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Seventh generation (CN7) · CN7 · 2021–present

2022Hyundai Elantra

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.

Seventh generation (CN7) · CN7

2022 Hyundai Elantra N — performance sedan, front three-quarter view

Photo: “Hyundai Elantra N (2022)” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2022 Hyundai Elantra model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Complete, source-verified lineup

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

9factory 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 Newsroom — 2022 Elantra Product Guide, Hyundai Newsroom — 2022 Elantra N North American debut.

9versions shown
Four-door sedan

Elantra SE Intelligent Variable Transmission

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four
Gearbox
Intelligent Variable Transmission
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra SEL Intelligent Variable Transmission

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four
Gearbox
Intelligent Variable Transmission
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Limited Intelligent Variable Transmission

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four
Gearbox
Intelligent Variable Transmission
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra N Line 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.6L turbocharged inline-four
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Hybrid Blue 6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid
Gearbox
6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra Hybrid Limited 6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid
Gearbox
6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra N 6-speed manual

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L turbocharged inline-four (276 hp)
Gearbox
6-speed manual
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Regular production
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Four-door sedan

Elantra N 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
2.0L turbocharged inline-four (276 hp)
Gearbox
8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic
Built
Regular production
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Elantra N Line 6-speed manual

Body
Four-door sedan
Engine
1.6L turbocharged inline-four
Gearbox
6-speed manual
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Regular production
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The 2022 model year

Overview

For 2022 Hyundai added the Elantra N — the first genuine high-performance Elantra and the sedan flagship of the 'N' performance sub-brand. With a turbocharged 2.0-liter four making 276 hp (286 hp on the N Grin Shift overboost), a track-focused chassis, and an available dual-clutch transmission, it transformed the practical compact into a credible sport sedan and gave the Elantra a true enthusiast halo.

Specifications

Engines
  • 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four
  • 1.6L turbocharged inline-four (N Line)
  • 1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid
  • 2.0L turbocharged inline-four (N)
Transmissions
Intelligent Variable Transmission (2.0L), 6-speed manual (N Line and N), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (N Line), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid), 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic (N)
Body styles
Sedan

Year over year

What changed

  • Introduced the performance Elantra N — the first high-performance Elantra.
  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a track-tuned chassis and available dual-clutch gearbox.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The Elantra's first genuine performance model, under the Hyundai 'N' sub-brand.
  • Closely related to the Veloster N's running gear.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • For any used example, check the VIN for open recalls and completed campaigns. Elantra N buyers should also document track use and confirm that maintenance matches the applicable normal or severe-use schedule.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2022 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 2022 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
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify 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 filter

    Sourced interval available

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2022 · 2.0L · United States

    Published interval: 8,000 mi / 12 months · Normal usage, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Engine Oil and Filter, 2.0L column · checked

    Turbo engine

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6T · United States

    Published interval: 8,000 mi / 12 months · Normal usage, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Engine Oil and Filter, turbo-engine column · checked

    Elantra Hybrid

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · Elantra Hybrid · United States

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

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance — normal/severe usage table · checked

  • Engine air-cleaner filter

    Exact reference available

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

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2022 · 2.0L · United States

    Published interval: 24,000 mi · Normal usage; inspect every 8,000 miles.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Air Cleaner Filter, 2.0L column · checked

    Turbo engine

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6T · United States

    Published interval: 24,000 mi · Normal usage; inspect every 8,000 miles.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Air Cleaner Filter, turbo-engine column · checked

    Elantra Hybrid

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · Elantra Hybrid · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

    2.0L gasoline models

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

    Applies to: 2022 · 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four · Intelligent Variable Transmission · United States

    Source: K&N — Hyundai Elantra replacement air-filter catalog · 2022 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 2022 Elantra application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

      Catalog: K&N — Hyundai Elantra replacement air-filter catalog · 2022 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L L4 Gas row, excluding Elantra N — 33-5118 · checked

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    N Line 1.6L turbo models

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

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L turbocharged inline-four · 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, 6-speed manual · United States

    Source: K&N — Hyundai Elantra replacement air-filter catalog · 2022 Hyundai Elantra 1.6L L4 Gas row — 33-5118 · checked

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    Elantra Hybrid

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

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L gasoline-electric hybrid · Hybrid · United States

    Source: K&N — Hyundai Elantra Hybrid replacement air-filter catalog · 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 1.6L L4 Gas row — 33-5121 · checked

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    Elantra N

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

    Applies to: 2022 · 2.0L turbocharged inline-four · 6-speed manual, 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic · United States

    Source: K&N — Hyundai Elantra N replacement air-filter catalog · 2022 Hyundai Elantra N 2.0L L4 Gas row — 33-5131 · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Cabin air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Gasoline models

    Applies to: 2022 · United States

    Published interval: 24 months · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Climate Control Air Filter row · checked

    Elantra Hybrid

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · Elantra Hybrid · United States

    Published interval: 16,000 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    2.0L

    Applies to: 2022 · 2.0L · United States

    Published interval: 96,000 mi · Normal usage.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Spark Plugs, 2.0L column · checked

    1.6T

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6T · United States

    Published interval: 47,000 mi · Normal usage.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Spark Plugs, turbo-engine column · checked

    Elantra Hybrid

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · Elantra Hybrid · United States

    Published interval: 102,500 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

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

    Gasoline models

    Applies to: 2022 · United States

    Published interval: 120,000 mi / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · Maintenance table — Coolant row · checked

    Elantra Hybrid

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · Elantra Hybrid · United States

    Published interval: 120,000 mi / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

  • Dual-clutch transmission fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Hyundai specifies no normal-use replacement; this interval applies only to severe operation.

    Applies to: 2022 · 1.6L GDI hybrid · 6-speed dual-clutch automatic · Elantra Hybrid · United States

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

    Source: Hyundai USA — 2022 Elantra Hybrid Quick Reference Guide · Scheduled Maintenance — severe-usage table · checked

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Sources

  1. Hyundai Newsroom — 2021 Elantra lineup and powertrains
  2. Hyundai Newsroom — 2022 Elantra N North American debut
  3. NHTSA — VIN recall lookup

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