The main change is a new SEL Sport Premium trim, replacing the old SEL Convenience trim and slotting between SEL Sport and Limited. It adds heated front seats, heated side mirrors, a sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless charging, and an upgraded forward collision warning system with bicyclist detection. Otherwise the lineup carries over largely unchanged.

The gas Elantra (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Premium, or Limited) uses a 147-hp 2.0-liter engine and starts lower in price. The Elantra Hybrid (Blue, SEL Sport, or Limited) uses a 139-hp hybrid system that trades a little horsepower for dramatically better fuel economy, up to 54 mpg combined versus 34-36 mpg combined for the gas engine. Drivers focused on the lowest price stay with gas; drivers who want the best fuel economy in the segment should look at the hybrid.

No. Every 2026 Elantra, gas, hybrid, or the performance N variants, is front-wheel drive only. Hyundai does not offer AWD on the Elantra.

No — worth knowing plainly. Adaptive cruise control becomes standard starting with the SEL Sport trim. The base SE does not include it, unlike some competitors that put a full driver-assist suite on their entry trim.

5 years/60,000 miles basic and 10 years/100,000 miles powertrain — tied with the Kia K4 for the longest coverage in the compact class, and roughly double the powertrain coverage of the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, both at 5 years/60,000 miles.

The 2026 Elantra earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS, but only when equipped with specific headlights — IIHS headlight ratings vary by trim and can affect which award tier a given configuration qualifies for. Every trim includes Hyundai SmartSense standard: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Driver Attention Warning.

After you buy your Elantra from Nalley, online or in person, you have 7 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first, to return it, no questions asked. Separately, you also get a 30-day window to exchange it for a different vehicle. See nalleycars.com for full terms.

If you're cross-shopping, see our 2026 sedan comparison hub, covering the Camry, Accord, Civic, Corolla, Elantra, and Acura Integra with real specs, mpg, and pricing for Atlanta drivers.

The hybrid system's electric motor and regenerative braking are built for exactly this kind of stop-and-go driving on I-285, GA-400, or the Downtown Connector. That's a major reason the Hybrid Blue rates up to 54 mpg combined versus 34-36 mpg combined for the gas trims, and the cabin is noticeably quieter at a standstill since the gas engine can shut off entirely in traffic.

The Elantra's climate system includes cabin air filtration designed to help manage pollen, dust, and other particulates, which matters during Georgia's brutal February-through-May pollen stretch. Confirm the specific filtration equipment on your trim with a Nalley advisor if this is a priority.

The N Line's turbocharged engine and sport-tuned suspension make for an engaging drive on curvy paved routes like Highway 60 through the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the Elantra N goes further still with adaptive dampers and a limited-slip differential. The honest limit: every Elantra, performance variants included, is front-wheel drive only with no AWD option, so it's built for pavement, not gravel forest roads, and has less margin than an AWD crossover in genuinely icy winter conditions.

Cobb Parkway's stoplight-to-stoplight retail traffic favors the Elantra Hybrid, whose regenerative braking and electric motor are built for stop-and-restart driving. The Elantra's 14.2-cubic-foot trunk is competitive for a compact sedan, though tighter than a midsize sedan like the Camry or Accord for tailgate gear headed to Truist Park and the Battery.

A run down I-16 to Savannah is almost entirely highway miles, and the Elantra's gas engine gets up to 40 mpg highway, while the Hybrid Blue reaches an excellent 58 mpg highway. Hyundai SmartSense comes standard on every trim, and adaptive cruise control, standard from SEL Sport up, takes real fatigue out of a four-plus-hour drive.