X

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: An avant-garde fuel-sipper

With aggressively creased bodywork and a diamond-faceted grille, this Hyundai Elantra looks like no other hybrid out there.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
Craig Cole
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
1 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

The new Hyundai Elantra is a distinctively styled sedan.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
2 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

That grille, which is reminiscent of a multifaceted gemstone, is unlike anything else out there.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
3 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

This car's chiseled bodywork is handsome, but whether this design ages well remains to be seen.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
4 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

The Elantra Hybrid's interior is lovely, fashion-forward and functional.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
5 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

There are lots of interesting details in the Elantra's interior, like this center console.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
6 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

This car's backup camera is crisp and easy to see. 

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
7 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

As for the backseat, it has plenty of room and is surprisingly comfortable. 

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
8 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

Under the hood, the Elantra Hybrid features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a permanent magnet electric motor. All in, this car is graced with 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. 

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
9 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

The infotainment system is standard Hyundai fare and that's great news as it's easy to use and speedy. 

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
10 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

For more photos of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, keep clicking through this gallery.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
11 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
12 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
13 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
14 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
15 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
16 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
17 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
18 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
19 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
20 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
21 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
22 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
23 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
24 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
25 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
26 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
27 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
28 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
29 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
30 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
31 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
32 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
33 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
34 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
35 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
36 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
37 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
38 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
39 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
40 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
41 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
42 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
43 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
44 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
45 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
46 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
47 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
48 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
49 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
50 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
51 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
52 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
53 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
54 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
55 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
56 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
57 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
58 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
59 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
60 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
61 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
62 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
63 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited
64 of 64 Craig Cole/Roadshow

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos