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2011 Hyundai Elantra Preview

 
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2011 Hyundai Elantra preview

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Hyundai Elantra preview

Hyundai is working on a brand new generation of its Elantra sedan that’s due to go on sale later this year as a 2011 model, but we can already get a look at the new car thanks to the unveiling of its South Korean cousin, the Avante, at the 2010 Busan Auto Show this week.

With sportier and even more elegant lines than its predecessor, the new Elantra features a design shared with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and dominated by a coupe-like profile with tapered back headlights.

Premium features fitted on the Avante model include HID headlights, heated seats and a color LCD nestled in the instrument cluster. Here in the U.S. the current generation Elantra is priced from less than $15,000 and competes with the likes of the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, so expect many of these luxury amenities to be absent when the car arrives in local showrooms.

Hyundai is yet to confirm which powertrain options will be available on the 2011 Elantra but in South Korea the Avante is debuting with a new 1.6-liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine rated at 140 horsepower and matched to a six-speed automatic gearbox. This combination is said to be 10 percent more fuel efficient than the powertrain setup in the current 2010 model.

The Elantra is Hyundai’s most popular model, with sales of more than six million units worldwide since the car’s launch back in 1990. The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra will go on sale in the second half of the year and is only set to build on that past success.

[Hyundai]





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Comments (8)

  1. By  Used Trucks Posted: 4/29/2010 10:30pm PDT

    Sure, it doesn't look bad. It is, though, a blend of design cues that come from many different brands and design languages.
    The rear lights are almost the same as the Golf's front lights and the front bumper and grill area reminds me of Volvo's latest designs.
     
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  2. By rich Posted: 4/30/2010 10:40am PDT

    Waaayyy better than their current offering. And better than the Sonata too, IMHO.
     
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  3. By bud Posted: 4/30/2010 12:27pm PDT

    Why do people have to continuely compare hyundai to other makes. This car is in a class of it's own.It will does look like a................ HYUNDAI!!
     
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  4. By Michel Posted: 5/12/2010 6:53am PDT

    Its exciting to see so many hot products being produced by Hyundai . The new Elantra is smoking hot and I am sure will be price right that most people can afford . Another winner by Hyundai !!
     
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  5. By Michel Posted: 5/12/2010 6:54am PDT

    Its exciting to see so many hot products being produced by Hyundai . The new Elantra is smoking hot and I am sure will be price right that most people can afford . Another winner by Hyundai !!
     
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  6. By Gaurav Posted: 8/13/2010 9:20am PDT

    Can some one please let me know if the 2011 elantra is completely new model and it replaces the current inline design of 2010 elantra or a brand new style is going to come in 2012. I am planning to buy the 2010 elantra and 2011 surely has better looks than 2010. If 2011 style will be here to stay for another 4 odd years any ideas as to when 2011 will be available in the market?
    Thanks
     
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  7. By fan Posted: 9/27/2010 2:45pm PDT

    It is said to come out by the end of 2010 so be ready ha ha
     
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  8. bahadur avatar bahadur maulana Posted: 5/25/2011 10:30pm PDT

    I admit, I have not been on this webpage in a long time... however it was another joy to see It is such an important topic and ignored by so many, even professionals. I thank you to help making people more aware of possible issues. Great stuff as usual..
     
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