Standard faux-leather seats seats and heated front seats, plus the moonroof that came in the Tech Package, were bonuses at the Coupe’s price. Several design elements that were previously optional are now standard, such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The base-price interior of the Hyundai Elantra manages to do basic without crossing too far into cheap. The new engine is responsible for a significant, 3-mpg drop in combined fuel economy from 2013’s EPA-estimated 31 mpg. The suspension was a bit too far on the “stiff and trying to be sporty” side, at the expense of daily driving comfort.Įquipped with its new engine, standard six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, the Elantra Coupe gets an EPA-estimated 24/34/28 mpg city/highway/combined. There’s a slight lag upon acceleration, and despite suspension and steering modifications this year, I didn’t find either to feel very refined. It’s now rated 173 hp for most models, up from 148 hp last year - but specifications reveal the lower-emissions PZEV (partial zero-emissions vehicle) version Elantra is again rated lower, at 166 hp.ĭespite the 2014’s increased horsepower, the Hyundai Elantra Coupe is not “sport-tuned” – it could definitely be a little peppier in order to add to the fun factor alluded to in its windswept look. This year, a 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine increases horsepower by almost 17 percent over 2013’s 1.8-liter. New for 2014 is a standard real spoiler and blackout grille that ups the car’s Formula Drift look. It’s swoopy, young and fun, and it somehow manages to take feminine curves and make them into a much more sporty and androgynous vehicle. Come on, it’ll be fun.) The Elantra Coupe is no exception to the rule. Hyundai has made a name for itself with inventive “fluidic design.” (Want proof? Google “fluidic design” and see what images come up. If the Elantra Coupe doesn’t fit your personality profile, you may also be interested in checking out the Honda Civic Coupe, Kia Forte Koup or Scion tC. The Elantra Coupe comes in only one trim, making life easy for those whose biggest decision is whether to go out or order in tonight - or whether to spend an extra $4,200 on the Technology Package (which my test car had). Hyundai announced 2014 is its final model year. If you like the Elantra Coupe and want to buy it new, don’t delay. Compare the 20 Hyundai Elantras (excluding the GT) side by side here.
It has also dropped the standard manual transmission. The 2014 version has been beefed up with a new engine, suspension and steering refinements, some interior and exterior upgrades, and more standard features. The Hyundai Elantra Coupe is a youthful car chock-full of features for the tech-savvy, budget-sensitive, BC (before children) consumer.