The 2024 Hyundai Elantra brings a certain style to the compact sedan class, along with a choice of variants. Pricing starts at $21,475. Compact sedans are alive and well. For evidence, look no further than the 2024 Elantra. Now in its seventh generation (which debuted for the 2021 model year), the Elantra cuts an even sharper dash this year. In addition to the revised styling, the high-performance N model gets some tweaks to make it an even better sport sedan. In addition to sharp styling and a well-tuned N model, the Elantra gets the basic stuff right — such as space, safety, and reasonable pricing. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is reviewed separately.
2024 Hyundai Elantra Pricing
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra has a starting sticker price of $22,740, with the range-topping Elantra N Line kicking off at $29,580. But Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $826 to $1,045 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. These prices are updated weekly.
MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
SE | $22,740 | $21,914 | ||
SEL | $24,690 | $23,796 | ||
Limited | $28,180 | $27,340 | ||
N Line | $29,580 | $28,535 |
Driving the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
The 147-hp 4-cylinder base engine in the SE, SEL, and Limited doesn’t rise above the level of workmanlike. These variants ride comfortably, though, and they have the broadest appeal. Focusing the lens a bit more, the N Line has a 201-hp turbocharged engine and sportier suspension, for a sparkier driving experience. The 276-hp Elantra N, meanwhile, turns that lens even tighter with the range’s most powerful engine. We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and researching the current collection of compact cars, including this seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra.
Roomy Interior
There are some subtle changes to the cabin of the 2024 Elantra, but they don’t affect the basic architecture. So although this is a compact sedan, it’s virtually as accommodating as a midsize car. This includes generous legroom in the back, plus an equally spacious trunk.
Revised Exterior
The Hyundai Elantra gets an aesthetic refresh for 2024. Comparing the 2023 and 2024 models, the latter looks sharper at the front with those thinner headlights and smaller grille. There’s an even more noticeable difference at the rear. The Elantra already looked seriously sharp. If anyone thought that the designers had a bit too much time on their hands and didn’t know when to stop, we might be inclined to agree.
Our Favorite Features and Tech
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
This is standard in Elantra models with the 8-inch touchscreen, allowing users to keep their phones in pockets or purses. Higher trims come with a larger 10.25-inch screen but lose the wireless smartphone connectivity, featuring wired only.
Bluelink connected services
A free 3-year subscription brings features like remote lock/unlock, stolen vehicle recovery, open window alerts, and automatic collision notification.
Dual 10.25-inch displays
Higher trims bring a digital driver information display and a larger infotainment touchscreen, contributing to a more tech-rich cabin.
N Line turbocharged engine
The N Line bridges that gap between the so-so performance of the SE/SEL/Limited models and the driver-focused (and much pricier) Elantra N with a pleasing amount of pep and poise.
Hyundai Digital Key
Limited, N Line and N trims enable access by using a phone app with Android devices or a key card.
Leather upholstery
The Limited trim is the most luxurious 2024 Elantra and comes with leather seating surfaces as standard.
Engine & Transmission
Most versions of the 2024 Elantra compact sedan employ a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making the kind of power that might struggle with the proverbial wet paper bag. It’s paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Fortunately, the N Line has a different drivetrain. It’s a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine developing a punchier 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The engine in the Elantra N is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit generating 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque from a diet of premium gasoline (the other engines are OK with regular). Being an enthusiast’s choice, the Elantra N offers the choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic. Every 2024 Elantra has a front-wheel-drive configuration. Elantra SE, SEL, Limited Elantra N-Line Elantra N Hyundai has some of the best warranties in the business. New-vehicle coverage is for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever happens first, and powertrains are covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. The Hyundai Elantra has been the recipient of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, and it gets a 5-Star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Part of what makes the Elantra so safe is its generous list of standard SmartSense safety features like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist.
2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
147 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm
132 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy (2023): 33/42 mpg (SE), 30/40 mpg (SEL & Limited)
1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
201 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
195 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy (2023): 28/36 mpg
2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
276 horsepower @ 5,500-6,000 rpm
289 lb-ft of torque @ 2,100-4,700 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy (2023): 22/31 mpg (manual), 20/30 mpg (auto)5-Year/60,000-Mile Warranty
Safety
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