Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) officially launched its redesigned Elantra today with revolutionary new exterior design, interior refinements and a favourable price of RM109,888.00 (On the road price without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia) for the 2.0L Executive variant.
Hyundai’s C-segment sedan, the Elantra remains one of HSDM’s best sellers since 2012 and with the launch of this new bold design, HSDM aims to strengthen its presence in the medium-sized passenger car segment. “The Elantra has always been a strong contender in the C-segment due to its competitive advantage i.e stylish design, engine performance and advanced convenience features. We believe this revolutionary new design that is modern, sporty and elegant will also appeal to a broader market of various age groups,” said Mr Low Yuan Lung Managing Director of HSDM.
The redesigned Elantra features an overall length of 4,620 mm, which is 70mm longer than the previous version, while its wheelbase remains the same. Anchoring the new design are the new triangular headlights, tail lights and rear fog lamps as well as a new sporty radiator grille. Other upgrades include a two-tone rear bumper and a repositioned plate number which is now moved lower to the bumper. Coupled with stylish 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and chrome moulding on its belt line, the Elantra accentuates its superior appearance.
The cabin is also refreshed with a new sporty chequered cluster meter design, a newly designed multifunctional steering wheel with control buttons, all-black plush leather seats and a soft touch material dashboard.
The 2.0L Executive maintains the same powertrain and transmission as the previous version. The 2.0L version powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, which delivers 152 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm and is paired with Hyundai’s 6-speed automatic transmission.
This new version also introduces the Smart Drive Mode intelligent system that identifies your driving style and then automatically selects a driving mode i.e Normal or Sport, that is best suited to your driving needs.
Built with High-Strength Steel with the use of 53% of Advanced High-Strength Steel, the Elantra has a stiffer torsional rigidity and 25.3% greater bending strength, which brings improvement in vehicle ride and handling, quietness, durability and driving performance. It also has an increased structural adhesive application 40 times at higher stress points on the chassis to reinforce welding areas. A component often found in aerospace applications, these structural adhesives also contribute to improved NVH and vehicle dynamics due to extra stiffness in the chassis. Hyundai engineers focused on these enhancements to develop a more rigid body structure, with the aim of achieving top safety ratings by the IIHS and NHTSA.
The Elantra offers convenience, safety and comfort with a host of advanced features which include a multimedia system that is equipped with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, segment-exclusive Hands-free Smart Trunk, a six airbag system along with Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Traction Control, ABS, a rear-view camera, Parking Guidance System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and Hill-start Assist Control.
The Elantra is available in 5 popular colours namely Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Teal Blue, Fluid Metal and Polar White. In addition to the 5 colours, limited edition colours such as Stargazing Blue and Sparkling metal are also available for a limited period of time in conjunction with the official launch.
HSDM offers a 5-year or 300,000km (whichever comes first) warranty on all its new passenger vehicles. A 24-hour road assist service is also now available to new and existing Hyundai vehicles. For more information or to place bookings, interested parties can head to the nearest sales outlet or call Hyundai’s Customer Careline at 1-300-13-2000.
