2019 Hyundai Elantra

2019 Hyundai Elantra Overview

Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra a Good Used Car?

Yes, the 2019 Elantra is a good compact car . Inside, you'll find a decent amount of space for the segment, as well as an infotainment system that's easy to operate. This Hyundai also offers a comfortable ride, and it has a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating. However, its engine lineup is unimpressive, and its cabin isn’t as upscale as those of some rivals.

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Pricing

How Much is a 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Based on listings for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, the average list price is $16,088. Prices range from $15,756 to $21,090 and vary depending on the vehicle’s condition, mileage, features, and location.

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How Much Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Cost to Own?

The 2019 Elantra’s five-year costs for gas, insurance, taxes, fees, repairs, and maintenance are projected to be about $25,090, or $5,018 per year. That’s about average for the class.

2018 vs. 2019 Hyundai Elantra: What's the Difference?

There are a few differences between the 2018 and 2019 Elantra. The 2019 model was refreshed with updated interior and exterior styling. It also gained new standard features, including a rearview camera and a 5-inch infotainment display, as well as newly available features such as driver drowsiness monitoring and wireless device charging.

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Here are the key changes for the Hyundai Elantra over the last few years:

• 2016: Value Edition trim added to lineup
• 2017: fully redesigned sedan with nicer cabin materials, more fuel-efficient engine options, and added safety features like forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring; Android Auto and Apple CarPlay became available
• 2018: Elantra GT hatchback redesigned; some feature shuffling between trims
• 2019: refreshed with updated styling; gained new standard and available features

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2016 Elantra , 2017 Elantra , and 2018 Elantra reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

How Reliable Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five.

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2019 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

There are no major recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra at this time.

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Which Used Hyundai Elantra Trim Is Right for Me?

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra sedan comes in six trims: SE, SEL, Value Edition, Eco, Sport, and Limited. The Elantra GT hatchback comes in two trims: base and N-Line. For sedan shoppers, we recommend the SEL trim. On top of the base trim’s features, it adds additional driver assistant technology and an upgraded infotainment system with smartphone integration. To get the most fuel-efficient model in the lineup, shop for the Eco trim. The Elantra GT hatchback is a more suitable choice if you need extra cargo room; it also has more power.

• Hyundai Elantra SE: The base SE trim comes with a 147-horsepower engine, cloth upholstery, and a rearview camera. It also features an infotainment system with a 5-inch display, six speakers, Bluetooth, and a USB port. It comes with either a manual or an automatic transmission.
• Hyundai Elantra SEL: The SEL trim adds an upgraded infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite radio. It also comes with forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, driver drowsiness monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and lane change assist. The only available transmission is an automatic.
• Hyundai Elantra Eco: The Eco trim gets a more fuel-efficient 128-horsepower engine paired with an automatic transmission. It also gains heated front seats, a hands-free trunk release, dual-zone automatic climate control, and two additional USB ports.
• Hyundai Elantra Limited: The Limited trim jumps back to the 147-horsepower engine and adds leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, wireless device charging, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, HD Radio, Clari-Fi music restoration technology, and Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system.
• Hyundai Elantra GT: The base GT hatchback comes with a 161-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a similar list of features as the SEL trim. The N-Line GT hatchback swaps in a 201-horsepower turbo-four engine. The GT is available with either a manual or an automatic transmission.

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What Does Hyundai's Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

Hyundai offers a certified pre-owned program for vehicles five years old or less and with fewer than 60,000 miles. Eligibility is determined by the vehicle’s initial sale date. Certified pre-owned Hyundai vehicles receive the balance of the original new-car 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, as well as the remainder of the five-year/60,000-mile comprehensive warranty. Hyundai CPO vehicles must pass a 173-point inspection. Additional benefits like towing, roadside assistance, and rental car reimbursement may be available. 

Hyundai has one of the better CPO programs among affordable car manufacturers, according to our analysis. Still, automakers like Kia, Mini and Honda have better programs.

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Extended Warranties for Hyundai Cars and SUVs

Not every used Hyundai will qualify for a certified pre-owned warranty. However, there are options available if you want additional coverage after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. 

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2019 Hyundai Elantra Safety

Score: 9.2/10

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2019 Elantra an overall safety rating of four out of five stars, with four stars in the frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests. As a result of an intrusion of the left rear door during the side impact crash test, there is a higher likelihood of a thoracic injury in the event of a crash.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2019 Elantra the highest rating of Good in all crash tests performed. Sedan models earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation, while hatchback models received a Top Safety Pick designation.

Depending on the trim, the IIHS gave the Elantra sedan the highest rating of Good or the lowest rating of Poor for how well its headlights illuminate the road ahead. Headlight ratings range from Poor to Acceptable for hatchback models, depending on the equipment.

