हुंडई एलांट्रा 2012-2015 एस

With awards such as “Car of the year” from North America, South Africa and Philippines respectively in its bag, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra S Petrol has truly sparked a fire in Indian automobile market. This D segment car manufactured by Hyundai will truly blow your mind away with a long list of features. Under the hood it is fitted with a DOHC with dual VTVT engine which performs very well considering the bumps and patches on Indian roads it will have to suffer. The acceleration speed is remarkable thanks to the 6 speed transmission. The interiors as well the exteriors of the car are wonderful and give a sparkling look. The 16 inch wheels also contribute to the sedan look. Braking system and the suspension are of high quality. The entertainment system also doesn't let you down because of the audio player with many connectivity options and 4 speakers. One of the biggest strengths of this car is definitely the safety and comfort features. All in all this car is a good combination of strong built and the latest features for sure. While comparing this car with others in same class, it is believed that it will sky rocket the sales for Hyundai.

Exteriors

All the models of New Hyundai Elantra are available in 6 colors namely Coral White, Sleek Silver, Bronze, Phantom Black, Maharajah Red and Twilight Blue. This four door car has chrome finished outside as well inside door handles and the radiator grille. The headlamps as well as the tail lamps are in a way styled to perfection as it has wide area for visibility and safer driving. The silica tyres which is has the type 205/60 R 16 is a completely new feature for this sedan . Power antenna, tinted glass, front fog lights, defogger and rear mirror turn indicators are also present. The overall length, width and height measures out to be 4530 mm X 1775 mm X 1470 mm respectively and wheelbase is about 2700 mm. The capacity of fuel tank in Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S Petrol is of 56 liters. The trunk lid has a sporty look which is claimed to increment the aerodynamic effect.

Interiors

When one see's the interiors, it becomes very clear that a lot of craftsmanship and thinking has been done for the inimitable style. The Hyundai Elantra Fluidic S Petrol has some fascinating interiors like the leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, tachometer, cup holders , chrome finished door handles. The supervision in this car supports high clarity and readability. The glove box compartment comprise of an air conditioner vent that allows cool air to flow, which is very good for storage purposes. The sliding front armrest will make even the longest drives very comfortable. The steering wheel is can be both tilted as well as telescopic as per the drivers need. Automatic temperature controller which has a dual zone and a cluster ionizer removes bad odors from the car; both of them form a good ventilation system. The interiors, textures, colors and the shapes have been selected to give a bold appeal.

Engine and Performance

There is no trace of compromise in the power production and performance in the new Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S Petrol model. Under the hood it has a 1.8 liter DOHC with Dual VTVT multijet injection engine which has a configuration of 4 cylinders and a total of 16 valves. This sporty sedan can produce an enormous amount of engine displacement of 1797cc . This powerful engine can produce a massive amount of power and torque, 147.4Bhp at the rate of 6500rpm and 177.5Nm at the rate of 4700 rpm for power and torque respectively. The 6 speed manual transmission can make any ride amazingly fast. The fuel mileage is very impressive with overall fuel economy counting to around 15 kmpl .

Braking and Handling

Braking and handling, both these factors have been worked upon quite magnificently in the Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S Petrol.The front suspension is a Mc Pherson Strut Type with Coil Spring joined to front axle, while rear one is a coupled torsion beam axle. Both front and rear brakes are disc brakes for eliminating any skidding danger. The gas type shock absorbers are a big yes for Indian roads. The steering wheel responds very effectively to the slightest of the touches. Obviously it has the Anti Braking System but no traction control.

Safety features

The Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S Petrol has not only made a beautiful looking sporty sedan but also provided the top class safety features too for the protection of your dear ones. With dual airbags, ABS EBD, parking sensors, fog lamps, rear seat belts, clutch lock, rear defogger with timer are the main safety features offered by this car. Also the rear view camera is fitted in this car for extra ease while reversing it. The mirror is an electro chromic mirror which comprise of a gel that automatically detects the outer ambient light and adjusts light levels according to that.

Comfort features

One can say that the new Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra S Petrolis not a car but home away from home. The amount of comfort features that are available in this car will put doubts in your mind whether to make this a bed. The fully automatic temperature control and ionizer almost completely removes the bad odor and other molds from the car. The smart key with push start button, audio and Bluetooth buttons on steering wheel, AUX in, power windows, one touch triple turn signal, net hook for luggage, transmission shift indicator might seems like small things but find many useful functions. Glove box cooling, organ type accelerator pedal, AMS (Alternator Management System), safety escort headlamps and audio player with almost every type of connectivity has really been unique features of this car.

Pros

·Powerful and efficient engine.

·Sporty looks and style.

Cons

·Might have a long waiting period.

·Less Headroom