Korean cars are actively gaining momentum and creating more and more competitive solutions for buyers. You can find many flagships in the list of corporations from Korea, but only a few of them successfully stand the test of time. Elantra - a mid-size sedan with a comfortable performance of all details, has managed to prove its advantage in Russia and the world. This sedan has become one of the best creations of Hyundai Corporation engineers, has created unshakable fame for six generations. Today, this car claims to be one of the best transport options in its class, ahead of all potential rivals in terms of technical data and price offers. This is one of the best in terms of its capabilities, a car with a beautiful appearance and excellent technical characteristics.

Of course, the competition for the new sixth generation is very serious. current version Hyundai Elantra saw the world quite recently, just the other day the corporation presented prices for a novelty. Therefore, among all rivals, this car is one of the most technologically advanced. Benefit from a comparison of technical specifications, exterior and interior details, and prices of C-class sedans from different manufacturers. You will see that the company offers a very decent opportunity for every customer. It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of Hyundai Corporation to the modern car business. This market participant keeps prices at a minimum level and offers very productive options. technical equipment for every buyer. If you want a comfortable and reliable car, it's time to choose your Hyundai option.

Hyundai Elantra - the main features of the new sedan

The changes affected primarily the appearance. Already fairly familiar design of the previous generation was replaced by a more rigorous and unusual solution. The car received a slightly different optics, which now differs in functionality. The features of the exterior are no longer blurry, there is more rigidity in the design. Main features and important characteristics the cars that influence popularity are as follows:

• very attractive and modern appearance, which can compete with any competitor, perfectly assembled and thoughtful interior with good materials;
• 1.6 liter engine is known to customers by solaris models, the unit feels great with Russian gasoline and consumes it very little, power 128 Horse power;
• the old 2-liter engine produces 149 horses and is preferred by every buyer, both units come with mechanics or automatic transmission;
• the dynamics of the car is not a record, since the engines are quite ordinary, but the comfort of the trip turned out to be quite high, the suspension is soft, but moderately informative;
• the control system and other details of the periphery of the car did not change, the operating experience will remain the same, which cannot but please a potential buyer.

Hyundai Elantra today can be safely called one of the best representatives in its segment. This car has outlived many competitors and opened up new markets for itself in almost all countries where the brand is represented. The company offers high-quality assembly, excellent units and reliable peripheral equipment. And you can buy all this from 900,000 rubles. Quite a reasonable price tag for such a car.

Volkswagen Jetta is a German competitor for the Elantra

One of the most ardent competitors of the Hyundai Elantra will be Volkswagen Jetta- a German sedan that has not changed price tags for a long time and has remained in a fairly democratic position. This car received a lot of interesting exploitation opportunities that are inherent only in German technology. It should also be noted the following important subtleties of technical and performance characteristics auto:

• imposing modern design, the C-class sedan is very similar to the Passat, offers excellent appearance, excellent vehicle operation;
• the interior was created for people, everything here knows its place and is perfectly operated, you can purchase complete sets with elite additions in the interior space;
• 1.6 MPI engines without a turbine give out 85 or 105 horses, a 1.4 TSI turbocharged unit will please you with 122 or 150 horsepower, the units are reliable and productive;
• there are options with mechanical box gears, a DSG robot or the most reliable traditional automatic, the cost of the versions is quite affordable;
• the car is quite rigid, but on a bad road it does not shake the interior, the suspension gives necessary information on the road, the handling from the Golf is sporty enough.

This car is designed for a young man at heart. Great sedan for Russian market, which offers both practical and classic technology, as well as powerful modern engines with great potential. That is why Jetta can be called one of the main competitors for Elantra. There is another point that increases the potential interest in the German - this is the cost of 864,000 rubles for the base.

