Hyundai has revealed the refreshed, 2019 Elantra in U.S., with styling upgrades and more safety equipment.
Speaking of the design, most of the curves have been sharpened-up for the new Elantra. The front and rear fascia feature sharp, angular lines, and the headlamps are of a triangular shape. The Limited and Sport trims get LED headlamps. New wheels range from 15 to 17-inch.
Depending on the trim, the refreshed interiors feature a new 8.0-inch infotainment system that has an upgraded processor for better performance. The system also features HERE HD Traffic, bird’s eye view for the navigation maps, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SiriusXM. Wireless smartphone charging is offered as well.
The top-end Limited trim gets Infinity premium audio with 8 speakers. Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines is standard.
Safety
The new Elantra offers SmartSense safety which is available from the SEL trim and above. It includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (camera-only type) where the system also initiates automatic braking when it detects a slower or stopped vehicle ahead, Lane Keep Assist, and Driver Attention Alert.
The Ultimate Package for the Limited trim includes Safe Exit Assist that alerts when a vehicle approaches from behind, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection which uses camera, radar and sensors. Buyers can also opt for Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist.
Powertrains
In the U.S., the Elantra SE, SEL and Limited trims are offered with the 147 hp 2.0L Atkinson Cycle engine and Eco trim is offered with the 128 hp Kappa 1.4L Turbo-GDI engine. The Eco model achieves an EPA estimated 35 mpg combined fuel economy. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission remains unchanged as well.
Hyundai is yet to reveal the 2019 Elantra Sport. Goes on sale later this fall.
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