An up-close-and-personal look at Hyundai's seventh-generation Elantra — via drivingdotca
In the automotive world, most companies launch a redesigned model every five or six years. Midway through the cycle, the ride in question gets a facelift to keep it fresh and in touch with an ever-shifting market. Hyundai is short-circuiting the process by introducing the seventh-generation Elantra just four years after launching the then-new, sixth-generation model.
In the past, the Elantra was knocked for its so-so interior look and feel. The new cabin takes large steps forward, managing to rival some far more expensive rides. Lower-trim models feature an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes what Hyundai says is a segment first — wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Another upscale amenity is the optional driver-selectable mood lighting and the choice of 64 colours.
A first, however, is the availability of a hybrid. This makes eminent sense, given the Elantra’s key rivals are available with electric assist. In this case, the Elantra Hybrid features a 1.6L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with 104 horsepower and 109 lb.-ft. of torque. It works with a 43-horsepower electric motor that twists out another 125 lb.-ft. of torque. When the two power sources are working together, the system has a net output of 139 horsepower, and more importantly, 195 lb.-ft.
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