Nissan Sentra is an interesting Japanese competitor for Elantra

A large number of cars in the C-class makes it difficult to choose worthy opponents for many cars. Hyundai Elantra will also have to compete for a place in the sun with a Japanese sedan Nissan Sentra. These are very similar cars in their logic. The Sentra was released for the first time in 2014, and also has an innovative design and interesting technology. The main details of the machine that make it a worthy competitor are as follows:

• very attractive sporty appearance in the best traditions luxury cars from the Nissan corporation, pleasant performance of optics, handles and other exterior details;
• interior for a comfortable, but very active trip, the driver in the Nissan Sentra will not be bored, everything here is very interesting and unusually created for your trip;
• the only engine of 1.6 liters and 117 horses is not overly modern, but the Center is quite good in any direction, the car is very practical;
• suspension is not afraid Russian road, copes very well with irregularities and a “washboard”, there are all the possibilities to operate the car very comfortably;
• a large number of configurations with some changes in technology makes it easy enough to choose the right car for the price and characteristics.

It is worth taking a closer look at the most worthy trim levels. The difference in cost between the basic version and the most modern version of the technology is a little more than two hundred thousand. The most affordable option with mechanics will cost 916,000 rubles, and the most expensive configuration option with a variator and other interesting additions costs 1,150,000 rubles. This is a very affordable price for such a car.

Ford Focus - a sedan for everyone with great opportunities

One of the world's best selling cars is a compact sedan. Ford Focus. It has repeatedly ranked first in Europe and Eurasia in terms of sales among all existing transport classes. It is quite reliable and quality car with a huge amount technical advantages and opportunities. It must be admitted that the car has fascinating capabilities in all respects:

• the new generation of 2014 looks simply amazing, Ford's corporate identity is preserved in every detail of the car's exterior, there are noteworthy moments;
• the interior is quite human, but also very modern, the car has excellent ergonomics and offers a very high quality of all materials;
• in technical terms there is a great variety gasoline engines 1.6 liters with a potential of 105 and 125 horses, as well as 1.5- and 2-liter gasoline units with 150 forces;
• there are mechanical and automatic boxes gears, you can choose the equipment according to your taste, the most different variants aggregation of the presented engines;
• interesting performance and unusual features of the car aroused a certain interest in this sedan, many buyers really like the comfort of the car.

soft and comfortable ride- an integral plus of a small compact sedan from the European division of Ford. The company has created, without exaggeration, the best version of a car for any user. We can safely name the optimal features of transport, such as convenience, reliability and practicality, attractiveness and quality. You can buy a Focus in the basic configuration for 970,000 rubles, which is quite a lot for this segment. We offer you to watch a review of the Hyundai Elentra in the following video:

Summing up

Hyundai Elantra turned out to be far from the cheapest representative of its class. Even a German classmate will cost less. But in most cases, the Korean offers the best value for one of his flagships. lovely specifications car, its amazing luxury in all the traditions of the manufacturer - all this creates unusual opportunities for the company. It should be noted that car sales are constantly growing and approaching the leading positions. Today you can buy korean sedan for relatively little money with a very good bundle.

Buying such a car will be a good idea, but it is worth considering the presence of competitors. You can find excellent competitors in the market, get the most vivid emotions from tests and personal acquaintance with the car. It must be admitted that the rivals presented above are only the tip of the iceberg of C-class sedans. There are a lot of representatives here, and each of them presents his own important benefits and technical pluses. We suggest using a personal test drive to evaluate the capabilities of the vehicles. And what car do you consider the most worthy competitor for the new Hyundai Elantra?

Sixth generation Hyundai Elantra (Avante in South Korea)

The so-called SKD assembly has begun at the Kaliningrad automobile plant "Avtotor" new generation Hyundai models Elantra. latest generation already on the sixth. To date, about forty cars of the most famous "Korean" have already been assembled and "packed".
The assembling of large units, practiced so far, does not yet mean the complete localization of production, which, ideally, is designed to significantly reduce the cost of "home-grown" Korean cars. We are actively working on this now, and full localization will be achieved in the near future. For Russian car owners, this will be a holiday. Price holiday. In addition to "budget" models cars South Korean Hyundai brand, Kaliningrad car assemblers are also engaged in representatives of the business class. In particular, sedans and station wagons roll off the local assembly line. Hyundai i40 and Hyundai Equus , luxury cars.


Hyundai Elantra, according to the head of the Russian office of Hyundai, is one of the most popular cars not only in its homeland, but throughout the world. This is what gives the Koreans the confidence that in Russia this model will conquer the top of the pedestal of consumer preferences. The Korean also said that he trusts the local guys from Avtotor, do not be afraid, they, they say, will collect high quality.
By the way, it was not our side that insisted on starting the assembly in Russia, but the South Koreans themselves. At present, about three hundred assembly operations from the entire production cycle are available for Russian assemblers.

