The facelifted Hyundai Elantra AD being trialled on Malaysian roads,
suggesting an imminent local launch. It looks like the gestation period for
this heavily-restyled sedan is going to be shorter than expected, as its
appearance here comes less than a year after it was revealed to the world in
August.
The exterior sees a comprehensive overhaul, consisting of the company’s latest Cascading Grille intersected by
Doritos-like triangular headlights, with another pair of triangular fog lights
sitting underneath. At the rear, the reshaped tail lights get funky lightning
bolt-shaped graphics, while the number place recess has been moved to the
bumper, forming part of the new diffuser-style insert.
While we don’t get a look on the inside, expect a
few minor changes to be made, such as the climate controls and instrument
faces. As for the mechanicals, the Elantra should soldier on with the same
engines as before, starting with the Executive’s 2.0 litre Nu
naturally-aspirated four-cylinder that makes 152 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192 Nm of
torque at 4,000 rpm, paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.
