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Thanks: Hyundai Uçar Plaza 2024 Hyundai Elantra Starting at $ Highs: Sharp styling, easy-to-use infotainment system, spacious cabin. Lows: The base powertrain could use a bit more spunk, we'd love a manual transmission option, hybrid disappoints on highway fuel economy. Verdict: Its design is eye-catching, but the Elantra's bland on-road character won't raise any eyebrows. Overview Compact sedans such as the 2024 Elantra are widely viewed as basic transportation—great for first-time car buyers, fuel-efficient, and easy to park in tight spots—but the Hyundai also brings a ton of style and a whole lot of value. The sharp exterior design turns heads but the Elantra doesn't skimp on traditional compact-car traits. Its cabin is spacious for its size and an available hybrid powertrain boosts the Elantra's fuel-sipper cred. The base powertrain is a breathless four-cylinder, but the N-Line model comes with a turbocharged that offers a bit more zest. Even so, none of the Elantra models will raise its driver's pulse. Its handling is less entertaining than rivals such as the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3, both of which offer crisper steering and a more agile overall feel. For performance-oriented drivers, the full-on Elantra N model (reviewed separately) is far more satisfying than the regular Elantra, but it also costs a lot more. What's New for 2024? Hyundai's compact car has been facelifted with a sharper-looking front end, updated exterior lighting elements, and new wheels. There are several new color choices, including Exotic Green and Ultimate Red. Hyundai has also added rear side-impact airbags and a rear-seat seatbelt reminder as standard across the Elantra range. Lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert—all of which are standard features—now alert the driver with haptic pulses in the steering wheel. Pricing and Which One to Buy SE: $22,590 SEL: $24,540 Blue hybrid: $26,000 (est) Limited: $28,030 N Line: $29,430 Limited hybrid: $31,000 (est) 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 hybrid delivered a 0-60 mph time of 8.4 seconds. Those looking for higher performance will want to seek out the faster Elantra N model (reviewed separately). Interior, Comfort, and Cargo To match its dramatic exterior, the cabin of the Elantra looks appropriately futuristic. The dashboard and center console wrap around the driver while the passenger's side takes a more minimalist approach. A single LED strip follows the dashboard-spanning air vent across the width of the car from the steering column to the passenger's-side door panel. Passenger volume is generous, particularly in the rear seat, which helps the Elantra compete with roomier rivals such as the Sentra and the Volkswagen Jetta. It’s not as luxurious as it looks in photos, though; there’s plenty of hard plastic inside, which isn’t surprising in this price class. In our testing, the Elantra fit six carry-on suitcases inside its trunk. Read More 📌 Instagram ▶ 📌 Tiktok ▶ @cartvpress
