Hyundai has revealed its D-segment sedan, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. It sits on an all-new K3 platform, comes with a boast of features and for the first time, also gets a hybrid powertrain. Let's dig deeper to know what this new Coupe-ish sedan has to offer.
Compared to the current year Elantra, the new one has grown in size and become more aerodynamic. The front of the new Elantra is more hunkered down and looks sharp from the front. The headlights merge in the new cascading grille giving it an angular look.
The body is full of sharp creases, the side profile gets a tapering roofline and comes with the option of 15, 16 and 17-inch wheels. The rear follows the popular trend of 2020, sharp LED taillights with connected LED light bar but Hyundai has given it in H-pattern.
Coming to the interiors now, the star of the show is the two 10.25-inch screens fitted in a single piece of glass. The first one is a digital driver's display with different pallets for drive modes. The second one is touchscreen infotainment which features Bluelink technology, wireless apple car play and android auto.
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Talking about the features, 2021 Hyundai Elantra boasts with wireless charging, 64 colours ambient lighting, Bose premium sound system, Auto AC, 4-spoke steering wheel with audio and telephony controls, continuous AC vents, electric parking brake and more.
There are two engine options on offer for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, the first one is a 2.0-litre 4 pot MPI Atkinson Cycle petrol engine which churns out 147 hp and 179 Nm of torque paired with an IVT transmission. The other engine on offer is a 1.6-litre GDI 4 pot motor paired with a 1.32 kWh battery pack sitting under the rear seats. Combined, it produces 139 Hp and 264 Nm of torque. Thanks to the hybrid power assist, the claimed fuel economy is rated more than 20 km/l. The 1.6-litre motor is paired with a quick-shifting 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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Hyundai has piled up a slew of launches this year, Hyundai recently launched the All-New Creta at a price of Rs 9.99 lakhs. Further new launches include 2020 Hyundai i20, Hyundai Verna facelift and Nexon EV rivalling electric SUV. We assume Hyundai will launch the seventh-gen Elantra here in 2021.
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