Car Profiles - Hyundai Elantra

HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Hyundai made a winner when it was first released but with its update, more models were placed in at the expense of a higher price. Still a great car, nevertheless.

The Good: Comfortable to be in, striking looks.

The Bad: Limited rear headroom, have gone a bit too pricey.

Price Range: P888,000-P1,258,000

Our Rating: ****

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.8 L	1.6 L	1.6 S	1.6 E
Price	P1,258,000	P1,188,000	P948,000 (MT), P1,008,000 (AT)	P888,000 (MT), P948,000 (AT)
Warranty	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Nu 1.8 DOHC 16V I4	Gamma 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	Gamma 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	Gamma 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 6,500rpm	128hp @ 6,300rpm	128hp @ 6,300rpm	128hp @ 6,300rpm
Torque	178Nm @ 4,700rpm	157Nm @ 4,850rpm	157Nm @ 4,850rpm	157Nm @ 4,850rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	D-CVVT	D-CVVT	D-CVVT	D-CVVT
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,550mm	4,550mm	4,550mm	4,550mm
Width	1,755mm	1,755mm	1,755mm	1,755mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,226-1,322kg	1,208-1,307kg	1,175-1,274kg (MT), 1,208-1,307kg (AT)	1,175-1,274kg (MT), 1,208-1,307kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/45 R17	215/45 R17	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera	Adds: None	High Mount Stop Lamp
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Rain Sensing Wipers	Adds: Auto Light Control	Adds: Side Mirror Repeaters	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescope	Tilt and Telescope	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Rear Aircon Vent, Push Button Start/Stop	Adds: None	Deluxe Console
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Motor Driven and Flexsteer), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering (Motor Driven and Flexsteer), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering (Motor Driven and Flexsteer), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering (Motor Driven and Flexsteer), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	LCD Touchscreen AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/IPOD with Bluetooth and Navigation	LCD Touchscreen AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/IPOD with Bluetooth and Navigation	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Smart Key	Yes, with Smart Key	Yes	Yes
RIVALS	Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sylphy, Toyota Corolla Altis

See previous generation models of the Elantra:

Hyundai Elantra (1996-2000)

Hyundai Elantra (2007-2010)

See the pre-updated model of this Elantra:
Hyundai Elantra (2015-Current)