Hyundai Elantra sixth generation was officially introduced in September of this year in its homeland, by the way, in South Korea it has a different name: Avante. The basic equipment of this model involves the use of a 1.6-liter 132-horsepower GDi. In addition to it, the range of engines is represented by a gasoline 2.0-liter MPi capable of developing a power of 149 horsepower and a 1.6-liter VGT diesel. Diesel produces 136 honest horses. Petrol engines are installed with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. And the diesel will be paired only with a double-clutch seven-band automatic.

Fifth generation Hyundai Elantra today it is sold in Russia starting from 860 kilo rubles for the basic package. A fancy version of the Elantra costs two hundred thousand more wooden ones. More recently, the Koreans let it slip that they were going to bring a new generation and all-wheel drive to us.

Korean compact sedan Hyundai Elantra (Hyundai Avanta) 6th generation presented at Namyang R&D Center Seoul on September 9, 2015 as a new 2016-2017 model year. The new 6th generation Hyundai Elantra will be available in November for those who want to buy a car in South Korea, where the model is offered under the name Hyundai Avanta. The American premiere of the new compact sedan will take place as part of Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November 2015, and the European version of the sedan will debut in the spring of 2016 at Geneva Motor Show. The new Korean sedan Hyundai Elantra of the 6th generation of the 2016-2017 model year, according to preliminary information, it will be possible to buy in Russia next spring, after the official presentation in Switzerland.

Elantra's compact sedan model line- a real bestseller. From the debut of the first generation of the model in 1990 to the present day, the total world sales are more than 10 million copies!!! The sixth generation of the four-door Hyundai Elantra sedan, according to representatives of the Korean manufacturer, is able to create worthy competition for sedans, the leaders of the European class-C:, and even, and in some ways even surpass these models. The Koreans hope to sell by the end of this year for local market about 50 thousand Hyundai Avanta sedans of the new generation, and in the next 2016 they plan to sell more than 700 thousand new Elantra in the world market.
What is able to interest motorists in Russia, and in many other countries, the sixth generation Hyundai Elantra sedan?
First of all, a new body design, decided in the style of a flowing sculpture (Fluidic Sculpture 2.0). The novelty really captivates with its solid appearance and even resembles a larger model.

The front part of the 6th generation Elantra body with a huge trapezium of a false radiator grill located on the body of a solid bumper, additionally decorated along the edges with air duct boomerangs with miniature foglights, narrow headlights with original strokes of LED daytime running lights. running lights and optical lenses.
A large surface of a sloping hood with two characteristic longitudinal ribs, neat rear-view mirrors with LED turn signal strokes.
From the side, the new generation of the sedan looks dynamic and sporty thanks to the strong slope of the hood and frame windshield, a domed roof and a stylish ascending window sill line, large swirling wheel arch cutouts and a compact stern.
At the rear, the novelty exposes to the public narrowed position lamps with original graphics and LED filling, a compact trunk lid and a massive bumper with expressive aerodynamic plumage.
The body of the 6th generation Hyundai Elantra 2016-2017 not only visually looks dynamic and sporty (photos and videos posted in the review confirm this), the drag coefficient of the Korean sedan is the best in the segment - only 0.27 Cx.

• Interestingly, compared with the body of the new Generation Hyundai The Elantra has not only increased in size to 4570mm long, 1800mm wide and 1440mm high on the same wheelbase of 2700mm, but thanks to the increased use of high strength steel (about 53%), it has greater torsional rigidity and bending, which in turn improves the handling of the car.

Secondly, the salon of the 6th generation of the Hyundai Elantra (Hyundai Avanta) sedan demonstrates more high level quality and equipment: new sound and noise insulating materials ensure minimal penetration of noise and vibrations; High Quality(soft plastic with a pleasant texture and new decorative elements), the overall design of the front panel and center console suggests solid sedans Hyundai Sonata and . Virtually being in the driver's seat of the novelty, we highly appreciate the new multifunctional wheel and informative dashboard, an excellent profile of the front seats with solid lateral support, the modern architecture of the front panel and center console, the verified placement of the climate control unit and the gearshift control knob. The screen of the multimedia system, by the way, is turned towards the driver by 6.9 degrees for greater comfort.

