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The biggest news is that a new, more powerful 2.0 liter, direct injected inline four cylinder is now the standard engine in the GT and Coupe, as well as the Elantra sedan's all new Sport trim level. This engine produces 173 horsepower and 154 pound feet of torque, and while the 2014 Elantra GT can still be equipped with a six speed manual or automatic transmission, the 2014 Elantra Coupe drops the option for a manual transmission; it also appears that the Elantra Sport sedan will come solely with the automatic. Highway estimates for this engine include 33 mpg for the GT with automatic, 34 mpg for the GT with manual and Coupe, and 35 for the Sport sedan. Sedan buyers looking for better fuel economy still have the carry over 1.8 liter engine with 145 hp, 130 lb ft and EPA ratings of 28 mpg city/38 mpg highway.
All three variants of the 2014 Elantra get some styling changes, but the visual updates made to the GT and Coupe are minimal since these models have only been on the market for one year. The sedan gets your standard midcycle refresh that includes new wheel designs and tweaked front and rear fascias, while the Sport and Limited trim levels add stylish LED trimmed headlights and LED taillights these lights are standard on the GT and optional on the Coupe. The Elantra Sport sedan is easily distinguishable thanks to its two tone 17 inch wheels, chrome exhaust tip and rear decklid spoiler. The new base model, formerly known as GLS, has been renamed the SE, and the top trim Limited still offers a fully loaded experience.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2013 The award winning Hyundai Elantra returns for 2014 with extensive design upgrades and a more powerful GDI engine in the new Sport trim. A host of new features have also been added, while maintaining the roominess, warranty and safety that has made Elantra a three time recipient of the ALG Residual Value Award. In total, more than 75 Elantra major sub systems are new or redesigned. The all new 2014 Elantra Sport and the rest of the Elantra line up was introduced today at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
New technologies built into the 2014 Elantra include the application of the next generation navigation and audio technology, which feature simpler user interfaces, enhanced voice recognition commands, improved navigation screens and available Pandora internet radio. A 4.3 inch color touchscreen with integrated rearview camera is now available on the entry level SE, in the Preferred Package, and as standard equipment on the Elantra Sport and Limited. Also new to Elantra Limited is Hyundai's Blue Link and Assurance Connected Care safety, service and infotainment telematics system.
For 2014, the Elantra has received a host of exterior design changes. The front and rear styling of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have been altered for a more stable, balanced look. Up front, a new open mouth lower bumper, grille, more technical foglights and projector headlamps with LED accents add a dynamic, precise feel to Elantra. The whole L shaped foglight graphic stabilizes the front end and gives the car a more grounded look, while maintaining a greater sense of width that forces the eye to the corners. The headlamp and taillamp LED accents were also given a more technical appearance to give the Elantra a stronger attitude. From the profile, a chrome beltline molding and new sets of 17 inch alloy wheels on the Elantra Limited and Sport accentuate the Elantra's premium image. A new black, two tone rear diffuser also sharpens the look of the 2014 Elantra.
Inside, refinements in design give the entire 2014 Hyundai Elantra a more premium feel, with an all new third generation navigation and audio technology, available aluminum accents and new HVAC controls. Subtle changes to the placement of HVAC vents, controls and the height of the front center armrest lend a higher quality, simplified look. Providing a more upscale environment is accomplished with a slightly darker, more neutral beige interior color choice, aluminum pedals on the Sport and aluminum door sill plates on the Sport and Limited.
The Elantra Limited offers a new optional multifunction seven inch touch screen display with navigation. This third generation display features a simpler user interface, enhanced voice recognition commands and improved navigation screens. The system is more intuitive for commonly used tasks. Simple pop up messages now appear to help pair a cell phone and the voice recognition software understands street addresses and cities all in one sentence. The route screens display speed limits and details the next three maneuvers. One or two button pushes now complete most functions. The systems memory also allows for viewing and storing of jpeg images and Mpeg music files from a USB stick.
Pandora internet radio is integrated into the Elantra Limited's optional multifunction seven inch touch screen display with navigation. The display screen has a Pandora icon for internet radio from an iPhone. Pandora can also be viewed on the display screen and songs can be given the familiar Pandora thumbs up or thumbs down. (By selecting the thumbs down icon, that particular song will never be played again.) Pandora can be connected to the head unit via a USB cable and integrates album cover art. smartphone users has listened to Pandora in the past month
Elantra SE and Sport have an AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers. This system also includes iPod auxiliary inputs. The Sport and Limited trims come equipped with a 4.3 inch color touchscreen audio with standard rearview camera. This system is part of the Preferred Package on the Elantra SE. Elantra Limited features an optional premium audio system with navigation that pumps out 360 watts of sound and includes an external amplifier. It also accesses digital music files employing Bluetooth streaming audio and allows the driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth audio wirelessly streams music from a phone to the audio system.
