Hyundai Elantra Gets A Midlife Refresh, Priced At Rs 15.89 Lakh

Exterior enhancements to the sedan include a restyled front end with a larger single-piece grille and triangle LED headlamps. Other changes include revised 16-inch alloy wheels while the rear end comes with a redesigned tailgate and number plate on the bumper. The new LED tail lamps top off the exterior updates. 

Inside, it is near-identical to its predecessor aside from a new dual-tone balck-beige colour combination. Carry-over features include a 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, ventilated and powered front seats, electric sunroof, wireless charging and hands-free smart boot. It gets additional kit like a new 8-speaker Infinity sound system, a steering wheel from the Kona Electric and chrome elements like the international-spec car. 

The facelift also features Hyundai’s BlueLink connected car tech from the Venue along with safety kit that includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control and hill start assist. The facelift is also offered with standard 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty pack, that includes roadside assistance and free maintenance up to three years or 30,000km. Hyundai also offers a 3-year Hyundai BlueLink subscription.

Under the hood, the facelifted Elantra gets an all-new NU 2.0-litre petrol engine that is BS6-compliant. Like its BS4 guise, the engine produces 152PS and 192Nm and is mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic unit. Unfortunately, the 1.6-litre CRDi diesel unit that develops 128PS and 260Nm won’t be offered with the updated sedan due to the upcoming BS6 norms. However, it could get the Seltos’ BS6-compliant 1.5-litre diesel unit at a later date. The Seltos’ diesel unit develops 115PS and 250Nm. 

This facelift could spark a host of updates for the carmaker’s entire model lineup. The new Elantra rekindles its rivalry with the Skoda Octavia, Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla Altis in India.