A Premium Feel

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Value means you get more than what you pay for, and that’s certainly the case with the Elantra. With a starting price of just $22,999 (before taxes and fees), the Elantra is one of the least-expensive vehicles on the new-car market. And yet, it doesn’t look it; with angular lines and a wide grille, its radical design and presence make it look much more premium.

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That premium theme carries through inside, with a stylish, comfortable cabin made with quality materials. It also features a long list of features that make the Elantra even more appealing. From the Hyundai SmartSense suite of electronic driver aids to standard heated front seats and 8.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Elantra delivers an upmarket feel at value pricing.

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Four powertrain options are available; it starts with a fuel efficient 2.0L engine with 147 hp. Good for a combined fuel economy of 6.8L/100km, this Elantra is stylish driver with frugal operating costs. Other features such as leatherette seating, ambient interior lighting and a heated steering wheel, among others, are available.

The Fuel Sipper and the Spirited Driver

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If you want even better fuel economy, the ELANTRA Luxury Hybrid is best-in-class*, rated at just 4.7 L/100km combined. And with that fuel-sipping, 1.6L engine and hybrid system also comes a Bose eight-speaker stereo system working through a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control with automatic defogging system, proximity key and many more features.

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For a more spirited drive, the ELANTRA N-Line Ultimate bumps up power to 201hp with a turbocharged, 1.6L engine and seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. Multi-link rear suspension helps in the corners, while the interior gets a special black-red leather look.

The Tire Shredder

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And then, there’s the sports car of the group, born in Hyundai’s N division and developed on the Nürburgring racetrack. When it comes to performance, the ELANTRA N doesn’t cut corners — but it does clip apexes. A turbocharged 2.0L engine develops up to a blistering 276 hp and 289 lb.-ft. of torque, while models equipped with the available eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and N Grip Shift (NGS) get temporary 20-second blips of up to 286 hp. A six-speed manual gearbox comes standard with the ELANTRA N.

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The chassis is stiffened, and it sports an electronic differential and electronically controlled suspension for supreme control in the corners. And yet, the ELANTRA N is still an everyday driver with the same comfort and convenience features you’d find in the rest of the family. Starting at $40,949 (before taxes and fees), the ELANTRA N is the unlikely combination of performance and value.