2021 Hyundai Elantra ESSENTIAL 4dr Sedan

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Essential is the entry-level trim for the seventh-generation (CN7) redesign in the Canadian market. This generation introduced the Parametric Dynamics styling, giving the Elantra a much more aggressive, angular look and a significantly longer wheelbase compared to previous models.

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Powertrain & Performance

• Engine: 2.0L Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder (Smartstream MPI)
• Output: 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
• Transmission: * Standard: 6-speed Manual
• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Fuel Economy (L/100km)

The 2021 Elantra is highly efficient for its class, though the transmission choice impacts the numbers significantly: | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Manual (6MT) | 9.1 | 6.3 | 7.8 |

Key Standard Features

Despite being the base trim, the Essential was notable for including high-demand tech that higher trims occasionally lacked:

• Infotainment: 8.0-inch touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Comfort: Heated front seats, manual air conditioning, and power windows/locks.
• Wheels: 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels
• Interior: Cloth seating surfaces and a 4.2-inch LCD cluster display for the driver.

Safety & Technology

The Essential trim comes standard with the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite, which includes:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection.
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA).
• High Beam Assist (automatic high beams).
• Driver Attention Warning.
• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Essential is the entry-level trim for the seventh-generation (CN7) redesign in the Canadian market. This generation introduced the Parametric Dynamics styling, giving the Elantra a much more aggressive, angular look and a significantly longer