2018
Hyundai ELANTRA

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Available trims

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  • SE 2.0L Manual (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $16,950
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 2.0L Manual (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $16,950
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 2.0L Auto SULEV (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $17,950
    29 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 2.0L Auto SULEV (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $17,950
    29 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 2.0L Auto (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $17,950
    29 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 2.0L Auto (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $17,950
    29 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL 2.0L Auto (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $18,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL 2.0L Auto SULEV (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $18,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL 2.0L Auto SULEV (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $18,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL 2.0L Auto (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $18,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value Edition 2.0L Auto SULEV (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $19,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value Edition 2.0L Auto (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $19,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value Edition 2.0L Auto (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $19,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Value Edition 2.0L Auto SULEV (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $19,850
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • ECO 1.4T DCT
    Starts at
    $20,550
    32 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport 1.6T Manual (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $21,800
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 2.0L Auto SULEV (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $22,100
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 2.0L Auto SULEV (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $22,100
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 2.0L Auto (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $22,100
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 2.0L Auto (Alabama)
    Starts at
    $22,100
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport 1.6T Auto (Ulsan)
    Starts at
    $22,900
    26 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New SEL trim level
Five-seat compact sedan
Turbocharged Eco and Sport models
Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission available
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection available

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Available safety features
Hands-free trunk access available
Handling
Multimedia system

The bad

Bland interior design and materials
Backseat headroom
Many active safety features only in expensive packages
Road noise
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

97% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 508 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Tayler from Melbourne Florida
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2023

    Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai Elantra 2018 is running great and is a beautiful car very satisfied with my purchase thank you for all the help very happy with it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Melanie from Muncie, IN
    Owns this car
    July 17, 2023

    No matter how tall you are, you'll love this!

    I bought mine a month ago and I LOVE it. It has wonderful gas millage (40-42 mpg highway) Drives smooth and is comfortable. I am 6 foot tall and have trouble in other cars, but this one I have plenty of room and my head is not hitting the top and it doesn't feel like I'm sitting on the ground. Visibility is great, I can see around with little blind spots. I think it is a very driver friendly car. Especially if you are on the highway a lot, like I am for work.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sharon from Brantford Ontario
    Owns this car
    May 29, 2023

    Something is fishy

    Was told this make of car needs to be started at least every 3 days!!!. Never heard of such a thing. Had a problem after purchase of going away for 10 days came back and car wouldn't start 2018 elantra
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Jdub49La from Wichita KS
    Owns this car
    September 17, 2022

    Don't Purchase

    We purchased this car used with 82k miles for daughter to use for college based on a lot of good reviews. Well we should have researched more because it broke down on the road 400 miles from home. These engines are crap and Hyundai knows but they don't want to take responsibility. They say it's not included in the engine replacement program but it's the same issues as the engine replacement program. WTH DON'T PURCHASE THESE VEHICLES.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Isaac from State college pa
    Owns this car
    July 2, 2022

    Glad I bought it perfect car

    I love the car it rides nice handles Performs good Comfortable roomie I have friends that wanna buy it now because they like riding in it and driving it Not a fan of the generation after because of the IVT in them prefer the generation I have with a regular transmission shifts nicer and peppier
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Binle56 from Kissimmee Fl
    Owns this car
    June 27, 2022

    My 2018 Hyundai Elantra

    I bought my 2018 as a lease I just recently purchased to buy out the lease I have 34,000 miles on it and this car has been just wonderful. I average around 31 mi in the city and have been as high as 39.5 on the highway. The only thing I do is change the oil at every 5,000 miles rotate my tires at every 10,000 MI and I have bought a brand new set of michelins which the ride is so smooth. I have not had any major items go wrong on it it has been a great car for me the value is well worth it and I highly recommend it they are very dependable.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By James from Beaumont, TX
    Owns this car
    June 26, 2022

    Hyundai Elantra

    This is a good little car. I like everything about it. But here recently the engine will just turn itself off for no reason. Hopefully this is a fixable issue. Otherwise I will be trading it in very soon.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Brian C from Ramona CA
    Owns this car
    May 5, 2022

    Good value for the money

    Purchased Elantra at 2 years old w 27k miles, still under original factory warranty and powertrain to 100k. Not bad. Experienced 30k miles to date, no issues, no service needed, just keep changing oi. On long trips averages 43-46 MPG at 65-70MPH. Almost as good as hybrid. Reasonably comfortable, quiet engine and smooth in town or long trips.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Happy in NJ from Toms River, NJ
    Owns this car
    May 31, 2021

    Nice car!!

    After leasing, I wanted to purchase this Elantra. It is a great car…color, reliability & price are just what I wanted & has all the features I need!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Elantra 18 from Arcadia Fl
    Owns this car
    May 31, 2021

    It’s a nice car

    The car is fine I had a 2013 Elantra with the 1.8l so the 2.0l isn’t that much better but my girlfriend and I like the car it is a way bigger step than our 2013 I love that it has more safety features Blindspot monitoring rear cross traffic warning touchscreen Apple CarPlay and this car really has ice cold air conditioning like better than my old car the car right now only has 28,000 miles and our 18 Elantra is a really Nice car compared to the older one that one had 167,000 and was still Kickin even with the 1.8 L piston slap although I have noticed a little rattling from the 2.0 L not sure what it is but I will tell you this at least it does not tick like our old one did and even if this one starts showing problems that’s fine Hyundai will be fixing this for free period gotta love warranties
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Kate from xx. George
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2021

    No worries here

    love the 100,000 mile warranty. controls are easy to reach and control. plenty of leg and head room. this is the second Hyundai I have owned. only brand I trust!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Allan L from Salem Oregon
    Owns this car
    April 27, 2021

    Great car

    Very nice car to drive, handles real well, great fuel economy. Comfortable car to sit in, will get me to work and back no problem.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA?

The 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA is available in 6 trim levels:

  • ECO (1 style)
  • Limited (4 styles)
  • SE (6 styles)
  • SEL (4 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Value Edition (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA?

The 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA reliable?

The 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA owners.

Is the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA. 97.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 508 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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