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Four-door sedan · 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four

2021 Hyundai Elantra SE Intelligent Variable Transmission

Hyundai's official 2021 U.S. lineup assigns the SE grade to this 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four and Intelligent Variable Transmission powertrain.

2021 Hyundai Elantra (CN7) — 1.6AT High Spec in red, front three-quarter view
Exact 2021 Elantra reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
SE
Body style
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four
Transmission
Intelligent Variable Transmission

United States configuration. Packages, colors, and accessories are not separate factory configurations.

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2021 Hyundai Elantra: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Current carElantra SE Intelligent Variable Transmission2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-fourIntelligent Variable TransmissionFour-door sedan
Elantra SEL Intelligent Variable Transmission2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-fourIntelligent Variable TransmissionFour-door sedan
Elantra Limited Intelligent Variable Transmission2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-fourIntelligent Variable TransmissionFour-door sedan
Elantra N Line 7-speed dual-clutch automatic1.6L turbocharged inline-four7-speed dual-clutch automaticFour-door sedan
Elantra Hybrid Blue 6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automaticFour-door sedan
Elantra Hybrid Limited 6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automaticFour-door sedan
Elantra N Line 6-speed manual1.6L turbocharged inline-four6-speed manualFour-door sedan

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What this car needs & when

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Scheduled topics
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Applicability stated
4
Exact references
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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2021 · 2.0L · United States

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

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2021 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Engine Oil and Filter, 2.0L column · checked

  • Engine air-cleaner filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-cleaner filter

    Exact reference available

    K&N catalog fitment is independent of Hyundai's published service interval.

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2021 · 2.0L · United States

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

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2021 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Air Cleaner Filter, 2.0L column · checked

    2.0L gasoline models

    Catalog fitment only; it does not establish or replace Hyundai's service interval.

    Applies to: 2021 · 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four · Intelligent Variable Transmission · United States

    Source: K&N — Hyundai Elantra replacement air-filter catalog · 2021 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L L4 Gas row, excluding Elantra N — 33-5118 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Validated equivalentK&N 33-5118

      Qty. 1 · Washable engine air-filter element · catalog-listed

      K&N catalogs this exact replacement for the stated 2021 Elantra application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

      Catalog: K&N — Hyundai Elantra replacement air-filter catalog · 2021 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L L4 Gas row, excluding Elantra N — 33-5118 · checked

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  • Climate-control air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Climate-control air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 12 months · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2021 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Climate Control Air Filter row · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2021 · 2.0L · United States

    Published interval: 97,500 mi · Normal usage.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2021 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Spark Plugs, 2.0L column · checked

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Sources

  1. Hyundai Newsroom — 2021 Elantra lineup and powertrains

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