Hyundai Motor India Ltd, country’s largest passenger car exporter and second largest manufacturer today announced the launch of the neo Fluidic Elantra in India. The neo Fluidic Elantra boasts of futuristic design, luxurious interiors, advanced High-end features and cutting-edge technology.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. B S Seo, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL said, “The Elantra has received an overwhelming response worldwide. We are confident that it will raise the bar and set a new benchmark in the executive car segment in India. With contemporary styling, design and all the advanced features the neo Fluidic Elantra will give an immense driving pleasure and comfort to the customers in India.”
“The launch of the neo Fluidic Elantra in the executive segment makes Hyundai a full line-up manufacturer,” he added.
The Elantra is a globally successful sedan and has received much international recognition. It has been awarded the “2012 North American Car of the Year” at the Detroit Auto Show.

“Fluidic Sculpture” is Hyundai’s new design philosophy which embodies a flowing and dynamic form execution. This Philosophy embraces the harmony of human co-existence and the wisdom of sustainable growth from nature’s endless evolution to create a vision of progressive and passionate design. Embracing “Fluidic Sculpture” design principles, Elantra artfully combines the interplay of wind with rigid surfaces to create the impression of continuous motion.

The 5th generation neo Fluidic Elantra comes with various segment unique features like Front ventilated seats, Rear parking camera, Advanced safety features like Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Silica tyre and Solar glass.
Additionally the neo Fluidic Elantra also sports a number of high tech features like smart key with push button start, 10-way adjustable power driver seat with lumbar support, Dual zone FATC, Auto Cruise control, Automatic Headlight control, 16” Alloy wheels and so on.
To ensure enhanced Comfort and Convenience, the neo Fluidic Elantra offers features like electrically adjustable, foldable and heated outside mirrors with turn indicators, Rear AC vents, Cooled glove box, Eco driving indicators, 2 DIN MP3 audio with USB, Aux-in and iPod cable for unlimited music access together with combination of Audio and Bluetooth control on Steering. The Audio control on the rear armrest is a delight for the rear passenger.

Hyundai has always led the way when it comes to ensuring safety and security in its vehicles. The neo Fluidic Elantra is packed with an array of Hi-end safety features like VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), 6 Airbags, HAC (Hill-Start Assist Control), Speed sensing auto door lock and impact sensing auto door unlock to ensure complete safety of the occupants. To assist safe and easy parking, the Elantra also offers Rear Parking Camera with display on Electro Chromic Mirror (ECM) along with the parking sensors.

The neo Fluidic Elantra will be available with two engine options – 1.8 L Petrol Dual VTVT delivering 149.5PS@6500rpm of maximum power and 18.1Kgm@4700rpm of peak torque and the 1.6 L Diesel VGT CRDi delivering 128PS@4000rpm of maximum power and 26.5Kgm@1900-2750rpm of peak torque.
Both the Petrol and Diesel versions offer the segment unique choice of 6-speed Manual Transmission and 6-speed Automatic Transmission. The super-efficient 1.6 L Diesel engine offers a mileage of 22.7 KMPL (ARAI figure) while the 1.8 L Petrol version clocks 16.3 Kmpl (ARAI figure), making the neo Fluidic Elantra the most fuel-efficient car in the segment in both petrol and diesel.
The Elantra will be available with India’s best Warranty with a Period of 4 years/100,000Kms with Road Side Assistance. The Elantra goes on sale immediately and will be available with choice of 7 variants in a range of 6 exciting colours.