Choose the factory headlight system below to see the correct bulb and recommendation path for this 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
Low beam
Factory halogen system
High beam
H7
Factory setup
Factory setup not specified in fitment source
6.0/10BulbFacts OE Visibility Score
Factory performanceWeak Factory Lighting
Choose the factory system installed in this vehicle. Bulb sizes and recommendations change with that selection.
How the factory headlights perform
This vehicle has more than one documented factory system. Use the selector above to match the trim or package where available.
Good, Check Details
Usually no upgrade needed; confirm the exact trim and keep lenses clean and properly maintained.
Peak low-beam reach
309 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks52nd percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles45th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
602 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks97th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles97th percentile
Curve visibility
12.5 / 15
Glare control
6.5 / 10Recorded low-beam glare exceedance up to 28.0%
High-beam assist
Yes
Curve-adaptive lighting
Yes
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Weak Factory Lighting
Treat this factory headlight system as a weak point and confirm upgrade paths before relying on it for frequent night driving.
Peak low-beam reach
235 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks10th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles6th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
553 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks80th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles81st percentile
Curve visibility
7.5 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
No
Curve-adaptive lighting
No
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Factory setup not specified in fitment source
High Beam: H7
Best direct replacement
OSRAM Night Breaker 200
High Beam H7
Estimated price$20-34
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Best Standard Reflector Upgrade
The Night Breaker 200 is the top standard-wattage reflector recommendation at the time of review. Anything scoring higher in the reflector chart uses much higher wattage, while the NB200 keeps the simple drop-in halogen format.
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizeprojector housing only
Best Premium Distance
The Morimoto XB Elite remains the premium performance benchmark from the current HID recommendations. It tested as one of the strongest 35W projector-focused HID kits and is the better fit when you want a complete, higher-quality conversion kit instead of a generic marketplace option.
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation. Use the LED upgrade path only with a reflector housing and confirm beam pattern and glare after installation. Use the HID upgrade path only with a projector housing; it is not a reflector-housing recommendation.
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Lighting: halogen
Low Beam: 9005 / HB3
Best direct replacement
OSRAM Night Breaker 200
Low Beam 9005 / HB3
Estimated price$20-34
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Best Standard Reflector Upgrade
The Night Breaker 200 is the top standard-wattage reflector recommendation at the time of review. Anything scoring higher in the reflector chart uses much higher wattage, while the NB200 keeps the simple drop-in halogen format.
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizeprojector housing only
Best Premium Distance
The Morimoto XB Elite remains the premium performance benchmark from the current HID recommendations. It tested as one of the strongest 35W projector-focused HID kits and is the better fit when you want a complete, higher-quality conversion kit instead of a generic marketplace option.
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation. Use the LED upgrade path only with a reflector housing and confirm beam pattern and glare after installation. Use the HID upgrade path only with a projector housing; it is not a reflector-housing recommendation.
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Lighting: HID
Low Beam: D5S · High/Low Beam Combined: D1S
Factory Xenon replacement
OSRAM Night Breaker 220
High/Low Beam Combined D1S
Estimated price$150
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Best Premium Output
The Night Breaker 220 is the premium pick when performance matters more than chasing the whitest possible color. It improves low and high beam output while keeping a warmer, weather-friendly stock-style tone.
Measured vs factory Xenon referenceMeasured test
Low beam+58% light
Reference 408 lux · Upgrade 645 lux
High beam+27% light
Reference 807 lux · Upgrade 1,028 lux
Color4,500K 100K cooler
Reference 4,400K · Upgrade 4,500K · 5000K pure white
The DDM Ultra Xenon is the value pick because the 5500K version delivers strong low-beam performance at a much lower price than the major premium brands.
Measured vs factory Xenon referenceMeasured test
Low beam+43% light
Reference 408 lux · Upgrade 583 lux
Color5,500K 1,100K cooler
Reference 4,400K · Upgrade 5,500K · 5000K pure white
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.
Other bulbs
Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.
Brake Light
1157Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Cargo / Trunk Light
DE3175Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Dome Light
DE3175Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Side Marker
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Turn Signal
1157Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
License Plate Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Map Light
T15Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Rear Side Marker
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Reverse Light
T15Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Tail Light
1157Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Turn Signal (Unqualified)
1156Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Vanity Mirror Light
6418Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Technical details and sources
Fitment, factory-system research, and BulbFacts product tests remain separate evidence. A matching bulb size does not by itself make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.
Position
Bulb or system
Evidence status
High BeamFactory setup not specified in fitment source
Each model year opens its own BulbFacts record. Bulb sizes and factory systems are not carried over from adjacent years.
Fitment note: Verify the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering. A bulb-size match is not automatically a conversion recommendation or proof of vehicle-specific testing.
