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The Advertiser
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Hyundai Kona price and specs: Turbo AWD axed, new Elite trim added
Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: The Premium adds: There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: The Elite adds: The Premium adds: The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. This package adds: Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium. MORE: Explore the Hyundai Kona showroom Content originally sourced from: Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: The Premium adds: There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: The Elite adds: The Premium adds: The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. This package adds: Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium. MORE: Explore the Hyundai Kona showroom Content originally sourced from: Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: The Premium adds: There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: The Elite adds: The Premium adds: The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. This package adds: Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium. MORE: Explore the Hyundai Kona showroom Content originally sourced from: Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: The Premium adds: There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: The Elite adds: The Premium adds: The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. This package adds: Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium. MORE: Explore the Hyundai Kona showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Hyundai Kona price and specs: Turbo AWD axed, new Elite trim added
Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. Pricing Drivetrains and Efficiency The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. Dimensions Servicing and Warranty The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. Safety The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Adaptive cruise control with stop/go Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot assist Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Multi-collision brake Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Reversing camera Front and rear parking sensors 7 airbags, including front-centre airbag The Premium adds: Blind-Spot View Monitor Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse Surround-view camera Side parking sensors Standard Equipment There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels (NEW) Automatic reflector LED headlights Automatic high-beam Dark grey roof rails Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors Proximity entry with push-button start Remote start 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Over-the-air updates Bluelink connected car services Leather-appointed steering wheel Leather-wrapped shifter (2.0 only) Paddle shifters (Hybrid only) Shift by Wire (Hybrid only) 'Open-type' centre console (Hybrid only) Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents LED interior lighting Fold-down rear armrest Height-adjustable front seats 2-way driver lumbar adjust The Elite adds: 18-inch alloy wheels Rear privacy glass Silver-painted skid plates Rain-sensing wipers Leather upholstery Heated front seats 10-way power driver's seat 8-way power passenger seat Paddle shifters Shift by Wire 'Open-type' centre console Elecrochromic rear-view mirror The Premium adds: Remote Smart Parking Assist LED indicators Full-width front light bar Sunroof with power sunshade Acoustic laminated/solar windshield Power tailgate 12.3-inch digital instrument clusters Satellite navigation 8-speaker Bose sound system Ambient lighting Cloth headliner 'Premium Relaxation front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory Heated outboard rear seats Heated steering wheel Options The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. This package adds: 19-inch N Line alloy wheels High-gloss black rear spoiler N Line-specific bumpers, skid plates, side skirts Chrome twin tip exhaust Black mirror caps and belt line trim Body-colour cladding Leather and Alcantara upholstery Steering wheel with perforated grips Active Red air vent, seat highlights Dark Metal inlays Black headliner Alloy pedals 'Sport' scuff plates 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (Premium only) Projector LED headlights with LED indicators, parking light (Premium only) Full-width front light bar (Premium only) Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium.
Perth Now
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Hyundai Kona price and specs: Turbo AWD axed, new Elite trim added
Hyundai has reshuffled its popular Kona lineup, axing a powertrain and adding a new mid-range trim level, among other changes for the small SUV. The revised 2026 Hyundai Kona petrol and hybrid range is on sale now, ahead of first customer deliveries from early August. Hyundai hasn't released details for the 2026 Kona Electric lineup. The 146kW/265Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – previously the only way to get all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic in the Kona – has been axed. Hyundai says it has been axed as part of a strategy to simplify the Kona lineup. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Hyundai Kona. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The company says it only accounted for 10 per cent of Kona sales across 2024 and 2025, against a 34 per cent take rate for the 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid, six per cent for the Kona Electric, and 51 per cent for the base naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder. You can no longer get the N Line option package on the entry-level Kona grade, which also drops from 18-inch alloy wheels to 17-inch wheels (pictured above). However, there's a new Elite trim level, available with the carryover naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains. It can be had with the optional N Line package. Over the base Kona, it adds features like power-adjustable, heated front seats and leather upholstery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The flagship Premium (pictured above) now has a sunroof with a power sunshade, resulting in price rises of $2200 for the petrol version and $2500 for the hybrid. The N Line package now costs $3000 on Premium variants, up from $2200 before. Otherwise, the Kona is unchanged for 2026. The Kona's turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is now gone, leaving only the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and hybrid 1.6-litre fours. The Kona Electric is covered separately. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. The first five services are capped at $402-407 each for the 2.0-litre petrol, while in the hybrid they're capped at $403, $593, $403, $613 and $627. The Hyundai Kona has a four-star safety rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Adaptive cruise control with stop/go Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot assist Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Multi-collision brake Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Reversing camera Front and rear parking sensors 7 airbags, including front-centre airbag The Premium adds: Blind-Spot View Monitor Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse Surround-view camera Side parking sensors There are three trim levels in the 2026 Kona lineup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The base trim level – simply called Kona – comes standard with the following equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels (NEW) Automatic reflector LED headlights Automatic high-beam Dark grey roof rails Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors Proximity entry with push-button start Remote start 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Over-the-air updates Bluelink connected car services Leather-appointed steering wheel Leather-wrapped shifter (2.0 only) Paddle shifters (Hybrid only) Shift by Wire (Hybrid only) 'Open-type' centre console (Hybrid only) Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents LED interior lighting Fold-down rear armrest Height-adjustable front seats 2-way driver lumbar adjust The Elite adds: 18-inch alloy wheels Rear privacy glass Silver-painted skid plates Rain-sensing wipers Leather upholstery Heated front seats 10-way power driver's seat 8-way power passenger seat Paddle shifters Shift by Wire 'Open-type' centre console Elecrochromic rear-view mirror Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Premium adds: Remote Smart Parking Assist LED indicators Full-width front light bar Sunroof with power sunshade Acoustic laminated/solar windshield Power tailgate 12.3-inch digital instrument clusters Satellite navigation 8-speaker Bose sound system Ambient lighting Cloth headliner 'Premium Relaxation front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory Heated outboard rear seats Heated steering wheel The N Line option package costs $3500 on the Elite and $3000 on the Premium. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert This package adds: 19-inch N Line alloy wheels High-gloss black rear spoiler N Line-specific bumpers, skid plates, side skirts Chrome twin tip exhaust Black mirror caps and belt line trim Body-colour cladding Leather and Alcantara upholstery Steering wheel with perforated grips Active Red air vent, seat highlights Dark Metal inlays Black headliner Alloy pedals 'Sport' scuff plates 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (Premium only) Projector LED headlights with LED indicators, parking light (Premium only) Full-width front light bar (Premium only) Premium paint is a $595 option, while a Light Shale Grey/Sage Green interior is a $295 option exclusive to the Premium. MORE: Explore the Hyundai Kona showroom
Car and Driver
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Hyundai Elantra Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Hyundai is seemingly out to please everyone with its 2026 Elantra line. The base sedan is underwhelming from a driving perspective, but it's reasonably well equipped and affordable. Those in want of better fuel economy can get it with an optional and smooth-running hybrid powertrain, while those in need of better performance can turn to the turbocharged N Line model. While the Elantra's sucked-in sides and compact-car classification might lead you to believe it's short on interior space, it's not. The cabin is roomy, and its controls and infotainment setups are close at hand and easy to use. Expert Tip: If you have $35,000 to spare, the 286-hp Elantra N (reviewed separately) is the gem of the range, at least for enthusiasts. What's New for 2026? Most model-year changes for the Hyundai Elantra aren't worth mentioning, but a new SEL Sport Premium trim replaces the SEL Convenience trim for 2026. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra is expected to start around $23,500 and go up to $31,500 depending on the trim and options. SE $23,500 (est) SEL Sport $25,000 (est) Hybrid Blue $27,000 (est) SEL Sport Premium $28,000 (est) Limited $28,500 (est) Hybrid SEL Sport $29,000 (est) N Line $30,500 (est) Hybrid Limited $31,500 (est) 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k If you're looking at the nonturbo, nonhybrid Elantra lineup, the new-for-2026 SEL Sport Premium is a good option. We expect it to improve on lesser trims with stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and a dual-screen infotainment setup. That said, we wouldn't try to talk you out of a hybrid or N Line Elantra. