The Hyundai Elantra just got a facelift and it looks better than ever. Yes, you read that right, the car that was the winner of 2012’s Car of the Year in South Africa has come back to grace us with a new appearance. With the latest models priced from around R 319 900, you can also find a Hyundai Elantra for sale on Auto Mart.
The latest Elantra for sale comes built with what Hyundai refers to as a ‘fluidic sculpture’ design. According to Hyundai this new design draws its inspirations from nature. Everything in nature is made with a curved design and never with sharp angles. Hyundai incorporated nature’s curves to create an aerodynamic and aesthetically appealing Elantra.
Image Source: Hyundai South Africa Website.
Interior Design and Features of the Hyundai Elantra
From the Elantra’s interior you will find that the vehicle looks very intuitive.The car comes built with a number of gadgets and features both for entertainment and comfort purposes that will make this a vehicle worth buying.
For music lovers you will find that the Hyundai Elantra comes built with an audio system that allows your vehicle to synchronise with the music on your phone or ipod through bluetooth. The system comes with a 4.3 inch screen which helps you control the music on your audio system while simultaneously acting as a remote mobile phone control system allowing you to answer your telephone through your vehicle.
You will also find other interior features in the Elantra for sale such as the power window controls that have an auto up and auto down functionality to control the driver’s windows with greater ease. You will also find cup holders to help you secure that morning cup of coffee as you rush to work.
Image Source: Hyundai South Africa Website.
Elantra’s Exterior Design
Once you step outside of the Elantra’s interior you will be greeted by an exterior that has clearly been built to turn heads. The way these Hyundai cars have been designed make it seem as though the vehicle has been hand sculpted. Its chiseled appearance gives it a very elegant look that makes the car look like a premium sedan built for royalty.
You can literally see the energy flowing through the car’s aerodynamic build. Its 17 inch alloy wheels further highlight the car’s beauty while simultaneously giving the car the functional advantage of being able to retain good grip across all road terrains and weather conditions.
Other features of the Hyundai Elantra that stand out are the sharp radiator grille that further reinforces the Elantra’s fluidic design and a high mount stop light making sure that the car remains visible from a long distance.
Safety and Technology
Safety has always been a key priority with Hyundai cars. With the new Elantra for sale, Hyundai has continued with this tradition. The car has been built using high tensile-strength steel. This makes the car have a more rigid body structure and ensuring that it is designed to minimise all possible impacts in the event of a collision.
Image Source: Hyundai South Africa Website.
From a technological perspective the car comes with a state-of-the-art driver comfort zone. This feature gives the car smart steering wheel controls that make it a more pleasant vehicle to drive.
Performance and Specifications of the Hyundai Elantra
In terms of performance you can expect a lot with the Elantra. It delivers world class fuel efficiency and a powerful 1.6 litre MPi petrol engine that comes equipped with a dual continuously variable valve timing.
For anyone interested in a more detailed breakdown of what specifications to expect with the new Hyundai Elantra, here is a table showing you the specifications of the models available in the new Elantra’s range:
| 1.6 Premium M/T Elantra | 1.6 Executive M/T Elantra | |
| Displacement | 1 591 cc | 1 591 cc |
| Maximum Power | 96 kW @ 6 300 rpm | 96 kW @ 6 300 rpm |
| Maximum Toqrue | 157 Nm @ 4 850 rpm | 157 Nm @ 4 850 rpm |
| Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h) | 10.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Maximum Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Combined Cycled Fuel Consumption | 6.4 litres / 100 km | 6.4 litres / 100 km |
| Hyundai Elantra price starting from: | R 319 900 | R 334 900 |
Do note that automatic transmission models are also available.
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