Hyundai Elantra 2018–2020 car dimensions: 4620 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,300 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
Higher trims bring a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a rearview camera with guidelines. Dual-zone automatic climate control appears on Value Edition and above while base models use manual air conditioning. Cruise control is steering-wheel mounted on automatic models. Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert is standard from SEL upward. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist come only via the Limited Ultimate package or become more widely available later in the run.
Trunk volume is 14.4 cubic feet with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks expand the space for longer items though no official seats-down litre figure is published for the sedan.
In markets that rate it the sedan can tow up to 1300 kg braked and 500 kg unbraked. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control with ionizer on mid and higher grades, heated front seats from Value Edition up, and a power driver seat with lumbar on Limited. A power tilt-and-slide sunroof is standard on Value Edition and optional higher. Leather surfaces appear on Limited, with a sliding center armrest and rear cupholders. Front legroom measures 42.2 inches and rear 35.7 inches for everyday space.
EPA fuel economy up to 29 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg on 2.0L automatic SE
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500 miles or 12 months under normal conditions
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for models built after December 2017 with optional AEB and high-beam assist
NHTSA overall 4-star crash rating
Standard 7 airbags including driver knee, ABS, ESC, VSM, TCS, TPMS
The 2.0-liter engine pairs with 6-speed manual or automatic for EPA ratings of 26/36/29 mpg manual or 28-29/37-38/32-33 mpg automatic depending on trim. Eco trim with 1.4-liter turbo and 7-speed DCT reaches 32/40/35 mpg. Fuel tank holds 14 gallons. Regular unleaded is specified.
Normal service calls for engine oil and filter changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months, with tire rotation at the same interval. Cabin filter replaces every 15,000 miles. Severe conditions shorten oil to 3,750 miles. Spark plugs last to 97,500 miles. Coolant first changes at 120,000 miles.
Standard safety includes advanced dual front airbags with occupant classification, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, energy-absorbing steering column, pretensioners, LATCH, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, traction control and tire pressure monitoring. Rearview camera with guidelines and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert become standard from SEL. Optional automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist and smart cruise control appear in Limited Ultimate package. IIHS awards Top Safety Pick+ to later-built cars with those options. NHTSA rates overall four stars.
Length 4620 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Elantra 2018–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Elantra e-brochure 2019, Hyundai Newsroom 2018/2020 US sedan specs PDFs, Russian/AU maker-aligned pages and Pacific Hyundai site confirm 4620x1800x1450 mm.