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Engines: 147-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (N Line), 1.6-liter four-cylinder with one electric motor, 139 hp combined (hybrid) 147-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (N Line), 1.6-liter four-cylinder with one electric motor, 139 hp combined (hybrid) Transmissions: continuously variable automatic (CVT), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (N Line), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (hybrid) continuously variable automatic (CVT), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (N Line), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (hybrid) Drivetrain: front-wheel drive The Elantra can be had with a variety of powertrains, from an unexciting 147-hp naturally aspirated four-cylinder to a peppier 201-hp turbo four to a fuel-sipping 139-hp hybrid. (There's also the 286-hp Elantra N, but we cover that model separately.) Of these three powertrains, the turbocharged option unsurprisingly offers the best performance. It's available exclusively in the Elantra N Line, which impressed us early on with its compliant ride, communicative steering, solid body control, and good front-end bite. We can't say the same for the nonturbo Elantra. In our comparison test of compact sedans, it felt unsettled by minor road bumps and exhibited too much body roll, structural vibration, and brake-pedal sponginess for our taste. We found the hybrid model satisfying to drive, though. Unlike other hybrid cars, which usually feature CVTs, this one has a dual-clutch automatic that actually shifts gears and, in doing so, helps to keep engine droning to a minimum. 0–60-MPH Times C/D 60-mph Tests: 8.1 seconds (nonhybrid), 8.4 seconds (hybrid) 8.1 seconds (nonhybrid), 8.4 seconds (hybrid) C/D-Estimated 60-mph Time: 6.5 seconds (N Line) In Comparison: In our testing, the naturally aspirated nonhybrid Elantra hit 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while the hybrid needed 8.4 seconds. We haven't had an opportunity to test the turbocharged Elantra N Line, but we expect to clock it around 6.5 seconds, which would put it in line with the Honda Civic Si but behind the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. View Photos Hyundai Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Tests : 38 mpg (nonhybrid), 48 mpg (hybrid) 38 mpg (nonhybrid), 48 mpg (hybrid) EPA City Ratings : 28-51 mpg 28-51 mpg EPA Highway Ratings: 35-58 mpg The EPA hasn't released fuel-economy information for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra yet, but the car's ratings shouldn't change. The 2025 hybrid model earns estimates as high as 51 mpg city and 58 mpg highway, though non-Blue trims come in at 49 and 52 mpg, respectively. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the Elantra Hybrid Limited couldn't match that, instead seeing 48 mpg. Elantras with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder have estimates ranging from 30 to 32 mpg city and 39 to 41 mpg highway, likely due to wheel size, though our tested Limited model fell short of that, returning 38 mpg on the highway loop. Elantra N notwithstanding, the turbocharged N Line is the least efficient of this range, but its 28-mpg city and 35-mpg highway scores aren't bad. For more information about the Elantra's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo First Row: The Elantra's cabin isn't as (literally or figuratively) edgy as its exterior, but it's stylish and functional, if laden with hard plastics. It's also driver-focused, with screens and buttons angled to the left and a grab handle along the right side of the console that physically separates the passenger from the controls. Second Row: Passenger space is generous throughout the cabin, with adult-friendly outboard seats front and rear. Cargo Capacity: The Elantra's cargo hold is very usable, and was able to fit six carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats in our testing. View Photos Hyundai Infotainment and Connectivity Infotainment: 8.0-inch touchscreen (standard), 10.3-inch touchscreen (optional) 8.0-inch touchscreen (standard), 10.3-inch touchscreen (optional) Connectivity: Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (wireless connectivity varies by trim) Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (wireless connectivity varies by trim) Audio Systems: 6-speaker stereo (standard), 8-speaker Bose stereo (optional) The SE and SEL Sport models feature a 4.2-inch cluster display in front of the driver and an 8.0-inch touchscreen atop the center stack, while higher-end trims get dual 10.3-inch screens, one for instrumentation and the other for infotainment. Oddly, the latter setup requires a wired connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions, whereas the 8.0-inch unit supports wireless smartphone mirroring, but at least the 10.3-incher has satellite radio. The audio system varies by trim, with Limited and N Line models receiving an eight-speaker Bose stereo and all others getting a six-speaker setup. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Several desirable driver-assistance features like blind-spot monitoring and forward-collision-avoidance tech come standard, but shoppers will have to choose a mid- or high-level trim for adaptive cruise control. Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist Optional Safety Features: adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist For information about the Elantra's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Elantra owners can rest easy with Hyundai's legendary 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. They also receive three years of scheduled service at no cost, which is a nice perk. Limited Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles five years or 60,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles 10 years or 100,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: three years or 36,000 miles C/D Test Results and Specs We test every vehicle we can. Data in the chart below may be for a different model year if the model remained unchanged from when we last tested it. Specifications Specifications 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan PRICE Base/As Tested: $26,455/$26,610 Options: carpeted floor mats, $155 ENGINE DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection Displacement: 122 in3, 1999 cm3 Power: 147 hp @ 6200 rpm Torque: 