New generation Elantra,Tucson launched
The
Hyundai Motors and Investment Ghana Limited last Thursday launched two vehicles
from the Hyundai stable—the all new sleek but rigid Elantra and sporty yet
tough Tucson.
Hyundai
took the two vehicles to the engineering theatre and returned with a 6th
generation Elantra and 3rd generation Tucson.
At a
media launch in Accra, the Head of Sales and Marketing of the company, Mr Jatin
Nadkarni, said the two vehicles reflected Hyundai’s fluidic design
concept.
“Part of
Hyundai’s DNA is to ensure that the company remains innovative through dynamic
designs and also produces durable cars that are efficient,” he said.
Engines
The power
behind the Elantra is two engines—a 1.6 and a 2.0 litre petrol engines.
The
Tucson on the other hand is powered by a 2.0 litre engine.
Outside,
the designers give details to the brand’s large hexagonal grille, a more
refined look accented by slim, sporty headlamps and high density fog lamps.
Interior
Inside
the two cars fit and finish have been kept simple. No clumsy layouts to cause
the driver to take his eyes off the road.
The
Tucson feels especially spacious and roomy for a compact SUV. The open and airy
cabin makes the car easily accessible with a family friendly rear seat as an
icing on the cake.
Standard
features include smart key, leather seat, adjustable electric seat, bluetooth,
reverse camera and impressive cargo space.
Although
its designers have reduced its height, head and knee room are generous; even
short drivers can sit up high with an impressive front view. The seats are
available in both fabric and leather.
The
plastic door panels are hard and the inside littered with storage facilities
from mobile phones, water bottles to even your handy electronic gadgets.
While the
engineers went to the drawing board to keep the Tucson shorter, in the
contrast, the Elantra has seen an increase in height, width and the base
elongated to improve legroom and provide a generous cargo space. The agreement
is that seat comfort is superb and even tall adults have ample leg and head
room in the back.
Adapted
to fit tropics
The Sales
Manager of the company, Mr Sachin Gupta, said the two cars satisfied the needs
of the young and trendy who want comfort at a competitive price.
Automakers
have been accused of producing generic vehicles with little respect for weather
and road conditions in Africa; a one-cut-fits-all approach where customers tend
to be the losers at the end.
But
allaying that fear, Mr Gupta said: “The cars have been adapted to fit the road
conditions in Ghana. The suspension is good. The durability is good because the
engineers have the tropics including Ghana in mind. On top of that we have an
excellent after-sales service.”
Warranty
Warranty for the two vehicles is 100,000
kilometres or five years whichever comes first
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