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Currently in its sixth generation, the Elantra is sharper than ever for the 2019 model year thanks to a mid-cycle refresh. Pricing in the United States starts at $17,100 excluding the $885 freight charge, making the newcomer $150 more expensive than the pre-facelift sedan.
Those dollars add value to the overall package considering what comes as standard, including a rearview camera and five-inch color display. Bluetooth connectivity with media streaming and steering wheel-mounted audio controls are also included, along with the 2.0-liter Beta II four-cylinder engine connected to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The SE trim level is also available with a six-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission, priced at $18,100. The SEL and Value level the retail price up to $19,400 and $20,400. Next up in the range, the Eco ($20,950) comes with a 1.4-liter T-GDi four-cylinder turbo and the seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission.
If comfort is your priority, the Limited is the Elantra for you at $22,600. Last, but certainly not least, the Elantra Sport soldiers on with independent rear suspension, the 1.6-liter T-GDi with more than 200 horsepower on tap, and a choice between stick shift ($22,400) and dual-clutch automatic ($23,500).
On the SEL and above, Hyundai is much obliged to treat the customer to the SmartSense suite of technologies. These include Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The most redeeming characteristic of the compact-sized sedan, however, is the design of the grille and headlights, brining a sense of dynamism to the table that the preceding model year didn’t have.
Going against the ever-popular Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, the Hyundai Elantra is better equipped that both of its rivals. The most interesting thing about it, however, is how the South Korean manufacturer is able to sell the Elantra at $1,600 below the starting price of the Corolla. The Civic is the most expensive of the lot at $18,490.
"Refinements to both the interior and exterior were initiated on the 2019 Elantra to maintain its emotional design character and include affordable and desired features," explained Scott Margason, director of product planning. "The hood, front fenders, fascia, grille, and headlights, as well as the rear fascia, trunk, and taillights, each have been redesigned to convey a catchy and confident image.”
The SE trim level is also available with a six-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission, priced at $18,100. The SEL and Value level the retail price up to $19,400 and $20,400. Next up in the range, the Eco ($20,950) comes with a 1.4-liter T-GDi four-cylinder turbo and the seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission.
If comfort is your priority, the Limited is the Elantra for you at $22,600. Last, but certainly not least, the Elantra Sport soldiers on with independent rear suspension, the 1.6-liter T-GDi with more than 200 horsepower on tap, and a choice between stick shift ($22,400) and dual-clutch automatic ($23,500).
On the SEL and above, Hyundai is much obliged to treat the customer to the SmartSense suite of technologies. These include Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The most redeeming characteristic of the compact-sized sedan, however, is the design of the grille and headlights, brining a sense of dynamism to the table that the preceding model year didn’t have.
Going against the ever-popular Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, the Hyundai Elantra is better equipped that both of its rivals. The most interesting thing about it, however, is how the South Korean manufacturer is able to sell the Elantra at $1,600 below the starting price of the Corolla. The Civic is the most expensive of the lot at $18,490.
"Refinements to both the interior and exterior were initiated on the 2019 Elantra to maintain its emotional design character and include affordable and desired features," explained Scott Margason, director of product planning. "The hood, front fenders, fascia, grille, and headlights, as well as the rear fascia, trunk, and taillights, each have been redesigned to convey a catchy and confident image.”
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