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION continuously variable automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/torsion beam Brakes, F/R: 11.0-in vented disc/10.3-in disc Tires: Kumho Majesty Solus 225/45R-17 91W M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 184.1 in Width: 71.9 in Height: 55.7 in Passenger Volume: 100 ft3 Trunk Volume: 14 ft3 Curb Weight: 2895 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 8.1 sec 1/4-Mile: 16.3 sec @ 88 mph 100 mph: 22.1 sec 120 mph: 37.5 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 8.5 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.1 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.5 sec Top Speed (mfr's claim): 124 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 175 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.88 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 35 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 38 mpg EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 35/31/41 mpg - 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan PRICE Base/As Tested: $29,105/$29,260 Options: carpeted floor mats, $155 POWERTRAIN DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection, 104 hp, 109 lb-ft + AC motor, 43 hp, 125 lb-ft (combined output: 139 hp, 195 lb-ft; 1.32-kWh lithium-ion battery pack) Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink; Brakes, F/R: 11.0-in vented disc/10.3-in disc; Tires: Hankook Kinergy GT 225/45R-17 91W M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 184.1 in Width: 71.9 in Height: 55.7 in Passenger Volume: 100 ft3 Trunk Volume: 14 ft3 Curb Weight: 3088 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 8.4 sec 1/4-Mile: 16.5 sec @ 85 mph 100 mph: 24.4 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 9.0 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.7 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 6.2 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 116 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.85 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 40 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 48 mpg Highway Range: 520 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 50/49/52 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED More Features and Specs
Daily Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Telegraph
Wild EV promises to thrill
Don't miss out on the headlines from New Cars. Followed categories will be added to My News. Hyundai's latest electric weapon is the brand's wildest car yet. Hyundai has officially unveiled the all-electric IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, sending shockwaves through the high-performance EV world. The new model builds on the success of the wildly impressive Ioniq 5 N, but takes it even further with clever updates to suspension geometry, immersive sound technology, and more precise drift control. 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied MORE: Car giant puts the brakes on EVs Hyundai Motor Company chief executive José Muñoz says the Ioniq 6 N was built to thrill and promises it will deliver even for the most diehard petrolheads. 'With Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai N aims to elevate its offerings, enticing drivers with electric powertrains that offer high-performance enthusiasts a thrilling new avenue to electrify their passion both on the road and the track,' José Muñoz said. Under the hood (well, the floor), the Ioniq 6 N produces a substantial 478kW and 770 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds using N Launch Control. Flat out, it'll do 257km/h. That kind of performance is backed up by some serious tech. One standout is Hyundai's N e-Shift system, a clever bit of software that simulates the feel of a real motorsport-style gearbox, complete with close gear ratios and sharp, responsive shifts. It's designed to make EV driving feel more visceral and engaging, regardless of the mode you're in. 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied MORE: Eye-watering amount Mustang will cost Aussies Drift mode has also been upgraded, now with finer customisation options depending on how confident (or brave) you are behind the wheel. It's all part of Hyundai N's goal to make the car more interactive and fun to drive. According to Manfred Harrer, Hyundai's Executive Vice President, the 'Ioniq 6 N combines formidable power, sophisticated battery management, aerodynamic mastery and advanced suspension systems to deliver a compelling blend of speed, stability and comfort, setting new benchmarks in modern automotive engineering.' Its aerodynamic design and advanced suspension work together to deliver a smooth, stable, and comfortable ride, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern electric car design. The suspension has been specially tuned to sit lower and feel more planted than the Ioniq 5 N, giving drivers better control, sharper steering, and a more connected feel behind the wheel. Hyundai has also added new electronically controlled dampers that adjust as you drive, helping the car stay smooth and stable whether you're cornering hard or just cruising. 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied 2025 Ioniq 6 N. Picture: Supplied MORE: Fuel-guzzling 'hybrid' exposed in lie There is even a new colour coming with the Ioniq 6 N, being called Performance Blue Pearl. It takes Hyundai N's signature colour and adds a pearlescent finish for extra depth and road presence. The Ioniq 6 N is also getting its own range of N performance parts, inspired by Hyundai's motorsport programs. That means owners can personalise their car with track-focused upgrades and really lean into the brand's 'Corner Rascal' personality. There is no word yet on Australian pricing or launch timing — Hyundai says that information will be revealed closer to the local release — but if the Ioniq 5 N is anything to go by, this one has serious potential to dominate. Originally published as Hyundai sets new high-performance benchmark with IONIQ 6 N
