New Hyundai Elantra 2021 First Images Out; Unveil on March 17
Hyundai had introduced the Elantra facelift last year in India as well as select global markets. The sedan received significant design changes and upgraded interior. Now, the company has released the first teaser images of the all-new Hyundai Elantra 2021. The sedan in its new avatar is scheduled to make global debut in the USA on March 17.
Instead of the company’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design theme, the new Hyundai Elantra 2021 features the new ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design language. Having three surface lines meet at one point highlights the new design language. The new Elantra gets aggressive look on the outside, thanks to the prominent creases.
The teaser reveals that the Hyundai Elantra 2021 gets new LED headlights, chrome-embellished ‘Cascading Grille’, and a new dual-tone alloy wheels. The sedan’s rear gets newly styled tail-lamps with T-shaped LED elements. There is an LED light bar that connects the tail-lights.
Hyundai hasn’t released the specifications and platform details about the new model. It is claimed to be based on an all-new platform, and is longer, lower and wider than the outgoing model. The company reveals that the new Hyundai Elantra 2021 is designed to look like a four-door coupe.
Hyundai has also released the interior teaser of the new Elantra. It gets a four-spoke steering wheel, a large touchscreen infotainment system, all-digital instrument console, uniquely styled AC vents and LED light bar. The sedan also gets aircraft-style gear lever. The dashboard is simple and functional, and features minimum buttons.
The new Hyundai Elantra 2021 is likely to feature the current 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. Adding to it, the sedan could also receive a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine. Besides 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, the new Elantra will get automatic gearbox options for both petrol and diesel. The sedan could also receive an 138bhp, 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 7-speed DCT.
