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2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport

Sedan · 139–147 hp · 34–50 mpg combined

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$23,950Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

139–147 hp34–50 mpg combinedFWD

Good

  • EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined
  • Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty

Watch for

  • Manual front seat adjustments
  • Front-wheel drive only
  • Hybrid output is 139 hp

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport offers gas and gas/electric hybrid powertrains, both with front-wheel drive. MSRP is $23,950 for the 147-hp 2.0L gas sedan and $27,425 for the 139-hp 1.6L gas/electric hybrid.

The gas model has a continuously variable-speed automatic and returns an EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined. The hybrid uses a 6-speed automated manual and raises that figure to an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined.

Standard cabin features include premium cloth upholstery, dual-zone front climate control, wireless charging and an 8.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Both front seats have manual adjustments, while the rear seatback folds.

Driver-assistance features include blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and emergency braking assist. The factory warranty includes 60-month/60,000-mile basic coverage and 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. One NHTSA recall campaign has been issued for this model year.

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Market

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20 factory options, from $20 to $385.

Protection Package$385
EC Mirror w/o Blue Link$315
Interior Light Kit$265
All Season Fitted Liners$250
Carpeted Floor Mats$240
Door Sill Plates$195
Accessory Package$160
Cargo Package$160
Mud Guards$135
Cargo Tray$130
Cargo Side Bins$85
Rear Bumper Applique$80
Severe Weather Kit$80
Wheel Locks$75
Road Assistance Kit$75
Cargo Net$60
First Aid Kit$45
Cargo Blocks$30
Cargo Hook$30
Center Console Tray$20

Which Elantra is right for you?

Seven trims, $22,825 to $29,600. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic or 6-speed automated manual.

139–147hp2.0L four-cylinder / 1.6L four-cylinder hybrid
132–195lb-ftTorque
34–50mpgCombined · 30–49 city · 40–52 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic / 6-speed automated manual
5Seats
14.2 cu ftCargo volume
2,868 lbsCurb weight
3,858 lbsGVWR

101 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Black
  • Gray

Both premium cloth.

7 factory paints

  • Ecotronic Gray
  • Abyss Black
  • Ultimate Red
  • Amazon Gray
  • Intense Blue
  • Fluid Metal
  • Serenity White

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Elantra. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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