2015 Hyundai Elantra Spotted in China – Tackles Toyota Corolla Altis, Chevrolet Cruze and Skoda Octavia

Hyundai Elantra

2015 Hyundai Elantra Spotted in China – Tackles Toyota Corolla Altis, Chevrolet Cruze and Skoda Octavia

Hyundai has started testing the next gen Elantra sedan already and an enthusiast has confirmed the same by revealing a set of spy images of a test mule that is reported to be of the respective sedan. As per the information, Hyundai is looking forward to launch the next gen sedan officially somewhere next month mostly. With a new design, Elantra sedan which is also known as Avante in some markets is expected to give a boost to overall sales in 2015.

As per the information, Hyundai is likely to equip the next gen Elantra sedan with the brand new Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language. The respective test mule spotted recently was reported to be under testing in China and it was covered with heavy amount of camouflage. Thus we are unable to get any idea about the design of the model from the respective set of images. The front fascia seems to be having a revised bumper and grille basically and we can also expect a new set of head lights and fog lights. The rear end might get a revised bumper as well as a new set of tail lights most probably.

Elantra is one of the key players for Hyundai in the Korean market and it is the second most sold sedan model in the segment currently. Hyundai is very confident about the upcoming edition of the same and has concentrated in making the sedan much quicker, efficient and elegant. As per the information, we can expect the model to get offered in petrol and diesel versions in the Korean market. Petrol variants are expected to get fitted with a 1.8 litre petrol engine whereas the diesel version of the same is expected to get powered with a 1.6 litre diesel engine. Both the variants may get accompanied with a six speed automatic transmission gear box. Hyundai is expected to offer the next gen Elantra sedan for price around Rs. 13 lakhs mostly.

[Source: Indian Autos Blog]