Hyundai has created excitement among the locals by teasing a new vehicle. As per the looks and some recent news, it is expected that the company is going to launch the 7th generation Elantra in Pakistan soon. Images leaked in the middle of this year suggest that the company may introduce Elantra Hybrid in the country. If you are excited about the specs, features, and price of this C-segment sedan, you have landed in the right place.
Here is one of the teaser posts by Hyundai:
Body Specs
Let’s see what the 7th generation Elantra offers in terms of body specs:
| Dimensions (L✕W✕H) | 4710 x 1825 x 1420 (mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm |
| Gross Weight | 1,850 kg |
| Fuel tank | 42L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
As per the dimensions, the new generation of Hyundai Elantra looks longer and wider compared to the current generation in Pakistan. However, it is slightly shorter in height. As it is longer, its wheelbase is slightly bigger as well.
Now, let’s have a look at the performance of the 7th-gen Elantra.
Hyundai Elantra 7th Generation Hybrid Engine
The expected hybrid model of Elantra 7th generation comes with pretty decent performance specs. Here is a quick overview.
| Engine | 1.6L (1,580cc) D-CVVT, GDI Atkinson in-line 4-cylinder hybrid |
| Horsepower | 104 hp @5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 146.4 @4,000 rpm |
| Electric Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Power output | 32 kW (43 HP) |
| Torque | 169.5 N.m |
| Transmission | 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) |
| Fuel Economy (City) | 20.8 km/l |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 22.2 km/l |
As we can see in the table, the 7th generation Elantra comes with slightly better performance specs compared to the 6th generation (variant with a 1.6L engine). The latest hybrid model is more energy-efficient and provides decent power at the same time. Coming to fuel efficiency, the hybrid model delivers an excellent economy of 20.8 km/l in the city and 22.2 km/l on highways (officially claimed economy by Hyundai Canada). However, we will have to see its official specs after its launch in Pakistan.
Hyundai Elantra 2024 Features
Hyundai Elantra’s new generation comes with exciting comfort and safety features. Let’s have a look at the highlighting features here:
Comfort Features
| Leatherette seats | 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat |
| Driver’s seat height adjuster | 4-way manually adjustable front passenger’s seat |
| Heated front seats | Rear seat centre armrest with cupholders and adjustable head restraints |
| Bose AM/FM/XM/MP3 HD audio system with 8 speakers and external amplifier | 10.25″ Touch-screen navigation system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 10.25″ Full Digital Display Instrument Cluster | Cabin air filter |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | Air conditioning, Dual-zone automatic temperature control with auto defogger |
| Rear window defroster Electronic w/ timer | Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel |
| Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | Cruise control (Steering wheel mounted) |
| Trip computer (Distance to empty. Avg. Fuel Consumption, Avg. Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time) | Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, panic & remote trunk release |
| Proximity keyless entry with push-button ignition and remote start | Hands-free Smart Trunk |
| Wireless charging pad | Ambient lighting (64 colours) |
Safety Features
| Airbags, Driver & front passenger Advanced type | Airbags, Occupant Classification System (OCS) |
| Airbags, Driver & front passenger side impact | Airbags, Side air curtains (front & rear passengers) |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors for Children | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) |
| Electronic Stability Control system (ESC) | Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | Lane Following Assist (LFA) |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) | Safe Exit Warning (SEW) |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclists, and Junction Turning Detection |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) w/ stop & go capability | Highway Driving Assist (HDA) |
| Anti-theft system integrated w/ Remote Keyless Entry and Panic alarm | Front crash box and straightened side members |
Well! The safety and comfort features are no less than exceptional. The new generation of Elantra is more comfortable and safer than the existing generation in Pakistan. With these features, many of you will be curious to know its price. Well, let’s see the price of this model in Canada to get an estimate of what we can expect.
Hyundai Elantra 7th Generation Price in Pakistan
The price of the Elantra 7th generation hybrid is around Rs. 6,200,000 in Canada (MSRP: $30,799). We can expect a higher price after its launch in Pakistan due to duties and taxes. The price of Elantra’s current generation in Pakistan goes up to Rs. 7,180,000. So, we can expect a higher price tag for the new expected hybrid model. But nothing official at the moment.
As per the company, this car will be unveiled at the Pakistan Auto Show 2024 at Expo Centre Lahore on October 25, 2024.
Final Verdict
When the Elantra 6th generation was launched in Pakistan back in 2021, it soon became popular among those who were stuck choosing between the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. The 6th generation Elantra Facelift, launched in 2018 in South Korea, is still being sold in Pakistan. The current 7th generation had already been launched globally in 2020, after which the 6th generation Elantra came to Pakistan. In short, Pakistanis were offered an outdated Elantra.
But now, the expected launch of a new 7th generation Elantra hybrid is bringing excitement among the locals looking to buy a car between 70 to 80 lakh rupees. It is going to give tough competition to the Toyota Corolla 1.8L Altis Grande X. Due to its impressive features, it may also compete with the base variant of the Honda Civic as well. Moreover, we may also see a petrol engine variant, but nothing is officially disclosed at the moment.
Would you buy the 7th generation Hyundai Elantra after its launch in Pakistan? Why or why not? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Photo Credits: hyundaicanada.com
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