The brand new Hyundai Elantra has been spotted testing for the second time in the country. The D-segment sedan looks nothing like the car it replaces and carries a new design inside out. The new Elantra ditches the curvy design language for sharper and crisper character lines. The insides follow a mainstream approach and gets Hyundai's latest touchscreen infotainment that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In terms of design, the new Elantra is galaxies away from the curvaceous ongoing model it will soon replace. Adopting Hyundai’s Fluidic 2.0 design language, the next-gen Elantra is sharp, bold and modern. On the inside, the new cabin follows a mainstream approach rather than going ahead with the flowing dashboard present in the current model. It will come with Hyundai’s latest touch-based infotainment system, which will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mechanically, it is expected of the Elantra to carry forward the current 1.6-litre CRDi diesel, while it is reportedly receiving a new 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol in India. However, Hyundai India has not yet confirmed anything related to the new Elantra and it was also not showcased at the 2016 India Auto Expo. Globally,it comes with Hyundai’s latest 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol motor. The automaker might introduce this engine in India since most of its rivals are offering a turbocharged petrol motor.
On sale in countries such as South Korea and North America since last year, it might come to India this year along with the Tucson SUV. The vehicle will compete with the likes of the Skoda Octavia, the Volkswagen Jetta and the upcoming, new tenth-gen Honda Civic.
Source: CarDekho.com
