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2026 Hyundai Elantra

SE FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Mechanical Cable (Hand lever)

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row	14.2 cu-ft
Total interior volume	113.6 cu-ft

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)

$22,825

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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

195/65R15

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	15 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	6 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety21 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection
Blind-Spot Collision-Warning (BCW) w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCA)
Advanced dual front airbags w/ Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (2)
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)

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

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
2 Rear USB-C charge
Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
Dual USB ports (1 USB charge + data, 1 USB-C charge)
In-glass AM/FM antenna
Speed-sensitive automatic volume control

Convenience3 std · 0 opt

12-volt Outlet below HVAC controls
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

Manual Air Conditioning

Seating6 std · 0 opt

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
Premium cloth seating surfaces
Seat folding release in trunk

Interior12 std · 1 opt

4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD)
Cargo Area Light
Central Dome Light (with Delay)
Door scuff - Step Plate (plastic)
Front Map Lights
Shift Knob - Urethane
Tilt and Telescopic steering wheel
Urethane steering wheel
Auto Dimming Mirror with Homelink optional
Inside Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night
Carpeted Floor Mats
Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension
Trip Computer (Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Average Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time)

Exterior11 std · 0 opt

Dual LED Projector Headlights
Bulb Rear Taillights
Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom)
Front Windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function wipers
Grille - Black
LED Daytime Running Lights
Window Belt Moldings - Black
Automatic Headlamp Control
Rear Seat Heater Ducts and Rear Window Defroster
Solar Glass
Compact Spar Tire T125/80D15×4T

Powertrain4 std · 0 opt

Drive Configuration: FWD
Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart
Idle, Stop & Go
Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Chassis5 std · 0 opt

Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle rear suspension
MacPherson Strut front suspension
Mechanical Cable Parking Brake
Unibody construction with High Tensile Steel

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

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 SE

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SE?

The manufacturer lists $22,825 for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SE. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.