If it is possible to over-engineer a vehicle, then Hyundai has come pretty close with the Elantra. This, the fifth generation of the Elantra compact sedan, shows just how advanced Hyundai engineering and design has become. From the core of faultless steel forged in our own refinery to the multiple coats of paint, nothing is left to chance. In a segment of lookalikes, the Elantra is a standout - thanks to Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design. The Elantra comes with a 1.8L petrol engine and silky-smooth 6-speed transmission. It is powerful yet incredibly frugal. Of course it comes with a 5-Star ANCAP safety rating. It’s Motor Trend Magazine’s No.1 in class and winner of AutoPacific‘s
2011 Vehicle Satisfaction award.

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One look at the Elantra and you can tell it is the complete vehicle. The strong hexagonal grille, the wrap-around headlights, the continuous-lines flowing along its flank, and the lower roof line – it’s the perfect balance between sculpture and engineering. It is the Elanta.
Inside, the Elantra is a bit like the cockpit of a small private jet. The-push button start lights up the instrument cluster in a cool blue glow - revealing the audio system, iPod® auxiliary and USB inputs. The Elantra offers full connectivity, cruise-control and 60:40 split rear seats. Welcome to your car, New Zealand.
Embrace the Nu. Hyundai has developed the all-aluminium 1.8 Nu engine for Elantra. It’s lightweight and strong, producing 110kW @6500 rpm via its 6-speed automatic transmission. The Nu engine squeezes the maximum amount of energy from each drop of fuel, delivering class-leading fuel economy.
The Elantra is made from Hyundai’s own strong, lightweight automotive steel. It comes with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and six airbags. Every Elantra is equipped with its own safety pack – a fire extinguisher, a reflective safety vest and first aid kit.