car services.

CarsDirect Tip

True to its name, the Value Edition offers the best price advantage in the 2020 Hyundai Elantra lineup. Priced under $22,000 including destination, this trim adds popular amenities such as a sunroof, heated front seats, and push button start.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Great overall value
  • Smooth 1.6L turbo
  • Hatchback versatility
Cons
  • Too many trim levels
  • Cabin materials lacking
  • Value Edition doesn't live up to its name
Expert Rating
2.9 (Fair)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Paralysis by analysis. The Hyundai Elantra went through a refresh last year that brought in a more angular face and a more tech. This look remains on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, as does its mile-long list of options, including tons of trims, a handful of engines, two transmissions, and a pair of body styles.

Having all these options sounds great on paper, but they can muddy up the car-buying process. With solid standard features and low base price, the Elantra is a solid choice in the compact sedan segment, but its substandard performance and cabin materials hold it back.

Overwhelming trim choices. If you want options with your compact sedan shopping, the Elantra is sure to keep you busy. It has a model for virtually everyone, as there are six sedan trims and two hatchback trims to choose from.

While this may be wonderful for someone who knows exactly what they want, the indecisive type could find themselves paralyzed by the number of options. Add to that its three engine options and two transmission choices, and this is enough to lock anyone up in analysis paralysis.

What’s worse is some of the trims aren't overly useful, like the Value Edition. This is a $900 option over the SEL grade and adds some not-so-popular bits like a sunroof, one-touch driver’s window, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Why not just have a package offering these for $900 on the base model?

Two flavors of turbo. Turbochargers are big business in the compact car segment these days, and the Elantra has jumped into the deep end of forced induction feet first. The 2020 Elantra boasts two boosted four-cylinder engines with far different personalities.

The Eco trim uses a 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that cranks out 128 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque. This engine pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 33 miles per gallon city, 41 mpg highway, and 36 combined.

Buyers seeking more pep can opt for the Sport, GT Sport, or GT N Line, which all use a 1.6-liter turbo-four with 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Sure, they're not barn-burners, but these boosted models offer a delicate balance of performance and fuel economy.


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Spacey cabin, but cheap-feeling lower trims. Inside, the Elantra offers plenty of space in the front and rear. In the back seat, its 35.7 inches of leg room is a touch above average. Folks seeking even more rear leg room can find it in the Nissan Sentra, but other key competitors like the Toyota Corolla come up short.

The only interior measurement where the Elantra falls short is its 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space. This is tighter than the Sentra by 0.3 cubes and the Honda Civic by up to 0.7 cubes, but it's larger than the Mazda Mazda3 by 1.2 cubes.

If you like the looks of the Elantra and need more cargo space, the Elantra GT’s hatchback body swallows up to 55 cubes of cargo with the rear seats upright.

Though it has all the room most families need and a great look and feel in its higher trims, the Elantra’s lower grades, like the SE and SEL, sorely need upgrades due to cheap plastics and trim.

Also, unlike many of its competitors, there's no standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay below the second-tier SEL trim.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a unique-looking sedan with plenty of personality to go around. The problem is, with its bold looks and countless options, there may be just a few too many choices to dig through.

While the Elantra hits a sweet spot in performance and fuel efficiency, buyers seeking something a little roomier will find lots of extra rear seat leg room in the Sentra. Buyers looking for a more upscale feeling in every trim level will appreciate the premium interior and exterior craftsmanship of the Mazda3.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 147 HP / 132 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Smartstream IVT 2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
30 / 40 / 35 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 147 HP / 132 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
30 / 40 / 35 Mpg
Brakes
Front Disc/rear Drum
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
14.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$53
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.4 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
181.9 "
Exterior Width
70.9 "
Exterior Height
56.5 "
Front Headroom
40.3 "
Rear Headroom
37.3 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
35.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.2 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.3 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
2,844 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
17.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
15.0 " Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote, Convex Spotter Driver
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
120 Months / 100,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
12 Months / Unlimited Miles

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SE
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