The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is all new and features a less flamboyant exterior design, new powertrains, and a long list of new multimedia and active safety technologies.

Vehicle Summary

Slotting under the midsize Sonata and above the subcompact Accent, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a front-drive compact sedan that's offered in three different variants that include an Eco-minded model and, for the first time, a performance-oriented Sport trim.  

Overview

The new Elantra Eco model is powered by a 1.4-liter turbo-four rated at 128 hp and 156 lb-ft, and is paired exclusively to a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic. Elantras equipped with the 2.0-liter offer decent fuel economy ratings at 26/36 mpg city/highway

Opting for the Limited trim, which is available exclusively with the automatic, drops fuel economy ratings slightly to 28/37 mpg. For those seeking maximum fuel efficiency, the Elantra Eco is rated at 32/40 mpg, making it the most fuel efficient member of the Elantra family.

The newest addition to the Elantra sedan lineup is the Elantra Sport, which targets the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Under the hood will be a 1.6-liter turbo-four rated at around 200 hp and 190 lb-ft mated to either a six-speed manual (22/30 mpg) or a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic (26/33 mpg). Other unique features on the Elantra Sport include a performance-oriented suspension that swaps out the standard car's torsion beam rear suspension in favor of an independent multilink setup.

A 7.0-inch touchscreen is optional on the base SE trim and standard on the Eco and Limited trims. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard on all but the base trim of the Elantra. Navigation is optional on the Limited grade and adds a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen. Other notable features include an eight-speaker Infinty audio system, HID headlights, a 4.2-inch display in the instrument cluster, heated front and rear seats, and leather seats.

The 2017 Elantra's 14.4-cubic-foot trunk is large for the segment and can be expanded via the standard 60/40 split-folding rear seats.

Safety

In IIHS evaluations, the 2017 Elantra received the Top Safety Pick+ award after it scored Good on all crash tests (Good is the highest possible score) and was given the highest rating of Superior on the collision prevention and mitigation test by avoiding a 12 mph frontal collision and reducing the impact speed of a 25 mph collision by 22 mph. When equipped with the Ultimate package, which is available only on the Limited trim, the Elantra gains adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning.