#2021HyundaiElantra
#2021Hyundai
#HyundaiElantra
#Elantra
2021 Hyundai Elantra - Exterior, Interior, Specs, Features, Drive, Colour Variant
The 2021 Elantra borrows its sleek profile and longer hood from the Sonata sedan that was overhauled for 2020. The Elantra’s front bumper is closer to the front wheels, but the cowl has been pushed back by about 2 inches, which makes the low hood look longer.
Along the sides, the Elantra’s deep creases mimic the diamond shapes found in other places on the car including the grille. The low roofline is about an inch lower than the outgoing version, although Hyundai says head room isn’t compromised for passenger comfort.
Around back, the space between the rear wheels and rear bumper is longer than the outgoing model, and the low trunk is punctuated by a wide, thin strip that spans the trunk.
Inside, the wide dash and console are canted toward the driver, with grab handles in the front passenger seat that hint at a sportier Elantra.
The first powertrains detailed by Hyundai don’t necessarily deliver on that sporty innuendo, however. Most Elantras will be powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes 147 horsepower and drives the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). That CVT simulates stepped gears like a conventional automatic transmission but will help the Elantra deliver 35 mpg combined or better on the EPA cycle, according to Hyundai.
The new Elantra Hybrid relies on a 1.6-liter inline-4 and an electric motor to make 139 hp and drive the front wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Hyundai says the electric motor is powered by a 1.3-kwh lithium-ion battery and can travel short distances on electricity alone at low speeds. The combination should return more than 50 mpg combined, according to Hyundai, which rivals its other hybrid-powered small car, the Hyundai Ioniq.
The Elantra rides on 15-, 16-, or 17-inch wheels, while the Elantra Hybrid promises 16-inch wheels.