sixth Generation Hyundai Elantra (Avante's South Korea)
The so-called SKD assembly has begun at the Kaliningrad automobile plant "Avtotor" new generation Hyundai models Elantra. latest generation already on the sixth. To date, about forty cars of the most famous "Korean" have already been assembled and "packed".
The assembling of large units, practiced so far, does not yet mean the complete localization of production, which, ideally, is designed to significantly reduce the cost of "home-grown" Korean cars. We are actively working on this now, and full localization will be achieved in the near future. For Russian car owners, this will be a holiday. Price holiday. In addition to "budget" models cars South Korean Hyundai brand, Kaliningrad car assemblers are also engaged in representatives of the business class. In particular, sedans and station wagons roll off the local assembly line. Hyundai i40 And Hyundai Equus, luxury cars. 
Hyundai Elantra
, according to the head of the Russian office of Hyundai, is one of the most popular cars not only in its homeland, but throughout the world. This is what gives the Koreans confidence that in Russia this model will conquer the top of the pedestal of consumer preferences. The Korean also said that he trusts the local guys from Avtotor, do not be afraid, they, they say, will collect high quality.
By the way, it was not our side that insisted on starting the assembly in Russia, but the South Koreans themselves. At present, about three hundred assembly operations from the entire production cycle are available for Russian assemblers.
Hyundai Elantra sixth generation was officially introduced in September of this year in its homeland, by the way, in South Korea it has a different name: Avante. The basic equipment of this model involves the use of a 1.6-liter 132-horsepower GDi. In addition to it, the range of engines is represented by a gasoline 2.0-liter MPi, capable of developing a power of 149 Horse power and a 1.6-liter VGT diesel. Diesel produces 136 honest horses. Petrol engines are installed with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. And the diesel will be paired only with a double-clutch seven-band automatic. 
Fifth generation Hyundai Elantra today it is sold in Russia starting from 860 kilo rubles for the basic package. A fancy version of the Elantra costs two hundred thousand more wooden ones. More recently, the Koreans let it slip that they were going to bring a new generation and all-wheel drive to us.
Korean cars are actively gaining momentum and creating more and more competitive solutions for customers. You can find many flagships in the list of corporations from Korea, but only a few of them successfully stand the test of time. Elantra - a mid-size sedan with a comfortable performance of all details, has managed to prove its advantage in Russia and the world. This sedan has become one of the best creations of Hyundai Corporation engineers, has created unshakable fame for six generations. Today, this car claims to be one of the best transport options in its class, ahead of all potential rivals in terms of technical data and price offers. This is one of the best in terms of its capabilities, a car with a beautiful appearance and excellent technical characteristics.
Of course, the competition for the new sixth generation is very serious. The current version of the Hyundai Elantra saw the world quite recently, just the other day the corporation presented prices for the new product. Therefore, among all rivals, this car is one of the most technologically advanced. Benefit from a comparison of technical specifications, exterior and interior details, as well as the cost of C-Class sedans from different manufacturers. You will see that the company offers a very decent opportunity for every customer. It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of Hyundai Corporation to modern car business. This market participant keeps prices at a minimum level and offers very productive options. technical equipment for every buyer. If you want comfort and reliable car, it's time to choose your version of Hyundai.
Hyundai Elantra - the main features of the new sedan
The changes affected primarily the appearance. Already fairly familiar design of the previous generation was replaced by a more rigorous and unusual solution. The car received a slightly different optics, which now differs in functionality. The features of the exterior are no longer blurry, there is more rigidity in the design. Main features and important characteristics the cars that influence popularity are as follows:
- a very attractive and modern appearance that can compete with any competitor, a perfectly assembled and thoughtful interior with good materials;
- 1.6 liter engine is known to customers by solaris models, the unit feels great with Russian gasoline and consumes very little of it, the power is 128 horsepower;
- the old 2-liter engine produces 149 horses and is preferred by every buyer, both units come with mechanics or automatic transmission;
- the dynamics of the car is not a record, since the engines are quite ordinary, but the comfort of the trip turned out to be quite high, the suspension is soft, but moderately informative;
- the control system and other details of the periphery of the car did not change, the operating experience will remain the same, which cannot but please a potential buyer.
Hyundai Elantra today can be safely called one of the best representatives in your segment. This car has outlived many competitors and opened up new markets for itself in almost all countries where the brand is represented. The company offers high-quality assembly, excellent units and reliable peripheral equipment. And you can buy all this from 900,000 rubles. Quite a reasonable price tag for such a car.
Volkswagen Jetta is a German competitor for the Elantra
One of the most ardent competitors of the Hyundai Elantra will be Volkswagen Jetta - german sedan, which has not changed price tags for a long time and has remained in a fairly democratic position. This car received a lot of interesting exploitation opportunities that are inherent only in German technology. Also noteworthy are the following important subtleties technical and performance characteristics auto:
- imposing modern design, the C-class sedan is very similar to the Passat, offers excellent appearance, excellent vehicle operation;
- the interior was created for people, everything here knows its place and is perfectly operated, you can purchase complete sets with elite additions in the interior space;
- 1.6 MPI engines without a turbine give out 85 or 105 horses, a 1.4 TSI turbocharged unit will please you with 122 or 150 horsepower, the units are reliable and productive;
- there are options with mechanical box gears, a DSG robot or the most reliable traditional automatic, the cost of the versions is quite affordable;
- the car is hard enough, but on bad road it doesn't jar the interior, the suspension provides the necessary road information, and the Golf's handling is sporty enough.
This car is designed for a young man at heart. An excellent sedan for the Russian market, which offers both practical and classic technology, as well as powerful modern engines with great potential. That is why Jetta can be called one of the main competitors for Elantra. There is another point that increases the potential interest in the German - this is the cost of 864,000 rubles for the base.
Nissan Sentra is an interesting Japanese competitor for Elantra
A large number of cars in the C-class makes it difficult to choose worthy rivals for many cars. Hyundai Elantra will also have to compete for a place in the sun with the Japanese Nissan sedan Sentra. These are very similar cars in their logic. The Sentra was released for the first time in 2014, and also has an innovative design and interesting technology. The main details of the machine that make it a worthy competitor are as follows:
- very attractive sporty appearance best traditions elite cars from the Nissan corporation, pleasant performance of optics, handles and other exterior details;
- interior for a comfortable, but very active trip, the driver in the Nissan Sentra will not be bored, everything here is very interesting and unusually created for your trip;
- the only engine of 1.6 liters and 117 horses is not overly modern, but the Center is quite good in any direction, the car is very practical;
- suspension is not afraid Russian road, copes very well with irregularities and a “washboard”, there are all the possibilities to operate the car very comfortably;
- a large number of configurations with some changes in technology makes it easy enough to choose the right car for the price and characteristics.
Worth a look at the most worthy trim levels. The difference in cost between basic version and most modern version technology is a little more than two hundred thousand. The most affordable option with mechanics will cost 916,000 rubles, and the most expensive configuration option with a variator and other interesting additions costs 1,150,000 rubles. This is a very affordable price for such a car.
Ford Focus - a sedan for everyone with great opportunities
One of the world's best selling cars is a compact sedan. Ford Focus. It has repeatedly ranked first in Europe and Eurasia in terms of sales among all existing transport classes. It is quite reliable and quality car with a huge amount technical advantages and opportunities. It must be admitted that the car has fascinating capabilities in all respects:
- the new generation of 2014 looks simply amazing, Ford's corporate identity is preserved in every detail of the car's exterior, there are noteworthy moments;
- the interior is quite human, but also very modern, the car has excellent ergonomics and offers a very high quality of all materials;
- in technical terms, there is a considerable variety, 1.6-liter gasoline engines with a potential of 105 and 125 horses, as well as 1.5- and 2-liter petrol unit for 150 forces;
- there are mechanical and automatic transmissions, you can choose the equipment according to your taste, the most different variants aggregation of the presented engines;
- interesting performance and unusual features of the car aroused a certain interest in this sedan, many buyers really like the comfort of the car.
A soft and comfortable ride is an integral plus of a small compact sedan from the European division of Ford. The company has created, without exaggeration, the best version of a car for any user. We can safely name the optimal features of transport, such as convenience, reliability and practicality, attractiveness and quality. Buy Focus at basic configuration it is possible for 970,000 rubles, which is quite a lot for this segment. We offer you to watch a review of the Hyundai Elentra in the following video:
Summing up
Hyundai Elantra turned out to be far from the cheapest representative of its class. Even german classmate will cost less. But in most cases, the Korean offers the best value for one of his flagships. lovely specifications car, its amazing luxury in all the traditions of the manufacturer - all this creates unusual opportunities for the company. It should be noted that car sales are constantly growing and approaching the leading positions. Today you can buy a Korean sedan for relatively little money with very good equipment.
Buying such a car will be a good idea, but it is worth considering the presence of competitors. You can find excellent competitors in the market, get the most vivid emotions from tests and personal acquaintance with the car. It must be admitted that the rivals presented above are only the tip of the iceberg of C-class sedans. There are quite a lot of representatives here, and each of them presents its own important advantages and technical pluses. We suggest using a personal test drive to evaluate the capabilities of the vehicles. And what car do you consider the most worthy competitor for the new Hyundai Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra - front wheel drive sedan"golf" class (according to European classification), which combines: elegant design, European-style solid interior, modern technical "stuffing" and good level equipment ... It is focused on a wide target audience- both for young people, and for married couples (including those with children), and for people of the age ...
The sixth incarnation of the Hyundai Elantra compact sedan (the brand's global bestseller) celebrated its international debut in November 2015 - on the catwalks automobile exhibition in Los Angeles, but first appeared to the public on September 9 - during a special event at the South Korean research complex in Namyang under the name Avante.
With the change of generation, the three-volume vehicle parted with the “too whimsical” design, added in size, received new interior, became more technically perfect and acquired options that were previously inaccessible. At home, the car went on sale immediately after the premiere, and before Russian buyers"arrived" only in June 2016.
In August 2018, the North American division of the South Korean manufacturer revealed to the world community a sedan that went through a thorough restyling (and the scale of the changes really turned out to be impressive), - it was redesigned beyond recognition, made noticeable changes in interior decoration and expanded the list available equipment, but left the technical component without modifications.
Outside, the sixth "release" Hyundai Elantra impresses with a beautiful, assertive and strict design, and its appearance harmoniously combines fashionable edges with soft body shapes.
The front of the four-door attracts attention with an aggressive “look” of triangular lighting technology with sharp lines and an intricate “polygon” grille, and its feed flaunts spectacular lights with LED “lightning” and a “faceted” bumper.
In profile, the “Korean” evokes associations with “four-door coupes” due to deliberately dynamic outlines with a short sloping “nose”, a sloping roof and a small “tail” of the trunk.
The 6th generation Elantra is in the popular C class according to the European classification: 4570 mm long, 1450 mm high and 1800 mm wide. The wheelbase of the four-door fits into 2700 mm, and the clearance under its “belly” (clearance) does not exceed 150 mm.
Inside the “sixth” Hyundai Elantra, European restraint reigns and Asian pretentiousness is completely absent, which makes the interior look attractive, but slightly featureless.
Behind the multifunctional "steering wheel" of the steering wheel is a nice and informative instrument cluster with two dials and a "window" trip computer(“top” versions are provided with more elegant “toolkit” of SuperVision).
The center console, facing seven degrees to the driver, is crowned with an 8-inch screen of a multimedia complex and a stylish “climate” unit (only in the “base” everything is much more prosaic - a plastic plug and air conditioning).
"Korean" is able to boast of good-quality finishing materials, but still does not particularly appeal to their quality.
The front seats in the Elantra's cabin are undoubtedly comfortable - comfortable seats are endowed with a successful profile with good lateral support and decent adjustment ranges. Three people can easily fit on the back sofa, but if they don’t feel a lack of space in their legs and in width, then their heads can rest against the roof slope.
Volume luggage compartment the Hyundai Elantra is 458 liters (according to the VDA method). The back of the rear sofa is folded in two parts, allowing you to transport long items, but the “hold” itself is devoid of both hooks for packages and rigging loops. Under the raised floor - a full "reserve" and a set of tools.
For the Russian market, the sixth generation Elantra is equipped with two atmospheric gasoline engines with four-cylinder configuration, 16-valve DOHC timing and technology multipoint injection which are adapted to environmental standard"Euro-5". Each of the motors is by default accompanied by a 6-speed "manual" box and front-wheel drive transmission, and for a fee it is offered in tandem with a 6-band "automatic".
- The basic versions of the Korean sedan are based on an all-aluminum “four” of the Gamma family with a volume of 1.6 liters (1591 cubic centimeters) with a timing chain that generates 128 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 155 Nm of peak torque at 4850 rpm.
With such a “heart” for a spurt to the first “hundred”, the car spends 10.1-11.6 seconds and accelerates to 195-200 km / h as much as possible (in both cases in favor of the “mechanics”), and in the combined driving cycle it consumes no more than 6.6-6.9 liters of fuel depending on the version. - For the "top" versions of the sixth "release" Hyundai Elantra, a 2.0-liter power unit(1999 cubic centimeters), which has a crankcase and block head cast from aluminum, and a gas distribution mechanism with phase shifters at the outlet and inlet. Its return is 150 “mares” at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm.
The first 100 km/h is conquered by such a three-volume vehicle after 8.8-9.9 seconds, the limit of its capabilities falls at 202-205 km/h, and the average gas mileage does not go beyond 7.1-7.2 liters in the city/highway mode.
"Elantra" of the sixth incarnation is based on a seriously upgraded front-wheel drive platform from its predecessor. The body structure of the car is 53% high-strength steel, while the aerodynamic design and carefully crafted underbody provide one of the best coefficients in the class. drag Cx - 0.27.
On the front axle of the sedan used independent suspension with MacPherson struts and transverse stabilizer, and in the rear part, a semi-dependent torsion beam with shock absorbers and springs is used. The steering complex on the "Korean" is represented by rack and pinion and electric amplifier control, and its braking system is formed by disk devices in front and behind (ventilated in the first case) with a diameter of 280 mm and 262 mm, respectively, and a set of modern systems.
The sixth generation restyled Hyundai Elantra is offered on Russian market in four equipment options - "Start", "Base", "Active" and "Elegance".
The car in the basic configuration is equipped exclusively with a 1.6-liter engine and “mechanics”, and its cost starts at 1,049,000 rubles. By default, the four-door boasts: two airbags, air conditioning, ABS, ESP, heated front seats, four power windows, heated and power mirrors, 15-inch steel wheels, a cruise, an audio system with four speakers, ERA-GLONASS technology and a small spare tire .
The Base sedan costs from 1,120,000 rubles for a version with a 6-speed manual transmission, and the surcharge for a 6-speed automatic transmission is 35,000 rubles. A more powerful unit with 149 hp. it is installed with the Active modification at a price of 1,220,000 rubles, and the most “fancy” equipment (only with a 2.0-liter engine and an “automatic”) will cost from 1,315,000 rubles.
The "top" version of the three-volume vehicle has in its arsenal: seven airbags, light and rain sensors, dual zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, heated all seats and steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, media center with 7-inch screen, power folding mirrors, full-size spare wheel and other equipment.
➖ Vibrations in the cabin
➖ Noise isolation
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➕ Manageability
➕ Suspension
➕ Economy
➕ Ergonomics
The advantages and disadvantages of the Hyundai Elantra 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Hyundai Elantra 1.6 and 2.0 with mechanics and automatic can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
After leaving the cabin, I noticed that there is a vibration on Idling when the box is in D, but I sinned on low-quality gasoline. I thought now I’ll fill in 95 at Gazprom, and everything will be fine, as it was on Solaris (it never vibrated), but it wasn’t there ...
The first few days of ownership I really liked the car, after B class he rulitsya just with a bang! In terms of handling, even the Polo was not lying nearby. And in the cabin there was enough space for a child in the back row (I have a 10-month-old child, wearing boots in Solaris, sitting in child seat, rested against the seat, had to front passenger move the seat).
But in the future, I began to notice that my car jumps at a speed of 40 to 70, when you roll into tightness without gas. This annoyed me for two days, and I went for balancing, after this problem ceased to worry me, but the vibration did not disappear anywhere, and the mileage was already 300 km.
Pendant class! By broken road The new Elantra runs smoothly and handles the road well on the highway. Appearance and great salon! The headlights shine like spotlights. But everything positive impression knocked out the vibrations.
Denis drives a Hyundai Elantra 1.6 (128 hp) on a 2016 automatic
Video review
Bought to ride in comfort (my first car was a VAZ 21144). Very pleased with the machine! The six-speed automatic works as a unit with the engine and adapts to your driving style (calm or aggressive).
Fuel consumption in the city with a calm driving style in the heat with the climate control on shows 7.3 liters per hundred. I refuel 95 gasoline, although the dealer says that it is not lower than 92. The engine, judging by the reviews, is not capricious about the quality of gasoline, since the usual 2.0-liter aspirated and not from the GDI line.
The new Hyundai Elantra 6 as a whole has good dynamics, which allows you to get far ahead in city traffic without even switching the manual transmission to manual mode. On the track, the car behaves very steadily, even with uneven undulating asphalt and speeds of more than 100 km / h due to the good aerodynamics of the body and the long wheelbase.
