More style for a common Hyundai

The third generation of Elantra is now more modern and has more personality than the old model.

The front grill shows that it's a Hyundai we're talking about but there are massive changes. The headlights are more dynamic in design and the rear is big and has a short console. The interior has a new dashboard arrangement.

The center console is high placed and Hyundai says that the finishings and materials quality is better.

For now, especially for the American market, Hyundai announced just a 2 liter, four cylinder petrol engine which produces 138 HP but for Europe, Hyundai will offer the turbodiesel CRDi engine.

As a standard equipment it is offered a five speed manual gearbox and an four-speed automatic with over-drive is available as an option.

Hyundai says the the dynamics of the car is much better, partly from the revised suspension and partly from the body, which is 49% more stiffer than the old model.