2023 Hyundai Elantra

Information

The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante (Korean: 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model; similarly, in other markets, the name Avante is not used due to its similarity with Audi’s “Avant” designation, which is used for their line-up of station wagons. The name was standardized as “Elantra” worldwide in 2001 (except in South Korea and Singapore).

Seventh generation (CN7; 2020)

Overview

Model code: CN7
Also called: Hyundai Avante (South Korea, Singapore) | Hyundai i30 Sedan (Australia)
Production: 2020–present
Model years: 2021–present
Assembly: South Korea: Ulsan | United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA) | China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) | Vietnam: Ninh Bình (HTMV)
Designer: Luc Donckerwolke | Kangmin Yeh (interior)

Body and chassis

Body style: 4-door sedan
Platform: Hyundai-Kia K3
Related: Kia K4 (CL4)

Powertrain

Engine: Petrol:1.4 L Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi I4 | 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4 | 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 | 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4 | 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 | 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 | 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 |
Petrol LPG: 1.6 L Gamma LPi I4
Petrol hybrid: | 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 Hybrid I4
Electric motor: 43 PS (32 kW; 42 hp) Interior-permanent magnet synchronous motor |
Transmission: 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed D6KF1 DCT | 7-speed D7UF1 DCT | 8-speed D8LF1 DCT | CVT
Hybrid drivetrain: Parallel hybrid (Elantra Hybrid)

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length: 4,650–4,680 mm (183.1–184.3 in)
Width: 1,825 mm (71.9 in) | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) (China)
Height: 1,415–1,430 mm (55.7–56.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,160–1,340 kg (2,557–2,954 lb) | 1,445–1,495 kg (3,186–3,296 lb) (N)

Chronology

Predecessor Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

The seventh generation Elantra, which was released for the 2021 model year, was unveiled on 17 March 2020 in West Hollywood, with model code name CN7. It teased a new “parametric dynamics” design language, and a return to a longer and wider fastback rear end sports sedan style. The interior features more rear legroom and a new instrument panel design with available twin digital display screens. The car went on sale in late 2020 in the U.S. and Canada.

The Elantra includes Hyundai’s Smart Sense safety technology which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC).

It was selected as the 2021 North American Car of the Year.

In Australia, the seventh-generation Elantra is badged as the i30 Sedan, to allow Hyundai to integrate the Elantra with the popular i30 hatchback for much higher combined sales figures.

In Vietnam, the seventh-generation Elantra was introduced on 14 October 2022 and is offered in three grade levels; Standard, Special and N-Line. Engine options include the 1.6-litre petrol engine paired with 6-speed automatic on Standard and Special grades, the 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with 6-speed automatic on Special grade, while the N-Line grade gets the Smartstream G 1.6-litre T-GDi engine paired with 7-speed DCT.

It is the first generation of Elantra to not be sold in any Western European country, with the exception of Poland, Romania and the French Overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin.

Hybrid
The Elantra Hybrid can travel 54 mpg‑US (4.4 L/100 km; 65 mpg‑imp) with 139 hp (141 PS; 104 kW) and a 195 lb⋅ft (27 kg⋅m; 264 N⋅m) sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine consists of 1.6-liter, 34-kilowatt (46 hp; 46 PS) electric motor, and a 1.3-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The battery can store enough energy for gas free operation at a parking lot speed, and shuts off during coasting. The battery is located underneath the rear seats and the car has a steering ratio of 12.2:1.

Elantra N/Avante N/i30 Sedan N
In July 2021, the Elantra N, also known in some markets as the Avante N and the i30 Sedan N, was announced as the performance model of the Elantra under the Hyundai N sub-brand. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged I4 Theta II engine with a larger 52 mm turbine wheel rated at a maximum of 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. However, the engine is reportedly significantly underrated. It has reinforced strut mounts, increased body rigidity, stiffer sway bars, and has independent multi-link rear suspension instead of the Elantra’s standard torsion beam rear suspension. The rear suspension has adjustable toe and camber. Brakes are swapped to higher performance versions, and tires are upgraded to wider and stickier 245/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S to offer increased performance compared to lower trims. The Elantra N has an electronic torque-vectoring limited-slip differential and a louder exhaust. Upgrades extend to the interior, with N Performance bucket seats as standard. In the United States and most markets the Elantra N is only offered as a fully-loaded model, e.g. with upgraded audio as standard. It is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed wet-type DCT. For DCT models, N Grin Shift (NGS), N Power Shift (NPS) and N Track Sense Shift (NTS) are provided as standard features along with a power moonroof and keyless remote start. N-grin shift, only available on the DCT, allows the engine to be overboosted to 290 ps for 20 seconds. The curb weight is 3186 pounds. In Car and Driver testing, the 8-speed Elantra N can do 0-60 in 4.8 secs and the quarter mile in 13.4s @ a 106mph trap speed, although other magazines report slower speeds.

Facelift
The facelifted Avante was revealed in South Korea on 27 February 2023. On April 18, 2023, Hyundai unveiled the facelifted Elantra N, which features a similar redesigned front and rear end to the standard Elantra.

The North American-market Elantra was introduced on August 30, 2023, along with the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Sonata. In North America, there will be three models available: gasoline-only, gasoline/electric hybrid, and performance-oriented N. The gasoline lineup will feature a new SEL Convenience trim, while the gasoline/electric hybrid model is now available in a single trim. Four new exterior paint color options are available: Ecotronic Gray, Ultimate Red, Exotic Green (available on the N model only), and Amazon Gray. Newly-standard safety features include rear side-impact airbags, a rear seatbelt reminder, and haptic feedback for the steering wheel that is integrated into the vehicle’s safety systems. A new curved display screen, which consists of two separate screens under a single pane of glass, also becomes available.