2022 Hyundai Elantra review: Our expert's take
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 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 keep 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.
Consumer reviews
4.0
(5 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.4
- Performance 4.0
- Value 4.2
- Exterior 4.6
- Reliability 4.0
Most recent consumer reviews
Economical and looks good. Thats it
July 10, 2022
By M F from Ct
Owns this car
Seats are very uncomfortable, and the entire interior is made of cheap plastic that rattles. Low visibility out rear window. Suspension isn’t very good either
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 2.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 4.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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5.0
Awesome car!
June 22, 2022
By Mike from Anderson, SC
Owns this car
Hyundai went above and beyond with the 2022 Elantra SEL. This car is loaded with extra features only found on cars in higher price points. The detail to design and style makes this car an awesome buy! I have had mine for 2 months and love it. With gas prices as high as they are, getting 39-42mpg is definitely an added bonus! If you are looking for a great car with awesome features, go for the Elantra SEL!
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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5.0
Elantra
May 24, 2022
By Tiger from Bowie md
Owns this car
I've owned one for 11yrs and had absolutely no issues. You can't beat the warranty,value,and beauty. If you're looking for a new car this is the best choice!
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
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Safety
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)
Based on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra base trim.
- Combined side rating front seat
- 5
- Combined side rating rear seat
- 5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
- 5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
- 4
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
- 4
- Overall rating
- 5
- Overall side crash rating
- 5
- Risk of rollover
- 10.1%
- Rollover rating
- 5
- Side barrier rating
- 5
- Side barrier rating driver
- 5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
- 5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
- 5
Warranty
New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Hyundai
New car program benefits
- Bumper-to-bumper
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60 months/60,000 miles
- Corrosion
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84 months/unlimited distance
- Powertrain
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120 months/100,000 miles
- Maintenance
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36 months/36,000 miles
- Roadside assistance
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60 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
- Maximum age/mileage
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Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
- Basic warranty terms
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Remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
- Powertrain
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10-Yr/100K-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
- Dealer certification required
- 173-point inspection
- Roadside assistance
- Yes
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