HEV SEL Sport Plus FWD
What the HEV SEL Sport Plus adds over the SE (+$4,475)
| Spec | SE | HEV SEL Sport Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1580 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 139 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 11 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3858 lbs | 4079 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,825 | $27,300 |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical Cable (Hand lever) | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-link Independent |
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | 225/45R17 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.9 | 4.438 (1st-4th) / 3.227 (5th-Reverse) |
| Transmission type | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Wheel diameter | 15 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6 in | 7 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), Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Driver side Auto Up, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black), 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 outside mirrors, Highway Drive Assist (HDA), LED + Bulb Rear Taillights, Leather-trimmed + microsuede combination N light sport bucket seats (illuminated N logo) (Elantra N), Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Multi-link Independent rear suspension, Power driver's seat with lumbar support, Power driver's seat with lumbar support, 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), Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension (Driver and Passenger), Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 113.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1580 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 139 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,300 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/45R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.438 (1st-4th) / 3.227 (5th-Reverse) |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission |
Weights
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4079 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 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)
- Highway Drive Assist (HDA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance
- Side Air Curtains (front and rear passengers) (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Automatic High Beam Assist
- Brake Assist
- Cruise control
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Safe Exit Warning & Rear Occupant Alert
- Smart Pedal
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry and Panic
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment14 std · 0 opt
- Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation)
- 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen with rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance, AM/FM / HD/ AM/FM/HD/ Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 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
- Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer
- Dual USB ports (1 USB charge + data, 1 USB-C charge)
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Roof-mounted XM® antenna
- Speed-sensitive automatic volume control
- Wireless Charging - Qi format
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- 12-volt Outlet below HVAC controls
- Digital Key 2.0 Touch
- 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
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder
- Power driver's seat with lumbar support
- 6-way Driver's adjustable Bucket
- 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests
- 4-way Passenger's adjustable Bucket
- Front Passenger slide/recline
- H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces
- Leather-trimmed + microsuede combination N light sport bucket seats (illuminated N logo) (Elantra N)
- Premium cloth seating surfaces
- Seat folding release in trunk
Interior21 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD)
- 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)
- Door scuff - Step Plate (plastic)
- Front Map Lights
- Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD)
- H-Tex™-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear cupholders - Rear center armrest
- Shift Knob - H-Tex
- Tilt and Telescopic steering wheel
- Auto Dimming Mirror with Homelink optional
- Inside Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night
- Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension (Driver and Passenger)
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Front Passenger Seatback Pocket
- Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension
- Trip Computer (Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Average Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time)
Exterior14 std · 0 opt
- Dual LED Projector Headlights
- Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black)
- 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)
- Grille - Black
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED + Bulb Rear Taillights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Window Belt Moldings - Chrome
- Automatic Headlamp Control
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts and Rear Window Defroster
- Solar Glass
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 SEL Sport Plus
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV SEL Sport Plus?
The manufacturer lists $27,300 for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra HEV SEL Sport Plus. That is $4,475 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 SEL Sport Plus add over the SE?
Against the SE, 42 features become standard that the SE does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.