Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines - Worth the Hype?

Can a compact car have every feature car lovers need? If you really wanna know, keep reading the Hyundai Elantra 2018 depth-review by Philhyundai.com!

The Hyundai Elantra in the Philippines competes in the compact segment with iconic sales leaders like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. With such formidable opponents, the Hyundai Elantra 2018 can use as many aces up its sleeve as possible. As far as we can tell, it has at least 2 things: value and features.

Do you feel like this car is going to make a difference and change opinions about compact cars? Keep scrolling.

1/ Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines​ Overview

Since the ’90s, the Hyundai Elantra has been commonly used in the Philippines. In the past, it could be considered to be the most modern model from the brand Hyundai. Its elegant design, outstanding features, and super performance have won people's hearts until this day.

Though the 2018 Elantra doesn’t change too much when it comes to the model since the Hyundai Elantra 2016, it’s still a spacious, refined car. To be honest, it’s sad to think that the brand hasn’t given us what we expected. The new Hyundai Elantra looks similar to its past generations but its price is definitely higher, if not overpriced.

Moreover, the carmakers of Japan don’t think that this car is enough to live up to Elantra’s standards. It looks like their opinion about this model is kind of true. This review where we give full detail about this Hyundai Elantra 2.0 GLS is likely to be dull.

2/ Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines​ Exterior

Let’s take a look at the Hyundai Elantra 2018 exterior.

As we can see, the sedan of this car seems to be more modern and brings a new fresh vibe. The Hyundai Elantra 2018 still keeps its Fluidic Sculpture design, shown by the angular lines, headlamps and front grille. 

But when we take a closer look, there’s not much to praise: the halogen head and tail lights are pretty much boring. The only feature that makes the car look cool is a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.

Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines: Dimensions​

3/ Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines​ Interior​

The 2018 Elantra interior remains the same with its signature design even though the manufacturers added more hard plastic elements inside. Except for this time, they decided to say no to leather seats.

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4/ Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines ​Accessories​

On the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, the manufacturers decided to upgrade unimportant features. Analog gauges are more legible, and controls and buttons are given a nicer look. Honestly, these minor changes are not as necessary as those quality upgrades for the sedan, but it seems like they failed to do that.

Safety and Security

When it comes to safety and security, the Elantra did a great job back in the 2010s with extra safety features like SRS airbags, ABS, and rear parking sensors. But the 2018 v is missing important safety features such as curtain airbags, side airbags, and stability control. 

It kind of feels like the manufacturers are too lazy to add any enhancements to their new model. And that makes us even more disappointed. Take a glance, there’s not much except a 2-point lap belt and 2 headrests.

5/ Hyundai Elantra 2018 Philippines Operation

Besides the disappointment in the exterior, interior, and safety of the new Elantra, surprisingly, you will get a completely different experience with its performance.

Engine and Performance

The Hyundai Elantra 2018 is a quiet and sensible machine. While it’s designed to be practical, that doesn’t mean from a performance standpoint, it had to be boring. With three different engine options, whether it’s exhilarating performance or the fuel economy you desire, the Elantra delivers something for everyone.

A spirited 2.0 liter, 147-horsepower 4-cylinder comes standard under the hood. If you’re looking for a better fuel economy that doesn’t come at the expense of power, there’s an available eco trim, with a 1.4-liter Turbo GDI engine with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that delivers 128 horsepower and up to an EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon highway.

For more driving excitement, the Elantra is powered by a 1.6-liter Turbo GDI inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower and is paired with a traditional 6-speed manual gearbox standard, something all spirited driving enthusiasts will love.

The Elantra’s available 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) comes with paddle shifters mounted on steering wheels. The exclusive rear multi-link independent suspension and larger front and rear stabilizer bars offer nimble handling and limit body roll in tight turns.

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6/ Conclusion

Despite the lack of some features, a lengthy warranty, modern styling, and amazing performance are good reasons to buy a Hyundai Elantra 2018 in the Philippines. Nab one and it’ll probably make you happy. 

At the same time, in the competitive world of compact cars, it’s important to remember you still got options. We hope this Elantra 2018 review has helped you answer your questions about this new car. Stay tuned for our next reviews!

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