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Fifth generation (MD) · MD · 2011–2016

2016Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design era; a strong seller that briefly offered an Elantra Coupe (2013–2014) and the Elantra GT hatchback. US model years 2011–2016.

Fifth generation (MD) · MD

2016 Hyundai Elantra (AD) — Active sedan, front three-quarter view

Photo: “2016 Hyundai Elantra (AD) Active sedan” by EurovisionNim / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
2offered1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (SE, Value Edition, and Limited) → 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (Sport and GT)
Top output
173hp2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (Sport and GT)

Body stylesFour-door sedan · Five-door hatchback

The 2016 model year

Overview

The 2016 US Elantra family combined the outgoing sedan with the Elantra GT hatchback. Sedan SE, Value Edition, and Limited used the 145-hp 1.8-liter engine; Sedan Sport and GT used the 173-hp 2.0-liter GDI engine. SE, Sport, and GT offered manual or automatic choices, while Value Edition and Limited were automatic-only.

Specifications

Engines
  • 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (SE, Value Edition, and Limited)145 hp
  • 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (Sport and GT)173 hp
Body styles
Four-door sedan, Five-door hatchback

Year over year

What changed

  • Value Edition joined the sedan range above the SE Popular Equipment Package.
  • Sport retained the 2.0-liter GDI engine and model-specific chassis and appearance equipment.
  • The five-door GT continued with the 2.0-liter GDI engine and separate dimensions from the sedan.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The Value Edition bundled proximity entry, heated seats, sunroof, and model-specific 16-inch wheels.
  • GT combined hatchback cargo utility with the 2.0-liter GDI powertrain.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Match parts to the 1.8-liter sedan or 2.0-liter Sport/GT application and verify emissions calibration.
  • Value Edition and Limited were automatic-only, while transmission choice remained on SE, Sport, and GT.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2016 Elantra on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
6
Scheduled topics
6
Applicability stated
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Exact references
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Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    The severe-use replacement interval is 3,750 miles or 6 months. Baldwin lists B7243 across the cataloged 1.8L and 2.0L Elantra applications; this establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2016 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four, 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged 1.8L and 2.0L engine applications; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Normal usage, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Engine Oil and Filter row · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Engine air-cleaner filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-cleaner filter

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4480 across the cataloged 1.8L and 2.0L Elantra applications; this establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2016 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four, 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged 1.8L and 2.0L engine applications; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval; inspect every 7,500 miles.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Air Cleaner Filter row · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Climate-control air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Climate-control air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2016 · United States

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Normal usage; replace more frequently under severe use.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Climate Control Air Filter row · checked

  • Iridium-coated spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Iridium-coated spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2016 · United States

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 120 months · Normal usage, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Spark Plugs row · checked

  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    After the first change, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months.

    Applies to: 2016 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 60 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Coolant row · checked

  • Automatic transmission fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Automatic transmission fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Hyundai specifies no normal-use service; replace at 60,000 miles under severe use.

    Applies to: 2016 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi · Severe-use replacement interval only.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2016 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table — Automatic Transmission Fluid row · checked

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Sources

  1. Hyundai Motor America — 2016 Elantra family brochure

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Complete, source-verified lineup

Find your exact 2016 Elantra

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

8factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for factory trim, body, engine, and transmission combinations represented by the cited exact-year lineup records. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from Hyundai Motor America — 2016 Elantra family brochure.

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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan SE Manual

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed Manual
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan SE Automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan Value Edition Automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan Sport Manual

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp ULEV / 166 hp PZEV)
Gearbox
6-speed Manual
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan Sport Automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp ULEV / 166 hp PZEV)
Gearbox
6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan Limited Automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built
Regular production
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Five-door hatchback

Elantra GT Manual

Body
Five-door hatchback
Engine
2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp ULEV / 166 hp PZEV)
Gearbox
6-speed Manual
Built
Regular production
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Five-door hatchback

Elantra GT Automatic

Body
Five-door hatchback
Engine
2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp ULEV / 166 hp PZEV)
Gearbox
6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built
Regular production
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