Hyundai Elantra CN7 (2021–present)

Hyundai Elantra CN7 (2021–present) — 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 seventh generation Elantra, which was released for the 2021 model year, was unveiled on 17 March 2020 in West Hollywood, with model code name CN7. It teased a new "parametric dynamics" design language, and a return to a longer and wider fastback rear end sports sedan style. The interior features more rear legroom and a new instrument panel design with available twin digital display screens. The car went on sale in late 2020 in the U.S.

and Canada. This Elantra includes Hyundai’s Smart Sense safety technology which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC). It was selected as the 2021 North American Car of the Year. In Australia, the seventh-generation Elantra is badged as the i30 Sedan, to allow Hyundai to integrate the Elantra with the popular i30 hatchback for much higher combined sales figures.

It is available in the base level i30 sedan trim, i30 sedan hybrid, i30 N-Line sedan, and i30 N trims. In China, the Elantra was introduced in October 2020 for the 2021 model year. The Elantra is available in two models known as 1.5 and N-Line. Standard engines consist of the 1.5 litre naturally aspirated unit paired to a CVT transmission for 1.5 models and the 1.4 litre turbo is paired to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission for the N-Line.

N-Line trims are known as Leading, Elite, Premium, and Flagship with actual trims known as GLS, GLX, LUX, and TOP. This generation is also the first in China to not offer a manual transmission option since local assembling and production began in 2003, including the Hyundai Elantra N. In Singapore, the car was launched on October 7, 2020, as the Avante (CN7), retaining the same model name as the Korean domestic market.

It is offered in three variants; the Auto, S and Elite trims. All three models come with the same 1.6-litre 4-cylinder in-line 16-valve DOHC petrol engine and an IVT transmission. The Auto and S variants are equipped with standard halogen headlights, a distinction from the premium Elite variant, which features full LED illumination. Furthermore, the S and Elite variants include advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) not present on the Auto model.

These systems comprise rain-sensing wipers and Hyundai's comprehensive safety suite, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping and Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Regarding comfort features, the Elite variant provides power-adjustable seating for both the passenger and driver, with the driver's seat including two memory settings. The S variant offers a power-adjustable driver's seat only.

The Elite is the exclusive variant to include a sunroof. All models are standard-equipped with alloy wheels. In Vietnam, the seventh-generation Elantra was introduced on 14 October 2022 and is offered in three grade levels; Standard, Special and N-Line. Engine options include the 1.6-litre petrol engine paired with 6-speed automatic on Standard and Special grades, the 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with 6-speed automatic on Special grade, while the N-Line grade gets the Smartstream G 1.6-litre T-GDi engine paired with 7-speed DCT.

In the Philippines, the seventh-generation Elantra was introduced on 4 April 2024 as the high-performance N model. The regular Elantra range was introduced on 11 April 2025 with five variants: 1.6 STD, 1.6 GL, 1.6 HEV GLS, 1.6 HEV Premium and 1.6T N Line. It is the first generation of Elantra to not be sold in any Western European country, with the exception of Poland, Ukraine, Romania and the French Overseas collectivity of Saint Martin.

The Elantra Hybrid can travel with and a sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine consists of 1.6-litre, electric motor, and a 1.3-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.

Source: Wikipedia — Hyundai Elantra — Seventh generation (CN7; 2020), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2021 593 $16,259 34% 60,750 mi
2022 818 $17,950 38% 52,176 mi
2023 2,177 $18,998 40% 36,748 mi
2024 1,724 $19,988 42% 36,202 mi
2025 3,630 $21,298 45% 14,995 mi
2026 15,345 $25,442 54% 96 mi
2027 25 $47,295 100% 8 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2021 6 157 Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other
2022 5 149 Electrical System, Seat Belts, Unknown Or Other
2023 2 156 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
2024 1 56 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine
2025 0 30 Unknown Or Other, Lane Departure, Engine
2026 1 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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