CAR GARAGE | Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2013) | The 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe marks the continuing evolution of Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design theme with sporty design language, while assuming a leadership position compact coupe segment with an eco-efficient power train, generous convenience features, exceptional roominess and abundant safety features. Hyundai Elantra Coupe is the latest vehicle in Hyundai's 7/11 product initiative (seven new models in the next eleven months), following the Azera and Genesis Coupe. Hyundai's Elantra Coupe takes dynamic "Fluidic Sculpture" design principles to the next level. Hyundai's signature hexagonal front fascia opening and jeweled swept-back headlights give Elantra Coupe is a lean, aggressive demeanor. From the side, Hyundai Elantra Coupe conveys a wedge-like silhouette with sport coupe Deeply sculpted surfaces. Coupe Elantra was designed at Hyundai's North American Design Center in Irvine, Calif.
The Hyundai Elantra compact coupe. Coupe takes safety to the next level with the introduction of Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). Coupe Elantra features six airbags-Including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags. The Elantra Coupe also features a state-of-the-art braking package. The package includes four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Including Brake Assist, the which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions and driving dynamics. Hyundai Coupe Elantra engineers even looked at something as simple as the parking brake for an integrated rear parking brake caliper for weight reduction.
The Hyundai Elantra Coupe can be equipped with a six-speed manual (M6CF3-1) or automatic (A6GF1) trans axle with SHIFTRONIC manual control. The six-speed automatic is 11 pounds lighter than Hyundai's global five-speed. This transmission, mated to the 1.8-liter engine Nu, Coupe Elantra helps deliver improved fuel efficiency - 11 percent more than its closest competitor, the Honda Civic Coupe. The Hyundai Elantra Coupe's six-speed manual transmission offers positive shift feel and further optimizes performance power train.
The PZEV Elantra Hyundai Coupe helps meet and exceed its environmental requirements. Outside of these "green" states, the Elantra Hyundai Coupe is available as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). The Nu engine features an aluminum block with a cast-iron cylinder liner, cylinder head and crank. This results in a four-percent improvement in performance, a 15 percent reduction in cost and 30 percent reduction in weight, when compared with aluminum. Another Hyundai engineers have incorporated technology into the Hyundai Elantra Coupe is an electronic throttle control. This system accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving livability, response and fuel economy. To further fuel economy improve, Coupe Elantra APPLIES double-pipe plumbing technology to the internal heat exchanger. Hyundai Coupe Elantra's fuel economy is estimated at 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway for the six-speed manual transmission, and 28 mpg city, 39 mpg highway for the six-speed automatic transmission.
