Hyundai Elantra is a sedan manufactured by the South Korean automotive brand Hyundai. It is the first sedan by the company in the Pakistani market. Assembled by the Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited in Pakistan, the Elantra only has one variant as yet, the GLS.
This is a 6th generation Elantra which was launched in South Korea in September 2015. The first-generation Elantra was launched in 1990 and received a mid-term facelift in 1993. The second-generation Elantra came in 1995 with an improved body design and more engine options. It later received a facelift in 1998 for the year 1999. The third generation debuted in the market in the year 2000 with several modern features like power steering, side airbags, air conditioning, etc. It also received a facelift in 2004.
In 2006, the fourth generation Elantra debuted at the New York Auto Show and had a ‘coke bottle styling’. The fifth-generation Elantra was launched in 2010 with a new and sleek design and with more engine options. It received a facelift in 2013.
The Hyundai Elantra comes with a four year /100,000 kilometers warranty, whichever comes first.
Hyundai Elantra Exterior
The Hyundai Elantra 2022 has a classy and sleek design with a dominant front grille dynamic LED quad projector headlamps coupled with LED daytime running lights. The rear of the car shows off sporty rear combination LED tail lamps. The two-toned rear bumper with reflectors adds to the sporty look of the Elantra. The car has a coupe-like roofline that is adorned with a smart electric sunroof.
The side mirrors are lined with LED lights and the rear end of the car has a shark fin antenna.
Elantra Interior
The Hyundai Elantra 2022 has a luxurious interior with seats wrapped in leather. The front seats are power seats and have adjustable headrests, adjustable height, lumbar support, and footrests. The rear seats also have adjustable headrests, armrest with cupholders and can be split 60/40 for more storage.
The supervision TFT LCD instrument display shows an Optitron meter, a digital speedometer, and has a tachometer as well. The three-spoke leather-wrapped, power steering has tilt and telescopic adjustments. It also comes with steering switches that provide easy access to audio, voice command, and Multi-Information Display (MID).
The center fascia houses a 7-inch LCD that supports radio, mp3, and Bluetooth. The display is also connected with the rear camera. 6 speakers provide a great audio experience. The Elantra GLS comes with a dual-zone air conditioner that provides rear ventilation and also has the feature of climate control. Wireless and USB charging facilities are available in the GLS.
Elantra 2022 also has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist. The car has a push-button start/stop feature as well. Automatic central door locking, speed-sensing door lock, and the manual child safety lock is available in the car. The car supports keyless entry with the help of a smart key and welcome lamp as well as has an immobilizer for better security.
The Elantra 2022 also comes with Remote Fuel-Lid Opener, Remote Boot-Lid Opener, and Smart Trunk Opener features. Driver-assist features such as electronic stability control, hill start assist control, traction control, and auto-cruise control are also available.
Hyundai Elantra Engine
Hyundai Elantra 2022 is powered with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder MPI Gasoline DOHC engine that produces 154 horsepower and 195 Nm of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. The car has a 50 liters fuel tank.
Elantra Ride & Handling
Hyundai Elantra GLS is an easy-to-handle car and performs well on all kinds of roads. Even at high speeds, Elantra 2022 does not lose control and rides smoothly. The major issue with Elantra’s performance is that its engine is underpowered which spoils the fun. It has the potential to go on higher speeds but its low-powered engine does not keep up. Overall, it is comfortable to drive in and absorbs shocks well.
Elantra Maintenance
Hyundai Elantra’s maintenance is a new car in the market due to which its auto parts are not easily available and are very expensive.
Elantra Competitors
Direct competitors of Elantra 2022 in the Pakistani market are Pakistan's favorite sedans, Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.
Honda Civic is a strong competitor for Elantra as Civic has a well-established and loyal consumer base in Pakistan. Both the cars lie in the same price range and offer similar features but Elantra provides a more luxurious experience. Elantra also has a larger fuel tank and offers a couple of more features that are absent in the Civic such as power seats and a sunroof.
Toyota Corolla also has a very strong fan base in the Pakistani market which acts as a strong competition for the Hyundai Elantra. Corolla also has the same lackings as that of Civic. It lacks sunroof, power seats and fails to give the level of luxury and comfort which Elantra provides.