PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) has launched the all-new Elantra sedan with an introductory price of RM158,888 excluding insurance for Peninsular Malaysia.
Fully-imported from South Korea, the C-segment sedan features an innovative and exquisite jewel-cut exterior design, a new vehicle platform as well as an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) that is mated with a Smartstream G1.6 petrol engine.
The new Elantra is also the first Hyundai model to be fitted with an intelligent transmission (IVT) that offers class-leading performance and fuel economy while the 1.6-litre Smartstream G1.6 engine delivers 123PS at 6,300rpm and a peak torque of 154Nm at 4,500rpm.
Built on Hyundai’s third-generation K3 vehicle platform, the Elantra’s four drive modes of Smart, Comfort, Eco and Sport promises an exhilarating drive while keeping fuel consumption low.
With a 2,720mm wheelbase (+20mm), the new Elantra is also 4,650mm-long (+30mm), 1,825mm-wide (+25mm) and 1,420mm-tall (-15mm).
Despite having a sleeker roofline compared to its predecessor, the new Elantra’s headroom is not compromised.
Its long wheelbase also provides a best-in-class of rear legroom while the wider track width means improved shoulder room in the front and rear.
Bootspace is 474-litre and 60/40 split folding rear seats enables big bulky items to be transported with ease.
The “immersive cocoon” interior envelops the driver to provide an airplane cockpit-like feel.
The large interface consisting of two harmoniously connected 10.25-inch Supervision TFT and an 8-inch floating display enhances the futuristic feel of the car.
Its 8-inch infotainment system displays a wide variety of useful information such as utility, driver assistance and navigation.
The Elantra’s segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and multi-connection Bluetooth support also allow for two devices to be paired at the same time — one for phone calls and one for streaming audio.
Aside from six airbags and a host of other standard safety equipment, the Elantra is also fully equipped with Hyundai’s Smartsense package which includes:
* Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
* Smart Cruise Control (SCC) makes highway and long-distance driving more comfortable
* Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA)
* Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
* Rear Occupant Alert
* Safe Exit Warning
* Driver Attention Warning
* Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
HDSM managing director Low Yuan Lung said the new Elantra was a game changer, not just in its looks but the entire package that comes with it.
“Its sporty elegant-look that comes with a high-tech premium interior and Hyundai’s Smartsense features make it an unbeatable C-segment car in its class,” he said.
The Elantra is offered with a five-year or 300,000km (whichever comes first) warranty.
It is available for viewing at all Hyundai showrooms nationwide.
For details, call Hyundai’s Customer Careline at 1-300-13-2000 or log on to
www.hyundai.com.my
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Keyword: All-new Elantra Smartstream G1.6 launched at RM158,888