Thirdly, the sixth generation Hyundai Elantra boasts a mass of modern equipment: an electric driver's seat with memory for setting positions, a Harman premium audio system with 8 speakers, a Smart Trunk automatic trunk opening system, multimedia system with an 8-inch touch screen, dual-zone climate control, rain and light sensors, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking and stopping (works at speeds of 10 mph), systems for monitoring the blind spots of rear-view mirrors and crossing the marking line, adaptive headlights with a function of switching from high beam to low beam, a rear-view camera, a parking assistant, a system keyless entry into the cabin and the engine start button, electric sunroof, heated steering wheel and front seats.

Specifications The 6th generation of the Hyundai Elantra sedan 2016-2017.
At the heart of the novelty is the trolley of the previous generation of the model with a front independent suspension() and rear semi-independent suspension ( torsion beam), but ... to ensure better handling and achieve greater comfort, other, stiffer shock absorbers and springs are installed. Front and rear disc brakes, ABS with EBD, ESP and VSM available, sharp steering with excellent feedback provides an electrical booster.
Under the hood of the sixth generation Hyundai Elantra, they plan to install two gasoline engines and one diesel engine.
Petrol versions of the new 2016-2017 Hyundai Elantra sedan:

• 1.6-liter GDi (132 hp 160 Nm) paired with 6 manual transmissions (6 automatic transmissions), acceleration dynamics from 0 to 100 mph with automatic transmission about 11 sec, maximum speed 200 mph.
• Nu 2.0 MPi working on the Atkinson cycle (149 hp 179 Nm) is also equipped with mechanics and automatic with 6 steps.

Diesel version of the sixth sedan Hyundai generations Elantra 2016-2017:

• 1.6-liter VGT turbodiesel (136 hp 300 Nm) is offered exclusively with robotic box gears 7 DCT in two clutch discs.

Hyundai Elantra 2016-2017 video

Hyundai Elantra 6 2016-2017 photo

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Cars from Korea have long gained a reputation for being reliable, well-equipped and modern. Vehicle. This fact allows manufacturers to position their models in a more prestigious middle class. For example - which, taking into account the attractive price, has every chance to occupy an impressive part of the market.

Appearance 2017 Hyundai Elantra

The exterior design of the current generation of the model has become more mature, but has lost some of the stylish solutions, such as rear lights undulating onto the wings. In general, the appearance has become closer to the i40 business class sedan, which only adds to its solidity. The high window sill line on the rear doors has been retained, as has the sloping roof, which adds a sporty touch and unambiguously alludes to target audience, for which a dynamic ride and the excellent aerodynamics associated with it are important.

There are also quite controversial decisions, such as, for example, a trapezoidal radiator grill, the style of which is inherent in older models from Aston Martin, and later migrated to more affordable or. This move added aggressiveness to the car, but completely deprives its front end of its individuality.

The side air intakes in the front bumper, as well as the sloping hood line, are stylized as the functional elements of sports cars, but we have a typical representative of the middle class, which, however, has outstanding aerodynamic performance. The drag coefficient is only 0.28.

Despite the fact that the appearance of the model was carefully hidden, the expectations were clearly not justified. The design turned out to be too predictable even after publication official photos caused no excitement. However, we must pay tribute to the developers - it is harmonious and elaborated, and the 17-inch wheels fit perfectly into its side profile.

In general, the corporate image of the concern, called "Fludic Sculpture 2.0", is visible. But as for functionality, it was frankly sacrificed for the sake of a spectacular appearance, in particular, the trunk lid is quite narrow and has an irregular geometric shape.

Salon Hyundai Elantra sixth generation

If appearance The car has retained its recognizability and differs mainly in nuances, the interior has been completely redesigned. Better materials were used in the decoration, the design was modified, the architecture of the center console was rebuilt, which, in confirmation of the sporty image, is slightly turned towards the driver.

The car is distinguished by excellent sound insulation, inherent in more expensive models, which, together with carefully fitted interior details, provides decent acoustic comfort.

