2019 Hyundai Elantra First Drive
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan that has a lot to offer you. In this vehicle, you get some great features and technology as well as a solid performance. This vehicle has been given a refresh for the 2019 model year, so check out some of the updates that have happened below.
The Hyundai Elantra will have a few refreshed features for 2019. Some of the biggest changes come with the exterior and the appearance. However, there are some updates when it comes to technology options and safety features.
Car and Driver discusses the exterior update, “The styling takes a step upscale with its new front end dominated by a wider grille with horizontal slats. It’s underscored by a shapely bib with vertical outboard turn signals and nacelles that allow air to pass through them. The hood and front fenders are also new, as are the wedge-shaped headlamps with LED running lamps that appear to pierce the upper corners of the grille. Out back, the trunk lid is new, as are the tail lamps.”
As far as performance goes, the engine options on the Hyundai Elantra remain the same for the 2019 year. However, they give you a great performance, so it’s okay to stick with what works. The base engine for the Hyundai Elantra is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 147-horsepower engine. You can upgrade to a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder if you would like. This turbocharged engine gives you 201-horsepower. Finally, if you are looking into the Elantra Eco, it will feature a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 128-horsepower.
When it comes to technology, there will be some changes to the center screen and technology options. On the base model, you get a 5.0-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth. Available technology includes wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and more.
According to Car and Driver, “On the safety side, the Elantra receives many of Hyundai’s SmartSense features, most of which are fitted to SEL models and above, including forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and driver-attention alert. Limited models with the Ultimate package also include Safe Exit Assist, which warns passengers exiting the car if another vehicle is approaching from behind, as well as pedestrian-detection functionality for the forward-collision-warning system.”
As you can see, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra has some impressive features and capability. If you would like to test drive a Hyundai Elantra for yourself, you can come down to Rosen Hyundai.
Rosen Hyundai is your Algonquin Hyundai dealer, and we have a great selection of 2019 Hyundai models for sale. We also have a great Hyundai service department if you need some maintenance performed on your vehicle. Reach out to us if there is something we can do to help you.
