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View Photos of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

The gas-electric version of Hyundai's daringly styled compact sedan is nice to drive but doesn't sip fuel quite as well as we expected.

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Hyundai redesigned the Elantra sedan for 2021 and now offers a hybrid version for the first time.

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The hybrid looks nearly identical to the nonhybrid, with a badge at the rear being the only noticeable difference.

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
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Our test car was a Limited model with an as-tested price of $29,260.

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The hybrid also comes in a less well-equipped base trim level called Blue.

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The color you see here is called Electric Shadow, a no-cost option.

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There aren't any major options available on the Elantra hybrid Limited, which comes standard with lots of features.

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Compared with the Blue, the Limited adds a larger screen, cooled front seats, and leather upholstery.

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The Elantra hybrid Blue is rated at 54 mpg by the EPA, but the heavier Limited is rated at 50 mpg combined.

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
Michael Simari|Car and Driver

In our testing, the Elantra achieved an average of 40 mpg and hit 48 mpg in our 75-mph real-world fuel-economy test.

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The Elantra hybrid has a combined output of 139 horsepower.

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
Michael Simari|Car and Driver

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
Michael Simari|Car and Driver

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

2021 hyundai elantra hybrid
Michael Simari|Car and Driver

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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