Hyundai Elantra
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Hyundai Elantra Price
13 August 2012: Hyundai Motors Indian has launched the all new fluidic Elantra in the capital city at a price tag of Rs. 12.51 lakh for base petrol variant and Rs.12.91 lakh for base diesel variant (ex-showroom New Delhi). Hyundai Elantra is now based on the Korean manufactures new fluidic design philosophy which was first seen with Hyundai Verna. The petrol powered 2012 Hyundai Elantra houses a 1.8-4-cylinder litre VTVT engine that cranks up 150bhp power and 177Nm torque and is offered in three guises , Hyundai Elantra base, Hyundai Elantra S and Hyundai Elantra SX. Coming to diesel mill it hosts a 1.6-litre VGT engine (seen under the hood of Verna) that churns out 128bhp and 259Nm of torque and is available in four guises Hyundai Elantra 1.6-litre Base, Hyundai Elantra 1.6-litre S, Hyundai Elantra 1.6-litre SX MT and Hyundai Elantra. Even though Hyundai Elantra is a decade old, it was unable to garner sales and hence the need arised to launch a new avatar of Elantra in the hope of ramping up its sales and to get its fair share of attention. The all new 2012 Hyundai Elantra will turn the heat against the segment leader Chevrolet Cruze, apart from Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic.
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Hyundai Motors has reintroduced its stylish and posh sedan in India, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The new Hyundai Elantra is expected to come with “Active Eco System”, which alters transmission and engine parameters to make the car more fuel efficient. Hyundai has worked hard on this sedan and made it look curvier and stylish than the previous model. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra surely looks good and will give turn the heat against the segment leader Chevrolet Cruze , Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Laura. The new 2012 Hyundai Elantra targets the young achievers of the country within the age of 30 to 40 years. Hyundai Elantra was present in India between 2004 and 2007 also. However, the car was discontinued in 2007 because of its meager sales in India.
It is evident that the name of Hyundai Motors India Limited is associated more with small cars like Santro, i10, i20, and recently launched Eon. It becomes very difficult for Hyundai to market sedan cars and SUVs because of its mass car seller image. However, now things are changing with the fluidic design philosophy binding Hyundai cars. Hyundai Elantra is also known as Hyundai Avante in North America. The Elantra was formerly marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model. Hyundai Elantra has a powerful 1.8-litre of Dual VTVT petrol engine under the hood, which delivers world class power of 146bhp along with 181Nm of peak torque, which makes the car extremely fuel efficient. The engine is cleverly coupled with both six-speed manual and automatic gearbox and boosts up the throttle response and pushes up the fuel economy. Hyundai Motors have designed this sedan intelligently and kept in mind that it has to be perfect both inside out. The interiors of the car are stylish as well as comfortable, whereas the exteriors are well-built and sturdy. Besides the petrol variant, there will be a diesel version of the sedan as well. This is a 126bhp 1.6 litre of CRDI VGT of diesel engine. The engine of 2012 Hyundai Elantra diesel is mated to six speed automatic and manual transmission gearbox. Hyundai Elantra has come out in seven guises, the base variant is christened as Hyundai Elantra Base specific to the diesel variant which comes with 16 inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, keyless entry, height adjustable driver seat, heated mirrors, trip computer, 4 speaker terrific sound system accompanied with a CD player, satellite radio 60/ 40 split folding rear seat and iPod USB audio interface with auxiliary audio jack. The next trim available is Hyundai Elantra S mid variant, which features 16inch of alloy wheels, powerful air conditioning system, cruise control, solar glass, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, automatic gearbox and Hyundai’s new Active Eco System. Furthermore, chic interiors, illuminated vanity mirrors, fog lamps, Bluetooth, audio controls mounted on steering wheel and sliding front center armrest are absolute delight.
