2025 Hyundai ELANTRA

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

With so many fuel-efficient choices, from gas-only models to hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which ones rate the highest for 2025 based on the EPA cycle?

The Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, Kia K4, Nissan Murano, and Toyota bZ4X and Prius all won the IIHS’s highest Top Safety Pick+ award for the 2025 model year.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re stuck between buying a 2024 or 2025 Elantra.

For 2025, the Hyundai Elantra gets a new SEL Sport trim available with both the gas or hybrid powertrains, as well as some equipment shuffling.