Over the long 20-year history, the famous Japanese sedan Hyundai Elantra managed to please many, and some - on the contrary. Some praised the car for its unique appearance, while others scolded the car for design. But be that as it may, today this sedan travels with Russian open spaces and remains a cult family car. At the moment, the Korean concern is releasing the fifth generation of this legendary car. But what did he become now? You will learn the answer to this question from this article.
Hyundai Elantra - reviews on the appearance
Compared with the previous generation, which had a nondescript exterior and a “dry” interior, the updated sedan took on a completely new look, making the car more elegant and attractive. The smooth lines of the body and the aerodynamic shape of the body make you pay attention to it. And most importantly - every detail in the body harmoniously complements the overall appearance of the machine, making it more original, bright and dynamic.
Hyundai Elantra - owner reviews on the interior of the sedan
Inside, the novelty also has smooth and elegant lines. In the new generation Hyundai Elantra, it’s worth highlighting such details as the new design of the seats with a lot of adjustments, the original form of the center console and the controls located on it, as well as the thoughtful shape of the front torpedo. Separately, it is worth noting the new instrument panel, which is completely different from its old versions. Now the main measuring instruments are located in separate wells, so the driver easily reads all the information from the dashboard.
Hyundai Elantra - owner reviews on technical specifications
The Korean sedan will be delivered in the Russian market in two variations of gasoline engines. The first unit has a capacity of 132 horsepower and a working volume of 1.6 liters. The second engine with the same displacement develops a capacity of 150 “horses”. Both motors are equipped with two transmissions at 6 speeds. It can be either an automatic or a manual gearbox. And the novelty spends quite a bit of fuel - for 100 kilometers a car requires only 8 liters of gasoline in a combined cycle.
Hyundai Elantra - reviews of owners about speed indicators
In contrast to the bright design, in terms of dynamic characteristics, the novelty is a little behind in development. Despite the fact that the first motor has a capacity of 132 horsepower, it “picks up a hundred" in only 10.7 seconds. Yes, and a 150-horsepower engine does not show sportiness indicators - up to 100 kilometers per hour a car with such a motor accelerates in only 9.3 seconds. Although, maybe it’s for the better, because it is still a family car, not a sports car.
Hyundai Elantra - owner reviews on the cost
The minimum price for a new car in the basic configuration with a 132-horsepower engine and a manual gearbox is about 700 thousand rubles. "Hyundai Elantra" 2013 model range in the top-end Sport with a 150-horsepower engine will cost customers 914 thousand rubles.