The Hyundai Elantra has been a mainstay in the compact sedan market since its first introduction in 1990. Recognized and embraced by the buying public, it stands as a testament to Hyundai's enduring appeal in this segment.
Embracing the advancement in hybrid technology, Hyundai extended its popular model range to include a hybrid version. This led to the launch of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in 2021 with the current seventh-generation Elantra. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid represents the latest iteration of this line, offering enhanced features and improved efficiency. Notably, the Hyundai Elantra was named the 2021 North American Car of the Year, reflecting its success and popularity in a competitive market.
With the world's attention on global warming and carbon emissions, there certainly is increasing interest in both hybrid and electric vehicles. The hybrid car appeals to owners looking for better fuel efficiency, and because it can run on a battery some of the time, stops to fill up with gas are less frequent. Lowered carbon emissions are a bonus for those who wish to lower their carbon footprint.
Interested? Read on as we share more about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.
What's New for 2023?
The facelifted Hyundai Elantra was introduced in August 2023 with several minor upgrades in the standard safety features and some interior enhancements. For 2023, the Hybrid version of the Elantra is available in the Blue and Limited trim levels.
Interior and Cargo Space
Featuring an interior similar to the standard Elantra, the Hybrid's futuristic and roomy interior is also easy to live with, with thoughtfully placed controls that are easy to reach, allowing drivers to remain focused on the road ahead.
A key styling feature is the single LED strip that flows across the wide dashboard air vent from the steering column to the passenger's side door panel.
Entry into the Hybrid is made easy with the remote proximity keyless entry system with an alarm and a push button start, which is standard fare. Once seated, the driver gets to enjoy the wraparound-styled dashboard and center console with a grab handle on the passenger side.
The front passenger gets a more minimalist view forward with just the elegantly styled and wide air vent dissecting their portion of the dashboard.
A tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with steering-wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls plus steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls are standard. Power windows are fitted all around, with the driver's window being one-touch auto-down/up, controlled with the front illuminated power-window switches. Power door locks, along with illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding sun visors, add to the convenience.
Other key standard interior appointments include:
- 6-way adjustable driver seat, including height adjustment
- 4-way adjustable passenger seat
- Front passenger slide/recline
- Heated front seats
- Dual, fully automatic temperature control
Passenger volume is generous at 99.4 cubic feet, with both front and rear passengers enjoying plentiful head and legroom. When it comes to loading luggage, the trunk space at 14.2 cubic feet places the Elantra Hybrid ahead of other vehicles in its class.
Loading is made easier with the flat-folding rear seats with remote-release latches conveniently situated in the trunk. The rear seat features standard anchor fitment on each rear outboard seat for fastening child safety seats into place.
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 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Exterior
The South Korean compact sedan's exterior stands out at the local parking lot with Hyundai's new "parametric dynamics" design language showing off its edgy sport sedan shape with a fastback style rear end. Exterior design highlights are the pointed nose with a triangular grille and the sharp creases on the sedan's side profile.
Other notable standard exterior features are:
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlight control
- Body color door handles
- Dual, power and heated side mirrors
- Solar glass
- Hands-free smart trunk release
The compact Hybrid measures a total of 184.1 inches in length, is 71.9 inches wide, and sits 55.7 inches high. The wheelbase of 107.1 inches endows the compact sedan with ample interior space, as mentioned above.
Performance and Powertrain
The 2023 Elantra Hybrid models utilize a 1.6-liter four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve with D-CVVT gasoline engine paired with an electric motor.
The gasoline engine produces 104 horsepower at 5,700 pm and 109-pound feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. The electric motor with a 240-volt Lithium-ion battery offers up to 43 horsepower and 125-pound feet of torque to get to a combined hybrid system horsepower output of 139.
Power goes to the front wheels via a six-speed Ecoshift dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
As is expected of all Hyundai vehicles, vehicle occupants' safety is prioritized, and the Elantra Hybrid is no exception, with the 2023 Elantra Hybrid earning five out of five stars in the NHTSA's crashworthiness testing.
