Monthly Motor - September 2014

chromed belt-line moulding and new 17” rims, with
new LED tail-light clusters and a new rear bumper
in two shades of black underlining the rear end.
Exterior enhancements on the 2014 Elantra
include new 17” alloy wheels replacing the 16” steel
rims, new headlight design, new front fog lights
design, a chrome belt line moulding, a new front
grille and redesigned front and rear bumpers.
sound-absorbing material for the heating, ventilation
and air-con ducting, higher-density carpeting,
thicker anti-vibration pads for floor and cowl, new
anti-vibration material in the dash panel, additional
expandable foam in the A pillars and applied full
underbody cover.
COMFORT ZONE
Customer feedback has resulted in the centre
air-vent being moved upward on the fascia, while
the front centre armrest has also been raised. There’s
also a new audio system with integrated Bluetooth,
new air-con controls, a new straight-pull automatic
transmission selector with a leather boot, electric
folding side mirrors and auto-up for the driver’s
window, with a safety function.
Additional Interior and convenience enhancements
in the 2014 Elantra include increased height
of the centre armrest and repositioning of the air
vents on the dashboard, now also with a shut-off
function.
Since the launch of the current generation
Elantra in 2011, the model has undergone significant
changes to reduce cabin noise, including new,
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