2015 Hyundai Elantra facelift launched in India at Rs 14.13 lakh

Hyundai has launched the updated and facelifted version of the Elantra in India. The petrol powered 2015 facelifted Elantra will be priced between Rs 14.13-16.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) while the diesel versions will be priced between Rs 14.58-17.94 lakh. The facelifted Elantra comes packed with a host of exterior and interior upgrades as compared to its predecessor.

On the exterior front, the Elantra now gets a redesigned front bumper and a new chrome grille. The new headlamps incorporate projector technology along with LED guide lights. The rear bumpers too have been reworked and now incorporate a dual tipped exhaust setup. The LED tail lamps and the 10-spoke 16-inch wheels add to the look of the car. Hyundai has heavily used chrome on the Elantra including door handles and a chrome window belt-line.

Speaking on the occasion, 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.”

As we mentioned earlier, the Elantra comes with two engine options, a petrol and a diesel. The 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder, VVT petrol engine makes 149.5PS of peak power and 177Nm of torque while the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder diesel comes with 128PS of peak power and 289Nm of peak torque. The 2015 facelifted Elantra will go up against the likes of the recently launched Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Octavia and the Toyota Corolla Altis amongst other.