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2023 Hyundai Elantra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra is that the N Line drops its manual transmission and comes only with a dual-clutch automatic. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with a few trim-specific equipment updates.
About the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
7th gen (CN7, 2021-2026), pre-refresh third year and last year before the 2024 facelift.
Hyundai positions the Elantra as a compact sedan that stands out with sharp styling, strong value, and a lot of tech for the class. Its core appeal is easy daily commuting with good fuel economy, a roomy cabin for the segment, and a wide spread of personalities: basic and efficient in SE, more comfort-focused in Limited, mileage-first in the hybrids, and noticeably quicker in N Line. That broad range is one of the model’s biggest advantages over rivals.
The 2023 lineup covers several priorities: the SE is the straightforward commuter, the SEL adds everyday convenience, and the Limited brings leather-trimmed seats, two 10.25-inch displays, and extra parking help. The Blue HEV emphasizes fuel economy, the Limited HEV combines the hybrid system with upscale features, and the 201-hp N Line adds turbo power and a sportier suspension.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The N Line drops its manual transmission and comes only with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for 2023.
Tech
The N Line gains a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment screen as standard. The SEL Convenience Package also adds the larger gauge cluster and infotainment screen, while the former SEL Premium Package is dropped.
Styling
Elantra SEL models with the Convenience Package move to 17-inch wheels.
2023 Hyundai Elantra specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, IVT | Automatic, IVT | Automatic, 7-Spd Dual Clutch w/Shiftronic | Automatic, IVT | Automatic, 6-Spd EcoShift DCT | Automatic, 6-Spd EcoShift DCT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 53 mpg | 49 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 42 mpg | 40 mpg | 36 mpg | 40 mpg | 56 mpg | 52 mpg |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 201 hp | 147 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 109 lb-ft | 109 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Hyundai Elantra redesigned?
No. The 2023 Elantra is the third year of the seventh-generation model and carries over without a redesign or broad styling update. The facelift arrives for 2024.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N Line have a manual transmission?
No. Hyundai dropped the N Line's manual transmission for 2023, so this version comes only with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
What changed on the 2023 Elantra SEL Convenience Package?
The 2023 SEL Convenience Package gains a larger digital gauge cluster, a larger infotainment screen, and 17-inch wheels. Hyundai also dropped the former SEL Premium Package.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
Not for most shoppers. The clearest differences are the automatic-only N Line and the revised displays, wheels, and package structure on certain SEL models; the rest of the lineup changes little.
Did the 2023 Hyundai Elantra receive new safety features?
No lineup-wide safety-suite changes were made for 2023. Core driver-assistance equipment continues, with the exact features depending on the trim.
2023 Hyundai Elantra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.
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2023 Hyundai Elantra
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