The 2014 Elantra now offers the 2.0 liter "Nu" GDI engine in the all new Sport trim. This addition will be very popular with consumers who are looking for exceptional responsiveness, refinement and more performance. The 2.0 liter Nu GDI engine in the Elantra Sport produces 173 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 154 lb. ft. of torque at 4700 rpm. This adds 25 more horsepower (+ 17 percent) and 23 lb. ft. of torque (+18 percent) when compared with last model year's 1.8 liter Nu engine from the prior model year. These performance gains were achieved by increasing the displacement of the 1.8 liter Nu engine to 2.0 liters and equipping it with a GDI fuel delivery system. The stroke of the 1.8 liter Nu engine was increased from 87.2 mm to 97 mm to get the displacement up to 2.0 liters. The 2.0 liter Nu has been tuned to provide more torque at 1,500 rpm than the outgoing 1.8 liter Nu. The engine also delivers more torque from 4,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm for impressive linear power delivery all the way up to redline. Equipping the Elantra Sedan Sport with the 2.0 liter Nu four cylinder engine with GDI ensures a great balance between performance and fuel economy. The Elantra Sedan Sport with the 2.0 liter GDI engine and six speed automatic transmission achieves an EPA estimated 24 city/35 highway mpg with a ULEV emissions rating. The 1.8 liter Nu four cylinder engine with six speed automatic when equipped with 15 or 16 inch wheels achieves an EPA estimated 28 city/38 highway mpg.
Nu engines feature an aluminum block with a cast iron cylinder liner and aluminum cylinder head. They also offer Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D CVVT) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts for optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared with using it just on the intake camshaft, including a two percent improvement in performance (increased volumetric efficiency), two percent improvement in fuel economy (reduced pumping loss) and a 30 percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions. In the valvetrain, roller swing arms and hydraulic lash adjusters reduce valve driven friction to improve Authentic Marshawn Lynch Jersey fuel economy one percent compared with direct valve driving. The Nu engine family also features a maintenance free silent timing chain system to enhance durability and improve Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Behind the wheel of the entry level Elantra SE and top of the line Elantra Limited, drivers benefit from Hyundai's Driver Selectable Steering Mode, with three operating modes Comfort, Normal and Sport. This innovative system allows drivers to adapt the Elantra's steering characteristics to varying driving preferences and road conditions. Comfort mode is ideal for city and parking environments, offering the greatest ease of steering with a decrease in steering effort. Normal mode is ideal for a mix of driving conditions. Meanwhile, Sport Mode is optimized for higher speed freeways or winding roads and decreases power steering assistance. The Driver Selectable Steering Mode not only adjusts power assistance levels in each mode, but also adjusts on center build up feel and steering build up curves throughout the steering range, for a very natural and progressive feel. Steering dampening characteristics, active return and friction levels have also been optimized in Elantra.
Elantra is still a "class above" some competitors when it comes to interior room. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies it as a mid size car, rather than a compact car like Civic, Mazda3 and Focus. Elantra's total interior volume of 110.4 cubic feet beats the 2013 Honda Civic sedan, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, and 2014 Ford Focus. Surprisingly, it even surpasses the Acura TSX (108.5 cu. ft.), Nissan Maxima (110.0 cu. ft), and VW CC (106.8 cu. ft.) in total interior volume. Ultimately, the long wheelbase allows for compact car efficiency with mid size car comfort. An example of this is found in the long seat track, delivering best in class front seat legroom. Elantra's trunk volume at 14.8 cubic feet also beats Civic and Corolla. This means Elantra's trunk Marshawn Lynch Jersey can fit three sets of golf clubs versus only two for Focus and Civic. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various optional Blue Link features and services through compatible mobile devices. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the app has been significantly enhanced from the previous version and boasts a new user experience, faster navigation and innovative new features. Google Android and Apple iOS users can download the app today from Google Play or Apple iTunes, respectively.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. , 2013 Hyundai Motor America introduced the refreshed 2014 Elantra GT in a North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show today. The 2014 Elantra GT adds a more powerful engine to a model known for its design, five door functionality, sophisticated suspension tuning and interior space.
