Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2021–2026 car dimensions: 4710 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1415 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,345 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 402 litres.
The cabin offers dual automatic climate control on every trim along with an 8-inch touchscreen on Blue or 10.25-inch unit higher up. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard, wireless only on the base screen. Driver aids include standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist and a rear-view monitor with guidance. Smart cruise control with stop-and-go plus highway driving assist arrive only on Limited.
Trunk volume is 14.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats help with longer items though no expanded volume figure is published.
The cabin feels spacious and driver-focused with generous legroom for adults front and rear. Dual automatic temperature control is standard across trims. Limited models add H-Tex leatherette surfaces, heated and ventilated front seats, and an 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support and memory. A conventional sunroof comes on Limited. Some hard plastics appear, but physical buttons keep controls simple and usable.
EPA estimates up to 51 city/58 highway/54 combined mpg on Blue trim
Oil changes every 7,500 miles under normal conditions
NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and hybrid battery warranty
Standard Hyundai SmartSense suite with forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and blind-spot collision warning
Fuel economy reaches 54 mpg combined on the Blue trim with 16-inch wheels and drops to 50 mpg combined on SEL Sport and Limited with 17-inch wheels. EPA-estimated range hits up to 594 miles on a full tank. The self-charging hybrid system uses a 1.6L engine plus electric motor for 139 combined horsepower and needs no plugging in. It takes regular unleaded gasoline.
Servicing sticks to normal intervals with oil and filter changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months. Tire rotations and multi-point inspections happen at the same stops. Regenerative braking cuts brake wear compared to non-hybrids. No complimentary maintenance applies to 2026 models. Follow the owner's manual schedule to keep warranties valid.
Safety earns a 5-star NHTSA overall rating with strong marks in frontal, side, and rollover tests. It also takes an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. Every trim includes the SmartSense package: forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, and high beam assist. Limited adds highway driving assist, smart cruise control with stop and go, and expanded collision detection for cyclists and junctions.
Ownership stays simple with the long warranties covering the powertrain and hybrid battery for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Basic coverage lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles, plus roadside assistance for 5 years unlimited. Routine care focuses on oil, filters, and tires with hybrid system checks at service visits. The car needs no special charging setup.
Length 4710 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1415 mm, Wheelbase 2720 mm (Elantra Hybrid 2021–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Mexico 2026 Elantra Híbrido ficha técnica, Michigan City Hyundai dealer page and KBB/C&D 2026 specs, airbags from Hyundai USA).