Limited FWD
What the Limited adds over the SE (+$4,550)
| Spec | SE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,825 | $27,375 |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical Cable (Hand lever) | Electric Parking Brake |
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | 225/45R17 |
| 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, 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, 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, Electric Parking Brake, 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), H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, 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, 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, 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), Turn signal indicator (outside mirrors), Ventilated seats, Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation), Window Belt Moldings - Chrome, Wireless Charging - Qi format
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 |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Blue Link |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 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 | 1999 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 147 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 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) | $27,375 |
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 | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/45R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.9 |
| Transmission type | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2868 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2725 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3858 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
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder
- Heated Front Seats
- Power driver's seat with lumbar support
- Ventilated 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
- H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces
- Premium cloth seating surfaces
- Seat folding release in trunk
Interior19 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD)
- Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 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
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear cupholders - Rear center armrest
- Shift Knob - Urethane
- Tilt and Telescopic steering wheel
- Urethane 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)
Exterior17 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch
- Dual LED Projector Headlights
- Bulb Rear Taillights
- Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black)
- 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)
- Turn signal indicator (outside mirrors)
- Window Belt Moldings - Black
- Window Belt Moldings - Chrome
- Automatic Headlamp Control
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts and Rear Window Defroster
- Solar Glass
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Drive Configuration: FWD
- Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart
- Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Coupled Torsion Beam Axle rear suspension
- Electric Parking Brake
- MacPherson Strut front 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 Limited
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Limited?
The manufacturer lists $27,375 for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Limited. That is $4,550 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 Limited add over the SE?
Against the SE, 40 features become standard that the SE does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.