Your phone unlocks your front door, brews your coffee, and with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, it becomes your car key. This compact sedan at Route 1 Hyundai in Monmouth Junction, NJ, brings technology that works the way you already live. Hyundai SmartSense® safety systems come standard across every trim, upgraded for 2026 with smoother responses and smarter detection. Take a closer look at some of the safety and tech highlights in this stunning sedan.
Hyundai SmartSense® Protection
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra earned its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating with systems that watch the road from every angle. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist gained junction-turning detection for 2026 — it now spots vehicles when you’re making left turns through oncoming traffic. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist deliver steering corrections that guide without yanking. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist™, and Safe Exit Warning all come standard. This safety tech actually prevents problems instead of just warning about them.
Connected Technology Features
The Limited trim gets dual 10.25-inch displays—one for gauges, one for your maps and music—that respond like your phone screen. Digital Key® 2 Touch turns your smartphone or smartwatch into your key through NFC technology, letting you lock, unlock, and start your 2026 Hyundai Elantra with a tap. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connect before you’ve buckled up. Wireless device charging keeps your phone powered without hunting for cables. Higher trims include a Bose® premium audio system with eight speakers, plus Blue Link® connected services for remote start and vehicle status checks.
Power and Efficiency
The 2.0-liter engine in the 2026 Hyundai Elantra delivers 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque through a Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission that handles highway merges confidently while keeping fuel costs reasonable. The continuously variable transmission operates smoothly without the gear-hunting that makes some commutes feel jerky.
Test Drive the 2026 Hyundai Elantra in Monmouth Junction, NJ
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra makes safety and tech feel intuitive instead of complicated—systems you’ll actually use, not just features you paid for. Visit our Hyundai dealership in Monmouth Junction, NJ, to test SmartSense® protection and try Digital Key® 2 Touch yourself. Our team at Route 1 Hyundai shows you how it all works in real driving situations.
