The refreshed Elantra enters the 2024 model year with few changes, starting with a reduced price for the Hybrid Blue. According to Hyundai Motor America, the MSRP is $26,250, including a $1,150 delivery charge, which is a $1,150 reduction from the 2024 model year.
Moving on, the combustion-only Elantra gets a new trim level in the form of the SEL Sport. Pricing starts at $24,150 including the aforementioned surcharge. The SEL Sport is also available with electric assist for 2025. Going the fuel-saving route means $28,225 at the very least.
The final change is the SEL Convenience. Previously a package, the SEL Convenience now represents a trim level that sits between the SEL Sport and the Limited. Combustion-only Elantra SEL Convenience is priced at $26,725 at the time of reporting.
Budget buyers pay $23,025 for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra SE, which pairs a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I4 with what’s known as the Intelligent Variable Transmission. Rated at 36 miles per gallon (6.5 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined test cycle, this guy makes 147 horsepower. The highlights? That would be an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Moving on to the newcomers, the Elantra SEL Sport is listed with a 4.2-inch color TFT instrument cluster display, a wireless phone charger, a black interior with a black headliner, aluminum sport pedals, leather on the shift knob and steering wheel, plus black paint for the mirror housings and rear spoiler. The hybrid version of the SEL Sport is available with a host of extras, including 10.25-inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, BlueLink+ Connected Car Services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Further down the spectrum, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue combines a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter I4 with a dual-clutch transmission that sports six forward speeds. Featuring a multi-link independent rear suspension rather than a coupled torsion beam rear axle, the Hybrid Blue delivers a record 54 miles per gallon (4.4 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined test cycle.
Equipped with USB Type-C ports in the first and second rows, dual automatic climate control, a six-speaker audio system, heated mirrors and dual projector-style LED headlights, the Hybrid Blue comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, as larger wheels and tires would require a little more energy to move the vehicle, resulting in a small increase in fuel consumption.
As always, the spiciest Elantra of the bunch is the 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 N. The manual transmission is standard, of course, while the dual-clutch automatic adds $1,500 to the final price. In other words, $35,100 for the manual or $36,600 for the quick-shifter.
The dual-clutch option is not only faster, but also provides an extra 10 horsepower for up to 10 seconds via an overboost function. Instead of 276 horsepower between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm, it's 286 ponies after engaging the N Grin Shift function.