2014 Hyundai Elantra Facelift Revealed
Hyundai has revealed the facelifted 2014 Elantra in Korea, boasting a newly-redesigned front bumper, radiator grille, fog lights, and more.
Known as the Avante in the Korean market, the 2014 Elantra also gets an LED light guide, projection headlights, and redesigned 17-inch wheels. In the rear is a new, two-tone bumper and LED tail lights. On the inside, the Korean automaker has updated the Elantra with subtle enhancements based on customer feedback. The center air vent position has been moved upward while the front center armrest position has also been raised. Ventilation seats, a 3.5-inch OLED display, and rear seat air vents have also been added.
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Compared to the previous Elantra, the facelifted 2014 model is 20 mm longer, though its wheelbase stays the same. To give it a more stable, balanced design, Hyundai extended the front bumper 5 mm and the rear bumper 15 mm. In addition, the Korean market will see the addition of a diesel variant to the Elantra lineup with a 1.6-liter featuring 126 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque. The diesel model equipped with an automatic transmission also comes with Hyundai’s advanced Idle Stop & Go technology.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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