2020 Hyundai Elantra gains higher mpg, more standard safety tech

A new CVT bumps the 2.0-liter variants to 34 or 35 mpg combined.

The Hyundai Elantra has received another round of upgrades for the 2020 model year.

The sedan has received a new CVT, increasing the EPA-estimated combined ratings of all 2.0-liter configurations by 2 mpg. The SE now has a 35-mpg combined rating, slightly more than the 34 mpg of the other 2.0-liter trim levels.

The 2020 model year also brings a long list of standard safety and comfort features including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and dual temperature control.

Scheduled to arrive in showrooms later this spring, the 2020 Elantra carries an $18,950 base price.