Overview
It’s finally the time to take a break from the current Elantra and put some attention Hyundai Elantra 7th Generation Facelift. After almost spending 3 years with the current generation Hyundai has a plan to introduce the facelift of the 7th generation Elantra for its hometown. Yes, the South Korean market will receive a facelift version very soon. Pictures of the new Elantra 7th generation facelift model have been already viral and received some interesting comments on its new styling.
Hyundai has set the facelift only for the Korean market. Hyundai Elantra 7th generation debut in Korea in March 2020. The successful 3 years of service now have Facelift. Let’s discuss the revealed pictures.
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What’s New For Styling
The front and rear profiles received a completely fresh look. The front fascia has completely changed. A new hexagonal grille is added in the center with LED headlights at the sides. The rear design also looks unique and flaunts the company’s signature art. LED taillight stretches across the rear side of the car and it looks very unique and amazing.
Furthermore, Hyundai has put great focus on slopping rooflines, and horizontal lines at the sides echo the latest Hyundai car trend. New 18-inches alloy wheels sound stronger for the latest model. Moreover, the new lines and cut on the body with a sharper grille and silver garnish on the rear all participate in enhancing the shine and appearance of the car.
How Inside Looks Alike
Step inside the Elentra 7th generation facelift and have new Sage Green seats upholstery and eco-friendly material. For the cabin, Hyundai has made limited changes but what they offer is not ignorable to love with it. Meanwhile, the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen remain at 10.25 inches each. The dashboard looks what we already have seen in the previous model.
Engine
Hyundai has prepared an Elantra for its hometown with different engine options. The first one is Smartstream 1.6-Liter naturally aspired four-cylinder engine. It is able to produce 121 horsepower and 154 Nm of torque. The transmission is mated with Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with 8 virtual speeds respectively.
Hyundai also offers Gamma 1.6-liter NA four-cylinder functioning on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) with 120 PS and 152 Nm of torque. This variant will offer a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The hybrid electric motor option will also offer in South Korea with Smartstream 1.6-liter engine with electric motor Support. It is designed to produce 139 HP and 265 Nm of torque.
Hyundai Elantra has also prepared with N-Line performance. it is powered by a 1.6-liter turbo-four which makes 201 Hp and 265 Nm of torque and is mated with a six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Hyundai Elantra 7th generation facelift comes as standard with a 1.6-liter engine but top-of-the-line variant Theta 2.0-liter turbo-four with 276 horsepower and 392 Nm of torque. It has also two transmission options, a six-speed manual and or 8-speed DCT.
Conclusion
South Korean market will have amazing Elantra 7th generation facelift design and more options in engine power. Prices of all variants will be announced later or near the launch according to the specifications. Meanwhile, top of the line variant will be offered at high rate as well the hybrid power. The global market is also waiting for the new Elantra after the South Koran market Hyundai might prefer the global market for the Elantra launch.
