2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe – at Chicago Auto Show 2012, Hyundai Elantra GT does not just introduce it, but another variant of the Elantra, the Elantra Coupe. If GT is prepared to fight the VW Golf, Ford Focus and Subaru Impreza Hatchback, Hyundai Elantra Coupe then sent to fight with the Honda Civic Si which has long been crisscrossing the compact coupe segment.
Of course with the release of this Coupe Hyundai Elantra want to reach more customers and make sales of the Elantra as the backbone. According to Hyundai two-door car is intended for the young and spirited sporty consumer.
Other new products such as Hyundai, Elantra Coupe comes with Hyundai’s distinctive design language, the Fluidic Sculpture and hexagonal-shaped grille. Overall in terms of this Coupe has the look of the exterior design that exactly match the Elantra Sedan. Color gray that wrapped the vehicle body is able to demonstrate an aggressive impression.
Coupe Elantra uses a 17-inch alloy rims that comes with two colors. From the side, we will see a line that is more aerodynamic design than the sedan version. Hyundai coupe party claims that it has a number of wind resistance of 0.28 cd. This coupe also made a longer version 0.01 as compared with the sedan.
If the Elantra sedan has a length of 4.40 meters, 4.41 meters the Coupe Elantra. And to the back, everything looks the same as the sedan version. Except for the rear diffuser which were black so it looks contrast with the color of the vehicle body and also sports a stylish twin exhaust chrome whitewash. Parties Hyundai has also added a rear spoiler to emphasize the impression of sporty cars.
Now it’s time we look into the inside. We’re not going to find a cheap impression of the interior with more on the Elantra. Everything has been replaced with high quality material combined with an attractive and modern. Parties Hyundai provides two interior colors, the gray and black. There is also a comfortable seat is made from environmentally friendly raw material thereby increasing the efficiency of the car.
In the middle of the cockpit of the operation buttons are arranged beautifully around a small screen that displays the condition of the vehicle functions. There is also a 7-inch touch screen that is ready to ask questions on our journey, and also behind the camera that will help us when the car park. For music fans the Hyundai also provides a socket for USB / iPod.
Meanwhile behind the hood there is a mechanical heart that exactly match the Elantra GT, which is 4-cylinder with a capacity of 1,800 cc and capable of producing 148 hp. But should Elantra Performance Coupe have a better than the GT considering a more aerodynamic design. With all its advantages, Hyundai believes that this flagship coupe to beat for all aspects of the Civic Si. Unfortunately the Hyundai Elantra has not announced when the coupe will be released officially.
