The all new Hyundai Elantra was today unveiled to the indian audience, this being the 6th generation of the car whose 3rd generation failed in India and the 5th generation launched in 2012, though good to look at, was always mediocre seller, largely due to the entry D segment shrinking rather than having some major weaknesses.

This being an all new generation, carries forward the Hyundai fluidic sculpture design philosophy and re-brands it as 2.0.The styling is surely eye catching and it looked stunning in the blue color that it was unveiled in to the media.The car features LED daytime running headlamps and also LED technology on the taillights, segment expectations surely dictate design incorporations these days, inside it features push button start and android/apple carplay that is the new craze, completing the experience is a sunroof that competition had but the Elantra never did.The Audi-esque trunk gesture control also features amongst the long list of goodies, the dashboard is simpler to look at and has good ergonomics.

The Elantra features two Engine options, a 2.0 gdi petrol and a 1.6 diesel shared with the Verna and Creta, both engines can be specified with a 6 speed manual and automatic option.

There are three basic variants on offer, the S, SX and SX(O), automatics can be had in the SX and SX(O) models only, with the base variant not being poorly equipped either.

Prices start at 12.99 lakhs ex showroom Delhi for the S petrol and at 14.99 lakhs for the diesel with top variants being a bit on the pricey side.

The car goes up against formidable competition in the form of the Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Jetta , Chevrolet Cruze and Renault Fluence, let us see how this car spans against them and what the sales figures tell in the coming months.

via : http://www.motorzest.com