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The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is like automotive origami

This sedan's creased and surfaced body looks like nothing else in the small-car segment.

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).
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The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is a boldly styled sedan.   

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This car's driver-focused interior is just as expressive as its exterior.  

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There is no shortage of creases on the new Elantra's body.  

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This 2021 model's trunk is a whisker smaller than its predecessor's, but it's still plenty spacious at 14.2 cubic feet.  

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An advanced infotainment system with two 10.25-inch screens is available.   

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One of these displays serves as the instrument cluster.   

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The rear of this car is aggressively sculpted.  

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The standard engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a respectable, if hardly thrilling, 147 horsepower.  

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The new Elantra's grille is very sculptural as well, with an almost diamondlike treatment.  

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