An impressively long list of standard safety features include:
- Hyundai advanced dual front airbags with occupant classification system
- Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags
- Side-curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
- Anti-lock Braking System with brake assist
- Hyundai vehicle stability management system with electronic stability control and traction control
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Front and rear crumple zones
- Body Side reinforcements
- Shift interlock system
- Anti-theft System with integrated remote keyless entry and panic feature
- Emergency trunk release
- Front seat belt anchor pretensioner
- Power window lock-out button
- Child safety locks in the rear
Driver-assistance features are offered as standard, such as:
- Forward collision avoidance assists with pedestrian detection
- Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
- Driver attention warning
- Safe exit warning
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Elantra Hybrid Blue features a standard infotainment setup of an 8.0-inch center infotainment touchscreen display along with a 4.2-inch gauge cluster display. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are fitted with connectivity being wireless on the 8.0-inch screen.
The system features standard HD Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Standard Wi-Fi connection is on offer, and a voice-recognition feature on the upper Limited trim allows the driver the convenience of adjusting the climate control or the heated seats by simply speaking out specific instructions. Two front-row USB ports are standard equipment.
Moving up to the Elantra Hybrid Limited, we see 10.25-inch displays fitted in both the center console and driver gauge display. Further upgrades on the Limited include a wireless charging pad, phone-as-key functionality, built-in navigation, infotainment voice commands, and Bose premium audio with eight speakers, including center channel and subwoofer.
Fuel Economy and MPG
The EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the Hybrid Blue are 53 mpg city, 56 mpg highway, and 54 mpg combined. For the Limited trim, estimated fuel ratings are 49 mpg city, 52 mpg highway, and 50 mpg combined.
Regenerative Braking
The hybrid Elantra's regenerative brake system converts kinetic energy during braking or during deceleration into electrical energy to charge the Lithium-ion battery. The charged battery is then used during normal driving to enhance the Hybrid's fuel economy further.
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Trim Levels and Pricing
Entry into the driver's seat of a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid sedan will cost buyers $24,550 MSRP for the Blue trim level. For that kind of money, buyers will get a car loaded with all the features already mentioned above plus more, such as:
- Black front grille
- Projector headlights
- Bulb tail lights
- 16-inch black alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tires
Standard interior features on the Blue trim include:
- Drive Mode Select with normal, sport & smart modes
- Premium black cloth seating
- Electronic parking brake
Moving up to the Limited trim at a starting MSRP of $29,150 gets the buyer upgrades to the exterior and interior and to the safety and driver assistance features.
For the extra spend, buyers get a step up to enjoy key exterior enhancements on the Limited trim that include:
- LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Dark chrome front grille
- Chrome window trim
- Body color side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
- Exclusive black machined 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tires
The cabin of the Limited trim sees fitment of some luxury niceties, including:
- Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
- Power driver seat with lumbar support
- Front passenger seatback pocket
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated memory system
- A 60/40 split-folding rear seatback with armrest and cupholders
- 10.25-inch high-resolution touchscreen navigation
- Bluelink guidance package for three years (requires owners to enroll)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Customizable ambient interior lighting
Further safety and driver assistance technologies fitted on the Limited trim are:
- Forward collision avoidance assists with pedestrian, cyclist and junction turning detection
- Smart cruise control with stop and go
- Parking distance warning whilst reversing
- Reverse parking collision-avoidance assist
- Highway driving assist
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With so many exciting features on offer, whether you choose your Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in the Blue trim level or the Limited trim level, we at Granite Hyundai suggest that you pay us a visit to discover more about the economical 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid sedan.
Our team welcomes you to find the vehicle you're looking for at a price you can afford. Not only do we sell the full lineup of new Hyundai models, but our inventory includes some great certified pre-owned vehicles, so don't hesitate to contact us for great service and high-quality vehicles.