The final trim will be the Hyundai Elantra top variant, which sports impressive, leather upholstery, sunroof, heated rear and front seats and shifter. Adding the limited technology package will further add keyless entry, automatic headlights, touch screen infotainment interface, rearview camera and navigation system with real-time weather and traffic information. Performance wise, Hyundai Elantra will be impressive. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra comes with front wheel drive and features 1.8-litre of four-pot motor that churns out 146bhp of power along with 182Nm of torque. And with the automatic gearbox, the performance of the sedan will further be improved substantially. Hyundai has also taken care of the safety of its passengers in Hyundai Elantra. The car includes stability and traction control, active front head restraints, antilock disc brakes and front seat and side curtain airbags. The interiors of Hyundai Elantra is the perfect blend of comfort with luxury and comes adorned with climatic controls, which would proffer a tint of extra flair. The quality of the materials used inside are exquisite and the firm has kept in mind that consumers get a lush and plush feel when inside the car. The seats are upholstered with leather, which provide a rich look accompanied with a rear view camera and a terrific navigation system. Furthermore, Hyundai Elantra provides ample of space as compared to a compact car. Also there is a lot headroom and legroom for the passengers as well as for the driver. However, steering wheel is a little smaller in diameter, but it improves the sense of space in the front. Further, sufficient amount of storage space is also provided to make it easy for the consumers during the journey. In all, Hyundai Elantra looks like a fabulous sedan, which has got the looks along with brawny engine under the skin.
Hyundai Elantra Models
Hyundai Elantra Petrol Models
| This is the entry level base variant of the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra petrol model lineup, which is now equipped with a powerful and performance packed 1.8 litre multipoint injection fuel supply system based petrol drive train. This efficient petrol engine has the capacity to displace around 1797cc and has a dual overhead cam shaft along with dual Variable Timing Valve Train technology, which is acclaimed across the world. This engine can generate a peak power output of 146.51 Bhp at 6500 Rpm along with a maximum torque of 177 Nm at 4700 Rpm. This power packed engine is cleverly mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box for smooth and efficient gear shifts. Apart from the engine, the company has also integrated this luxury sedan with some of top quality safety and comfort features as well. | |
| This is the mid level trim of the petrol series and it has some very impressive convenience and safety features, which will take care of the car as well as the occupants. Some of these striking and notable features include dual front air bags for both the driver as well as the front passenger. Then there is the significant antilock braking system and electronic brake force distribution, which is standard for all the three petrol engine versions. The rear wind screen has been integrated with a rear defogger with a timer and this version also has a rear parking sensor to simplify the parking of this elegant sedan. Apart from these safety features, the company has also gifted this premium sedan with some extremely exciting features such as a music system, electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors and many more comfort features to enhance the driving experience. | |
| This trim is the top end version of the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra lineup and is loaded with all the goodies along with state of the art comfort and protective features. Apart from the commanding engine, this luxury sedan has a sturdy and robust suspension as well as braking system. The company has added the advanced electronic stability program (ESP) to this trim along with a sophisticated VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), which will enhance the safety quotient of this luxury sedan. The advanced audio system has a few input options such as an iPod Cable, USB interface and also an Aux-in port as well to augment the in-cabin ambience. The music system has 4 speakers along with a couple of tweeters along with a CD and MP3 Player, FM Radio and it also has Bluetooth connectivity to pair your phone with it. |
Hyundai Elantra Diesel Models
| This is the entry level variant of the diesel engine model lineup of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra fluidic. This premium sedan has been housed with a 1.6 litre diesel power train with a common rail direct injection fuel supply system. This power packed engine has 4 cylinders and 16 valves and can displace 1582cc and is also equipped with a Variable Geometry turbocharger. The maximum power yield of this diesel engine is 125.44 Bhp at 4000 Rpm along with a peak torque output of 259.85 Nm at 1900 to 2750 Rpm. This fuel efficient engine has been skillfully mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box. The suspension system of this luxuriant sedan is a McPherson Strut type along with a coil spring for the front axle, whereas the rear axle has a coupled torsion beam with gas type shock absorbers for enhanced comfort on rough roads as well. | |
| This all new 2012 Hyundai Elantra fluidic is very spacious and comfortable with an overall length of 4530mm along with a total width of 1775mm. the long wheel base is of 2700mm and this premium sedan can comfortably seat five passengers in it. This luxurious sedan is available in 6 exciting colors along with rich and premium upholstery as well as the interiors. The exteriors have a lot of chrome, which makes this all new 2012 Hyundai Elantra look classy and urbane. This sedan has a chrome front radiator grille; the outside as well as the inside door handles have chrome. Then there are body colored outside rear view mirrors, which have the side turn indicators integrated in them. Apart from these, there are a lot of other comfort and protective features, which will certainly make an impact on the buyer. This base variant has a foldable key with a burglar alarm as well as a keyless function. | |
