2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Car Review by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach®

All-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco is the most fuel efficient Elantra, delivering an EPA estimated 40 mpg on the highway and 35 mpg in combined city and highway driving. These mpg ratings could result in an average annual fuel cost of just $900 (source: fueleconomy.gov).

2017 Elantra Eco Pricing-

MSRP (excluding freight): $20,650

MPG (City / Highway / Combined): 32 / 40 / 35

Annual Fuel Cost*: $900

Engine: 1.4-liter turbo GDI 4-cylinder

Transmission: Seven-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission with Shiftronic®


Elantra Eco’s LED daytime running lights flank a bold hexagonal grille. On the inside, there is a standard seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. Additional standard features include Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert and Lane Change Asist, proximity key with push-button start, heated front seats, dual automatic temperature control and a leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. The all-new 1.4-liter Kappa engine produces 128-horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. torque at a low 1,400~3,700 rpms. The Kappa engine is a perfect match for the crisp shifting seven-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch transmission.

Standard Equipment:

• 1.4L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder

• 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission w/ Shiftronic®

• LED Daytime Running Lights

• Blind Spot Detection w/ Rear Cross-traffic Alert & Lane Change Assist

• 3.5” TFT monochromatic cluster display

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob

• Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ auto defogger

• Proximity key w/ push button start, immobilizer, hands-free smart trunk & front door handle approach lights

• Heated front seats

• Sunvisor extensions

• Illuminated vanity mirrors

• Auto-up driver’s window

• Sliding armrest

• Front passenger seatback pocket



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