Hyundai has submitted documentation for the eighth-generation Elantra to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new sedan features the Art of Steel design concept, characterized by sharp lines and complex surfaces. The vehicle will be available with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels.
The new model measures 4765 x 1855 x 1425 mm with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. Compared to the previous version, the car has grown by 45 mm in length and width, 10 mm in height, and 30 mm in wheelbase. The sedan is powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 84.5 kW, or 115 horsepower.
The interior includes a 14.6-inch Android-based infotainment system with AI capabilities, a Bang and Olufsen audio system, and wireless smartphone charging. The maximum speed of the eighth-generation sedan is rated at 191 km/h.
