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2024 Hyundai Elantra

Sedan · 2.0L NA I4 · FWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L NA I4
Horsepower147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft
0–60 mph8.9 sec
Top speed112 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG37 mpg (33 city / 42 hwy)
Range599 miles
MSRP$22,100
Body styleSedan

The verdict

What's good

  • Angular styling stands out sharply in a sea of conservative compact sedans
  • IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating is rare at this price bracket
  • Rear legroom beats the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in back-to-back tests
  • Large 14-inch infotainment screen on upper trims feels more premium than class average

What's not

  • Small 12.4-gallon tank means more stops despite the efficient engine
  • Highway wind noise intrudes noticeably above 65 mph
  • Rear suspension tramples over sharp bumps more than the smoother Honda Civic
  • N trim's sport suspension is genuinely firm for daily urban commuting

The engine

Nu

2.0L Naturally Aspirated I4

An unpretentious naturally aspirated four tuned for efficiency and smoothness rather than outright thrust, prioritizing low running costs in everyday commuters.

Hyundai's Nu engine launched in the 2011 Elantra to bridge the gap between the smaller Gamma and the larger Theta II; the current Smartstream G2.0 MPi is an evolution of that Nu design.

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