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2026 Hyundai Elantra

HEV Limited FWD

Hybrid FWD MSRP $30,000Compare this trim against anything →

What the HEV Limited adds over the SE (+$7,175)

SpecSEHEV Limited
Curb weight (maximum)2868 lbs3069 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)2725 lbs3069 lbs
Engine displacement1999 cc1580 cc
Horsepower147 hp139 hp
Torque132 lb-ft195 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid
Fuel tank capacity12.4 gal11 gal
Ground clearance5.3 in5.5 in
Gross vehicle weight rating3858 lbs4079 lbs
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$22,825$30,000
Parking brake typeMechanical Cable (Hand lever)Electric Parking Brake
Rear suspension typeCoupled Torsion Beam AxleMulti-link Independent
Tire size195/65R15225/45R17
Final drive ratio4.94.438 (1st-4th) / 3.227 (5th-Reverse)
Transmission typeSmartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Wheel diameter15 in17 in
Wheel width6 in7 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen with rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Aluminum sport pedals, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blue Link Connected Car Services, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Cup holders (Mounted rear of center console), Driver side Auto Up, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Electronic Parking Brake (HEV SEL & Limited HEV), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type), Front Passenger Seatback Pocket, Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, H-Tex™-wrapped steering wheel, Hand-free Smart trunk release, Heated Front Seats, Heated outside mirrors, Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors with Seat Easy Access, LED + Bulb Rear Taillights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Multi-link Independent rear suspension, Proximity key entry with push button start, Rear cupholders - Rear center armrest, Roof-mounted XM® antenna, Shift Knob - H-Tex, Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC & S&G), Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch, Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension (Driver and Passenger), Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation), Window Belt Moldings - Chrome, Wireless Charging - Qi format

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeElectric Parking Brake

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row14.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume113.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandBlue Link

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance5.5 in
Overall height55.7 in
Overall length185.4 in
Overall width71.9 in
Wheelbase107.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1580 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower139 hp
Torque195 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity11 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.6 in
Third-row headroom37.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom42.3 in
Third-row legroom38 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$30,000

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.5 in
Third-row shoulder room55.6 in

Steering

Steering typeColumn-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)17.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link Independent

Tires

Tire size225/45R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio4.438 (1st-4th) / 3.227 (5th-Reverse)
Transmission speeds6
Transmission type6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3069 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3069 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4079 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety24 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection
  • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC & S&G)
  • Blind-Spot Collision-Warning (BCW) w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCA)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type)
  • Advanced dual front airbags w/ Occupant Classification System (OCS)
  • Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (2)

Infotainment13 std · 0 opt

  • Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation)
  • Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with Voice Recognition
  • 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen with rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • 2 Rear USB-C charge
  • Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
  • Blue Link Connected Car Services

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Proximity key entry with push button start
  • 12-volt Outlet below HVAC controls
  • Driver side Auto Up
  • Hand-free Smart trunk release
  • Power Door Locks (ignition key reminder, 2-turn unlocking, inside handle override)
  • Power Windows with Driver's auto-down, illuminated power window switches

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Dual Automatic Temperature Control

Seating8 std · 0 opt

  • 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors with Seat Easy Access
  • 6-way Driver's adjustable Bucket
  • 4-way Passenger's adjustable Bucket
  • Front Passenger slide/recline

Interior19 std · 1 opt

  • Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Aluminum sport pedals
  • Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors)
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Central Dome Light (with Delay)
  • Cup holders (Mounted rear of center console)

Exterior13 std · 0 opt

  • Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch
  • Dual LED Projector Headlights
  • Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom)
  • Front Windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function wipers
  • Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb)
  • Heated outside mirrors

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • Drive Configuration: FWD
  • 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
  • Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

  • Electronic Parking Brake (HEV SEL & Limited HEV)
  • MacPherson Strut front suspension
  • Multi-link Independent rear suspension
  • Unibody construction with High Tensile Steel

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Elantra. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the HEV Limited

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited?

The manufacturer lists $30,000 for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited. That is $7,175 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited add over the SE?

Against the SE, 40 features become standard that the SE does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.