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About the Hyundai Elantra
The new Hyundai Elantra is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $21,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $31,290 for the SR Turbo.
There are 4 variants of the Elantra available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Elantra is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
82.66 - 110.29 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
458 litres
308 litres
657 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.1 - 7.7 L/100km
3.4 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
649 - 704 km
534 km
1,265 km
Price
$21,950 - $31,290
$19,990
$51,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,800 - 1,840 kg
1,705 kg
2,115 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
123 mm
163 mm
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2018 Hyundai Elantra Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,950 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,250 |
Trophy
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,350 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
Sr Turbo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,290 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Elantra
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra is the Active with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Elantra that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sr Turbo with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Hyundai Elantra | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Elantra?
You should service your Elantra at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Elantra's warranty.
2018 Hyundai Elantra Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Elantra?
The Hyundai Elantra offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Hyundai Elantra FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Elantra is the Active that starts from $21,950.
The most expensive Hyundai Elantra is the Sr Turbo that starts from $31,290.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Elantra is null kg offered by the following variants: Active, Trophy, Elite and Sr Turbo.
The largest Hyundai Elantra is the Active which measures 1800mm wide, 4570mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Elantra is the Sr Turbo which has 150kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Hyundai Elantra is the Sr Turbo which weighs 1840 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Elantra uses Unleaded.