2024 Hyundai Elantra Performance

The 2024 Elantra comes with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive.

The sportier N-Line model is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that produces 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

Hybrid models combine a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid powertrain is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The base 2.0-liter engine is smooth and quiet in normal cruising, but some drivers may feel it has weak acceleration, but the N-Line’s turbo four provides more punch, delivering quicker acceleration from a stop and on the highway.

The hybrid powertrain, on the other hand, has less power than the base engine, but the electric motor makes it feel more responsive around town.

Overall, the 2024 Elantra handles well on tarmac and offers a comfortable ride, with the suspension absorbing most road imperfections and the brakes providing ample stopping power.