| This is the high end manual version in the diesel engine model lineup. It is loaded with many sophisticated and top of the line features like solar glass for wind screens as well as all the windows. The front seat has ventilation and the driver seat can be power adapted in ten different ways and it also has lumbar support. The powerful yet efficient air conditioning unit cools the cabin within no time and also has a dual zone fully automatic temperature control with a cluster ionizer and rear vents as well to augment the comfort of the rear occupants. Apart from the dual front airbags, this SX variant also has side as well as curtain airbags for enhanced safety of the occupants. The external rear view mirrors are electrically adaptable and are also retractable along with a heated function as well. | |
| The SX AT is the automatic version of this all new 2012 Hyundai Elantra fluidic luxury sedan. This trim is loaded to the gills with impressive and notable safety and comfort features, which will definitely entice the customers into buying it. To begin with, it has a 6 speed automatic transmission gear box along with a ECO indicator with automatic transmission, then this trim also has a hill start assist system, an organ type accelerator pedal, an alternator management system, a one touch triple turn signal, a supervision cluster. Apart from this there is also an automatic head light control, a rear view camera, an electro chromic mirror (ECM), speed sensing automatic door locks and impact sensing door unlock as well. The to add to the comfort there is a rear seat arm rest that has a storage box, audio controls and also a power outlet, while the front center arm rest is sliding and has storage space as well in it. This trim also has a smart key with a push button start and also an automatic cruise control that adds to the comfort quotient of this premium sedan. |
Hyundai Elantra Mileage
The major thing that an Indian consumer looks for in a car is its fuel economy. Therefore, it is extremely essential for the every car maker to focus on mileage and fuel economy of their cars and Hyundai Motors followed the rule impressively. The new Hyundai Elantra petrol comes with 1.8 litre of VTVT petrol engine and the diesel variant of Hyundai Elantra is powered with 1.6 litre of CRDI VGT diesel engine that delivers best in class mileage. The super-efficient 1.6L Diesel engine offers a mileage of 22.7kmpl (ARAI certified) while the 1.8 L Petrol version will give a 16.3 kmpl mileage (ARAI certified), making the neo Fluidic Elantra the most frugal car in the segment in both petrol and diesel.
Power of Hyundai Elantra

Just the looks and interiors of a car don’t help the car to achieve runaway success. The most important thing that pushes the car towards the ladder of victory is its power. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has worked hard on this point and made this premium sedan stronger and powerful. The petrol version of Hyundai Elantra 2012 comes powered with 1.8-litre of VTVT petrol engine, which is dynamic and responsive. This 1.8-litre of engine keeps the ability to generate peak power of 146bhp along with peak torque of 181Nm. Looking at the soaring demand for diesel cars, Hyundai Motors is also expected to introduce the diesel variant of Hyundai Elantra. This variant will fancy the 1.6 litre of CRDI VGT diesel engine that churns out maximum power of 126bhp along with 265Nm of torque.
Hyundai Elantra Colours
These colors are available with all variants of Hyundai Elantra
Bronze
Coral White
Twilight Blue
Sleek Silver
Phantom Black
Maharajah Red
Acceleration & Pick-Up
2012 Hyundai Elantra is a stunning car, be it in terms of engine, power, mileage, interiors, exteriors or acceleration and pick-up. The petrol variant of the sedan has a top speed of 195 km per hour. On the other hand, the diesel version of 2012 Hyundai Elantra also has an excellent acceleration and pick- up and has a top speed of 190 km per hour, which is certainly impressive and notable.
Hyundai Elantra Exteriors

The Hyundai Motor team has worked on the looks of the fifth generation Hyundai Elantra sedan. The major highlights of the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra is the narrowed down nose. The front end of the car has sharp and edgy curves, which make it look more stylish and trendy. The stretched out headlamps are brilliant and eye catchy. The grille has been improved and enhanced, which affects the entire front end of the car in a good way. The windscreen is smooth and features effective rain sensing wipers. The ‘Hyundai’ badge has been proudly placed in the centre of the nose, while the fog lamps are smartly positioned on the front edge of the wheel arches. Coming to the side profile of Hyundai Elantra, this sedan has body colored door handles, which give the car a very elegant look altogether. The top-end variant of 2012 Hyundai Elantra features the very charming and electrifying sunroof, which will let you enjoy the weather outside at its best. Moving towards the rear end of the car, the rear bumper has been held a bit high with prominent stop lamps. On the whole, the exteriors of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra are certainly outstanding and distinguished. The higher ground clearance along with small features like front and rear fog lamps, clear side view mirrors, elegant sunroof and beautiful wheel arches, which fit in alloy wheels complete the entire look of the sedan.
