The updated Hyundai Elantra lineup has premiered at a dedicated media event in the USA – but not in South Korea, where the sedan series hails from. The manufacturer has released some photos of the refreshed model for us to look at online.
The facelifted Elantra gets triangular fog lamps and headlights, new bumpers, and a redesigned radiator grille. Its trunk door has also been reworked, which necessitated moving the number plate onto the rear bumper.
On the inside, the refreshed Hyundai Elantra boasts a number of redesigned parts, including the air ducts, the steering wheel, the dashboard and the climate control interface. The base version ships with a 7” multimedia display, but an 8” option is available.
All trim levels above the most basic one get rear view cameras, AEB, lane control and blind spot monitor. The car also has the so-called Safe Exit Assist feature, which can be set up to lock the rear doors shut whenever there is a car approaching from behind. This should be mostly useful to those who tend to neglect looking around before leaving the car.
The U.S. version of Hyundai Elantra will ship with a naturally-aspirated 2.0L gasoline engine rated at 147 hp (110 kW) and two turbo V4s rated at 128 and 201 hp (95 / 150 kW). Transmissions will include six-speed manual, six-speed automatic, and seven-speed DCT.
Sales launch is scheduled for the coming fall, but the prices remain a question mark. The pre-facelift Hyundai Elantra series sold at $14,500 and above that.
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