Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the long awaited, all-new sixth generation Hyundai Elantra ahead of the launch, which is scheduled sometime in June this year. Prices starts at RM120,000 onwards.
The all-new Elantra is available in 3 variants - two normally aspirated 2.0liter varants and a top of the range 1.6liter turbocharged model (photo above) with all the bells and whistles. RM135,000 for the 1.6 Turbo Sport variant, RM120,000 for the 2.0 MPI Executive and RM125,000 for the 2.0 MPI Dynamic variant (pictured below).
Powering the Elantra 2.0L MPI Executive and 2.0L MPI Dynamic is a Nu 2.0L MPI 4-cyliner engine, which delivers 152 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Decent numbers for a C-segment 2.0liter car tuned for efficiency in mind. These will most likely be paired with a 6 speed automatic gearbox.
The Elantra 1.6L Turbo Sport is powered by the Gamma 1.6 Turbo GDI (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine that generates 204 PS at 6,000 rpm and 265Nm of torque at 1,500-4,500 rpm. Power will be channeled to the front wheels via a 7 speed dual clutch gearbox.
Sport interior (above), regular Elantra below...
More details down below.
ALL-NEW ELANTRA OPEN FOR HARI RAYA BOOKING
SHAH ALAM, 2 June 2017 – Thinking of changing to a new car this Hari Raya? Why not ‘balik
kampung’ with the all-new Elantra! Customers who place their bookings for the all-new Elantra now
will have the car delivered to them before the Hari Raya.
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the all-new Elantra ahead of
the launch, which is scheduled sometime in June this year. The all-new Elantra is available in 3
variants i.e the 1.6 Turbo Sport, 2.0 MPI Dynamic and 2.0 MPI Executive with an estimated price of
RM135,000 for the 1.6 Turbo Sport variant, RM120,000 for the 2.0 MPI Executive and RM125,000
for the 2.0 MPI Dynamic variant.
Powering the Elantra 2.0L MPI Executive and 2.0L MPI Dynamic is a Nu 2.0L MPI 4-cyliner engine,
which delivers 152 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The Elantra 1.6L
Turbo Sport on the other hand is powered by the Gamma 1.6 Turbo GDI (T-GDI) four-cylinder
engine that generates 204 PS at 6,000 rpm and 265Nm of torque at 1,500-4,500 rpm.
The all-new Elantra is expected to be the choice of many when it comes to choosing a medium-
sized sedan as it is equipped with advanced innovative technology as well as safety and
convenient features that enhance driver’s confidence. The price of the all-new Elantra is also made
accessible.
“Customers can look forward to many great features that are segment exclusive with this all-new
model. Similar to all Hyundai models, the Elantra is constantly being upgraded according to the
latest trends and also to meet customers’ expectations,” said Mr Lau Yit Mun, Managing Director of
HSDM.
Among the highlights of the all-new Elantra include a brand new design that is based on the new
Fluidic 2.0 Design concept, new powerful powertrains, Advanced High-strength Steel, Emergency
Fastening Device, Hands-free Smart Trunk and more exciting features, which will be unveiled at
the launch.
In the US, the all-new Elantra was awarded the 2016 International Design Award (IDEA®) in the
Automotive & Transportation 2016 category for its outstanding and unique design. It was among
the 1,700 design projects from more than 30 countries that vied for the award. IDEA® is a premier
international design competition that recognises and promotes design excellence across a wide
array of industries and disciplines that is conducted annually by the Industrial Designers Society of
America (IDSA).
The all-new Elantra also won the iF Design Award 2016 for “Product” discipline, under the
“Automobiles/ Vehicles/ Bikes” category. For more than 60 years, iF Design Awards have been
recognized across the world as a symbol of design excellence. Organized by iF International
Forum Design GmbH, the award recognises outstanding design across various disciplines and
categories.
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program
(ANCAP), has also awarded 5 star ANCAP safety ratings to the new Hyundai Elantra. With an
overall score of 35.01 out of a possible 37 points, the Elantra scored full marks in a number of
areas including side-impact crash testing (16 out of 16), as well as pole-impact testing (2 out of 2).
For more information or to place bookings, head to the nearest sales outlet or call Hyundai’s
Customer Careline at 1-300-13-2000.
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