Hyundai Elantra with all New Look and Feel

Hyundai Elantra with all New Look and Feel

The New Hyundai Elantra first impressions are very promising. Like Verna this car looks are stunning and has the potential to do good business  in its class after it hits market in its class if and only if it is priced up right. You don’t see any inheritance from earlier versions of Elantras. This new Elantra follows a fluidic design theme. The curves, slopes and easy lines are noticeable. The elongated body gives an elegant look to the car in some angles it reminds you Verna if stretched. The 4.53 length makes Elantra to compare with Skoda Laura in its class. The wheel base is 2.7 meters so we have plenty of space in the cabin, leg room and space is good enough in back also. Levels of comfort are too good. Head room is a concern for taller drivers and passengers.

Dash board quality levels are too high. On the top-end version you get ESP, six airbags, powered and ventilated seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, audio control for rear seat passengers, cruise control and even heated mirrors.

The Next Generation Elantra comes with 126 bhp, 1.6 liter diesel and a 146bhp 1.8 petrol. The Elantra also does not feel as quick as something like a VW Jetta, despite also having a six-speed gearbox. Petrol version is decent but giving a Gruff sound when worked hard. Gear box is bit slow in responding. As Verna the steering is light and disconnected.

Expected to come in at an aggressive price of between Rs 13-16 lakh.

Engine
Fuel: Diesel/Petrol
Type: 1582cc, 4-cyl, 16valve, DOHC with VGT/ 1797cc 4cyl DOHC with Dual VVT
Power: 126.2bhp at 4000 rpm/ 147bhp at 6500 rpm
Torque: 26.5kgm at 1700-2500rpm/ 18.1 kgm at 4500rpm

Transmission
Gearbox: 6-speed manual/auto

Dimensions
Length: 4530mm
Width: 1775mm
Height: 1470mm
Wheel Base: 2700mm
Tank size: 56 litres

Chassis & Body
Wheels: 16-inch Alloy
Tyres: 205/60R16

Suspension
Front: Macpherson Strut type with coil spring
Rear: Coupled Torsion beam axle

Brakes
Front: Disc
Rear: Disc