What
Is It?
The 2017 Hyundai
Elantra compact sedan is all new for this model year. And it follows the trend
of mainstream cars offering more and more premium equipment as it enters its
sixth generation. For example, there's the option of hands-free trunk opening
and intelligent cruise control that maintains a safe distance to the vehicle in
front -- the kind of things normally expected from a Mercedes-Benz.
Refinement takes a front seat, not just in relation to
cabin materials but also in ride quality and low noise levels. The car is more rigid than its
predecessor with a greater amount of high-strength steel in its construction,
yet it's also lighter.
As far as passive safety goes, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is expected
to be a top scorer in crash tests. Some of the extra safety features on offer
include lane-keeping assist, a blind spot monitoring system with rear
cross-traffic alert and a rearview camera.
It probably won't have escaped your notice that the styling
is remarkably similar to the current Sonata. Behind that
Audi-esque grille, the engine in the base SE and higher Limited trim levels is
a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 147 horsepower and averaging a claimed 33 miles
per gallon. The Eco trim gets a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder with direct fuel injection
and turbocharging for 156 hp and an anticipated 35 mpg combined.
How Much?
To be announced. The current model starts at $18,075
(including $825 destination).
When
Can You Get It?
January 2016
Add
It to Your Shopping List Because...
It's one of the newest offerings in its class, so the
tech is right up to date, the pricing should be attractive, and the car will
generally seem like a class above in terms of size and equipment.
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