2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan With CVT and Extra Tech

Plus more changes to the Hyundai lineup

Hyundai's biggest stars for the 2020 model year are its three all-new models, the three-row Palisade, the city-friendly Venue, and the new-generation Sonata. While we've known what's coming on those vehicles for some time, we're only recently finding out what's changing for the rest of the lineup for the 2020 model year.

The big takeaway? More CVTs and tech features, less manual transmissions. For 2020 the Hyundai Accent and Elantra sedan lose the six-speed automatic in favor of Hyundai Group's first CVT (dubbed IVT) that first appeared on the Kia Forte and Soul. That transmission benefits fuel economy significantly, bumping up the Elantra's EPA ratings to 30/40 mpg city/highway (31/41 mpg in the SE trim). In addition to the new transmission, the 2020 Hyundai Accent also gets the new Smartstream 1.6-liter I-4, which has 120 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. That's down 10 hp and 6 lb-ft but what you get in return is an impressive 33/41 mpg with the CVT (manual-equipped models are up to 29/39 mpg). Those wanting to row their own gears may want to get a 2019 Hyundai Elantra sedan because the six-speed manual goes away for 2020 even in the 201-hp Sport model. Thankfully, you can still get the Elantra GT N-Line with a stick since the hatchback carries over unchanged. For the 2020 Veloster, the manual gearbox is only available on three models, the base 2.0, R-Spec and N due to the Turbo Ultimate dropping the option.


Check out the Hyundai Elantra models available in South Africa on Group 1 Hyundai’s website.


On the SUV front, the 2020 Hyundai Kona and Santa Fe see the most updates. For the 2020 Kona, adaptive cruise control is now available on the range-topping Ultimate trim. The 4.2-inch instrument cluster display, wireless charger, and auto-dimming rearview mirror now come standard on the SEL Plus and higher. Kona Electric models get a 10.25-inch touchscreen on the Ultimate trim replacing the 8.0-inch unit (SEL and Limited grades get a 7.0- or 8.0-inch unit respectively). Trim levels have been streamlined to four on the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe with the Limited replacing the Ultimate as the range-topping, packed-to-the-brim model. If you'd like the extra standard features on the Limited, the SEL is also available with the Convenience and Premium packages. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe also gets upgraded safety features on the SEL trim and higher; the blind spot monitoring system now has a collision avoidance function and rear cross-traffic alert integrates rear automatic emergency braking. The blind spot view monitor, which shows what's on your blind spot has been added to the Limited grade.


Although most changes are limited to specific models, we're expecting more to arrive once the auto show season kicks off in a few months. Earlier this year, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid landed in Europe with the same powertrain as the Ioniq. That model could also Next year, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid arrives with a new system and if it's like anything like the Korean-spec model that debuted alongside the standard car, it may sport a sunroof that doubles as a solar panel. For performance junkies, the Sonata will also get an N Line model with over 275 hp, and another full-fledged N SUV model has been rumored to follow the Veloster N in the very near future.
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