“Cute reliable car. Good handling. Had issues with A/C but it was covered by warranty. Sporty. Some road noise.”
2014 Hyundai Elantra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is a mid-cycle refresh that updates the styling and adds a new Sport sedan. It is a meaningful update rather than a full redesign.
About the 2014 Hyundai Elantra
5th-generation Elantra family, 2014 refresh year (sedan 2011-2016; Coupe 2013-2014; GT 2013-2017 in the U.S.).
For 2014, Hyundai positioned the Elantra family as a roomy, feature-rich compact range with a body style for different needs: sedan for daily commuting, coupe for style, and GT hatchback for cargo flexibility. The core pitch was generous passenger space, strong value, a long warranty, and upscale features that felt a class above many compact rivals. Even when Hyundai pushed sportier variants, the Elantra still centered on everyday usefulness rather than hard-core performance.
The Elantra family spans the practical SE sedan, comfort-focused Limited sedan, stronger Sport sedan, two-door Coupe, and cargo-friendly GT hatchback. Sport pairs a 173-hp 2.0-liter engine with firmer suspension, leather seating, and a touchscreen with a rearview camera. Limited emphasizes comfort with leather, heated front and rear seats, and a power driver’s seat, while the GT adds hatchback versatility and heated front seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A 173-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder became standard in the Coupe and GT and powered the new Sport sedan. The SE and Limited sedans retained the 1.8-liter engine.
Styling
The sedan received revised front and rear styling, and Sport added its own sport-themed details. The Coupe and GT received smaller appearance updates. On SE, fog lights and the rear spoiler changed from standard to optional.
Safety
A driver’s blind-spot mirror was added across the Elantra family. The sedan also gained hill-start assist, which helps prevent rolling backward when starting on a slope.
Tech
Audio and navigation interfaces were updated. Limited gained a standard 4.3-inch touchscreen and rearview camera, while its moonroof became optional. Bluetooth changed from standard to optional on SE.
Structural
The sedan gained additional sound-deadening for a quieter cabin. Sport received firmer suspension tuning for a more responsive feel.
2014 Hyundai Elantra specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic | Auto, 6-Spd Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33–34 mpg | 38 mpg | 34 mpg | 35 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 166–173 hp | 145 hp | 166–173 hp | 166–173 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque | 148–154 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 148–154 lb-ft | 148–154 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 51 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 in | 33.1 in | 33.3 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Hill Start Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
The biggest change is a mid-cycle refresh with updated styling and a new Sport sedan. Hyundai also revised cabin technology, added sound-deadening to the sedan, and expanded the stronger 2.0-liter engine to Sport, Coupe, and GT models.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra a full redesign?
No, the 2014 Elantra is not a full redesign. It is a substantial mid-cycle update of the fifth-generation Elantra family, with styling, powertrain, technology, safety, and trim changes.
Which 2014 Hyundai Elantra models have the 173-hp engine?
The 2014 Sport sedan, Coupe, and GT hatchback have the 173-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The SE and Limited sedans retain the 1.8-liter four-cylinder.
How is the 2014 Elantra Sport different from the other sedans?
The 2014 Elantra Sport is the performance-focused sedan, with a 173-hp 2.0-liter engine and firmer suspension. It also has leather seating, heated front seats, a power sunroof, push-button start, 17-inch wheels, and a touchscreen with a rearview camera.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
Yes, the 2014 Elantra is meaningfully updated over the 2013 model. Its main differences include refreshed styling, the new Sport sedan, a stronger engine in the Sport, Coupe, and GT, updated cabin technology, a blind-spot mirror across the family, and a quieter sedan cabin.
2014 Hyundai Elantra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra.
3.9
2014 Hyundai Elantra
(50 reviews)
“I love my Hyundai. It was fully loaded and great on gas. I have not had any issues put of this car. I have the option to drive in eco mode, sports mode, or regular.”
“Voice commands are only about 65% accurate. Fuel computer is consistently 1.5 to 2 mpg higher than actual mileage.”