SEL Sport Plus FWD
What the SEL Sport Plus adds over the SE (+$1,625)
| Spec | SE | SEL Sport Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,825 | $24,450 |
| 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: 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, Driver side Auto Up, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Electric Parking Brake, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), H-Tex™-wrapped steering wheel, Hand-free Smart trunk release, Heated Front Seats, Heated outside mirrors, Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser - Gloss Black, Proximity key entry with push button start, Rear cupholders - Rear center armrest, 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), Wireless Charging - Qi format
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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) | $24,450 |
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 kitSafety23 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)
- 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)
Infotainment8 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
- Wireless Charging - Qi format
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
- 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
Interior16 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD)
- Aluminum sport pedals
- Cargo Area Light
- Central Dome Light (with Delay)
- Door scuff - Step Plate (plastic)
- Front Map Lights
- Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD)
- H-Tex™-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
- Sunvisors w/ illumination & extension
- Trip Computer (Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Average Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time)
Exterior14 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch
- 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
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser - Gloss Black
- Window Belt Moldings - Black
- Automatic Headlamp Control
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts and Rear Window Defroster
- Solar Glass
- Compact Spar Tire T125/80D15×4T
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 SEL Sport Plus
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport Plus?
The manufacturer lists $24,450 for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport Plus. That is $1,625 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 SEL Sport Plus add over the SE?
Against the SE, 20 features become standard that the SE does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.