Editor/Meng Xiaoyu

Speaking of. Elantra, Beijingers are definitely the kindest. The taxi that runs on the street every day in the past two years is the third generation Elantra.

The quality of a car that can be used as a taxi is certainly not bad. Therefore, since Elantra was born 30 years ago, the total global sales volume has exceeded 6.5438+0.3 million, and the China market alone has contributed more than 4.6 million.

This heyday seems to be gone forever. In recent years, the market share of Korean cars has been squeezed by China, Japanese and German brands. In fact, the most fundamental reason for this phenomenon is that the strength of products can't keep up with the needs of consumers.

This year, Korean cars seem to have gradually found their own rhythm, and the products represented by the brand-new tenth generation Sonata have returned strongly, but the harvest effect is still very small.

As a result, the new seven-generation Elantra, which returns to the classic, has been given great expectations. Whether you can lead the Korean car to completely counterattack, let's take a look at its two biggest changes.

First of all, conquer young people's Korean plastic surgery. Nowadays, Korean cars are no longer conservative, and Elantra is in "Sensuous? "nastic movement", a mixture? "parameters? Dynamics "(parametric dynamics) design concept, in a word: it creates an avant-garde and futuristic feeling, just like the front face and rear end of a car you see. Is geometric crystal design pleasing to the eye?

Although it looks very eye-catching, I think many people will find it hard to accept at first sight. If you don't understand, it proves that you are old, but it doesn't prevent you from owning it, because you can't take this generation of Elantra as a taxi anymore. In the youth circle, it is a proper social tool.

Then there is technology. Such a cool appearance, the interior without a sense of technology is not worthy. If the new elantra really focuses on intelligence.

However, there are not many surprises, and it is still a common immersive intelligent cockpit, with long dual screens, intelligent voice recognition, Bluetooth keys, mutual control between cars and homes, and 64-color ambient lights.

On the contrary, assisted driving is more attractive. Although it is also a common L2+ intelligent assisted driving, it is quite cost-effective to equip a car with as many as 23 ADAS configurations at the same level. Here, I criticize the configuration of Japanese cars is too low.

Of course, as the second model based on the third-generation i-GMP platform, the seventh-generation Elantra has achieved a comprehensive upgrade in terms of safety, handling, space, power and energy consumption.

It is worth mentioning that the space is 4680/1811415 mm, and the wheelbase is 2720mm, which is superior to Corolla, Civic and Sylphy, so the space advantage is considered as the hidden killer of Elantra.

Finally, let's take a look at Elantra's power, providing two power systems, 1.5L and1.4t. The maximum power of 1.5L is 84.5kW, and the peak torque is 143.9N? M, the minimum fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 4.9L These two values 1.4T reach 103kW, 2 1 1N? M and 5.2L

I think many people are spraying power, hoping that horses can run fast and eat less. You have to treat everyone as Mazda, so to sum up: Elantra is a grocery car with a coupe coat, which is comparable to hybrid fuel consumption.

After reading the advantages, let's take a look at what the new Elantra will be questioned by China consumers.

First of all, although it looks good, many consumers will question its safety, such as the design of the front face. The traditional bumper around it is very thin, and its complex body lines will require high sheet metal process and bring maintenance costs.

Secondly, it is the most easily criticized problem by consumers, that is, the rear suspension is the non-independent suspension that consumers in China hate the most. Mazda and Citroen are examples, and I don't need to say more.

Finally, it is an old problem in modern times. The new model will always drive the sales of the old model. For example, the price of New Elantra is 9.98-14.180,000, which basically coincides with that of Fista. Many young consumers like to pursue speed and passion. Why can't they buy a Fista with better performance and outdated design?

In fact, it is not just the above worrying places, including Japanese cars, German cars, and even independent models of the same level. They all have their own tricks to occupy the market, and their word of mouth has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. They also have some Elantra, why can it be shared?

However, I have to admit that today's Korean cars have made great efforts to find what consumers want. The new Elantra is certainly not the most perfect, but it is perfect enough. I think Elantra will definitely return after continuous advanced optimization!

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.