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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Anytime Shreyas, you dont have to thank me. That is why this forum exists. Another point tipping the scales is modding. the power can be upped on the tsi with ease. Slap on an aftermarket blow off valve and you get the psshhht when you lift off. |
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| ![]() Hello. I am considering to buy an Elantra. But I am really worried of the Ground Clearance of this car. It is not mentioned anywhere in the website or brochure. So I called my dealer and he said it is 170mm. Is it true? I mean, from the pictures in looks really low. Please help. |
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| ![]() You are right paras. Though there are a few questions coming to my mind, which I would put here: My mind says (or practical me says): 1. Elantra's lifecycle has just started, laura is nearing the end of its lifecycle 2. If I will mostly be driving in the city, then laura's extra power may not be felt 3. The features that the elantra packs in are outstanding, skoda has skimped on features in the laura 4. Overall, elantra should be easy on pocket than the laura 5. Its the best dynamically sound Hyundai My heart says: 1. Laura's engine is the reason you are going for it 2. End of the lifecycle or not - the 2 lakhs discount going around will more than make up for it 3. It will bring a smile on your face everytime you drive it 4. European build - not yet experienced Am confused, may be a test drive of the elantra will help me in deciding how much I am missing in terms of driving pleasure but I was pretty convinced that I want to go for laura now I am in two minds. What do you guys say? |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() The ground clearance is 167mm, which is close to 170mm. This is in the ballpark of other sedans in the category. |
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| ![]() ^^^ Wonder if the ground clearance would be sufficient for Bangalore roads ![]() Especially when the car is fully loaded with passengers and luggage. |
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Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GOA
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| ![]() Hi all, looks like the multiple gizmos fitted in the Elantra have succeeded in hooking the indian car buyers. The latest figures in August sales have shown as many as 680 odd bookings for the elantra.Looks like it will take time for our population to mature as car buyers and features like driving dynamics will take precedence over bells and whistles provided. Took a test drive of the elantra diesel a week back, was impressed with the feature list but the drive was uninspiring to say the least.For us in Goa ,we are a little lucky in the sense that during the test drive ,have the opportunity to drive the cars on pretty decent roads with a few hills thrown in where the driving dynamics,stability ,road holding is magnified if you throw the car into those curves.For me the experience was just not good enough to loosen my purse strings for the koreans. have booked the JETTA TSI 1.4 which brought a smile to my lips within the first 2 minutes which turned into a grin at the end of twenty minutes of some spirited driving on the twisties.Came home and decided i could live with less features rather can compromise on the core characteristics of a car which will give a smile everyday. Just my point of view after purchasing six cars in the past including a Baleno ![]() ![]() |
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Reading your post clearly tells me that you are an enthusiast & must congratulate you for your choice. While I have not test driven the 1.4 TSI but the driving dynamics & road manners of the Jetta do bring a smile to my face every time I take her out ![]() | |
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| ![]() Me and wife were discussing the pros and cons of elantra and she made a stunningly simple observation - if three persons are sitting in the elantra's back and any of them wants to use the audio remote then ?.. ![]() On the same lines , if after market leather (or leatherite ) seat covers are put in a base/S Elantra the look over the rear seat arm rest may become a bit shabby , isn't it ? |
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![]() Stating this from experience as I own the previous gen elantra which has similar GC. | |
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| ![]() On the road in UP - Diesel - 1428888(B) 1509082(S) 1642007(SX) 1751861(SX AT) Petrol - 1384947(S) 1520069(SX) 1629923(AT) Since my daily running won't be more than 50 -60 km will it make more sense to go for the petrol (s) ?. I have a diesel i20 for long runs ... Pl advice ! |
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"Mixed thoughts" -exactly my reaction after TD of this car. My wife likes the light steering of the Hyundais so Maybe I can dispose off my I20 crdi (get exchange bonus in the process also ??) and persist with the "bigger i20" feel and more Jing Bang ![]() Problem is the nearest serious competitors are more expensive..( Cruze and the Jetta ) ![]() Another problem would be parking space in my colony --with a Fiesta and now(maybe) the Elantra. | |
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| ![]() Test drove the elantra petrol today. Fully loaded, features galore, though simple information like instantaneous fuel consumption, distance to empty missing (as has already been pointed out). Rear seat was very comfortable - only a two seater though. Front seats are good but howsoever I adjusted the position I could not see the bonnet. Hand rest was of no use as I could not change gears while resting my hand on it (I could do the same in laura). Now coming to the drive - not great IMHO, felt not eager to move forward. Ride was good, steering very very light, my esteem's is an HPS unit, so this was ultra light. Well to sum up, a loaded car but disappointing to drive - could not please the enthusiast in me. So need to go to the laura way. |
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