2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Hyundai offers the Elantra Hybrid in two different trim levels. The entry-level model is the Blue. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic on/off projector-beam headlights, a hands-free power trunk lid, and remote keyless entry. This base trim also has heated body-color side mirrors and LED daytime running lights. The Hybrid Limited adds to this with 17-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, dark chrome exterior trim elements, and heated side exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals.

The hybrid powertrain that propels the Elantra consists of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine and a 32-kilowatt electric motor. These combine to generate 139 horsepower and deliver 195 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels, making front-wheel drive standard. The system uses regenerative braking to turn braking power into electric power, which helps to recharge the battery.

In the Blue, the hybrid powertrain delivers up to 53 mpg when driving in the city and up to 56 mpg for highway driving. The Limited's fuel economy drops slightly, with a 49 mpg EPA rating in the city and 52 mpg on the highway. The ride in the Elantra hybrid is smooth and comfortable, partly due to the multi-link rear suspension, which contributes to the nice ride. The dual-clutch transmission is quick and responsive, which helps to smoothly get the Elantra Hybrid up to cruising speed.

There's room for up to five people in the Elantra Hybrid. It comes with cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a height-adjustable driver's seat. Stepping up to the Limited adds leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings. A leather-wrapped steering wheel is also standard in the Limited. Tech features in the Blue include an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo. The Limited upgrades to a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and it adds navigation, voice recognition, and an eight-speaker stereo system.

Both of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models have a full suite of safety systems, including advanced driver aids. The safety systems include forward collision warning with automatic braking, a blind-spot monitor with rear-cross traffic collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, and a driver attention warning system. It also comes with a safe exit warning system that will send an alert if a vehicle is approaching the Elantra when passengers exit the vehicle if a car is approaching, and it has a driver attention warning system that will alert the driver if they become fatigued. Rear automatic braking is another standard safety feature.