Exterior Measurements
The new 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedan has very tremendous measurements. The car’s length measures up to 4530mm while the width and height of 1775mm and 1470mm, respectively. This new premium sedan has a wheelbase of 2700 mm with a trunk size of 420litre. The fuel tank has a massive capacity of 56litres, which sounds interesting.
Hyundai Elantra Interior

Hyundai Motors India is the largest car exporter and second largest car manufacturer in India. It is always bestowed with cars, which are reasonably priced and are loaded with strong and impressive features. Keeping this in mind, Hyundai has made the fifth generation of the sedan, 2012 Hyundai Elantra very sleek, smart and luxurious. Speculations in the market suggest that 2012 Hyundai Elantra will be offered in 3 variants. The base variant would come with basic interiors such as high quality fabric upholstery on the seats, an awesome sound system accompanied with evenly spread six speakers and a CD player, satellite radio, iPod USB audio interface with AUX in facility. The next variant is expected to adorn remarkable air conditioning system, solar glass, Active Eco System, power steering mounted with audio controls, comfortable armrest and illuminated vanity mirrors. The final variant will apparently will sport sophisticated and subtle leather upholstered seats, power steering comes Bluetooth technology with phonebook transfer, heated rear and front seats. To add on more charm, the consumer will be offered an elective technology package that would comprise of features like keyless entry, touch screen infotainment interface, navigation system with real-time weather, traffic info and rear view camera. The car will comfortably seat five passengers.
Comfort
In the nutshell, the interiors of the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra are chic, stylish, comfortable and modern in all terms. The power air conditioning system and heater is accompanied with automatic climatic controls add a hint of extra luxury to this sedan. The quality of the materials used inside the sedan are used wisely and made sure that it gives a pure lavish feel to the consumers. The leather seats with a notable navigation system and rear view camera certainly adds more charm and glory. Moreover, what is more interesting in this lavish sedan is that the space factor. 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedan has ample of space, both for the passengers and for their luggage. Hence, the interiors of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedan are remarkable and would certainly impress the consumers considerably.
Interior Measurements
Besides providing ample of storage space, the company has also provided quite a bit of legroom and headroom space. The new 2012 Hyundai Elantra comprise of sufficient amount of legroom and headroom, so that even a tall person could fit in the sedan comfortably. The boot capacity is 420 litre.
Hyundai Elantra Engine and Performance
The fifth generation Hyundai Elantra has been developed and designed under the keen observation of Hyundai’s highly-qualified engineers. These engineers very well knew how important is an engine and performance to a car and with this they have carefully provided high performance engine that would help the car to improve the overall feat on the road. 2012 Hyundai Elantra features a dynamic and responsive 1.8-litre of VTVT petrol engine that is certainly strong and has the ability to produce maximum power of 146bhp accompanied with 182Nm of maximum torque. The diesel will come with 1.6-litre of CRDI VGT diesel engine, which would have the power and strength to generate about 126bhp of peak power along with approximately 265Nm of peak torque. Similar to the petrol variant, the diesel powered 2012 Hyundai Elantra also promises a remarkable performance.
Braking & Handling
2012 Hyundai Elantra sedan is complete in its own way. Hyundai Motors India knows it very well that how important is the safety of the car and the passengers. Therefore, the company has strongly concentrated on the braking and handling segment of the car by providing the sedan with four wheel disc brakes, which are very responsive and active. To add on more safety via brakes, the company has installed the ABS or anti-lock braking system with brake assist, traction control and stability control. These systems allow the car to react quickly and intelligently in case of any accident or collision. The ABS prevents the tyres from skidding on the wet and damp road.
Handling & Safety
Along with the safety of the car, passenger safety is kept on the priority level. 2012 Hyundai Elantra has tried to provide almost every safety feature in the sedan that should be present in a car to ensure that the passengers including the drivers are safe and sound while driving and in case of accident as well. This luxurious sedan comes with airbags, one for the driver and other for the co-passenger comprising of the side airbags and side curtains also. The alarm system together with the anti-theft saves your car from unwanted theft and harm. Besides this, the sedan also has the standard seat belts both in the front cabin and for the rear seats accompanied with power door locks.
