Hyundai recently launched its latest Sedan on Indian roads – the fluidic Elantra. This is going to give the existing on road beauties – the Cruz and Corolla Altis a run for their money! With great success in the United States and a growing market for fluidic sedans in India, Hyundai made this call to fill in the segment above the Verna. But will it meet expectations? Let’s find out!
Hyundai Elantra is creating hype in the market around its new fluidic design. It was rated as the best car in the US market earlier. The sedan segment is going to witness a sea saw battle in the coming days in the Indian market.
| Elantra | Cruz | Corolla Altis | |
| Variants | Petrol/Diesel | Petrol/Diesel | Petrol/Diesel |
| Displacement | 1797cc, Dual VTVT | 1998cc, Z-Series, VCDi 16V DOH | 1794cc, VVT-i |
| Max Power | 148 Bhp @ 6500 rpm | 164 Bhp @ 3800 rpm | 138 Bhp @ 6400 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption | Highway – 15 kmpl,City – 10 kmpl | Highway – 15 kmpl,City – 10 kmpl | Highway – 12 kmpl,City – 9 kmpl |
| Price ( lac) | Starting Rs. 12.5 (Delhi) | Starting Rs. 13.9 ( Delhi) | Starting Rs. 11 ( Delhi) |
| For | Stunning fluidic looksExcellent features
Fuel Efficiency |
LooksSpacePower | BuildBrandValue for Money |
| Against | BuildLow ceiling ( less headroom) | Pick upSteering Control | Dull InteriorsSad looks |
| Other important factors | Availability of Automatic Transmission6 Speed gears4yrs/100000 Km Warranty | 6 way adjustable driver’s seatExcellent Audio System | Engine Start/Stop Push Button7 Colour shades available |
Well these were some of the key specifications one would look while deciding to buy a car, apart from driving it and coming to about everything first hand! However, none of these D segment saloon cars are a disappointment, nor is there any outright winner among the three. Although, if it were looks you wanted, we would suggest booking off an Elantra as this would fit the bill! Lets put it like this – think suave, think Elantra and think Cruz think macho and think Altis think no nonsense!
Think you made a decision – let us know!