The salon is very comfortable. The seats are made of perforated leather, for passengers in the back row there is an air duct. When driving on rough roads, the cabin is quite quiet, but there is a slight noise from wheel arches And extraneous noise from the glasses compartment (if they are there). The acoustics sound pretty decent.
Pavel drives a Hyundai Elantra 2.0 (149 HP) AT 2016
I got used to the machine immediately, I also immediately felt the dimensions. My fears of suspension disappointment turned out to be false. The Hyundai Elantra VI steers somehow smoother than the Polo, more imposing or something, at the same time the steering wheel is informative.
Dive into corners confidently at any speed. Pits swallows without problems, the car seems to be floating, and the suspension is very elastic, for two weeks there are no breakdowns and blows to the body at all, everything remains somewhere there). In short, I am very pleased with the suspension, for me it's just golden mean: not hard and not too soft, there are no questions about management either.
Hodovka turned out to be almost the same as in Octavia (all the same, the information content in the steering wheel of Skoda is more), only at a more adequate price. Of the minuses, I can note the poor sound insulation of the wheel arches, I will make noise for anyone.
I also thought that 128 hp would not be enough for me, but for now it’s enough, probably because I’m still running the engine and I don’t twist more than 3,000 rpm. I'm afraid that a 1.6-liter engine will not be enough for confident overtaking on the track.
Roman, drives Hyundai Elantra 1.6 (128 hp) 2016
Bought in July, today is April. Well, what can I say, the car turned out not bad, it differs greatly from the previous Elantra. Even regardless of the shortcomings that I will describe, the car turned out to be decent, albeit a little expensive. In general, I like it!
The suspension has become excellent, eats up all the bumps and bumps. Great comfortable lounge. All buttons are at hand. With a dynamic ride, it feels like it works out the steering (this is at such a size). Excellent headlights. Good ground clearance.
Of the shortcomings, the most important is sound insulation, on high speeds like on an airplane. The monitor is, of course, ergonomic, but more could be done. Loud engine on high revs. The trunk hinges take up a lot of space when closing, something could enter there.
Ilya, drives a Hyundai Elantra 2.0 (150 hp) AT 2016
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Most of all in the Elantra I liked the economy. In Eco and Normal modes, when driving on the Pacific Coast Highway, the consumption turned out to be about 6 liters per 100 km. The Pacific Coast Highway is no ordinary highway. A significant part of the route is mountain serpentines with ascents, descents and sharp turns. We made frequent photo stops. Therefore, 6 liters per hundred on such a track I think is just a cool indicator.
What I didn't like: Poor soundproofing. On smooth pavement, the cabin is relatively quiet. At idle, it's generally quiet - the engine is almost inaudible. But when the asphalt is rough and the speed is more than 60 km / h, the noise in the cabin goes off scale.
Review of Hyundai Elantra 2.0 with automatic 2016
First impressions: after the 1.4 AT Solaris hatchback, the new Elantra rides more cheerfully, but how much more cheerfully I’ll write later, since running in and all that, I tried not to go more than 4000 rpm, but it’s nice to overtake trucks.
Visibility in side mirrors better, salon — worse. I agree that the Elantra is noisy after 100 km / h, but again, what to compare with.
Leaving the salon with almost zero mileage I got stuck in an hour and a half traffic jam. Consumption showed 60-70 liters per 100 km by the end of the traffic jam! I thought something was wrong, I left the traffic jam, and it turned out that she thought it was somehow strange. Now the mileage is 225 km and the consumption is 7-10 liters.
The instrument panel is like a dashboard, I like the backlight, I am very pleased that there is an engine temperature scale (the “French” do not have it, I think that this is bad). There is also a brighter/darker adjustment. There is no color screen, although I do not need it.
Review of the Hyundai Elantra 2.0 (150 hp) on the machine in 2017
Elantra is a bestseller in the global market brands Hyundai: over a quarter of a century, more than 10 million cars of five generations have been sold. We are a Korean company last years put all her efforts into the promotion of a localized compact model Solaris and Elantra were somewhere in the background. Now they remembered her.
Have you ever been surprised by the transformation of a plain teenage girl into a pretty girl?