Stereo & Accessories in Hyundai Elantra
Music is one of the main parts of the entertainment segment of a car and Hyundai Motors India hasn’t forgotten the part. The new 2012 Hyundai Elantra comes with a terrific sound system (MP3/CD player) with AUX-in, iPod and USB audio interface. The six speakers are evenly spread in the car, so that every passenger gets the feel of music equally. The steering has audio controls mounted on it, which makes it easy for the driver to handle the music system. Besides the impressive sound system, this lush and plush sedan is accompanied with so many accessories that truly signify its luxury status. The air conditioner with automatic climate control, adjustable power steering, power windows and most importantly the noteworthy 7-inches of navigation system that has high resolution touch screen display is astonishing. The rear view camera certainly offers much convenience to the driver while reversing the car.
You can now buy . Great discounts available.Pros & Cons
Hyundai Elantra Pros :
It has great value for money, It offer 20% more power than most of car in this segment, Excellent climate control system, very stylish look, More spacious.
Hyundai Elantra Cons :
Maintanence cost is high, Low height of seats.
Hyundai Elantra Specifications
Hyundai Elantra Variants
| Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | |
| City | Highway | |||||||
| (Petrol) | Manual | 1797cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
13.1 | 16.3 | 147.5bhp @ 6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Petrol) | Manual | 1797cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
13.1 | 16.3 | 147.5bhp @ 6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 1797cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
11.2 | 14.5 | 147.5bhp @ 6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1582cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
19.5 | 22.7 | 126.3bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1582cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
19.5 | 22.7 | 126.3bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1582cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
19.5 | 22.7 | 126.3bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| (Diesel) | Automatic | 1582cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
16.3 | 19.5 | 126.3bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
Hyundai Elantra Price
Hyundai Elantra Variants Price
| Variants | New Delhi | Bangalore | Mumbai | Chennai | Pune | Hyderabad | Kolkata | |
| (Petrol) | 12,70,518 | 12,90,368 | 13,32,483 | 12,92,146 | 13,19,340 | 12,90,778 | 13,05,430 | |
| (Diesel) | 13,10,453 | 13,31,287 | 13,74,510 | 13,32,794 | 13,60,926 | 13,31,426 | 13,46,496 | |
| (Diesel) | 13,83,494 | 14,05,624 | 14,50,954 | 14,07,131 | 14,36,655 | 14,05,763 | 14,21,516 | |
| (Petrol) | 13,93,576 | 14,15,884 | 14,61,308 | 14,17,390 | 14,46,951 | 14,16,023 | 14,31,833 | |
| (Petrol) | 14,93,578 | 15,17,661 | 15,66,202 | 15,19,168 | 15,50,818 | 15,17,801 | 15,34,598 | |
| (Diesel) | 15,04,490 | 15,28,774 | 15,77,893 | 15,30,280 | 15,62,348 | 15,28,913 | 15,45,862 | |
| (Diesel) | 16,04,493 | 16,30,553 | 16,82,803 | 16,32,058 | 16,66,228 | 16,30,693 | 16,48,627 |
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Posted On 03 Oct,2012 | 1183 Views
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has registered around 3.9% growth in Exports for the month of September 2012. However the domestic sales inspected a huge decline of 14.2 per cent, HMIL sold 30,851 units compared to 35,955 units for the same month last year in India.
»Posted On 18 Jul,2012 | 6564 Views
CarDekho has been constantly reporting about the all new Hyundai Elantra Fluidic and stories surrounding it , now we bring to you the news that most were waiting, pre-launch bookings for the all new Elantra fluidic have finally been opened at all Hyundai Dealerships across India. The booking amount for the car is Rs 25,000; however the launch will happen most probably in the second week of August.
»Posted On 28 Jun,2012 | 3022 Views
CarDekho broke the news on the upcoming Hyundai Elantra Fluidic on June 21st that Hyundai India is all set to launch the much awaited sedan in the month of July. This has been one project, which is on super priority for the company. Here comes yet another piece of information that further supports are claim, the all new Hyundai Elantra Fluidic was recently spotted doing test runs in India uncamouflage. It was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2012 in Delhi. The all new Elantra will come equipped with the features like electronic front seat, dual zone climate control, start/stop feature, leather upholstery, cruise control, parking sensors, panaromic sunroof and various others ultra modern features.
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