Choose the factory headlight system below to see the correct bulb and recommendation path for this 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
Source-listed fitment data supplied by CarBulbGuide. Confirm the installed bulbs and configuration before ordering.
Low beam
9005 / HB3
High beam
Factory halogen system
Factory setup
Lighting: halogen
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.
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 CBI-NG is the styling-friendly premium choice. It still performs well, but the main reason to buy it is the cleaner 5300K tone that gives factory HID headlights a more modern white look.
Measured vs factory Xenon referenceMeasured test
Low beam+25% light
Reference 408 lux · Upgrade 509 lux
High beam+15% light
Reference 807 lux · Upgrade 927 lux
Color5,300K 900K cooler
Reference 4,400K · Upgrade 5,300K · 5000K pure white
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.
