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Hyundai Elantra 2020-Present
Overview
Starting from the 2020 model year (sixth generation), the Hyundai Elantra showcases a bold new design direction and enhanced technological features. The sedan's exterior features a dynamic, sporty look with sharp lines, cascading front grille, and available LED lighting elements. The Elantra's overall dimensions have grown, resulting in a more spacious cabin, especially in the rear, providing passengers with improved comfort.
Inside, the Elantra benefits from modern infotainment systems with large touchscreen displays, smartphone integration, and navigation. Hyundai introduced a hybrid variant, further emphasizing fuel efficiency. Additionally, advanced driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring became more widely available, enhancing safety. The 2020-present Hyundai Elantra blends style, technology, and efficiency to continue its legacy as a strong competitor in the compact sedan segment.
Specifications
Hyundai specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Engine 1.6 L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 4.02 quarts
Engine 2.0 L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 4.7 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.032”
Fuel
- Capacity: 14.0 US gal. (53 l)
Manual Transaxle
- Type: 1.6 T-GDI/ 2.0 MPI
- HK SYN MTF 70W (SK)
- SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL)
- GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
- (API GL-4, SAE 70W TGO-9)
- Capacity: 1.6~1.7 US qt. (1.5~1.6 l)
Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid
- Type: FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
- Capacity: 0.74~0.85 US qt. (0.7 ~ 0.8 l)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid
- Type: 2.0 MPI IVTF SP-CVT1 or other brands meeting the above specification approved by HYUNDAI Motor Co
- Capacity: 2.0 MPI:6.86 US qt. (6.5 l)
Dual-clutch transmission fluid
- Type:
- HK DCTF 70W (SK)
- SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF
- (H.K.SHELL)
- GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
- (API GL-4, SAE 70W)
- Capacity: 2.01~2.11 US qt. (1.9~2.0 l)
Coolant
- Type: MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator)
- Capacity:
- 1.6 T-GDI M/T, DCT: 6.45 US qt. (6.1 l)
- 2.0 MPI M/T: 6.34 US qt. (6.0 l)
- 2.0 MPI IVT: 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Refrigerant
- Type: R-134a
- Capacity: 17.6±0.88 (500±25)
Compressor lubricant
- Type: PAG (FD46XG)
- Capacity: 3.88±0.35 (110±10)
Powertrain
Engine
- Petrol:
- 1.4 L Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi I4
- 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4
- 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4
- 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4
- 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
- 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4
- 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4
- Petrol/LPG:
- 1.6 L Gamma LPi I4
- Petrol hybrid:
- 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 Hybrid I4
Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- 6-speed automatic
- 6-speed D6KF1 DCT
- 7-speed D7UF1 DCT
- 8-speed D8LF1 DCT
- CVT
Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
TYPE A
- Headlamp (LOW): HB3
- Headlamp (HIGH): HB3
- Turn Signal Lamp: PY28/8W
- Side marker lamp
- Bulb type: W5W
- LED type: LED
- Daytime running lamp (DRL) & Parking lamp
- Bulb type: P21/5W
- LED type: LED
- Side repeater lamp (Outside mirror): LED
TYPE B
- Headlamp (LOW): LED
- Headlamp (HIGH): LED
- Turn Signal Lamp: PY28/8W
- Side marker lamp
- Bulb type: LED
- LED type: LED
- Daytime running lamp (DRL) & Parking lamp: LED
- Side repeater lamp (Outside mirror): LED
Rear Lights
TYPE A
- Tail lamp: W5W
- Tail/Stop lamp: PY28/8W
- Turn signal lamp: PY27W
- Side marker lamp: W5W
TYPE B
- Tail lamp: LED
- Tail/Stop lamp: LED
- Turn signal lamp: PY27W
- Side marker lamp: LED
- Back up lamp: P21W
- High mounted stop lamp: W21W
- License plate lamp: W5W
Interior Lights
- Map lamp: W10W
- Room lamp: FESTOON
- Vanity mirror lamp: FESTOON
- Luggage lamp: FESTOON
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