The awardwinning Hyundai Elantra returns for 2014 with substantial design updates plus an even better GDI engine within the brand new Sport trim. A plethora of new attributes are also added, while keeping the guarantee, roominess and security which has created Elantra a recipient of the ALG Residual Value Award. As a whole, over 75 Elantra important subsystems are really new or redesigned. The allnew 2014 Elantra Activity and the remainder of the Elantra line up was launched in the 2013 La Auto-show.

The 2014 Elantra receives allnew front and back outdoor designs, as well as interior styling updates.

New systems included in the 2014 Elantra contain the use of the sound engineering and navigation, which function increased voice-recognition commands, simpler user interfaces, enhanced navigation displays and accessible Pandora internet-radio.

REFRESHED OUTSIDE DESIGN

The L - shaped foglight image stabilizes the front-end and provides a more grounded look to the vehicle, while keeping a better awareness of breadth that forces the attention to the corners. The headlight and taillamp LED accents were also provided an even more technical look to provide a stronger approach to the Elantra. A fresh black, twotone back diffuser also sharpens the appearance of the 2014 Elantra.

INSIDE REFINEMENTS

Inside, refinements in style give Hyundai Elantra to the whole 2014 a superior feel, with the sound technology and allnew thirdgeneration navigation, accessible aluminum accents and new HVAC controls. Subtle developments to the arrangement of controls, HVAC vents as well as the peak of the front-center arm rest bring a higherquality, simplified appearance. Providing an even more up-scale atmosphere is executed using a somewhat darker, more neutral beige inside color alternative, aluminum pedals to the Athletics and aluminum door-sill plates to the Limited and Athletics.

The Elantra Limited provides an extra discretionary multifunction seveninch touchscreen display with navigation. This screen includes increased voice-recognition commands, a simpler interface and enhanced navigation displays. The machine is more intuitive for popular jobs. Easy popup messages now seem to assist couple the voice recognition applications as well as a mobile phone realizes towns and street addresses all-in one-sentence. The course displays show speed limitations and details the following three maneuvers. A couple of button pushes now full most features. The systems memory also enables saving and seeing of jpeg pictures and Mpeg audio files from the stick.

POWERTRAINS

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra now provides the 2.0liter "Nu" GDI engine in the allnew Sport trim. This improvement will be quite popular with customers who are searching for much more functionality, refinement and extraordinary responsiveness. The 2.0liter Nu GDI engine within the Elantra Sport creates 173 horsepower at 6500-rpm and 154 lb.ft. of torque at 4700 rpm. This provides 25 more hp (17 percent) and 23 lb.ft. of torque (18 percent) in comparison to last model year's 1.8liter Nu motor in the earlier model-year. These efficiency gains were attained by raising the displacement of the 1.8liter Nu motor to 2.0 liters and equipping it with a GDI fuel delivery system. The throw of the 1.8liter Nu engine was raised from 87.2 mm to 97 mm to have the displacement up-to 2.0 liters. The 2.0liter Nu has-been tuned to offer more torque at 1,500 rpm compared to the outgoing 1.8liter Nu. Equipping the Elantra Sedan Sport with the 2.0liter Nu fourcylinder engine with GDI guarantees an excellent balance between performance and fuel-economy. The 1.8liter Nu fourcylinder engine with sixspeed automatic when outfitted with 15 or 16inch wheels attains an EPA-ESTIMATED 28 city/38 highway mpg.

Under the hood of the Elantra SE and Limited sedans will be the 1.8liter Nu fourcylinder engine with 145 hp and 130 lb.ft. of torque.

THE ADVANTAGES OF GASOLINE DIRECT-INJECTION

The gas is injected by a camshaftdriven, high-pressure pump that functions at pressures up-to 2,176 psi. Direct-injection also uses a higher than ordinary 11.5:1 compression ratio for increased power.

Nu engines feature an aluminum block using aluminum cylinder head and a cast-iron cylinder liner. Within the valvetrain, roller swing-arms and hydraulic lash adjusters decrease valve driven friction to boost fuel-economy one-percent compared with direct valve driving. The Nu engine family also includes a care-free quiet timing chain system to boost durability and improve Sound Vibration and Harshness (NVH).

The program of the two - period Variable Intake System (VIS) versus aluminum, allows switching between short and long intake manifolds, leading to a four percent improvement in efficiency.

Another device Hyundai engineers have integrated into Elantra is an electronic throttle control. The electronic throttle control replaces the cable and mechanical linkage with quick reacting electronic equipment. This system precisely controls engine torque and air-intake, enhancing response, drivability and fuel economy.

The Nu fourcylinder engine also offers an offset crankshaft layout that minimizes friction between the piston and cylinder wall for a one-percent improvement in fuel-economy.

Underneath your skin, the new 2014 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Sport trim level has critical alterations geared toward improving steering and managing. A reworked Motor-driven Power-steering (MDPS) set up reduces friction and supplies a faster ratio for an even much more responsive cornering attitude. Stiffer dampers, rear springs plus a bigger front stabilizer bar to the Athletics provide much more liquid suspension motion and better front roll management / stiffness.

Driving of the entry-level Elantra SE and top-of-theline Elantra Restricted, motorists take advantage of Hyundai's Driver-selectable Steering Mode, with three operating modes - Comfort, Regular and Sport. This advanced system enables motorists to accommodate the Elantra's steering features to different driving choices and road conditions. Comfort mode is perfect for parking and town surroundings, providing the best ease of steering using a decline in steering effort. Regular mode is perfect for a blend of driving conditions. Meanwhile, Sport-mode is optimized for higherspeed freeways or winding roads and decreases power-steering help. The Motorist Selectable Steering Mode not only adjusts energy aid levels in each mode, but also adjusts on - centre buildup steering and sense buildup curves through the entire steering range, for an extremely organic and progressive sense. Steering dampening qualities, friction levels and energetic return are also optimized in Elantra.

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Elantra continues to be a "category above" some opponents in regards to interior room. Ultimately, the long-wheelbase enables compact car performance with midsize car comfort. A good instance of this can be seen within the extended seat track, delivering best-in-type front seat leg-room. This implies Elantra's trunk can fit three sets of clubs versus only 2 for Emphasis and Civic.

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