Hyundai Elantra Coupe unveiled
by NextCars.Net
The Hyundai Elantra Coupe has just been unveiled at the Chicago motorshow sporting a 1.eight-litre naturally aspirated engine (110kW of energy and 177Nm of torque) with a six-speed manual or six-speed automated transmission.
The two-door sport coupe is but another sign that the world’s fifth-largest automaker is seeking to increase its appeal amongst younger and enthusiast buyers.
Though not destined for Australia in the foreseeable long term, the Elantra Coupe is set to ride on the throughout the world sales accomplishment of the Elantra sedan. Hyundai Australia sold 710 Elantra sedans in January, which is nonetheless far shy of the near two,000 number for the i30.
The North American Elantra Coupe capabilities a seven-inch touch-screen satellite navigation technique with constructed in rear-view camera and iPod®/USB inputs, this is a excellent indication of the enjoyment method we are most likely to get in the top of the assortment Hyundai cars later in the 12 months.
The two-door Elantra goes up against the Kia Koup and Civic Coupe (not obtainable in Australia) but provides noticeably more interior and cargo volume than both its immediate competitors.
The Elantra Coupe, which will land in North American dealerships over the subsequent handful of months, rides on McPherson strut front suspension, with coil springs and gas shock absorbers while the rear helps make do with a light-weight coupled torsion beam.
If the car was produced for proper-hand drive markets, ought to Hyundai bring this to Australia? Check out the gallery for a lot more images.
