![]() ![]() That’s actually $100 less expensive than the 2016 Elantra’s starting price. The base SE trim with the standard six-speed manual transmission carries a price of $17,150. Hyundai seems dedicated at keeping the Elantra in an affordable price bracket despite the updates. The HID headlights are also active, following the steering wheel inputs to illuminate into turns. As with most cars these days, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, traction control, ABS, and a tire pressure monitor system all come standard.īut not only does the Elantra come with those safety features, this entry-level compact sedan now offers adaptive cruise control, or as Hyundai calls it, Smart Cruise Control. The Elantra now has a full suite of electronic aids, including Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Change Assist. Of course, staying out of an accent is better than just surviving one. The connection between the dash and the cowl have been reinforced, the front end now features a straightened load path to the A-pillar, the B-pillar area has been strengthened with hot-stamped steel, and the side impact beams have been improved. Structural improvements have been made to help reinforce several key areas. The Elantra’s safety systems also get an upgrade. Simply stand behind the car for more than three seconds with the key on your person, and the trunk will open automatically. Speaking of the trunk, the Elantra now has Hyundai’s Smart Trunk feature. The rear bench offers seating for three and 60/40 split folding for hauling longer items in the trunk. The under the covering, the seats are made from a material called SoyFoam, an environmentally friendly material that is made from soybean oil. Also depending on trim level, leather replaces cloth on the seats. ![]() Mid-grade models feature a seven-inch display and base models come with a conventional radio head unit. The instrument cluster features a new 4.2-inch color TFT display for the driver and an eight-inch infotainment system. In fact, the Elantra should technically be classified as a midsize sedan by the EPA, thanks to its 110.2 cubic feet of interior volume. For 2017, the Elantra grows wider and longer by one inch in both directions, giving it more interior volume than before. Not only does the dash more improved, the car is larger overall. The dash contains several rectangular segments, including the gauge cluster and infotainment screen area. Inside the Elantra, Hyundai designers have ditched the old design in favor of something similar to the Sonota’s interior. ![]()
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