HYUNDAI ELANTRA QUICK REVIEWS

The Hyundai Elantra is presently the most premium sedan Hyundai sells in India. Sleek in appearance, the executive sedan is available with a petrol and a diesel engine which can be had with manual and automatic transmissions.

The model features a comprehensive update to the fascia as well as BS6-compliant petrol and diesel engines. The sedan is offered in two trims that include SX and SX (O).

Hyundai Elantra’s exterior headlights include the signature cascading grille, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, new front and rear bumpers, triangular-shaped fog lights, and wrap-around LED taillights.

The interiors come equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an electric sunroof, cruise control, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, cooled glove-box, Blue Link connectivity, and ventilated front seat.

Powertrain options on the Hyundai Elantra include a 2.0 L petrol engine and a 1.5 L diesel engine. The former turned to produce 152bhp and 192Nm of torque, while the latter produces 112bhp and 250Nm of torque.

Let us know Hyundai Elantra in more detail.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA Price and variant

The ex-showroom price of the car is Rs. 18.87 lakh whereas the on-road price is Rs. 22.20 lakh.

Variant                                                 ex-showroom price            on-road price

CRDi SX Diesel BaseModel                       Rs. 18.87 Lakh                Rs. 22.20 Lakh

CRDi SX option AT Diesel Top Model       Rs. 21.12 Lakh                Rs. 24.82 Lakh

VTVT SX Petrol Base Model                     Rs. 17.85 Lakh                 Rs. 20.77 Lakh

VTVT SX AT Petrol                                   Rs. 18.88 Lakh                 Rs. 21.94 Lakh

VTVT SX Option AT Petrol Top Model      Rs. 21.10 Lakh                 Rs. 23.33 Lakh

Dimension and capacity

The Hyundai Elantra is 4620mm in length; the width is 1800mm; the height is 1465mm with a ground clearance of 167mm unladen and a wheelbase of 2700mm. This car comes with a boot capacity of 420 litres, which is great for long-distance travel. The passenger capacity of the Hyundai Elantra is 5, along with four doors. The Kerb weight is 1292kg-1395kg. The front tread of the car is 1555mm and the rear tread is 1564mm.

Engine and Transmission

This car is equipped with a 1.5L U2 diesel engine. The diesel engine comes with a displacement of 1493cc. The car is available in automatic transmission. The max power is 113.42bhp@4000rpm, and the max torque is 250nm@1500-2750rpm. The engine has a CRDi fuel supply system. The four cylinders have 4 DOHC valves. This car has an engine that is automatically transmitted with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) type. The gearbox speed is 6 of Hyundai Elantra.

Fuel and performance

Hyundai Elantra’s engine is a diesel engine with a mileage of14.62kmpl per ARAI. The car can hit a top speed of 140kmph. The car can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 18.6 seconds. The highway mileage of the car is 16.28kmpl. The fuel tank capacity is 50 litres.

Suspension, steering, and brake

Hyundai Elantra is designed keeping in mind the passenger’s comfort with MacPherson Strut suspension in front and Coupled Torsion Beamaxle suspension in the rear. It also has a power steering wheel with Tilt and telescopic steering column. The steering gear is Rack & pinion. The shock absorber type is gas-filled. The brake type in front and rear is a disc. The turning radius of the car is 5.3m.

Safety

The safety of the passengers is the top priority of any car manufacturing company. Keeping that in mind and following the rules laid down by the government, the company has introduced all the necessary safety measures in the car.

The driver panel has a central locking key meant for the doors, and each door has a power lock. The anti-lock braking system is the top safety feature of Hyundai Elantra. In addition, children’s safety is managed by child safety locks on all doors.

There are six airbags in this car, the driver airbag, the passenger airbag, and the side airbag front.

The rear seats are safe with seat belts. There is a rear seat belt warning on the desktop to indicate the driver’s safety. The car’s body is kept safe with both side and front impact beams. The Door Ajar warning does not let the engine of the car start unless all the doors are properly locked.

The driver’s seat is adjustable. There is also a crash sensor safety device in the car which slows or stops the car when it detects any collision.

The driver can check the condition of the engine in the engine check monitor before commencing the journey. The headlamps are automatic, which means it automatically switches on and off depending on natural light. The tire pressure monitor keeps the driver aware of the condition of all the tires.

There is a rear camera that helps the driver to park the car without looking at the mirror.

Comfort and convenience

The steering of the Hyundai Elantra is power generated. The front and windows are power windows. There is air condition for summer and a heater for winter in this car. The steering is adjustable according to the height of the driver. The trunk opener is remote-controlled. There is a light in the trunk for better sight.

Elantra has an indicator in the dashboard which blinks when the fuel is low. The headrest in the rear and front are adjustable. There is an armrest in the center of the rear seat.

There are cup holders in front and rear to hold your favourite hot or cold drinks. The dashboard has a navigation system and rear parking sensor.

The Elantra’s dashboard is equipped with an engine start/stop button and a voice control system. There are USB chargers both in front and rear. Parking sensors are present in both front and rear for smooth parking. The central Console Armrest has storage inside. There are four drive modes in this car.

Colours

Hyundai Elantra is available in five different colours, they are- Fiery Red, Typhoon Silver, Phantom Black, Marine Blue, and Polar White. Among all these colours Phantom Black and Fiery Red are in most demand among the buyers.

Let us go through the pros and cons of Hyundai Elantra by the experts

Customer reviews

1. It is not a performance car, but it is a great car for anyone that wants a super-looking car that provides much more than expected. Great handling, good performance when you need it, and much more space inside than you would expect. The Value Edition offers many more perks than the standard SE model and for only a small increase in cost.
2. Great high-speed stability. Breaks are great. The suspension is a bit stiff but it works for the user as he chooses stability over comfort.
3. A luxury car with affordable price. It has looked like any one of the luxurious cars. The sunroof and its curve on the body look awesome.