# Hyundai Elantra (2026): specs and price

**Price (US):** $22625 at fueleconomy.gov (US MSRP base 2.0L non-ISG per fueleconomy.gov; full range $22,625–$29,400), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 16 cars we track it is the cheapest; category median $29740.
**Brand:** Hyundai
**Released:** 2026
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 42/100, #11 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $22625 |
| Brand | Hyundai |
| Released | 2026 |
| Body style | compact sedan |
| Mpg combined | 34 |
| Horsepower | 147 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo cuft | — |
| Powertrain | 2.0L inline-4 naturally aspirated, automatic CVT |

## Where it stands

At $22625, the Hyundai Elantra (2026) is the cheapest of the 16 cars we track, where the median is $29720. On the spec sheet, its horsepower of 147 is the lowest of the 16, its mpg combined of 34 is above the median of the 15, and its seats of 5 is at the median of the 16.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers reviewed the 2026 Elantra; Edmunds was paywall-blocked and consumer reviews excluded. Car and Driver (8.5/10) and MotorTrend (9.0/10) both praise strong value, a roomy cabin with generous rear legroom, and the smooth hybrid option, while faulting the slow, uninspiring naturally aspirated base engine and cheap-feeling interior materials. C&D measured an 8.1-second 0-60 and a 38-mpg 75-mph highway result for the base car; both rank the Elantra behind the Honda Civic. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2026.)

Praised: Strong value and long standard-features list; Roomy cabin with ample rear-seat legroom; Smooth, efficient hybrid option; Sportier N Line handles well; Excellent safety ratings and equipment.
Flagged: Slow, uninspiring naturally aspirated base engine; Cheap, inexpensive-feeling interior materials; Ranks behind the Honda Civic; Real-world fuel economy falls short of EPA estimates.
Disagreement: Both place the Elantra below the Honda Civic, but ranking and score differ: MotorTrend ranks it #2 among compact sedans (9.0/10) while Car and Driver places it #6 among compact cars (8.5/10). Their measured base 0-60 also differs slightly: 8.1 sec (C&D) vs 8.4 sec (MotorTrend).
Sources: Car and Driver (2026, caranddriver.com), MotorTrend (2026, motortrend.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Hyundai Elantra (2026)?**

Two whitelisted testers reviewed the 2026 Elantra; Edmunds was paywall-blocked and consumer reviews excluded. Car and Driver (8.5/10) and MotorTrend (9.0/10) both praise strong value, a roomy cabin with generous rear legroom, and the smooth hybrid option, while faulting the slow, uninspiring naturally aspirated base engine and cheap-feeling interior materials. C&D measured an 8.1-second 0-60 and a 38-mpg 75-mph highway result for the base car; both rank the Elantra behind the Honda Civic. Praised: Strong value and long standard-features list; Roomy cabin with ample rear-seat legroom; Smooth, efficient hybrid option; Sportier N Line handles well; Excellent safety ratings and equipment. Flagged: Slow, uninspiring naturally aspirated base engine; Cheap, inexpensive-feeling interior materials; Ranks behind the Honda Civic; Real-world fuel economy falls short of EPA estimates. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Hyundai Elantra (2026) cost?**

The Hyundai Elantra (2026) has a US price of $22625 (US MSRP base 2.0L non-ISG per fueleconomy.gov; full range $22,625–$29,400), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Hyundai Elantra (2026) compare on price?**

At $22625, the Hyundai Elantra (2026) is the cheapest of the 16 cars we track, where the median is $29720.

**When was the Hyundai Elantra (2026) released?**

The Hyundai Elantra (2026) was released 2026.

**What are the Hyundai Elantra (2026)'s key specs?**

Hyundai Elantra (2026) (Hyundai): body style compact sedan, mpg combined 34, horsepower 147, drivetrain FWD, seats 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=49813 (fueleconomy.gov, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/elantra/2026/overview/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/cars/hyundai-elantra-2026/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Hyundai Elantra (2026) price of record was $22625 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/cars/hyundai-elantra-2026/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl