Sometimes I have to say that Korean cars have a unique flavor in design, just like Korean celebrities, they look good no matter how you look at them. And in cars, what if this was proven? The ones that deserve to be the reason are the all-new tenth-generation Sonata and the seventh-generation Elantra. If you haven’t seen the actual cars, go and have a look in the store. The editor dares to say that they are in their respective levels in terms of appearance design. A very, very new car with a sense of design and personality. Well, our focus today is not the Sonata, but the new seventh-generation Elantra that has just been launched.
Many people say that the new seventh-generation Elantra will make many car sheet metal workers despair. The editor feels the same way. I can only say that its appearance line design has subverted the previous appearance of this level. The large grille on the front face is a bit like the previous Festa, but it is more exaggerated than the Festa and is consistent with the big brother Sonata. It looks very handsome from the actual car. The light set part is all equipped with LED high and low beam headlights as standard, and the automatic headlight function is very good.
On the side of the body, its length, width and height are 4680X1810X1415mm, and the wheelbase is 2720mm. Compared with the Corolla of the same level, it has obvious advantages in length, width and wheelbase, and is lower in height. The most eye-catching thing about the side design is the three-dimensional lines of the front door panels. This kind of knife-cut appearance is really a sheet metal master’s nightmare. As for the wheels, the lowest model is 16 inches, and the other models are 17 inches, which is a normal operation.
The rear also has a three-dimensional design, and there are through-type taillights. Like the Sonata, its tailgate opening switch is also designed to be hidden. Regarding the bottom exhaust layout, the 1.5L self-priming model uses a hidden exhaust design, while the 1.4T model uses a single-side double outlet layout, so the appearance can be quickly distinguished from the exhaust.
At first glance, the interior of the car feels basically the same as the Sonata, with a design biased towards the driver's side. The double-spoke multi-function steering wheel is consistent with the Sonata. The instrument panel behind the steering wheel has a 3.5-inch LCD instrument for the low-end model, and a 3.5-inch for the second-lowest model, but 10.25-inch is optional, and the other models are all 10.25-inch. As for the large central control screen, the low-end model and the second-lowest model are 8-inch, but the second-lowest model can choose 10.25-inch, and the other models are all 10.25-inch. As for the built-in system, the lowest configuration supports CarLife and Bluetooth, while the next lowest configuration supports CarLife and Bluetooth and optional voice control system and Internet of Vehicles.
In the specific configuration section, the lowest model has fewer configurations and is not recommended for optional equipment. I will not mention it further here. Starting from the second-lowest configuration, it comes standard with front and rear head air curtains, front and rear parking sensors, electric sunroof, induction trunk, keyless entry and start, leather steering wheel, and LED high and low beam headlights. Overall, the most junior and second-lowest configurations are still not very high in some configurations, especially in terms of comfort configuration. However, thinking about it conversely, the configuration level of joint venture brand compact cars is no more than this, so it is okay. I understand, and the Elantra should have higher configurations than some models.
In terms of power, four of the six models of the seventh-generation Elantra are equipped with 1.5L naturally aspirated engines matched with CVT gearboxes, while two models are equipped with 1.4T engines matched with 7-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. The former The maximum horsepower is 115 horses, and the latter's maximum horsepower is 140 horses. Therefore, the power aspect should also satisfy some consumers. As for the suspension, all series have front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. As for the specific performance when driving, we can only wait for the subsequent test drive.
A brief summary: The seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra is extraordinary. First of all, its appearance. It can be said to be unique in this class. I believe it will be loved by many young fans. The interior and power are not inferior to other models of the same level, and the price, coupled with later discounts, is also a very attractive price. The only drawback is that Beijing Hyundai’s brand does not seem to have the same status as Volkswagen and Toyota in the hearts of Chinese people. However, the editor still wants to say that, at least for now, the seventh-generation Elantra is still very good!
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.