2017 Hyundai
Elantra Eco
The all-new 2017 Hyundai
Elantra 'Eco' is said to return an EPA estimated 40 highway mpg & 35 mpg
mixed, making it the most fuel efficient version of the Elantra.
According to
FuelEconomy.gov, the Elantra Eco's mpg ratings could result in average annual
fuel costs of just US$ 900, for which the efficiency of the EcoShift Dual Clutch
transmission with Shifttronic would also be partly responsible.
The 'Eco' uses an all-new 1.4-liter Kappa Turbo engine, with 128 HP and 211 Nm of torque available between 1,400 - 3,700 rpm, working together with
the previously mentioned 7-speed automatic gearbox.
The 2017
Elantra Eco also comes with plenty of standard equipment, such as the LED
Daytime Running Lights, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert
& Lane Change Assist, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shifter knob,
dual automatic temperature control, push-to-start and heated front seats.
Price-wise, the
added specs and better fuel efficiency of the 'Eco' will cost US buyers US$ 3,500
more than what they would be spending on the entry-level 2017 Elantra SE -
though the flagship Elantra Limited version costs US$ 1,700 more than the 'Eco',
justified by the 2.0-liter engine and a few extra features.
