Hyundai launches the ‘2015 Elantra’

Modern & Stylish sedan is set to redefine premium segment in India

To offer an unparalleled 3D Excellence - Delightful performance, Design

finesse & Driving pleasure

New Delhi, April 20, 2015: Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s leading premium car

manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, today announced the launch of stylish,

distinctive and premium 2015 Elantra. First Introduced in the year 2004, the new Elantra

aims to set a higher standard in the premium sedan segment. With the launch of new

Elantra, Hyundai now presents the complete new portfolio of the new generation Modern

Premium products to Indian customers.

2015 Elantra promises to create a new benchmark and strives to set a high standard of

premium for its class in India with its modern aesthetic design, high-class interiors and

cutting-edge technology. Its features include exemplary safety and high efficiency, while

boasting of sporty and agile handling. The efficient and high-performance engineering

incorporated in Elantra delivers a higher level of driving pleasure.

On the launch of the 2015 Elantra Mr. B S Seo, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL said,

“The Elantra has always been the trendsetter in its segment and is now set to offer high

standard in the premium segment. The 2015 Elantra will delight our customers with its high-

class appeal and agility. Elantra being a global model is Hyundai’s first car and one of only

10 cars in the history of the auto industry to reach over 10 million sales globally. Designed in

line with a vision of creating cutting edge driving innovations and delivering outstanding

comfort features, the new Elantra is engineered for excellence to cater to various needs of

the customers.”

The Premium Fluidic Design Philosophy

The Elantra features a "wind craft" design inspired by nature's contours, dynamic curl of an

ocean wave, flowing lines of canyon walls. Called as ‘fluidic sculpture’, the Elantra continues

this design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles into the shape of a

vehicle. The sleek dynamic lines and deep grooves create a modern and futuristic look.

Stylish Evolved Exteriors

The 2015 Elantra portrays a truly modern design philosophy through its distinctive exterior

styling. Evoking a premium feel, the design cues display the Hyundai family aesthetics,

featuring a striking hexagonal radiator grille. Sleek lines flow from front to rear with a sporty

profile and dynamic rear end.

The newly-designed stylish bold front bumper and the grille depicted in chrome, as well as

adoption of projector headlamps with LED light guide and trendy fog lamps adds a dynamic

and high-tech feel to the 2015 Elantra.

The 16-inch newly designed 10 spoke alloy wheels and chrome moulding on its belt line

accentuates the Elantra’s sporty and premium image. The new two-tone rear bumper and

chrome tipped exhaust boost the sporty appeal of the car while the LED effect wrap around

rear combination adds to the hi-tech and premium imagery.

Below are some key exterior elements:

Stylish bold Front bumper with chrome insert grille

Projector Headlamp with LED Guide Light

New Trendy Fog Lamps

Chrome Window belt-line

Chrome Tip Exhaust

New Design 10 spoke 16” alloy wheels

Electrically adjustable and retractable outside rear view mirror

New LED effect rear combination lamps & sporty dual tone rear bumpers

Chrome Door Handles

Rear Parking Assist System (Rear sensors and rear camera)

Plush Interiors

The 2015 Elantra’s premium interior comes with host of segment-first features. The High-

tech elements and sportiness strikes the best sense of the luxury. With exciting flowing

shapes and high-grade materials interprets contemporary premiumness of the car. The new

Elantra seats feature comfortable upholstery and ergonomic contours. Attractive seats

covered in full leather exude modernity.

The spacious cabins & innovative features that blend perfectly with the exteriors, have been

designed to create an environment of breath-taking refinement, while the lines on the

interiors of the doors give the Elantra a premium appeal.

Interior appeal of the 2015 Elantra gets a boost with:

Sporty black interiors

Leather seats

Metallic Scuff plates

Sporty Aluminium pedals and ergonomically positioned console box with arm rest

and rear AC vents

The interior skilfully combines a newly interpreted, sporty and flowing centre console design.

The sportily designed, width-emphasising dashboard, newly integrated control and display

system represents the modern premium philosophy.

The multimedia system combines entertainment, information and communication: The new

generation audio features now an entirely new designed user interface and graphics,

4.3”color TFT LCD display and steering mounted controls also enables networking with

mobile devices via Bluetooth® and rear camera display capable.

The Feature rich Masterpiece

To ensure enhanced comfort and convenience the 2015 Elantra offers a large array of Hi –

tech features

Auto Headlamps

Smart Key with push button start

Electric Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

Supervision Cluster

Electro Folding Mirrors

Auto Cruise Control

Bluetooth with controls on steering

10 way power seats with lumber support

New generation touch audio with 4.3” colour TFT LCD

Rear AC Vents

Safety and Assistance Systems

The integral safety concept from Hyundai combines together all active and passive safety

components into a well knitted system – for the safety of the vehicle occupants and other

road users. All new Elantra expands the already comprehensive list of available active and

passive safety equipment by introducing new segment unique technologies. The body of the

2015 Elantra meets the most stringent requirements and in combination with highly efficient

restraint systems, ensures the maximum possible protection for vehicle occupants.

Safety features include:

6 Airbags

Vehicle stability Management

Electronic Stability Control

ABS with EBD

Hill Assist Control

Electro Chromic Mirror

Rear view Camera

Rear Parking Sensors

Front and rear disc brake

Technical Specifications

Engine

Engine Capacity (cc) Maximum Power

(ps/rpm) Maximum Torque (kgm/rpm)

1.8 Dual

VTVT Petrol

1,797 149.5ps@6500 18.1@4,700

1.6 VGT

CRDi Diesel

1,582 128ps@4,000 26.5@1,900~2,750

Mileage

Engine ARAI (Certified figures)

(6 Speed MT)

ARAI (Certified figures)

(6 Speed AT)

1.8 Dual VTVT

Petrol

16.3 Kmpl 14.34 Kmpl

1.6 VGT CRDi

Diesel

22.7 Kmpl (Best in segment) 19.11 Kmpl

Segment Exclusive Premium Features

A high-grade, functional segment unique features underlines the Elantra's premium quality

claim

Front Seat Ventilation

Advanced safety feature - Vehicle stability Management

Silica Tyres

Solar Glass

Aluminium pedals

Metallic Door scuff plates

The 2015 Elantra will be available in 06 premium colours.

Prices:

Details Petrol Diesel

S SX SX –AT Base S SX SX-AT

Elantra

1,413,196 1,541,078 1,649,906 1,457,677 1,535,275 1,667,688 1,794,179

* Ex-showroom Price (Delhi) in Rs.

About HMIL

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC).

HMIL is the largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer in India. It

currently has nine car models across segments – Eon, i10, Grand i10, Elite i20, Active i20, Xcent,

Verna, Elantra and Santa Fe. HMIL’s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near

Chennai boasts advanced production, quality and testing capabilities.

HMIL forms a critical part of HMC’s global export hub. It currently exports to around 85 countries

across Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Australia and the Asia Pacific. HMIL has been India’s

number one exporter for the last 10 years consecutively. To support its growth and expansion plans,

HMIL currently has 419 dealers and more than 1,100 service points across India. In its commitment to

provide customers with cutting-edge global technology, Hyundai has a modern multi-million dollar

R&D facility in Hyderabad. The R&D center endeavors to be a center of excellence in automobile

engineering.

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