2022 Hyundai Elantra HEV

Notable Features

• New high-performance Elantra N model
• Five-seat compact sedan
• Choice of gas four-cylinder engines
• Hybrid version available
• Manual or automatic transmission
• Automatic emergency braking standard

 
The Good

• Ride quality
• Handling
• Refined 2.0-liter powertrain
• Interior roominess
• Hybrid model’s efficiency
• Overall value

The Bad

• Low-budget cabin materials
• Powertrain lag (N Line)
• Upper trims lose wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

What Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Redesigned last year, the Hyundai Elantra is a budget-friendly compact sedan that’s available with a choice of three engines. A 147-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard, working with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The sportier N Line trim gets a 201-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that pairs with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The fuel-sipping Elantra Hybrid is powered by a gas-electric hybrid drivetrain rated at 139 hp. It uses a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Elantra rivals include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra.

The Hyundai Elantra offers 19 cubic feet of cargo space, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. You can see how it scored in our Car Seat Check here.

What’s New on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Apart from the addition of the high-performance Elantra N, there are no significant changes this year.

What Features in the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• Cloth upholstery
• 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• Cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keeping assist
• Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include:

• LED headlights and taillights
• Power moonroof
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 10.25-inch touchscreen
• Navigation
• Wireless device charging
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
• Digital instrument panel
• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability

Should I Buy the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
The Elantra’s sharply creased, aggressive exterior styling is eye-catching, but there’s a lot of substance here, too. Ride quality and handling are good, and the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is refined. The hybrid model, meanwhile, offers impressive EPA-estimated gas mileage of up to 54 mpg combined. The biggest drawbacks are the Elantra’s low-grade interior materials and powertrain lag in the N Line version.