So I look at the new “sixth” Elantra and think: yes, this is just entropy, that is, “transformation”, if translated from Greek. The girl is mature! She matured, settled down, erased her lurid make-up and began to look stricter: more clear lines, less intricate twists and heaps of planes. You can't confuse with Solaris now.
Although the old Elantra still peeps through - although the body and optics cuts are completely new, the proportions are generally the same: the long cap of the sloping roof “runs over” the short nose and trunk. And the dimensions have not changed much, and the wheelbase has remained the same: not bad by the standards of the 2700 mm class. Therefore, behind, as before, there is a lot of legroom - and, alas, little for the head. The distance from the seat cushion to the upholstery of the ceiling has increased by only 4 mm, and this is catastrophically small.
But the interior... Is it really a Korean car?
Specialists from Hyundai told me that when developing the new Elantra, the stylists unanimously abandoned the former Asian ornateness - and heatedly argued over whose interior design school to choose, American or European. Do you know which one you took? Strict style without a drop of pretentiousness, laconic and perfectly readable devices with a display on-board computer between the rounds of the speedometer and tachometer, the buttons on the console busily lined up in a row, a cool three-spoke steering wheel ... Even if we didn’t get seat ventilation, as on Elantra for American market, but the driving position is just right, the seat profile is good and the steering wheel adjustment ranges in both planes are suitable. So, only the inexhaustible Korean reserves of blue diodes in the backlight and the inexhaustible deposits of cheap plastic prevented me from imagining myself driving a Skoda or Seat: only the top of the front panel and blotches on the door upholstery were soft.
The button for communication with the ERA-GLONASS system on the overhead console will appear next year. Internet access and navigation is not provided in any of the configurations
Is the center console simple, albeit slightly, only seven degrees, but turned towards the driver? After all, the former Elantra did not differ in a particularly pleasant driving character - and upset by the lack of energy intensity. rear suspension and buildup on bumps.
The platform of the new Elantra is the same, with a semi-independent rear beam. But the characteristics of all springs and shock absorbers have been revised, the mounting points of the rear suspension elements have been changed. And... Quite another matter!
On a well-read dashboard a color display with a branched menu appeared
After the jumps of sagging asphalt - not a hint of pecks and sighs. Tight! Perhaps too much: Elantra trembles at the joints, and on the comb itching gets not only to the steering wheel, but also to the back of the chair. So I do not advise you to make sacrifices for the sake of beauty, choosing the largest and low-profile optional wheels of dimension 215/45 R17 (exactly in these, with tires Hankook Ventus Prime 2, all test cars were shod).
Rear view camera - with dynamic prompts, but the five-inch screen is modest by today's standards
But I did not wait for the familiar characteristic breakdowns of the suspension even on a rocky country road near Sochi in the area of the Olympic Krasnaya Polyana. So off-road, the main limiter will be a small clearance: under the steel protection installed by the dealer engine compartment I measured a modest 13 cm. It’s a pity that the increase in ground clearance was not included in the list of changes when adapting the Elantra for our market, but I note that, in addition to the “climate package” with a more powerful battery, mudguards and an enlarged washer fluid reservoir, it added the ability to run engines on 92-octane gasoline.
There is enough space for the legs in the back row, but not for the head. Only two-liter versions can boast air ducts.
By the way, if you buy an Elantra from Korea or the USA sometime in the future, do not be surprised that it will go differently: the “Russian” cars have their own - unique - suspension settings.
Banks in corners with a clamped suspension are small, but I still didn’t “blame” along the brand new desert serpentines in the mountains behind Rosa Khutor. Slides Elantra boring, although safe - front end out. And if in the urban flea market there is no misunderstanding with the electric power steering (the steering wheel has become a little heavier and more informative), then in fast, tense turns you feel the lack of “transparency”.
The rear seats can be equipped with two-level heating, and the front seats can also be equipped with position memory
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And it’s not only the calming silence in the cabin that encourages calm movement in space (even at the limit of permitted speeds, my companion and I spoke in an undertone), but also the power unit. I didn’t try a car with the same base engine 1.6 MPI of the Gamma series, and under the hood of the “older” version, the place of the 150-horsepower 1.8 unit was taken by a two-liter engine of the Nu series - which was deformed from 155 hp. up to the same tax-beneficial 150 forces.
