Marketed trim
2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport is trim 2 of 5 in a lineup of 5 trims. The 2026 Elantra lineup is listed with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) across its 5 trims. The 2026 Elantra SEL Sport is a Compact Sedan, the same body style as the other 4 Elantra trims. Against the 2025 model year in Kelley Blue Book's rows, SEL Sport Premium joins the lineup; SEL Convenience is no longer listed; the best combined fuel economy moves from 36 to 35 mpg. Hyundai offers the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport in 7 exterior colors: Abyss Black, Amazon Gray, Fluid Metal, Ecotronic Gray, Ultimate Red, Serenity White, Intense Blue.
Cost to own
What five years with the SEL Sport costs.
Kelley Blue Book puts the five-year cost to own for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport at $43,023: $13,302 of depreciation and $29,721 in out-of-pocket costs, leaving a residual value of $11,693.
| Five-year cost | This trim | Across the 2026 Elantra trims KBB lists |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year cost to own | $43,023 | $42,399 to $48,355 |
| Depreciation | $13,302 | $13,036 to $16,540 |
| Fuel | $8,287 | $5,193 to $9,104 |
| Insurance | $10,635 | $10,635 to $11,085 |
| Financing | $3,128 | $2,999 to $3,887 |
| State fees | $1,949 | $1,887 to $2,312 |
| Maintenance | $5,076 | $5,076 to $5,222 |
| Repairs | $646 | $646 to $741 |
Standard equipment Kelley Blue Book lists for the SEL Sport
12V Power OutletAlarm SystemBluetooth Streaming AudioBluetooth Wireless TechnologyCloth SeatsCruise ControlFolding Rear SeatHands Free PhonePower OutletPower WindowsProximity Sensing Keyless EntryPush-Button Engine StartRear Window DefrosterRemote Keyless EntrySmartphone InterfaceSteering Wheel ControlsTilt Steering WheelTilt/Telescoping Steering WheelUSB PortVoice Recognition System
2 items are standard on the SEL Sport that the SE does not list: Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry, Push-Button Engine Start.
Trim-specific answer desk
25 answers for the SEL Sport.
T01What is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The SEL Sport is one of the 5 trims on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, level 2 counting up from the entry trim.
T02Where does the SEL Sport sit in the Elantra lineup?
The 2026 Elantra SEL Sport is trim 2 of 5, between the SE and the SEL Sport Premium.
T03What engine does the Elantra SEL Sport use?
The 2026 Elantra lineup is listed with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) across its 5 trims.
T04What body style is the Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Elantra SEL Sport is a Compact Sedan, the same body style as the other 4 Elantra trims.
T05What changed for the Elantra SEL Sport this model year?
Against the 2025 model year in Kelley Blue Book's rows, SEL Sport Premium joins the lineup; SEL Convenience is no longer listed; the best combined fuel economy moves from 36 to 35 mpg.
T06What exterior colors can the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport be ordered in?
Hyundai offers the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport in 7 exterior colors: Abyss Black, Amazon Gray, Fluid Metal, Ecotronic Gray, Ultimate Red, Serenity White, Intense Blue. Hyundai charges extra for Ultimate Red ($500), Serenity White ($500). Source: Hyundai published specifications for the 2026 model year, read 2026-09-24.
T07How much does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport weigh?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's curb weight is 2,868 lb. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T08How big is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's fuel tank?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's fuel tank capacity is 12.4 gallons. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T09How long is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's overall length is 185.4 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T10How tall is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's overall height is 55.7 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T11What is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's wheelbase?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's wheelbase is 107.1 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T12How much ground clearance does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport have?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's minimum ground clearance is 5.3 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T13How much horsepower does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport make?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's horsepower is 147 hp. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T14How much torque does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport make?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's torque is 132 lb-ft. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T15How much front headroom does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport have?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's front headroom is 40.6 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T16How much front legroom does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport have?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's front legroom is 42.3 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T17What size wheels does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport have?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport's wheel diameter is 17 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T18What size tires does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport come with?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport is fitted with P225/45R17 tires. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T19How many people does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport seat?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport seats 5. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T20What drivetrain does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport have?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport is front-wheel drive. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T21What safety features come standard on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport comes with an anti-theft alarm, child door locks, child-seat anchors, hill-start assist, pedestrian detection, a rearview camera, electronic stability control and traction control as standard safety equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T22What technology features come standard on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport comes with Bluetooth audio streaming, Bluetooth, hands-free calling, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, steering-wheel audio controls and voice recognition as standard technology equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T23What comfort features come standard on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport comes with cup holders, a folding rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel as standard comfort equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T24What exterior and convenience features come standard on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport comes with alloy wheels, cruise control, a 12-volt power outlet, power windows, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, a rear spoiler, a rear-window defroster, a remote liftgate or trunk release and remote keyless entry as standard exterior and convenience equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T25How much does a 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport cost?
Kelley Blue Book's national base price for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport is $24,995.
This trim in figures
The 2026 Elantra SEL Sport: specifications and equipment.
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport at a $24,995 base price, with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque, automatic, ivt transmission with FWD drive.
It is 185.4 in long, 107.1 in wheelbase, 2,868 lb curb weight, and seats 5.
Capability figures listed for it: 14.2 cubic feet of cargo space.
EPA ratings for this row: 34 mpg combined, 30 city, 40 highway.
It rides on P225/45R17 tires and carries a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty.
Compared with the SE, the SEL Sport adds proximity sensing keyless entry, push button engine start, rear spoiler as standard equipment.
Model-year lineup
Every 2026 Elantra row Kelley Blue Book lists.
Kelley Blue Book lists 5 2026 Hyundai Elantra rows, priced from $23,870 to $30,645, with 147 to 201 horsepower, and 31 to 35 combined mpg. The SEL Sport is one of them.
| Trim | Base price | Engine | Horsepower | Drive | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $23,870 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 35 |
| SEL Sport (this page) | $24,995 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 34 |
| SEL Sport Premium | $26,320 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 34 |
| Limited | $28,420 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 34 |
| N Line | $30,645 | 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) | 201 | FWD | 31 |
Generation history, the NHTSA safety record and background on the Hyundai Elantra are on the Hyundai Elantra model page.
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