Hyundai upped Authentic Russell Wilson Jersey both the horsepower and torque on the refreshed Elantra GT to make it even more fun to drive. The GT now includes a standard 2.0 liter Nu Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, which adds 25 more horsepower (+17 percent) and 23 Russell Wilson Jersey lb. ft. of torque (+18 percent) from the prior model year. This powertrain in the Elantra GT produces 173 horsepower available at 6,500 rpm and 154 lb. ft. of torque on tap at 4,700 rpm. With these gains along with a low curb weight, Elantra GT can now boast the best power to weight ratio and specific output in the segment. Furthermore, Elantra GT now produces more horsepower Zach Miller Jersey than the Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus, Mazda3 five door and Volkswagen Golf five door. To sharpen the look of the 2014 Elantra GT, Hyundai engineers added LED taillights. To improve visibility a new integrated driver's blind spot mirror was also added. The 2014 Elantra GT goes on sale in December.
The 2014 Elantra GT enjoys the more powerful 2.0 liter Nu engine. Fuel is delivered to the 2.0 liter Nu by a high pressure Gasoline Direct Injection, which contributes to improved engine response. Power is rated at 173 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 154 lb. ft. of torque at a 4,700 rpm, which is a significant improvement compared to the 2013 Elantra GT's 1.8 liter engine that developed 148 horsepower and 131 lb. ft. of torque. The 2.0 liter Nu has been tuned to provide more torque at 1,500 rpm than the outgoing 1.8 liter Nu. The engine also delivers more torque from 4,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm for Authentic Zach Miller Jersey impressive linear power delivery all the way up to redline.
The performance gains were achieved by stroking the engine from 87.2 mm to 97 mm to increase the displacement of the engine from 1.8 liters to 2.0 liters and equipping it with a GDI fuel delivery system instead of a MPI fuel delivery system. This high tech, all aluminum engine also has Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT) and a Variable Induction System (VIS) for better engine breathing. A lightweight intake manifold also reduces weight by 30 percent over a cast unit. The aluminum "bed plate" located below the cylinder block reduces engine NVH levels and improves block rigidity by 30 percent.
Maximizing interior volume and delighting customers with various seating layouts are hallmarks of Hyundai engineering and translate into more cabin room, cargo space and versatility. The Elantra GT features seating layouts that can comfortably seat five people or accommodate four passengers, plus long items like golf clubs or snowboards. Fold down two seats to seat three people and hold larger packages or fold down all of the back seats to get CUV sized cargo space. These options allow customers to discover that Elantra GT has more interior volume than Mazda3, Ford Focus and VW Golf and even more cargo capacity than the Nissan Juke crossover, thanks to fold flat rear seats and rear seat cushions that can flip upward.
The Elantra GT includes a number of convenient, standard stowage and storage features, including a sunglasses holder, two front and two rear cup holders, door bottle holders, cooled glove compartment, central console storage, sliding armrest, front storage tray and front seatback pockets. The cargo area also has a 12 volt outlet for consumers who desire to plug in their portable electronic devices.
Elantra GT is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and gas shock absorbers. The rear suspension is comprised of a light weight coupled torsion beam for enhanced steering stability and monotube shock absorbers. A 22 mm diameter front stabilizer bar helps reduce body roll when cornering. Elantra GT is tuned for added feel, responsiveness and control, while the Elantra sedan is tuned for comfort. Modifications to the GT include higher rear spring rates, a stiffer twist beam and Sachs dampers for improved body motion control. These changes create driving dynamics which are sporty and comfortable. In addition, two suspension packages were developed to optimize tuning for the two different tire sizes. The Elantra GT's Style package offers a sportier suspension calibration that is optimized for its lower profile P215/45R17 tire.
Behind the wheel, drivers benefit from Hyundai's Driver Selectable Steering Mode. With three operating modes to select Comfort, Normal and Sport this innovative system allows drivers to adapt Elantra GT steering characteristics to varying driving preferences and road conditions any time they choose. Comfort level offers the greatest ease of steering and is ideal for city and parking environments. Sport is optimized for higher speed highways or winding roads, while Normal is ideal for a mix of driving conditions. The Driver Selectable Steering Mode adjusts power assistance levels in each mode and moderates on center build up feel and steering build up curves throughout the steering range, allowing for a very natural, progressive feel. Steering damping characteristics, active return gain and high frequency friction levels have also been optimized for Elantra GT in this system. Even more, Elantra GT's turning diameter of 34.8 feet is better than Focus and Golf.