Hyundai Elantra review, test drive

Hyundai’s new Fluidic design notches yet another success with the new Elantra. All the bulges and creases are well proportioned, and the Elantra looks fantastic from all angles. The nose resembles the smaller Verna. It looks very similar in profile too, and the strong shoulder line that rises from the front bumper to the tail-light looks sporty and purposeful. The tapering roofline flows into the chunky tail to add to the coupé-like effect. Neat creases and beautifully detailed tail-lights further embellish the Elantra’s style quotient. At 4530mm, it is the shortest car in its segment. But its 2700mm wheelbase is the longest in the class and this is crucial in a segment where rear-seat space is at least as important as in the front.