The IIHS uses a different scale for grading collision avoidance features. The Elantra received the highest rating of Superior for its optional vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system and the second-highest rating of Advanced for its optional vehicle-to-pedestrian system.

Standard advanced safety features:

• Rearview camera

Available advanced safety features:

• Driver drowsiness monitoring
• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Pedestrian detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind spot monitoring
• Lane keep assist
• Lane departure warning
• Lane change assist
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Safe exit assist (lets you know when it’s safe to open your car door)

2019 Hyundai Elantra Versus the Competition

Which Is Better: 2019 Hyundai Elantra or 2019 Honda Civic?

The 2019 Honda Civic has a lower reliability rating and a higher price, on average, than the Elantra, but it still comes out on top in our compact car rankings . The Civic one-ups the Elantra in terms of body style offerings, with a coupe variant in addition to hatchback and sedan. The Civic has slightly better fuel economy ratings and is one of the most fun-to-drive cars in the class. It also boasts strong engine options, topping out with the 306-horsepower Civic Type R.

Which Is Better: 2019 Hyundai Elantra or 2019 Toyota Corolla?

The Elantra and the 2019 Toyota Corolla are closely matched in our rankings, and both are decent cars. The Toyota has a great predicted reliability rating, and it comes with a wealth of active safety features that aren't standard in every Elantra. That said, the Elantra is available with some features, like Android Auto, that are unavailable in the Corolla. Additionally, you can likely find the Elantra for less money than the Corolla.

2019 Elantra Performance

How Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Drive?

The Elantra sedan’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (found in the SE, SEL, and Limited trims) has adequate power for your daily travels. The GT hatchback comes with the same 2.0-liter engine, but it has added horsepower. A 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes the Elantra more fuel-efficient is found in the Eco trim, while the strongest engine powers the N-Line GT hatchback. Keep in mind that no engine in the lineup makes the Elantra feel especially peppy.

Though some class rivals are more engaging to drive, the Elantra's comfortable ride and stable handling stack up decently among the competition. The suspension system does a good job of absorbing bumps in the road.

• Base engine: 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder (Elantra SE, SEL, and Limited)
• Available engines:
  • 128-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder (Elantra Eco)
  • 161-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder (Elantra GT)
  • 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (Elantra GT N-Line)
• Drivetrain: front-wheel drive
• Transmission: standard six-speed manual; available six-speed automatic; available seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (Eco and N-Line trims only)

Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Get Good Gas Mileage?

The Elantra earns good EPA estimates compared to many class rivals, and stepping up from its base trim to the Eco trim makes it even more efficient.

• 2.0-liter four-cylinder: 28/37 mpg city/highway
• 2.0-liter four-cylinder (Elantra GT): 25/32 mpg
• 1.6-liter turbo-four: 26/33 mpg
• 1.4-liter turbo-four: 32/40 mpg

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2019 Elantra Interior

How Many People Does the 2019 Elantra Seat?

Though it can seat up to five people, there's only enough room to sit four adults comfortably in the Elantra. The seats are supportive and offer good visibility for the driver. Still, class rivals like the Honda Civic offer more passenger space.

Standard seating features:

• Cloth upholstery

Available seating features:

• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Heated front and rear seats

How Many Child Car Seats Fit in the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2019 Elantra has two complete sets of LATCH car-seat connectors for the rear outboard seats and an upper tether for the rear middle seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this LATCH system the second-highest rating of Acceptable for ease of use. The lower anchors are set too deep in the seats.

2019 Hyundai Elantra Features

The Elantra features an intuitive infotainment system, but most shoppers will want to bypass the base trim’s simple interface for the upgraded system that offers both a touch screen and physical controls. The upgraded interface also includes smartphone integration technology. With both systems, you’ll find straightforward menus and well-arranged controls on the center console.

• Standard infotainment features: a 5-inch display, six speakers, Bluetooth, and a USB port
• Available infotainment features: a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, two additional USB ports, HD Radio, wireless device charging, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, Clari-Fi music restoration technology, and Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system
• Other available features: push-button start, a proximity key, a hands-free trunk lid release, a sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control

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2019 Hyundai Elantra Dimensions

Hyundai Elantra Cargo Space

There’s ample cargo space in both Elantra body styles. Sedans have 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space, while hatchbacks provide 24.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 55.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

2019 Hyundai Elantra Length and Weight

• Length: about 15 feet, 2 inches for sedans and 14 feet, 3 inches for hatchbacks
• Curb weight: between 2,822 and 3,155 pounds

Where Was the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Built?

Hyundai built the 2019 Elantra in South Korea.