Overview
Smaller vehicles, for example, the 2024 Elantra are generally seen as essential transportation — extraordinary for first-time vehicle purchasers, eco-friendly, and simple to leave in difficult situations — however the Hyundai likewise brings a lot of style and a ton of significant worth. The sharp outside plan knocks some people's socks off however the Elantra doesn't hold back on customary minimized vehicle qualities. Its lodge is roomy for its size and an accessible half breed powertrain helps the Elantra's fuel-sipper cred. The base powertrain is a short of breath 2.0-liter four-chamber, yet the N-Line model accompanies a turbocharged 1.6-liter that offers a smidgen more zing. All things being equal, the Elantra models won't generally raise its driver's heartbeat. Its dealing with is less engaging than opponents, for example, the Honda Metro and the Mazda 3, the two of which offer crisper controlling and a more lithe by and large feel. For execution situated drivers, the all out Elantra N model (surveyed independently) is undeniably more fulfilling than the customary Elantra, however it likewise costs much more.
What's New for 2024?
Hyundai's smaller vehicle has been facelifted with a more keen looking front end, refreshed outside lighting components, and new wheels. There are a few new variety decisions, including Colorful Green and Extreme Red. Hyundai has likewise added back side-influence airbags and a back seat safety belt update as standard across the Elantra range. Path keeping help, vulnerable side checking, and back cross-traffic alert — which are all standard elements — presently alert the driver with haptic heartbeats in the directing wheel.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The cost of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra begins at $22,775 and goes up to $30,600 relying upon the trim and choices.
The midrange SEL model offers the best equilibrium between cost and highlights. Standard substance over the SE incorporates a without hands trunk discharge and SiriusXM. Furthermore, picking the SEL over the SE makes more advantageous choices accessible. For example, we'd mark the container for the SEL Comfort bundle, which adds a 10.3-inch computerized bunch notwithstanding a 10.3-inch focus show for the infotainment framework with worked in route; versatile journey control; a cowhide wrapped directing haggle handle; a remote cell phone charging cushion; warmed front seats; warmed mirrors; and that's just the beginning.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The standard nonhybrid Elantra powertrain is a normally suctioned 2.0-liter four-chamber motor that pushes out a not-extremely thrilling 147 drive and 132 pound-feet of force in the engine of SE and SEL models. Selecting the sportier N Line model drops removal to 1.6 liters and adds a turbocharger, bringing about a lot more energetic 201 pull and 195 pound-feet of force. The half and half models likewise use a 1.6-liter four-pot however it's matched with an electric engine as opposed to a super, which brings about somewhat less strength than the base motor at 139 yet more force at 195 pound-feet-equivalent to that of the N Line. The SE and SEL's base 2.0-liter motor is mated to a CVT (constantly factor transmission) while the N Line, Blue Cross breed, and Restricted Mixture models get a DCT (double grip transmission). Remarkably, the N Line gets a seven-speed DCT contrasted with the half and halves' six-speed DCT. The most sizzling, aficionado's pick of the Elantra line by a long shot is the exhibition situated N, which we survey independently. In any case, the people who can't exactly tolerate that vehicle's sticker price could consider the tamer N Line model. After a concise test drive, we left away dazzled with the N Line's perkier speed increase and its skilled taking care of, which ups the physicality without compromising the ride.
Hyundai Elantra 0-60 MPH Time
The 0-60 mph time for the Hyundai Elantra in our test was 8.1 seconds while the Elantra crossover conveyed a 0-60 mph season of 8.4 seconds. Those searching for better execution will need to search out the quicker Elantra N model (audited independently).
Efficiency and Genuine MPG
The EPA appraises the Elantra with the 2.0-liter four-chamber will procure up to 33 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the parkway. Models with the turbocharged 1.6-liter four have gauges as high as 28 mpg city and 36 roadway. The thriftiest cross breed Elantra is appraised at 53 mpg city and 56 parkway. On our 75-mph interstate mileage course, which is essential for our broad testing routine, the Elantra half breed oversaw just a 48-mpg result while the nonhybrid Restricted with the base motor got 38 mpg. By correlation, a Corolla half breed hit 56 mpg in our roadway test. For more data about the Elantra's mileage, visit the EPA's site.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
To match its emotional outside, the lodge of the Elantra looks properly modern. The dashboard and mid control area fold over the driver while the traveler's side adopts a more moderate strategy. A solitary Drove strip follows the dashboard-traversing air vent across the width of the vehicle from the controlling segment to the traveler's side entryway board. Traveler volume is liberal, especially in the back seat, which assists the Elantra with contending with roomier adversaries like the Sentra and the Volkswagen Jetta. It's not so rich as it thoroughly searches in photographs, however; there's a lot of hard plastic inside, which isn't is business as usual in this cost class. In our testing, the Elantra fit six portable bags inside its trunk.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A discretionary 10.3-inch computerized check show hobnobs with a second 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that fledglings from the highest point of the Elantra's dashboard. The standard infotainment arrangement is a 8.0-inch focus show and simple checks for the instrument bunch. Hyundai's most recent infotainment interface becomes the dominant focal point here. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both norm, just like a Wi-Fi association. A voice-acknowledgment highlight permits the driver to change things, for example, the environment control or the warmed seats by essentially expressing explicit expressions. A six-speaker sound system is standard, yet Restricted and N-Line manages accompany an eight-speaker Bose sound system all things considered.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Driver-help highlights are on the menu and a large number of them are presented as standard. For more data about the Elantra's accident test results, visit the Public Thruway Traffic Security Organization (NHTSA) and Protection Foundation for Interstate Wellbeing (IIHS) sites. Key wellbeing highlights include:
- Standard mechanized crisis slowing down with passerby recognition
- Standard path takeoff cautioning with path keeping help
- Accessible versatile journey control with path focusing highlight
