2021 Hyundai Elantra
Seventh generation (CN7) · CN7 2021–present
A dramatically redesigned, sharply creased Elantra on a new platform, with hybrid and — for the first time — the genuine-performance Elantra N (2022). The generation that gave the Elantra an enthusiast halo.
Photo: “2021 Hyundai Elantra 1.6AT High Spec red front view in Brunei” by AIMHO'S REBELLION 8490s / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
The 2021 model year
Overview
The seventh-generation (CN7) Elantra arrived for 2021 with a dramatic, sharply creased 'Parametric Dynamics' design on an all-new platform. Lower and wider than before, it added a hybrid powertrain and set the stage for the performance Elantra N — a major leap in styling ambition and lineup breadth for the compact.
Specifications
- Body styles
- Sedan
Year over year
What changed
- All-new platform and a dramatically restyled, sharply creased body.
- Added a hybrid powertrain to the lineup.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- A modern, mass-production compact backed by Hyundai's lengthy warranty; verify any early-build service campaigns as with any first-year redesign.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Set the stage for the first-ever performance Elantra N (2022).
Famous variants this year
Sources
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