Hyundai prides itself on efficiency, and this feature is now extended excerpts from media Car car manufacturer. Instead of showing one or two new models during a recent driving event, Hyundai has full power and gave us a trio of 2013 cars in just a matter of days.
All three models - the Coupe Elantra, Elantra GT, and Veloster Turbo - are themselves effective in terms of fuel economy, power and weight saving design, but they also stand out for their uniqueness by relative to one another and in a growing range of Hyundai. Heres what we found during our time behind the wheel.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe:
Since its redesign in 2011, the Elantra has become a formidable competitor in the compact segment, cleverly go toe to toe with pillars such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. The Elantra has been adopted by a wide variety of buyers looking for low fuel consumption, good-looking, low-cost sedan. If you want a coupe version, however, you were out of luck.
Which eventually changes for the 2013 model year with the introduction of the Coupe Elantra. With this stylish two door version of the Elantra, Hyundai hopes to broaden its base of buyers when the car reaches dealerships in the coming weeks with a starting price of $ 18,220, including destination.
Like his brother sedan, Elantra coupe is powered by a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder that makes 148 horsepower. The engine is another issue that is equally important to todays buyers: 40. As the Elantra sedan, the coupe is estimated to return 40 mpg on the road (in this case with a 6-speed manual transmission, 6-speed automatic get up to 39 mpg). During our test of the 2013 Elantra Coupe on countless miles of winding mountain roads and highways in the San Diego area, the focus of the car on the effectiveness was evident. The engine power is sufficient enough to satisfy most drivers, but not those who want a high speed measurement with their sporty coupe. And unlike the Honda Civic Coupe and Kia Forte Koup, only the engine will be offered in 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. Steering feel was a bit disappointing, with only a vague idea of what was happening.
On a more positive note, the roomy 5 seater Coupe Elantra was quieter than expected, and the suspension was not as hard as the previous Hyundai models. The finish is good in our test model SE, which flaunts material soft to the touch and comfortable front seats have heating standard.
The verdict: The new Hyundai Elantra Coupe is not likely to win many drag races, but it is interesting in many other ways, not the least of which his eyes are good value and fuel economy figures .
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
Like the Coupe, the GT is a new version of the Elantra. The Elantra GT 2013 is a compact five-door hatchback that essentially replaces the Elantra Touring. A look at the GT vs tourism, and it is easy to see why Hyundai decided to bring this European hatch to take the place of the Elantra Touring quite unsightly. "We thought this car just looked great, and there was some overlap (the Elantra Touring) between Tucson," said Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik. The GT will be available in the coming weeks with a starting price of $ 19,170.
The GT looks, convenience and fuel economy (up to 39 mpg) nailed, but a pleasant surprise is also a lot of fun to drive. Although it uses the same 148-horsepower, 1.8-liter Elantra models other than the GT has a trick up its sleeve that makes the miles roll on much more attractive: a 3-mode selectable by the driver management function. With the touch of a button, you can choose between Comfort, Normal, Sport and settings to take the lead feel more or less firm. Although negligible difference felt between the first two, the Sport setting makes the GT in a different car, which skillfully carved mountain roads with aplomb. If your desires in a car lean toward the pragmatic, the GT has covered these bases, too, with a list of standard features that includes a cooled glove box, fold-flat rear seat and hidden storage.
The verdict: Combined with a forward shift 6-speed automatic transmission, the versatile and fun to drive GT quickly became our favorite Elantra.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
The Veloster. Just the name sounds aggressive. But when one of Hyundai hatchback debuted in 2012, driving enthusiasts found it lacking in the department of power. Well designed and efficient, yes, but Hyundai youth motor 4 places with the door just looked weird third part of a sports car.
This will change when the Veloster Turbo will go on sale later this summer. To make the Veloster kind of fast car many envy, Hyundai has blessed this spicy version with a twin-scroll turbocharger. Although the small size of the engine 4-cylinder remains the same as in the regular Veloster - 1.6 liters - power figures have improved significantly: 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque for turbo, against figures 138 and 132, respectively, for the naturally aspirated Veloster.
On paper, the numbers look good. On the road, they are even better. It is as if the Veloster many of us wanted in the first place. 2013 Veloster Turbo is not fast supercar by any means, but it is much better suited for screwing a red light or passing on the highway. The time the turbo was not visible, even if it is a car with four-wheel drive, and it was couple. The suspension has not been modified, but even with the added power the Veloster Turbo remained composed of a variety of routes and even autocross course.
And the Veloster Turbo is fuel efficient. The car loses only 2 mpg against non-turbo, at least in form 6-speed manual transmission. With the gearshift lever short stroke, a Veloster Turbo collect up to 38 mpg on the highway, those with a 6-speed automatic transmission still earn a commendable 34 mpg.
