Hyundai Elantra

Introduction

The Hyundai group is a multi national corporation which started as a construction firm and encompasses many services today. With being blessed as the largest automobile plant functioning in SriLanka and equipped with five independent plants producing an average of 6000 vehicles a day. The group stands with high economic and political power all over the globe. The Hyundai family is out with some of the best feature loaded cars like the stylish Hyundai Elantra from Sedan to coupe and GT is also crowned as the North American Car of the year internationally. It has provided various models bearing familiarity and standing as one among the highest safety ranked cars.

Engine, mileage & variants

The sedan with its variations ranging from sedan SE, limited and sport across coupe and GT also varies with the engine characteristics from 1.8L 4 cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing for Sedan SE to 2.0L Gasoline direct injection 4 cylinder Engine for the GT and coupe. Elantra is also powered with a 6 speed automatic or manual transmission depending on the variant you opt for. The nimble 1.8 litre engine is capable enough to generate 145 horses while the power figures race towards 173 hp for its bigger sibling i.e. the 2.0 litre engine. It also gains points for its efficiency running 14.03 kmpl for Elantra GT to an increased efficiency provided by the Sedan version valued at 16.15 kmpl.

Exteriors

Its beauty is flaunted by its fluidic dimensions ranging 4550mm x 1775mm x 1445mm (L x B x H) and a well supportive wheelbase of 2770mm. The power of Elantra is further brightened up by means of its 17” aluminium alloy wheels with a range over 15” to 16” alloy wheels for Sedan SE. The Elantra Gt coupe helps explore open skies with a view through the panoramic sunroof. The exquisite looks comes out all the more with the HID headlamps with a LED light guide to increase visibility lighting up the way. The newly designed fog lamps impress you straight-fold with the front bumper and black chrome grille to grant the elegant yet sporty advice to your mind.

Interiors

The adorned interiors work in composition with the motor driven power steering with drive select mode amongst comfort, normal and sport and various controls like cruise, phone to be just right there for a click. Accompanied by a comfortable seating arrangement for 5 and 60/40 split foldable leather comfort for a sedan it is moderately spacious with 419L to 651L of boot space to take care of the blessed luxury. To cling you with your comfort devoid of seasons it is provided with front and rear seat warmers to make the ambiance cozy and keep you encircled with the warmth even it is the coldest of times. It also offers a huge 7 inch touchscreen infotainment system, phone-book sync, wireless audio and infotainment features through the innovation of BLUE-LINK.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

The ESC(electronic stability control) continuously monitors the skidding through cornering and takes effect to work over the manual power with the park assist to be adding up. The safety features through the sleek makeup of smart 7 inch touchscreen navigation system with a rear-view camera along with new features like the auto fogging system. The security guide is provided with the Hyundai's blue-link making you freely drive and take the luxury wheel. The automatic collision system along with the maintenance system Alerts gains for you reminders in cases of oil change and tune-ups. With the exceptional safety features of six airbags, and blind spot mirror and gained recognition all across human minds. The sport tuned suspension keeps hold of the control.

Verdict:

The eye-candy is a perfect choice from a sedan to a coupe and a GT, with range of features to speak for it across the model range. Also on offer is a highly endowed comfort space to embellish the whole package of technology with pangs of comfort.