In Sochi, I traveled on a two-liter modification with an “automatic”. With the comfort and smoothness of switching, the order, and if you are not in a hurry, then there are enough dynamics. But actively go even in sport mode optional drive systems Mode Select (it changes the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal, the setting of the steering wheel and gearbox) is possible only by unscrewing the engine in manual mode transmissions up to the limit of 6500 rpm. To do this, by the way, you have to pull the transmission selector: paddle shifters, like a related Kia Cerato, none of the versions have.
The share of high-strength steels in the body structure has been increased by a third to 53%. A coefficient aerodynamic drag Cx was reduced from 0.28 to 0.27 due to a more thorough study of the bottom and front bumper: for example, gills-slits over fog lights optimize flows in the front arches
However, the smooth character of the -Nu-motor in conjunction with the “automatic” is not a revelation: the same power unit drives the Hyundai i40, Tucson and many Kia models.
Another thing is the starting price of the Elantra, starting at 899,900 rubles. After all, a car of the previous generation could be purchased for at least 944,900 rubles! Philanthropy - or, if you like, philanthropy? Unfortunately no. And not the savings from the SKD assembly at the Kaliningrad Avtotor. Just for this money, a new, poorer, Start package without an audio system and heated front seats will be available. Although with ABS, ESP, two airbags, air conditioning, power windows, power and heated mirrors, hill start assist and tire pressure sensors.
The remote trunk release function allows you to lift the lid by standing next to it for three seconds with the key in your pocket. Trunk volume has been reduced from 485 to 458 liters and is still covered in bulges rear arches and loops
But on running versions prices rose by only 15-30 thousand rubles. IN base modifications(plus a CD player, Bluetooth and heated front seats) the new Elantra now costs from 974,900 rubles. The Active version (1,054,900 rubles with “mechanics” and 1,099,900 rubles with “automatic”) already has six airbags, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, heated rear seats, a rain sensor and alloy wheels. And the two-liter engine is available only "in load" to the maximum Comfort version with LED running lights, cruise control, multimedia system with a five-inch screen, rear view camera, heated steering wheel, light sensor and front parking sensors. However, for a reasonable surcharge of 100 thousand rubles.
A full-fledged spare wheel relies only on the Active and Comfort versions, on the "junior" trim levels - a dokatka
And, perhaps, in this situation, the prettier Elantra has a chance to oust competitors. After all, in its previous form, it was a strong middle peasant among golf-class sedans. Last year, for example, 5122 cars were sold: not counting the cheap Ravon sedan Gentra (13595 cars), ahead only Volkswagen Jetta (11685), Nissan Sentra(7548), Toyota Corolla (6137) and relative Kia Cerato (5495).
| Passport data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Automobile | Hyundai Elantra | |
| body type | sedan | sedan |
| Number of places | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions, mm | ||
| length | 4570 | 4570 |
| width | 1800 | 1800 |
| height | 1450 | 1450 |
| wheelbase | 2700 | 2700 |
| front/rear track* | 1555/1564 | 1555/1564 |
| Trunk volume, l | 458 | 458 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1295—1390 (1325—1420)** | 1325—1418 (1345—1438)** |
| Gross weight, kg | 1770 (1800) | 1800 (1820) |
| Engine | gasoline, with distributed injection | |
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1591 | 1999 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Max. power, hp/kW/r/min | 128/94/6300*** | 150/110/6200*** |
| Max. torque, Nm/r/min | 155/4850 | 192/4000 |
| Transmission | mechanical, 6-speed (automatic, 6-speed) | |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Suspension | ||
| anterior | independent, spring, McPherson | |
| rear | semi-dependent, spring | semi-dependent, spring |
| brakes | ||
| front | disc, ventilated | disc, ventilated |
| rear | disk | disk |
| Tire size | 195/65 R15 or 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 or 225/45 R17 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 200 (195) | 205 (202) |
| Acceleration time 0—100 km/h, s | 10,1 (11,6) | 8,8 (9,9) |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | ||
| urban cycle | 8,9 (9,5) | 9,8 (10,1) |
| suburban cycle | 5,2 (5,4) | 5,6 (5,5) |
| mixed cycle | 6,6 (6,9) | 7,1 (7,2) |
| CO2 emissions, g/km, combined | 153 (161) | 166 (167) |
| Capacity fuel tank, l | 50 | 50 |
| Fuel | gasoline AI-92 - 95 | gasoline AI-92-95 |
| * With 16" tires | ||
| ** In brackets - data for vehicles with automatic transmission gear | ||
| *** Characteristics are indicated when running on AI-95 gasoline | ||