It should be noted that the sloping roofline somewhat limits the amount of space above the heads of the rear passengers, as well as on direct competitor models - Renault Fluence what for family car is a significant disadvantage.

Much attention is paid to the multimedia filling of the car, the head of which is a fairly large eight-inch touch screen on the center console. The system is compatible with , which allows you to synchronize with any smartphone.

Already in basic list equipment includes: a rear-view camera, the image quality of which leaves much to be desired, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, light and rain sensors. As an option, a parking assistant and an automatic emergency braking system are offered.

Specifications

sixth Elantra generation offers a choice of two petrol engines (base, 1.6-liter and 132 hp, and a two-liter unit that produces 149 hp) and one diesel engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 136 hp. The manufacturer does not exclude the possibility of a hybrid version. will be available with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. For an ordinary middle-class sedan, the power of the listed motors is quite enough, but their capabilities clearly come into dissonance with an aggressive and dynamic appearance.

The manufacturer confidently announces high efficiency new Elantra and declares consumption on a suburban highway of 6 liters per 100 kilometers. As for the urban cycle, this figure rises to 8 liters. Given enough large mass car and the use of high-alloy steels in the new generation, which make it possible to increase its torsional rigidity, the figures are very optimistic and most likely do not take into account the real road situation.

Thus, we are dealing with the traditional mistake of many automakers, which consists in equipping a car with a dynamic design with very mediocre engines in terms of power. With that said, the tight suspension, rigid bodywork, excellent aerodynamics and sharp steering with good feedback should have had a six-cylinder engine.

The steering is quite sharp, with an electric booster, which allows you to make active rebuilds, and body roll is almost imperceptible thanks to a well-tuned moderately stiff suspension. It was the suspension that became the most seriously redesigned element of the platform, and received a completely new kinematics, new springs and shock absorbers with different characteristics. Despite this, the implemented technical solutions quite simple and characteristic rather budget models. In particular, the front suspension is independent with MacPherson struts, and the rear is semi-independent torsion bar. All - disk, which has long been the norm for such cars.

Elantra has grown a little compared to previous generation, and now its length is 4570 mm, which is approximately in the middle between C + and a full-fledged D class. As for the efficiency of space use, a not entirely rational decision was made here - to leave the old base of 2700 mm with an increase overall dimensions. When enough spacious saloon this is an excusable miscalculation, especially since the width was increased by 25 mm and on the sixth generation it is 1800 mm. The height has also grown slightly - by 5 mm, which is clearly not enough, especially in terms of the reserve of space above the heads of second-row passengers.

Russian buyers offered a car Kaliningrad assembly, which was launched at the Avtotor enterprise back in May 2016. The base engine for domestic market- from old generation, with a working volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 118 hp. The aforementioned two-liter engine is proposed as the top one, with which acceleration to 100 km / h is only 8.8 seconds. A choice of six-speed.

The starting price of the car is 899 thousand rubles. Equipment for the Russian market is noticeably more modest. So, even in maximum configuration the car is equipped with a multimedia system with a modest five-inch display. And in the initial version, instead of climate control, a primitive air conditioner is offered at all. The maximum cost of a novelty, taking into account additional equipment will amount to 1,199 thousand rubles. This will somewhat moderate the ardor of potential buyers, since there are a lot of offers from eminent concerns in this price range.

Thus, the sixth generation Elantra has every chance to continue the successful line of sales of the family, leading the history since 1990. Bright design, attention to finishing elements and development of the characteristics of the platform deserve the attention of consumers. The car turned out to be very balanced for the middle class, and the promised attractive price compared to competitors will allow you to find your buyer.

Hyundai has revealed details about the restyled 2018-2019 Hyundai Elantra sedan. At the same time, a new model with a difference of only one day was first shown in the United States, and then presented in the specification for the domestic South Korean market. The two versions differ from each other only in the engine range, but otherwise they are completely identical. Presentation new Elantra in the United States took place on August 22 as part of a special event arranged for representatives of the local press.

The updated sedan has acquired absolutely new look, has seriously changed inside, received a complex of active safety systems Hyundai SmartSense with a set of the most modern assistants. Sales Hyundai Elantra 2018-2019 on American market will start around September-October this year, the expected range of prices excluding taxes is 14.5-20 thousand dollars.

