2017 Hyundai Elantra gets first look ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show
Hyundai is tipped to introduce a new generation of its Elantra compact sedan this November at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, and a revealing teaser shot has already been released (see below). Like the current Elantra, this new one will eventually spawn an Elantra GT hatchback variant, a prototype for which has just been spotted testing in Europe.
While the new Elantra is expected to reach showrooms next year, as a 2017 model, it鈥檚 thought the hatchback variant鈥檚 arrival will be deferred until 2017 because the current model聽. This would likely see the new Elantra GT arrive as a 2018 model.
From the spy shots and teaser, we can see that the new Elantra range is adopting a look that resembles the lines on the upmarket Genesis sedan. Noticeably, a large hexagonal grille is paired with slim and sporty headlights, while clean and refined surfaces add a touch of elegance.聽
鈥淭he all-new Elantra captures the car鈥檚 unique design characteristics that really place this model in a class of its own,鈥� Hyundai design chief Peter Schreyer said of the Korean firm鈥檚 new compact. 鈥淭he subtle and innovative appearance enhancements reflect Hyundai鈥檚 vision for design.鈥�
There should be some significant mechanical updates too. While the current Elantra GT is available exclusively with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, we suspect the new model will offer the same options as聽, meaning the choice of two new four-cylinder engines: a 2.0-liter unit with 164 horsepower, or a more advanced turbocharged 1.6-liter with 174 hp on tap.
Stay tuned for updates as development continues.
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