2021 Hyundai Buyers Guide
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By Don Hammonds
Hyundai is a car brand on a huge, huge roll, with some of the most spectacular looking, innovative, well-built cars anywhere.
And now they are addressing what some car enthusiasts would say was an issue: Modest, safe styling.
Well, THAT's out the window.
If you have seen the all new Sonata, and now the Elantra--especially the Elantra N-Line which looks like it's going to tear streets apart--you have to agree that this company's design theories and processes have come a long, long way.
Let's start with the Elantra:
2021 Elantra N-Line
This one is a real attention getter for Hyundai and with good reason.
A replacement of Hyundai's Elantra GT, The N Line is a striking automobile that has an awfully long list of perks, standard equipment and benefits to recommend it.
Take a look:
Meanwhile, other 2021 Elantra models showcase Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The car also provides exciting driving dynamics and the most progressive in-car experience in its class. Production of the 2021 Elantra starts in the fall in Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and sales begin in the fourth quarter.
Highlights for the 2021 Elantra
2020 Hyundai Sonata[/caption]
The 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 Pirelli P Zero™ tires are now standard on the turbocharged SEL Plus trim. P-Zero All Season tires are for driving enthusiasts who want a combination of a performance appearance, responsive handling and durability along with all-season traction, including in light snow.
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) has been added to SEL, SEL Plus and Limited trims. SEW uses existing blind-spot radar sensors to automatically warn the driver and passengers if oncoming traffic is detected when parallel parked. The system provides an audible warning and a pop up message in the cluster to ‘Watch for Traffic’ to help to prevent back-seat passengers from stepping out into traffic.
“The 19-inch wheels and tires make a beautiful looking car look and perform even better,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. “After listening to our early 2020 Sonata buyers, we were quickly able to add power height adjustment to the passenger seat on the Limited trim. In addition, across the lineup we’ve added Safe Exit Warning that gives drivers a second set of eyes to let them know if it's safe to open the doors on the driver’s side of the vehicle when parallel parked on a busy city street.”
2021 Sonata with available 19-inch wheels and tires
19-inch wheels and tires on the Sonata SEL Plus (1.6 Turbo)
Customers can choose between two Smartstream gasoline powertrains: a 2.5 MPI/GDI and a 1.6 T-GDI engine, both mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Smartstream G2.5 GDI engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, boasts a generous 191 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 181 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. Meanwhile, the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI has 180 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500–4,500 rpm thanks to its world-first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) system.
Convenience Technology
The 2021 Sonata features a number of advanced comfort and convenience features typically found only in luxury cars, including a panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, hands-free smart trunk, Qi high-speed wireless smartphone charging pad with cooling fan, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, Text-to-Speech via Bluetooth®, heated and ventilated front seats. The power passenger seat on the Sonata Limited goes from 4 to 6-way adjustment by the addition of height adjustment for additional comfort.
The top-of-the-line audio and navigation display is a wide, high-definition, customizable, 10.25-inch touchscreen monitor with split screens and natural language, and cloud-based speech recognition powered by Blue Link, while the cluster display is a full 12.3 inches. The cluster has four views: utility, driver assistance, navigation and parking assistance. The navigation system includes a bird’s-eye view in Navigation maps, and drivers get HERE HD Traffic flow and incident data without ever paying for a subscription. Dual Bluetooth support is also available, so two devices can be paired at the same time—one for phone calls and one for streaming audio. The navigation system also comes with three years of Blue Link Multimedia/Map updates. Hyundai’s eight-inch display audio user interface, equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, is standard on Sonata. The Blue Link connected car system is also available.
Digital Key
Continuing to promote the latest advances in technology, the Sonata supports Hyundai Digital Key via a dedicated smartphone app. Hyundai Digital Key utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which exhibits a high level of security. The NFC wireless data communication takes place only when the device and the reader are within several centimeters of each other. The Hyundai Digital Key app also allows smartphones to control selected vehicle systems remotely. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, users can lock and unlock the vehicle, activate the panic alert and start the engine.
Not only does Hyundai Digital Key allow owners to leave traditional keys at home, it also allows secure sharing of keys with family and friends. The level of access to different vehicle functions can be tailored to each shared key user for a defined period. The vehicle owner can preset the duration of vehicle use or limit the use to only certain features when loaning the vehicle, and, of course, keys can be revoked remotely. For additional convenience in cases such as using a valet service or visiting a Hyundai dealer, Hyundai Digital Key also works with an NFC card, which will be provided with each vehicle. Each Sonata still comes with traditional proximity keys. Digital Key is compatible only with phones using the Android operating system.
Complimentary Maintenance
The Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance program includes oil and filter changes plus tire rotation at normal factory-scheduled intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

- Performance-inspired N Line trim available on Elantra sedan for the first time
- Eye-catching N Line design elements inside and out
- Turbocharged engine and independent rear suspension
- 2021 Elantra N Line goes on sale by the end of the year
- N Line version of Hyundai’s signature Cascading Grille with distinctive red character line
- N Line front bumper fascia
- Black colored side sill moldings
- N Line rear fascia with diffuser
- Lip-spoiler
- N Line badging
- N Line 18-inch wheels and Continental ProContact RX 235/40R18 all-season tires (7-speed DCT) or Goodyear Eagle F1 235/40R18 summer tires (6-speed MT)
- N Line window accents
- Chrome twin exhaust
- Sunroof
- Projector headlights and full LED taillights
- Unique leather-wrapped perforated N steering wheel
- N Line sport seats with leather bolsters and N logos
- N Line gearshift with metal accents and leather inserts
- N Line analog gauge cluster
- Red stitching and trim accents differentiate the N Line from the standard Elantra
- Qi™ wireless charging pad
- Smartphone digital key (NFC)
- Alloy pedals
- Black headliner