The pre-reform version debuted at the end of 2015 and is currently best sold in the United States, where a little less than two hundred thousand copies were found last year alone. In general, the Korean sedan has historically enjoyed the highest demand across the ocean, measured by hundreds of thousands of cars sold annually. In Europe, the situation is completely opposite - the sale of a car here is very strained, so, in 2017, only 2.5 thousand motorists made their choice in favor of the Elantra.

If we talk about Russia, then our compatriots are sympathetic to the Hyundai sedan. This is confirmed by almost 6 thousand four-doors sold last year. Only the traditionally popular models (68.6 thousand units), (55.3 thousand), (12 thousand) and (8.6 thousand) were doing better. It is all the more interesting to see an updated car with us, the arrival of which should be expected already in 2019. Of course, it’s too early to talk about trim levels and prices, but given the cost of the current version (starts at 984 thousand rubles) and the list of improvements made, it would be quite reasonable to assume that the new base price tag will exceed one million rubles.

Revolution in design

To say that Hyundai designers have revised the appearance of the Elantra is to say nothing. The new model is strikingly different from its predecessor, and the main leitmotif of the restyling was the transition from smooth lines to sharper edges and "sharp" forms. The nose of the car received triangular blocks of main headlights and foglights, as well as a modified radiator grille and a bumper of a different configuration. Head optics new items are halogen by default, but LEDs will be available in top trim levels. The edges of the headlights are adorned with stylish, lightning-like strokes of running lights.

Photo Hyundai Elantra restyling 2018-2019

The stern Hyundai Elantra has got new lights, a different trunk lid and a tweaked bumper, which now houses a platform for a license plate. The profile and relief of the sidewalls of the sedan, in general, remained the same.

Stern design

Side view

The restyled four-door Hyundai, in addition to the above updates, will also be able to boast new options rims sizes 15, 16 and 17 inches.

Superior Salon

The interior of the model has not changed on such a large scale, but there is something to talk about here. Many elements of the front panel have been redesigned - the instrument cluster, air vents, climate control and audio system control units. Plus, there is a new steering wheel with a different spoke architecture.

Salon of the new Elantra

These are only external, visible improvements, but there are also hidden innovations. Thus, the AVN 5.0 multimedia system received a more powerful processor and extended functionality. Depending on the configuration, the screen size is 7 or 8 inches, while the media center has Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay interfaces, navigation, wireless charger qi. Equipment basic versions Hyundai Elantra is not as rich, but the audio system with a 5-inch color display and a rear-view camera with dynamic markup are on the list standard equipment are present.

rear seats

luggage compartment

Modernization allowed Elantra sedan significant improvement in terms of security. All versions of the novelty, except for the initial one, rely on a set of SmartSense functions, including:

• Warning frontal collisions with pedestrian detection and automatic braking(Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist);
• Lane Keep Assist;
• Determining the degree of driver fatigue (Driver Attention Alert);
• Prevention of accidents when leaving the car (Safe Exit Assist).

Active safety systems are also represented by adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring.

Specifications Hyundai Elantra 2018-2019

If the body design and the content of the Hyundai Elantra trim levels are different markets are the same, then discrepancies are expected in the range of power units. In the US, the range of engines will remain the same: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four with 149 hp. in the company with turbocharged engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (power 130 and 204 hp, respectively). Gearboxes - 6-speed "mechanics" and "automatic", as well as a 7-speed preselective "robot" with two clutches.

At home, in Korea, the sedan was sent a new 1.6-liter "aspirated" Smart Stream series, previously inherited Kia Cerato. It will produce about 123 hp. and will replace the 1.6 GDI 132 hp unit. In addition to the new engine, the Koreans will be able to count on the turbocharged “four” 1.6 T-GDi 204 hp, diesel 1.6 e-VGT 136 hp. and a 1.6 LPi LPG engine generating up to 120 hp. The set of transmissions is the same as American version– 6MKPP, 6AKPP and 7-band manual transmission.

In Russia, the restyled Elantra will be offered with old gasoline engines - 1.6 MPI (128 hp) and 2.0 MPI (149 hp). Both can be combined with 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions.

Photo Hyundai Elantra 2018-2019