THE 2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID IS A STYLISH & FUEL-EFFICIENT COMMUTER CAR

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The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited is presented as a stylish and highly fuel-efficient commuter car, building on the redesigned seventh-generation Elantra. The reviewer highlights its sleek styling, advanced tech features, and impressive fuel economy, averaging around 45 mpg in mixed driving and achieving 51 mpg on the highway, though slightly below the EPA estimates. Key advantages noted are the significantly more torque (195 lb-ft) compared to the gas-only Elantra, a more premium interior feel with dual 10-inch displays and heated/cooled seats in the Limited trim, and a more sophisticated independent rear suspension contributing to better ride and handling. However, the reviewer points out disappointing hard plastics in the door panels and dashboard, a lack of a heated steering wheel despite other premium features, and no rear air vents or USB ports. The 0-60 mph time is clocked at around 9 seconds, which is deemed acceptable and quicker than the Corolla Hybrid. The reviewer concludes that the hybrid is a worthwhile upgrade over the gas-only Elantra, offering better torque, fuel economy, and suspension for an additional $3,000, making it a strong contender in the shrinking sedan segment.