Globally both Civic and Corolla compete with each other in the compact car category. Although there are many other cars in the same segment, the success story is well known for Corolla and Civic and generation after generation. When it comes to the automobile sector in Pakistan, buyers had not many options until recently. For decades Corolla and Civic have dominated the sedan segment as far as the locally assembled vehicles. Both models have made their monopoly; however, it seems after many years, buyers are going to have another option in the shape of the Hyundai Elantra.
Elantra is a direct rival to Civic and Corolla in many countries across the globe. While we know it as Elantra, but in its hometown Korea and some other limited markets, it is known as Avante.
Hyundai Elantra Generation in Pakistan:
Nishat / Pakistan domestic market will receive a 6th generation which arrived in overseas markets as the model year 2016 or 17 depending upon the region. Later for the model year 2019 onward, it got a facelift which received a lot of criticism and Hyundai started working on the 7th generation much faster for replacement. PKDM Elantra is a facelift 6th generation.
Globally, Hyundai has introduced the 7th generation Elantra, and it is now going for sale in many countries and replacing the 6th. I personally don’t expect a 7th generation very soon in the local market. Regardless of how good the Elantra is, globally, Corolla and Civic are benchmark products, especially the Civic. Again this doesn’t apply to our market for various reasons, like quality and refinement as well as the features and equipment. Anyways, here in this article, we will go over what we know so far about the highly anticipated Elantra. ”
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Mechanicals:
Equipment:
Steering wheel audio controls + voice command.
Leather steering wheel. Central Locking with speed sensing door lock. Smart trunk lid opener. Remote fuel lid opener. Keyless Entry. Push button start with immobilizer. Hi-Fabric seating surfaces and same material for the door panels. Sunroof, sun visor with vanity lights Manual Day & Night rear view mirror [ non auto ] 60:40 split rear seats with armrest & cup holders. 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support. 4.2” TFT display in instrumental panel with Optitron meter+ Digital speedometer[ this is similar to what you have in Tucson ] 7” touch screen infotainment system with USB, AUX. [ Smart phone apple car paly + android auto capability need confirmation ] 6 speakers Wireless charger. Dual zone climate control with rear AC vents. Home coming & leaving headlight delay On & off. Sunglasses holder, center console, dome & map lights. Power side view windows. Rain sensing wipers with auto defogger. Cruise control
Safety:
Electronic stability control
2 front airbags will be standard. [ unfortunately NO side curtain airbags ]Traction control Hill start assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution / EBD Backup camera with dynamic guidelines. ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors.
