![]() ![]() ![]() No, it doesn't have athletic handling but it is engaging and proved far more fun and interesting around our handling loop than expected. But if you catch things before they get sloppy, the Elantra responds wonderfully to throttle inputs and tightens its line with an immediacy and crispness that are usually not found outside of an pure sports car. As with nearly all front-wheel-drive cars, understeer is the predominant handling trait. So, too, is the balance the Elantra Hybrid exhibits as it makes its way around. Handling: Pulling 0.89 g on the skidpad is nothing to sneeze at, but the fact that a fairly basic hybrid sedan gave us that number is fairly remarkable. This car stops better - less drama, less noise, shorter distances and more stability - than vehicles costing two to three times as much. As you'd expect from a fairly inexpensive car, there's a bit of noise and vibrations from the antilock braking system but nothing remotely panic-worthy. All of the stops were within 3 feet of one another and all felt stable and straight. There's no redline, or even a traditional tach for that matter, but there's always just enough power to make you not wish you could see a tach to check your progress. Traction is never an issue, and while it doesn't leap off the line, the Elantra Hybrid gets going without much hesitation and accelerates linearly in each gear. With only a combined output of 139 horsepower, there's no real trick to getting the most out of the Elantra Hybrid. It's far from quick but the Elantra feels wholly capable of getting up to speed without massive commitment from its driver. The engine is much better isolated than hybrid powertrains were just a few years ago and makes the Elantra Hybrid feel much less stressed under heavy acceleration. While the Elantra still features a small-displacement non-turbocharged engine and a straightforward electrical assist, it doesn't feel or sound like its meager power numbers would suggest. Sport front seats with additional bolsteringĭriver’s Comments Acceleration: Basic hybrid powertrains sure have come a long way.The more sophisticated rear suspension design from the N Line, plus adaptive dampers.Electronically controlled limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration).19-inch alloy wheels with high-performance summer tires.Six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque.Similarly equipped to the Limited but adds performance and distinctive styling with: Sport-tuned springs and shock absorbers and a more sophisticated rear suspension design for better handling.18-inch alloy wheels with available performance tires.Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.It's equipped similarly to the standard SEL but is sportier thanks to: Driver's seat and mirror memory settings. ![]() Hybrid powertrain with 1.6-liter engine and 139 hpĬombines the hybrid powertrain with the Limited's features.The Blue trim gets similar standard equipment to the SEL, but it is not eligible for the Convenience and Premium packages. Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (non-wireless).This top-of-the-line trim comes loaded with all the SEL's optional features plus: Enhanced forward collision mitigation system.Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Elantra and the car in front).Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle).Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered).Safe exit warning (warns of an approaching vehicle before passengers exit the parked vehicle).Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued).Lane keeping assistance (steers the Elantra back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker).Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot while reversing and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision).Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane is in your blind spot and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Standard safety equipment on all Elantras includes: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity).Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. ![]()
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