Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most beautiful offerings in the D-Segment. The car was unveiled during the 2010 Busan Motor Show and has been designed using Hyundai’s fludic design philosophy. It is available in seven different variants and with both petrol and diesel engines. Both mills get the option of an automatic gearbox. The interiors include features like front ventilated seats (first in class), automatic climate control and rear audio controls, of which the last one is subtle indicator that Hyundai has squarely aimed the car at the Chauffer driven class. The Hyundai Elantra currently competes with vehicles like the Toyota Corolla, Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta and the Chevrolet Cruze.


Hyundai Elantra Models
Diesel Models
Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra CRDi Base
The manufacturer has equipped all the diesel versions with a 4-cylinder, DOHC based 1.6-litre, CRDi diesel engine that comes with a displacement capacity of 1582cc. It has the ability to produce 126.3Bhp at 4000rpm that yields 259.9Nm between 1900 to 2750rpm. This engine is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox that sends the power to the front wheels and returns 22.7 Kmpl. This base trim is equipped with innovative features like a dual zone fully automatic temperature control, cluster ionizer, rear AC vents, a 2-DIN music system with radio CD/MP3 player, steering with remote audio and Bluetooth function, electrically adjustable external mirrors, folding key with key less function and burglar alarm, sliding front center armrest with storage, power windows with driver side up and down function, glove box cooling, tilt and telescopic steering, one touch triple turn signal, and Eco driving with manual transmission shift indicator. This variant also comes with advanced safety features like dual front airbags, anti lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution system, rear parking sensor, impact sensing door lock, clutch lock and a rear defogger with timer.

Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra CRDi S
This is the mid range trim and it comes with features like electro chromic rear view mirror, front fog lamps, smart key with push button start and retractable outside mirrors with heated function. Apart from these, all the other features are similar to those equipped in the Base variant.

Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra CRDi SX
The car maker is offering this variant with practical features like auto cruise control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, front seat ventilation, leather seat upholstery along with solar glass for windscreen and doors. It is also equipped with side and curtain airbags, electronic stability program, speed sensing auto door lock, vehicle stability management and automatic headlight control. The remaining features are same as those in the 'CRDi S' variant.

Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra CRDi SX AT
This is the top end diesel variant and it comes with all the aspects that are standard in the CRDI SX variant. However, the company has coupled this engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox and has equipped a few additional features like hill start assist control, supervision cluster and ECO indicator with automatic transmission.

Petrol Models
Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S
All the petrol variants of this Neo Fluidic Elantra have been fitted with a DOHC based, 1.8-litre dual VTVT petrol power plant with a displacement capacity of 1797cc. It can develop a mammoth power of 147.5Bhp at 6500rpm, while generating 177.5Nm at just 4700rpm. The car maker has mated this engine with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox that sends the torque to the front wheels. On the other hand, this 'S' petrol trim comes with all the safety and comfort aspects that are equipped in the CRDi S variant.

Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra SX
Apart from the petrol engine, this variant has been blessed with the same features that are given to the CRDI SX variant.

Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra SX AT
This variant comes with utility based functions like supervision cluster, Eco indicator with automatic transmission, and Hill start assist control. In addition to these, its engine is mated with a six speed automatic transmission gearbox. The rest of the features of this trim are same to those offered in the 'SX' variant.


Mileage
The impressive and performance packed 1.6-litre diesel engine has been tuned to churn out a remarkable fuel efficiency, which is one of the most important aspect for the Indian populace. This diesel sedan gives a competitive mileage of close to 22.7 Kmpl, which has been certified by the ARAI. Apart from this, the company has integrated a push button start ignition, which might also help in saving a lot of fuel and further increasing the efficiency as well as the mileage of this excellent new sedan. On the other hand, the 1.8-litre petrol mill in the petrol sedan can generate a healthy mileage of 16.3 Kmpl, under standard driving conditions, which is quite impressive for this elegant sedan. The automatic variant with the diesel engine can deliver an impressive mileage of approximately 19.5 Kmpl, while the automatic transmission based petrol sedan can generate

Power of Hyundai Elantra
This 1.8 litre power packed petrol engine has the capacity to displace close to 1797cc and can generate efficient power and torque output. The peak power output of this premium sedan is 147.5bhp at 6500rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 177.5Nm at 4700rpm . This fuel efficient engine is coupled with a smooth six speed manual as well as an automatic transmission gear box for the buyers to choose from. On the other hand, the diesel mill is a 1.6-litre mill has the ability to displace around 1582cc along with an impressive 126.3bhp at 4000rpm along with a maximum torque output of 259.9Nm between 1900 to 2750rpm. This fuel efficient diesel engine has been coupled with a similar 6-speed.

Hyundai Elantra Exteriors
The exteriors of Hyundai Elantra sedan are simply superb and arresting with a sleek and lustrous overall body line, which is certainly going to dazzle the buyers. The frontage of this glossy premium sedan has a bold look with a neatly designed front grille. This smart radiator grille has quite a bit of shiny chrome on it and it also has the renowned badge of the company, which is embedded on this grille. This neat front grille is said to have been inspired from the Fluidic design philosophy, which is very fashionable and trendy. This impressive hexagonal grille has some chrome inserts and gives this graceful sedan, a well dressed and regal look, which also augments its appeal. The head light cluster of this premium sedan has been styled with excellence and has been integrated with a large set of swept back lamps, which give this new sedan an aggressive yet graceful .

Hyundai Elantra Interior
This sedan is is one of the top selling vehicle from the company's stable and they have loaded it with some of the most remarkable and advanced interior features to make it exceptionally outstanding in its segment. Starting with the extremely comfortable and luxuriant seating arrangement with soft and well cushioned seats makes the driving experience very pleasant. The interiors are plush and gives this premium sedan a very up market and royal look. The inside door handles are made of chrome, which are making this aristocratic sedan look classy, while the premium leather upholstery adds to the elegance of the inside cabin. The dashboard has a soft surface with the dual tone color scheme adds to the top quality feel inside this premium sedan. The inside surface material quality is top class and the company has paid a lot of attention and put in efforts and hard work to make this sedan look eye catching. The central console looks like a waterfall and has a digital clock, the external temperature display, integrated music system , the air conditioner controls and lastly the gear shift lever all the way to the hand brake.

Hyundai Elantra Specifications
Engines
1582 cc, Diesel, 126 bhp @ 4000 RPM power
1797 cc, Petrol, 147 bhp @ 6500 RPM power
Gearboxes
6-speed, Automatic, FWD
6-speed, Manual, FWD
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Steering
Power steering