- An all-new seventh-generation Elantra compact sedan with new vehicle platform
- Longer wheelbase, wider stance, lower roofline
- Elantra is called the Avante in the Korean domestic market
- Second Hyundai vehicle with Sensuous Sportiness design identity
- An everyday exotic four-door-coupe look with innovative molding and engineering technology
- First-ever Elantra Hybrid
- More than 50 MPG (Hyundai estimated) combined fuel economy on hybrid model
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make connecting easy
- Hyundai’s optional Digital Key allows Elantra to be unlocked, started and driven without a physical key via a smartphone or NFC card
- Production to begin at Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the fall with shipments to dealers in the fourth quarter
- An enhanced natural-language voice-recognition system with Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding™ technologies powered by Houndify, and lots of feature controls
- Standard SmartSense safety and convenience technologies
- Two available 10.25-inch multimedia screens under one piece of glass
- Parametric-jewel-pattern grille with turn-signal integration
- Wide, cascading grille creates an integrated architecture with the headlamp
- Bold fascia shape creates a strong front graphic
- Well-refined gem-like shapes create harmony with the bodyside surfaces
- Forwarded profile with a long, low hood creates a feeling of tension
- Bold edge runs constantly from the front to the rear
- Parametric-jewel body surfaces
- Available 15-, 16-, and 17-inch-wheel designs match the Parametric Dynamics theme
- Wide, horizontal line extends across the center of the trunk, stretching to the edges of the car
- High-tech “H-Tail Lamp” that creates a Hyundai flying H logo-like shape
- Rear glass has a black deck accent to enhance the coupe-like look
- Wing-type lower bumper treatment
- Well-refined gem-like shapes create harmony with the bodyside surfaces
- A 10.25-inch information-display cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment system
- Slim high-tech vents
- Customizable 64-color mood lighting
- Aircraft-cockpit-like driver-oriented layout
- A unique cornering grab handle for the passenger
- A high center console completes the driver-oriented layout
- Door center trim is long and low like a coupe
- Sporty low-placed inside handles
- Two-toned melange emphasizes the driver-focused layout even on the door
- Improved proportions
- Improved stance by implementing a shorter front overhang
- Longer wheelbase
- Lower seating position by lowering seat height
- Lower center of gravity, increasing driving stability and makes the driver feel more connected to the car
- Multiple load paths for frontal crash performance
- Improved steering by moving gearbox position upward
- Improved suspension mounting structure for more responsive handling
- Front cowl point moved back and down for four-door-coupe appearance
- Developed to house internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains
Two Available 10.25-inch Screens
The 2021 Elantra has two futuristic 10.25-inch screens all under one piece of glass. The cluster has different views: utility, driver assistance and navigation. The optional infotainment system displays a wide variety of useful information across its 10.25-inch split touchscreen.
The navigation system includes a bird’s-eye view in navigation maps, and drivers get connected routing. Connected routing provides multiple navigation options and real-time route updates. Server-based routing makes the onboard navigation experience similar to current smartphone navigation apps.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also look great on this 10.25-inch widescreen display. Dual Bluetooth support is also available, so two devices can be paired at the same time—one for phone calls and one for streaming audio. The navigation system also comes with three years of Blue Link® Multimedia/Map updates.
Leave the Cellphone Cords Behind
Hyundai Elantra’s standard eight-inch Display Audio user interface allows owners to leave the cell phone cords at home. This is because Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available as segment-first features, allowing one to leave the phone in a pocket or purse.
SmartSense Safety Features
The 2021 Elantra offers a new array of standard advanced safety technologies:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection uses the car’s front-facing camera to help detect an imminent collision with a vehicle or pedestrian and avoid impact or minimize damage by braking automatically
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) helps prevent accidental lane departure by sensing road markings, automatically steering the car if necessary
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) may automatically adjust steering to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane of travel. LFA can help keep the vehicle centered on both highways and city streets.
- High Beam Assist (HBA) eliminates the need for drivers to manually switch high beamson and off at night
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system that monitors a spectrum of driver-related characteristics to help detect driver fatigue
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) helps detect a vehicle in the drivers’ blind spot while the turn signal is on.
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) makes highway and long-distance driving more comfortable. Using a radar sensor mounted on the lower front grille, the SCC system maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead in varied traffic conditions by automatically adjusting vehicle speed as needed.
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is a driving convenience system that assists drivers in maintaining the center of the lane and at an appropriate speed while keeping a safe distance from the car in front.
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW) may sound an alert when a vehicle approaches from behind, letting passengers know it may not be safe to open the door to exit the vehicle.
- Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (PCA) helps detect pedestrians and obstacles with a rearview camera and ultrasonic sensors. The system can provide warnings and apply emergency braking to assist in the avoidance of a collision.
- Eight-inch color display audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and HD Radio
- Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls
- Drive Mode Select
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Blue Link® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services
- Qi wireless charging
- 10.25-inch infotainment system with faster processor, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and connected routing
- Bose premium sound system with eight speakers, including powerful Super65 wide-range speakers in the front doors and a woofer on the rear deck
- Climate on/off
- Air conditioner on/off
- Heat on/off
- Fan high/low
- Defrost on
- Set fan to face, feet, or face and feet
- Defrost on and set fan to feet
- Warm up/cool down
- Air intake system on
- Turn on/off heated seats (driver/passenger)
- Set heated seat levels 1, 2, or 3 (driver/passenger)
- Rear window defroster on/off
- Turn on/off the heated steering wheel
- And additional functions

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