10 December 2020 11:17 am / 105 comments
The seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra has just been launched virtually by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Previewed last week, the CN7 Elantra arrives as a CBU import from South Korea, in a single 1.6L IVT variant, priced at an introductory
RM158,888 on-the-road excluding insurance, with 2020 sales tax exemption. More on the specs and price later.
The new Elantra follows the Sensuous Sportiness design identity as per the new Sonata, but if the D-segment model is all about curves, the Elantra is full of sharp lines and triangles. Hyundai says that triangular shapes is a “taboo” in car design, and this is a bold attempt that achieves “geometrical beauty”. Definitely a love or hate design, but it’s certainly bold, and no one can accuse Hyundai of playing it safe and boring. The recently-revealed fourth-gen Tucson has the same Parametric Jewel design theme.