Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Challenges Corolla and Civic. Check out this expert review.

This new Hyundai Elantra Hybrid tops its segment and goes up against direct competitors like the Honda Civic or Toyota Grande.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Review

It is more aggressive than its previous version. The parametric pattern on the grille gives it an aerodynamic bodyshaped shape. Full LED headlights also fulfill the role of fog lamps.

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A modern look that features matte black plastic.

The body design is inspired by the shape of the Prism, especially the rear that looks like the Audi Etron GT back, which has a smart trunk opening feature when standing for close to 3 seconds.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Details – Performance and Specifications

The Elantra Hybrid also has good ground clearance (150 mm), making it suitable for everyday use in urban areas.

• Performance & Powertrain
• Horsepower: 139 hp
• 6-speed DCT transmission
• Torque: 264 Nm (due to hybrid powertrain)
• 1.6-liter hybrid engine
• 1.32 kWh lithium-ion battery
• 34 kW Motor
  

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Challenges Corolla and Civic

The Elantra is an actual Hybrid. These specs provide impressive results in power, torque, horsepower, and mainly combined fuel average ratio, making the Elantra top-of-the-line compared to competitors like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic RS Turbo.

The car is powered with a 6-speed DCT transmission, which delivers smooth performance, but it does not possess pedal shifters.

The same thing can be achieved as if you were to use gear knob in manual mode while merely pushing it a bit to the right.

A performance of 0-100km/h in 8.7 seconds is possible; real time may vary depending on conditions such as road and fuel.

• Fuel Economy & Range
• City Fuel Economy: 33.1 km/L in EV mode
• Highway Fuel Economy: 19.5 – 20 km/L with AC on
• Hyundai Elantra Hybrid shows excellent fuel economy. On the highway, it manages about 19.5-20 km/l even with the air conditioner on.

In cities, it does even better, managing 33.1 km/l in EV mode and can stretch up to 40 km on short trips. The total range on a full tank is about 800 km, which is remarkable for a hybrid in this category.

Driving Experience & Handling

The Elantra Hybrid handles well with good road grip, no understeering, and no oversteering. The suspension of the car is soft and smooth and feels comfortable even on bumpy city roads. It provides excellent maneuverability, especially on highways and challenging terrains.

The driving modes are three in number: Eco, Sport, and Smart. The driving modes provide flexibility for different driving conditions. Eco mode is ideal for city driving, while Sport mode is perfect for performance enthusiasts.

The interior is driver-centric with access to controls at arm’s reach. The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster shows all the information that is critical, such as hybrid system status, fuel consumption, and battery charging status.

Connectivity is seamless through wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay at an 8-inch infotainment screen.

Comfort is highlighted, as dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel ensure comfort. But there’s the absence of an armrest for the rear seats.

There are complaints over using plastic on the rear doors. At least, sound insulation at the cabin level is pretty good, though tire noise can get pretty loud, especially those Kumho tires.

Safety features: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Challenges Corolla and Civic

While the Elantra Hybrid lacks advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like Honda Sensing, it still comes equipped with essential safety features, including:

• 2 Airbags
• ABS & EBD
• Front & Rear Parking Sensors
• Hill Start Assist
• Traction Control

This C-segment sedan is a competitive offering, priced at 9.7 million PKR, especially considering that this car is the only hybrid in its class. Of course, it has stiff competition from the Toyota Corolla Grande and Honda Civic RS Turbo. B

ut this car shines by the virtue of its hybrid engine, great fuel efficiency, and dynamic performance. A miss would be the lack of ADAS, but it doesn’t matter much because everything else has covered it up well.

• Pricing & Warranty
• Price: 9.7 million PKR
• Warranty: 4 years/100,000 km (Basic), 8 years/160,000 km (Hybrid)
  

The Elantra Hybrid is priced competitively with other CKD hybrids such as the Toyota Cross and Julian HEV. It has an excellent warranty, especially for the hybrid system, which gives the customer a lot of peace of mind.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Challenges Corolla and Civic. Check out this expert review.

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