The verdict: With a starting price of $ 22,725 - $ 4,500 more than the base model, but with more standard features like leather seats, heated front seats and a 450-watt audio system - the Veloster Turbo is one we choose in a heartbeat.
All three models - the Coupe Elantra, Elantra GT, and Veloster Turbo - are themselves effective in terms of fuel economy, power and weight saving design, but they also stand out for their uniqueness by relative to one another and in a growing range of Hyundai. Heres what we found during our time behind the wheel.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe:
Since its redesign in 2011, the Elantra has become a formidable competitor in the compact segment, cleverly go toe to toe with pillars such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. The Elantra has been adopted by a wide variety of buyers looking for low fuel consumption, good-looking, low-cost sedan. If you want a coupe version, however, you were out of luck.
Which eventually changes for the 2013 model year with the introduction of the Coupe Elantra. With this stylish two door version of the Elantra, Hyundai hopes to broaden its base of buyers when the car reaches dealerships in the coming weeks with a starting price of $ 18,220, including destination.
Like his brother sedan, Elantra coupe is powered by a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder that makes 148 horsepower. The engine is another issue that is equally important to todays buyers: 40. As the Elantra sedan, the coupe is estimated to return 40 mpg on the road (in this case with a 6-speed manual transmission, 6-speed automatic get up to 39 mpg). During our test of the 2013 Elantra Coupe on countless miles of winding mountain roads and highways in the San Diego area, the focus of the car on the effectiveness was evident. The engine power is sufficient enough to satisfy most drivers, but not those who want a high speed measurement with their sporty coupe. And unlike the Honda Civic Coupe and Kia Forte Koup, only the engine will be offered in 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. Steering feel was a bit disappointing, with only a vague idea of what was happening.
On a more positive note, the roomy 5 seater Coupe Elantra was quieter than expected, and the suspension was not as hard as the previous Hyundai models. The finish is good in our test model SE, which flaunts material soft to the touch and comfortable front seats have heating standard.
The verdict: The new Hyundai Elantra Coupe is not likely to win many drag races, but it is interesting in many other ways, not the least of which his eyes are good value and fuel economy figures .
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
Like the Coupe, the GT is a new version of the Elantra. The Elantra GT 2013 is a compact five-door hatchback that essentially replaces the Elantra Touring. A look at the GT vs tourism, and it is easy to see why Hyundai decided to bring this European hatch to take the place of the Elantra Touring quite unsightly. "We thought this car just looked great, and there was some overlap (the Elantra Touring) between Tucson," said Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik. The GT will be available in the coming weeks with a starting price of $ 19,170.
The GT looks, convenience and fuel economy (up to 39 mpg) nailed, but a pleasant surprise is also a lot of fun to drive. Although it uses the same 148-horsepower, 1.8-liter Elantra models other than the GT has a trick up its sleeve that makes the miles roll on much more attractive: a 3-mode selectable by the driver management function. With the touch of a button, you can choose between Comfort, Normal, Sport and settings to take the lead feel more or less firm. Although negligible difference felt between the first two, the Sport setting makes the GT in a different car, which skillfully carved mountain roads with aplomb. If your desires in a car lean toward the pragmatic, the GT has covered these bases, too, with a list of standard features that includes a cooled glove box, fold-flat rear seat and hidden storage.
The verdict: Combined with a forward shift 6-speed automatic transmission, the versatile and fun to drive GT quickly became our favorite Elantra.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
The Veloster. Just the name sounds aggressive. But when one of Hyundai hatchback debuted in 2012, driving enthusiasts found it lacking in the department of power. Well designed and efficient, yes, but Hyundai youth motor 4 places with the door just looked weird third part of a sports car.
This will change when the Veloster Turbo will go on sale later this summer. To make the Veloster kind of fast car many envy, Hyundai has blessed this spicy version with a twin-scroll turbocharger. Although the small size of the engine 4-cylinder remains the same as in the regular Veloster - 1.6 liters - power figures have improved significantly: 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque for turbo, against figures 138 and 132, respectively, for the naturally aspirated Veloster.
On paper, the numbers look good. On the road, they are even better. It is as if the Veloster many of us wanted in the first place. 2013 Veloster Turbo is not fast supercar by any means, but it is much better suited for screwing a red light or passing on the highway. The time the turbo was not visible, even if it is a car with four-wheel drive, and it was couple. The suspension has not been modified, but even with the added power the Veloster Turbo remained composed of a variety of routes and even autocross course.
And the Veloster Turbo is fuel efficient. The car loses only 2 mpg against non-turbo, at least in form 6-speed manual transmission. With the gearshift lever short stroke, a Veloster Turbo collect up to 38 mpg on the highway, those with a 6-speed automatic transmission still earn a commendable 34 mpg.
The verdict: With a starting price of $ 22,725 - $ 4,500 more than the base model, but with more standard features like leather seats, heated front seats and a 450-watt audio system - the Veloster Turbo is one we choose in a heartbeat.
