The 2022 Hyundai Elantra marked a new era for the nameplate, offering drivers great fuel economy, comfort, performance, and tech. This sedan boasts various powertrains, including a hybrid option. For the standard non-hybrid engine, this model features a 147-horsepower four-cylinder paired with a CVT, while you can also opt for a 201-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine that packs a punch.
The hybrid version offers a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for improved fuel efficiency. There are also four trims to choose from for 2022, including the base 'SE' and then SEL, Limited, and N Line. All for around $20,000 starting MSRP, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra continues to be an excellent choice for drivers.
 
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What's New for 2022?
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra brought a carryover design from 2021, although N Line came into the picture this year. As a faster, sportier sedan to choose from, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line trim offers better horsepower and a perkier engine. Besides that, there were no significant adjustments to the SE, SEL, or Limited trims, as they had seen a major refresh the prior year. It's not uncommon for manufacturers to carry a recently redesigned model over one or two releases, which happened with this 2022 nameplate. The Hyundai Elantra we all know and love stuck to its guns and kept it simple for 2022.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Moving inside the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, you see a futuristic main cabin boasting details like a wrap-around dash and center console for the driver. The standard seating inside this model is cloth upholstery, although passengers find it comfortable. A single LED strip follows the dashboard-spanning air vent from the driver's side to the front-row passenger's, giving your car a sleek feel at night.
Passengers inside the 2022 Elantra will have plenty of space to move around, with 40.6 inches of headroom in the front and 37.3 inches in the rear. For legroom, 42.3 inches of space is given to front-end riders, while the back seat sees 38 inches. The modern and spacious cabin gives the 2022 Hyundai Elantra an edge.
This sedan has a trunk capacity of 14.2 cubic feet for your cargo space, which is competitive for the segment. You also have the option to put down the rear seats for storage using the trunk-located remote-release latches.
Interior Pros:
- Plenty of passenger space
- Clean and modern aesthetic
- Generous cargo room
2022 Hyundai Elantra Exterior
Moving outside the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, you see the same modern design as 2021, with a sleek, rounded grille, curved body, and LED head and tail lights for a dramatic and easily visible night-time driving experience. The Elantra has always served as one of Hyundai's sleeker models, although in 2021 and 2022, you saw an even further upgraded design.
You can also count on sculpted lines and stylish alloy wheels across the 2022 model year for Elantra, which is especially true in N Line models. Remember, the N Line Elantra is new for 2022 and boasts a sportier interior, exterior, and engine. Your 'fanciest' Elantra for this year will be the Limited trim, while your most fun is the newly-released N Line sedan.
The available panoramic sunroof is also worth exploring, as this brings the outside into your brand-new Elantra.
Exterior Pros:
- Sleek body
- LED headlamps and tail lights
- Sporty N Line option
- Alloy wheels
Performance and Powertrain
The performance and powertrain specs for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra start with your base configuration: a 147-horsepower four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission. Your SE, SEL, and Limited trims feature this base engine unless you switch to the available hybrid powertrain; a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. The next choice is the N Line model, which gives you a 201-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine with enhanced response and overall capability.
Again, you can expect a pretty perky driving experience inside an N Line Elantra for 2022, as this vehicle has been introduced to act as the 'fun' version of the nameplate. Your base sedan (SE, SEL, Limited) will be fairly standard in performance, not being exceptionally fast or race-ready.
Key Performance Specs:
- Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- Horsepower: 147 to 201 horses
- Torque: 132 to 195 pound-feet
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
One of the many highlights of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra is its safety. For this model year, drivers see standard safety features, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature. This model is also named a Top Safety Pick vehicle by IIHS, doing exceptionally well during crash testing.
Standard safety features:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Warning Rear Occupant Alert
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
Available safety features include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Highway Driving Assist
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse
Overall, there are quite a few options for standard and available safety specs in the 2022 Elantra.
Hyundai SmartSense
On top of the standard safety features inside the 2022 Hyundai Elantra sedan, you also see the incorporation of Hyundai's very own 'SmartSense.' This is a suite of advanced safety technology, including cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars. This SmartSense technology suite keeps you alert while driving and helps with parking, lane changing, braking, and everyday maneuvers.
Hyundai SmartSense includes:
- Smart Cruise Control
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2022 Elantra works to keep passengers and drivers entertained through an advanced infotainment system and display. Standard models have an 8.0-inch center display with analog gauges, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi connection. Moving up to the higher trims, you see a 10.3-inch digital gauge display, infotainment touchscreen, and voice commands while driving.
On top of standard infotainment and connectivity specs, you'll find some of these higher-trim specs:
- Proximity key with push button start and hands-free intelligent trunk release
- 6-speakers (+ rear door speakers)
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Blue Link Connected Car Services
Again, this sedan is very modern in design, so you will be welcomed with advanced tech features throughout the lineup.
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 Fuel Economy and MPG
Diving into the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, this vehicle offers good MPG across the board. According to EPA estimates, the Elantra achieves up to 33 MPG in the city and 43 MPG on the highway with the non-hybrid powertrain. You see ratings as high as 53 MPG city and 56 MPG highway for the hybrid engine, making that your best bet for fuel efficiency.
The N Line trim has an estimated 30 MPG on the highway and 20 in the city for the automatic transmission, while manual N Line models reach 31 MPG on the highway and 22 miles in the city. So, whichever Elantra finds its way to you, you'll save money on your gas.
2022 Hyundai Elantra Trim Levels and Pricing
With all of the above information fresh in your mind, there are some differences between each Elantra trim level. We will cover what makes each of your four trims shine below:
SE
This is your base model, offering standard interior and exterior features. Starting MSRP for the SE Elantra is $19,850, making this one of the more affordable sedan options. Here are some other specs to know:
- 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
- Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- 15-inch alloy wheel
- Projector headlights w/ LED Daytime Running Lights
- Cloth seating surfaces
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat
- 8-inch Display Audio AM/FM/HDâ„¢ Radio
- 4-speakers (front door & tweeters)
- Android Autoâ„¢ / Apple CarPlayâ„¢ (wireless)
- Bluetooth® Hands-free phone
- Steering wheel audio controls
SEL
The SEL trim is your next choice for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, offering upgrades to the standard SE model. This vehicle MSRPs for $21,100 and gives you everything in the SE, plus:
- 16-inch Alloy wheel
- Proximity key w/ push button start and hands-free smart trunk release
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control
- Illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding sun visors
- 6-speakers (+ rear door speakers)
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Blue Link® Connected Car Services
N Line
This is your sportier trim for the 2022 Elantra and boasts a turbocharged, 200-horsepower engine. MSRP for this sedan starts at $32,150.
- N Light-Sport bucket seats with illuminated N logo (leather-trimmed/microsuede)
- N leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- 6-way adjustable driver seat, including height adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Alloy Sport Medals
- Bose premium audio with 8 speakers, including center channel and subwoofer
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Wireless device charging
Limited
For your last and fully upgraded Hyundai Elantra trim level, the Limited 2022 nameplate sees nice interior materials and exterior detailing and a starting MSRP of $25,600. Key features include:
- 17-inch alloy wheel
- LED headlights
- Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Heated outside mirror with w/ turn signal indicators
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Leather steering wheel and shifter
- 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated Front Seats
- Power driver's seat w/ lumbar support
- 10.25-inch high-resolution touchscreen navigation
- Wired Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
- Boss premium audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer
- Wireless charging pad
- Customizable ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable 64 colors)
Any of these 2022 Hyundai Elantra trims will impress, although if you like something fancy, we'd say go for the Limited. If you prefer the sportier version of this sedan, the N Line packs quite a punch.
Get Your Hyundai Elantra at Granite Hyundai
With the 2022 Hyundai Elantra widely available to test and purchase, there's no better time to swing by your local dealership, Granite Hyundai, in beautiful Somersworth, New Hampshire. Feel free to call us or take one of the sleek sedans out for a drive today!
