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2026 Hyundai Elantra Essential
Price: $24,899
Price: $24,899
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| top | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV | 2026 Hyundai Elantra N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||||
| MSRP | $22,999.00 | $22,999.00 | $31,499.00 | $40,949.00 |
| Destination Fee | $1,900.00 | $1,900.00 | $1,900.00 | $1,900.00 |
| MSRP + Destination | $24,899.00 | $24,899.00 | $33,399.00 | $42,849.00 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Variable valve control | S | S | S | S |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Suspension/Handling | ||||
| Power steering | S | S | S | S |
| Alloy wheels | S | S | S | S |
| Body Exterior | ||||
| Rear cargo | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Heated door mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Convenience Features | ||||
| Air conditioning | S | S | S | S |
| Speed control | S | S | S | S |
| Power windows | S | S | S | S |
| Tilt steering wheel | S | S | S | S |
| Passenger vanity mirror | S | S | S | S |
| Front beverage holders | S | S | S | S |
| Passenger door bin | S | S | S | S |
| Seats and Trim | ||||
| Max seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front centre armrest | w/storage | w/storage | w/storage | w/storage |
| Rear seats | bench | bench | bench | bench |
| Rear seats Folding position | fold forward seatback | fold forward seatback | fold forward seatback | fold forward seatback |
| Entertainment Features | ||||
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | S | S | S | S |
| Wireless phone connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation | ||||
| Fully automatic headlights | S | S | S | S |
| Auto high-beam headlights | S | S | S | S |
| Rear window defroster | S | S | S | S |
| Tachometer | S | S | S | S |
| Outside temperature display | S | S | S | S |
| Trip computer | S | S | S | S |
| Lane departure | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active |
| Traffic sign information | S | S | S | S |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| 4 wheel disc brakes | S | S | S | S |
| Brake assist | S | S | S | S |
| Dual front side impact airbags | S | S | S | S |
| Rear side impact airbag | S | S | S | S |
| Panic alarm | S | S | S | S |
| Security system | S | S | S | S |
| Traction control | S | S | S | S |
| Specs and Dimensions | ||||
| Exterior length | 4,710mm (185.4") | 4,710mm (185.4") | 4,710mm (185.4") | 4,710mm (185.4") |
| Rear legroom | 964mm (38.0") | 964mm (38.0") | 964mm (38.0") | 964mm (38.0") |
| Rear headroom | 947mm (37.3") | 947mm (37.3") | 947mm (37.3") | 947mm (37.3") |
| Rear hiproom | 1,282mm (50.5") | 1,282mm (50.5") | 1,282mm (50.5") | 1,282mm (50.5") |
| Rear shoulder room | 1,412mm (55.6") | 1,412mm (55.6") | 1,412mm (55.6") | 1,412mm (55.6") |
| Interior rear cargo volume | 402 L (14 cu.ft.) | 402 L (14 cu.ft.) | 402 L (14 cu.ft.) | 402 L (14 cu.ft.) |
| Warranty | ||||
| Basic warranty | 60 months/100,000km | 60 months/100,000km | 60 months/100,000km | 60 months/100,000km |
| Corrosion perforation warranty | 60 months/ unlimited distance | 60 months/ unlimited distance | 60 months/ unlimited distance | 60 months/ unlimited distance |
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