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| ![]() I have test driven the Elantra Diesel MT (the dealer didn't have the AT). The car is absolutely gorgeous to look at and has some awesome features. Certain features like the ventilated seats have to be experienced to fully appreciate them. But like most people here have already said, the drive and feel of the car is not very inspiring. The engine is a bit of a slouch and even after the turbo kicks in, it doesn't quite have the same torque that the Cruze has. To add to that, the extremely light steering and soft suspension don't really inspire confidence, especially at high speeds. As for the cabin, I didn't quite mind the two tone interiors but my wife just hated it. That in it self was a big turn off for her. The rear seats were comfortable and the cabin felt spacious but I have heard some people say that the Elantra's cabin is not very different from the Verna's and that the whole car just feels like a slightly bigger version of the Verna. Anyway, I had mixed feelings after the test drive and while I thoroughly enjoyed the TD of the Cruze (MT & AT), the Elantra's creature comforts & safety features were just too good to look past. I mean, say what you want about the engine, you cannot deny that the car offers VFM. It is a very compelling package. Quote:
I think I will wait as well. I just hope the wait is worth it though. | |
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| ![]() Dear Friends. Test drove the Elantra and Fluence. Booked the Fluence E4 Diesel. The Elantra's pluses are only the features and disappointed in rest of the categories. The seats are not comfortable especially the rear seats lack under tigh support. In engine performance both cars felt exactly the same while the Elantra's engine is very noisy on the inside. The car really made me feel nervous at high speeds & danced all over the road. Looks like a stretched Verna. People might confuse it for a Verna on first look. Also I felt this car is not strongly built. Finally very very bad audio quality. The Fluence on the other hand really impressed me with its rock like solidity. The doors and bonnet felt rock heavy. Wondered how such small engine perfomed well enough for such a heavy car. The car is really planted to the road at all speeds. No drama at all. And the way it handled our bad roads is just fantastic. The seats are very comfortable. Good in features also. Looks elegant and neat. But Elantra's waiting period is 2 months but Fluence is available within 10 days. I dont get how each and every Hyundai now a days is a hit. |
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@TChandraShekar: Did you by any chance consider Chevrolet Cruze? I think its one of the best cars in this segment... | |
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![]() BTW, the FLuence is a fantastic car. I'd prefer it over the Elantra too. Althogh I really appreciate the way Hyundai has upped its quality and design game in the last few years. Prior to that, I used to dismiss Hyundais as 'bloody Koreans' ![]() | |
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hi how looking at the laura. good discounts are available on both he petrol and the diesel. you can also look at the automatic version |
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Depending on the color you may get delivery faster. I had to wait 5 months to get a white CL jetta. Call the dealer and ask if he has any CL readily available. |
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Hi. I did call the local VW guys and they have a white trendline ready. It costs 18.30 lakhs on road. Its too basic for that kind of money. What do you say? And white or silver comfortline has a waiting period of minimum 3 months. Last edited by Jaggu : 17th September 2012 at 10:39. Reason: Back to back posts, please use Multi Quote (Quote +) instead. Thanks | |
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Trendline is too basic. Comfortline offers the best VFM amongst the variants. If its only driving pleasure you are looking for (not too worried about features), then TL might be fine, but I would say go for the CL. | |
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![]() ![]() ALTHOUGH.. just one last Q remains . SX PETROL or DIESEL ? My running is around 50 km a day and I have smaller diesel ( a Hyundai -- i20 !) for running around. ( I guess HYundai should give me a medal or something for being a Fanboy !!) | |
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| ![]() you can get upto a lakh for diesel and over 2 lakhs for petrol but 2011 version |
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| ![]() Interesting news about Hyundai Elantra, not sure if this is true!! A severed ear for all that safety? http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.UFfsu4lhic0 |
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![]() Now regarding your Petrol vs Diesel dilemma - I understand your intent is to use the i20 for the runarounds & are OK with a petrol. Based on what I read from tsk1979s review of the short drive he had in the petrol seems like a very refined engine with a linear power delivery. Take a test drive & get a feel for yourself. The 1.8 petrol I feel might give you a better driving pleasure as compared to the 1.6 diesel especially considering that the petrol being a non-turbo would have minimal / no lag. | |
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| ![]() Just confirmed with Chevrolet dealer (Shiva motors) that there is no plan for any further modifications in the Cruze( had read about a touch screen audio + 2.2 litre upgrade coming).. So that lays to rest my ambitions for a Cruze... And can anybody tell what would be the best time to book an Elantra( or any car for that matter) ? A HYundai guy asked me to wait for festive season offers, although I am not too sure there will be any on Elantra. I can wait if there's any such thing. |
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