Hyundai Elantra AD (2017–2020)

Hyundai Elantra AD (2017–2020) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Hyundai Elantra — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
XD 2001–2006 —
HD 2007–2010 —
MD 2011–2016 —
AD 2017–2020 —
CN7 2021–present 2024

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Elantra

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Hyundai 2.0L 4-cylinder 1999–2023 13 models 106
Hyundai 1.6L 4-cylinder 1992–2023 9 models 15

About this generation

The sixth generation Elantra was launched in South Korea as the Avante in September 2015. The design of the car was resculpted to a more conservative appearance compared to the previous generation. The "fluidic sculpture" design that had persisted across the Hyundai portfolio since 2011 was reshaped with the sixth generation Elantra. The car is now more like a fastback with its roofline sloped from the windshield to the rear of the car and it has fewer curves overall with pentagonal head and taillights, a hexagonal grille, and redesigned body panels and bumper emphasizing straight lines along the body.

The windshield is drawn back from the hood further than the prior generation, making for a more traditional sedan look. The interior is also less curved, with a cockpit, audio/temp controls, and glove compartment in a single bow line across the dash. This was done without reducing the interior cabin space of the prior generation. In India, the AD series Hyundai Elantra launched on 23 August 2016 with petrol and diesel engine options.

Its petrol variant displaces 2.0-litre, while the diesel engine is a 1.6-litre unit. In the Philippines, the AD model Elantra was launched in 2016. It is available in GL (6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic options) and GLS (6-speed automatic) trims. It is powered by 1.6-litre engine for the former and 2.0-litre engine for the latter. The AD model Elantra was discontinued in late 2020. For China, the Elantra AD model known as the Elantra Lingdong was introduced in March 2016.

It is available with the 1.4 litre turbo, the 1.5 litre Smartstream engine specifically for its market, and the 1.6 litre Gamma II engine. A 7 speed dual clutch option is available as standard for the 1.4, a 6 speed manual option is available as standard for the 1.5 and 1.6 litre models alongside an optional CVT for the 1.5 and a 6 speed automatic for the 1.6. The sixth generation Elantra made its North American debut at the November 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show for the 2017 model year, and released for sale in the United States in January 2016, and in Canada in February 2016.

Two trim levels are present in the 2017 model release: SE and Limited (Value Edition and Sport released later). While the Elantra is sold under the compact class, it classifies as a mid-size sedan according to the EPA. Newly introduced for 2017 was the ECO Trim, a package which replaced the standard engine with a lower displacement turbocharged 1.4 L DOHC Inline-4, Kappa engine along with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that improved MPG use for eco driving customers.

The new SE model came standard with fewer features compared to the prior generation trim level, and included a 2.0 L Nu I4 engine and mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The SE Popular Equipment package which included alloy wheels, cruise control, automatic headlights, and touchscreen stereo with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support; and a Tech Package (required the Popular Equipment package) included LED daytime running lights, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert system, proximity key/push-button start, hands-free trunk access, and TFT monochromatic cluster display (in place of the standard LCD cluster).

In North America, the SE Popular Equipment package was not available on SE models with the 6-speed manual transmission. In the middle of the 2017 model year, steering wheel audio controls become standard equipment across all trims. A mid-level Value Edition trim was also added. On top of the Popular Equipment and Tech Package for the SE, it included a power-adjustable driver's seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power sunroof, and an automatic up driver's power window.

Source: Wikipedia — Hyundai Elantra — Sixth generation (AD; 2015), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2017 1,367 $10,250 79% 96,875 mi
2018 902 $11,688 90% 86,903 mi
2019 602 $12,822 98% 79,463 mi
2020 1,269 $13,034 100% 73,646 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2017 4 1,490 Engine, Structure, Unknown Or Other
2018 0 323 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2019 1 436 Engine, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
2020 3 429 Engine, Power Train, Exterior Lighting

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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