Elantra's return, there has been no legend of me in the Jianghu for a long time!

More than a decade ago, China's automobile market was not so complicated, and there were only a few models that people were familiar with. Besides Santana, Accord and Camry, there is also a car that you will not be unfamiliar with-Beijing Hyundai Elantra.

You may wonder why Elantra, which was a national hit in those years, has not been heard from in recent years. In fact, Elantra has always been there, but it was later renamed Elantra (the fourth generation), Langdong (the fifth generation) and Lingdong (the sixth generation). Not long ago, the "Iron Show" program of the Kicking Car Gang also took the lead, and the performance was somewhat unexpected.

Today, Hyundai Elantra, a classic model, has also evolved to the 7th generation, and it was released online worldwide yesterday. According to the official data in Chinese, the name "Elantra" has returned.

The new generation Elantra is built on the brand-new i-GMP platform, with a body size of 4676*1826*1415mm and a wheelbase of 272mm. Except for the height reduction of 35mm, other dimensions are increased compared with the leading driver.

The most noteworthy thing is its design. A profile picture released during preheating is enough to arouse our interest. I have to say that Hyundai Motor, including Kia Motors of the same group, has been more and more self-released in shape design recently.

The designers of Hyundai Motor refer to the design language of the new generation Elantra as "Parametric? Dynamics "(parametric dynamics). The surface of the car body looks like a geometric crystal cutting surface, and the front grille is like a gem. There are layers of complicated shapes inside, and the "corners of the mouth" are quite open.

the concave of the rear of the car is quite exaggerated, and the H-shaped through taillights are hidden in it, which has enough recognition among a number of through taillights.

The side modeling refreshes our understanding of "waist line" and puts forward higher requirements for the stamping production line. The curve of the roof is similar to that of a coupe like Fista. It seems that the positioning of the 7th generation Elantra is shifting from "home" to "personality".

The interior also proves this point. The driver's seat adopts an embracing design, and the double 1.25-inch large screens face the driver in a certain arc.

Hyundai is very confident about the new design, claiming that it will "win the favor of the younger generation". Fista, New Elantra, including the yet-to-be-introduced 9th-generation Sonata, modern new cars challenge our aesthetics again and again, and we will wait and see whether they can win favor.

Powertrain is another bright spot. Besides the fuel version, the new generation Elantra will also launch the hybrid version for the first time.

The fuel version will be equipped with a 2.-liter Atkinson cycle self-priming engine, which is said to have excellent fuel economy. The maximum power is 147 HP and the maximum torque is 179Nm, matching a continuously variable gearbox.

the hybrid version will be equipped with a 1.6-liter Atkinson cycle self-priming engine, plus a 32kW motor, and a 1.32kWh battery will be placed under the rear seat. The comprehensive output power of the system is 139 HP and the comprehensive torque is 264Nm, which matches a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The fuel consumption per 1 kilometers is only 4.7 liters.

after watching the powertrain, I couldn't help falling into confusion. Matching with the dynamic personality design of the new generation Elantra, it is actually a powertrain with energy saving and emission reduction as its main appeal. Will this sense of separation, which is inconsistent in appearance, bring people a psychological gap, or will it be dark and cool to "hold X and save money"?

The new generation Elantra will be equipped with driving assistance functions such as collision warning, lane keeping, automatic high beam, and more functions such as adaptive cruise and blind zone assistance can be optional.

It is reported that the seventh generation Elantra will enter the China market in the third quarter of 22. Interestingly, at present, both Leading and Elantra are still in production and sales. Will there be several generations of sales under the same roof again?

judging from the success of Jetta brand, China consumers still have special feelings for those classic names. Therefore, I believe that Elantra's return will definitely cause a lot of repercussions.

The writer of this article is the Kicking Car Gang? Ao Yifeng

This article comes from the author of Chejia, car home, and does not represent car home's standpoint.