Hyundai Elantra 2023– car dimensions: 4675 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1415 mm high. Boot space with the seats up is 402 litres.
The SE cabin has cloth seats, a 6-way manual driver seat, and manual air conditioning. An 8-inch touchscreen supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a rearview camera with guidelines. Standard driver aids include forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, high beam assist, and driver attention warning. Cruise control is standard. Parking sensors appear only on higher trims.
Trunk volume is 14.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up. The SE uses a one-piece folding rear seatback with a trunk release.
Official specs list no towing capacity for the Elantra SE. Suspension is a standard MacPherson strut front and coupled torsion beam rear with no reinforced or heavy-duty options noted for this trim.
The SE cabin uses premium cloth seats with a 6-way manual driver seat that includes height adjustment and a 4-way manual passenger seat. Front space feels roomy with supportive cushions for daily drives. Rear headroom tightens for taller riders due to the roofline. Manual air conditioning and a basic urethane tilt-telescopic wheel keep things simple. Solar glass helps cut glare and heat.
EPA fuel economy 33 city/42 highway/37 combined mpg on regular unleaded.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating (4 frontal, 5 side, 5 rollover).
IIHS Good ratings across all crashworthiness tests.
Standard SmartSense kit: forward collision-avoidance with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision-avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance, lane keep and follow assist, driver attention warning, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, high beam assist, rearview camera.
Basic warranty 5 years/60,000 miles. powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles.
Normal oil and filter service every 7,500 miles or 12 months.
The SE runs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with intelligent variable transmission for 33/42/37 mpg. It takes regular unleaded and includes idle stop-go. Real-world highway runs often match or beat the ratings in light traffic.
Service follows the normal schedule of oil changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months, with tire rotations at the same interval. Cabin and engine air filters swap on a staggered basis. Hyundai covers the first three years or 36,000 miles of scheduled maintenance on many 2023 models.
Crash results are strong: full 5 stars from NHTSA and Good scores from IIHS in every structural test. The standard safety suite covers collision avoidance, lane support, and blind-spot alerts on every SE. Halogen projectors earn a lower headlight mark than LED versions on higher trims.
Long-term ownership stays low-cost with the industry-leading powertrain warranty. Keep up with the oil-life monitor and tire pressures for best results. Parts and dealer service are widely available.
Length 4675 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1415 mm, Wheelbase 2720 mm (Elantra 2023-present)
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