The Elantra received significant recognition for its front cross traffic warning technology to help avoid collisions.
Hyundai announced its releasing a hybrid version of the Elantra during the official unveiling of its compact sedan for the 2021 model year, which will offer more than 50 MPG estimated combined fuel economy.
Hyundai's 2020 Elantra will retail for at least $1,750 more than the outgoing model with a base starting price of $19,870, and will arrive as a more fuel efficient compact sedan with new standard safety features.
Hyundai's 2019 Elantra will retail for at least $17,985 for a compact car that's receiving a heavy refresh for trim grades above the base SE model. That's a $150 increase from the outgoing model.
Hyundai debuted its 2019 Elantra today at a Park City, Utah, media event as a heavily refreshed compact car with new advanced driver assistance and safety technology to improve its competitiveness in the segment.
Hyundai will build a $388 million engine plant in Montgomery, Ala., that will support production of new models of the Sonata and Elantra sedans. The plant is expected to open by the middle of 2019, the company has announced.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award, the Top Safety Pick+, when the compact sedan is equipped with optional front crash prevention and good-rated headlights.
Two separate recalls, tied to faulty brake pedal stopper pads, cover a combined 524,833 vehicles in the 2012-2014 model years.
The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Elantra GT and Santa Fe Sport all qualify for 2017 Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The recall, which began Feb. 6, covers nearly 34,000 cars in the 2017 model year.
media brand
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In
