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Hyundai Elantra hits showrooms

Flowing lines with a strong undercut feature contrast with muscular wheel arches and a seamless roofline.

The new model will be available with a 1.8-litre petrol engine in three trim levels: Active, Elite and Premium, with a choice of 6-speed manual (Active only) or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Designed at Hyundai's North American Design Centre in Irvine California, Elantra is said to exemplify Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design philosophy.

Creating the illusion of constant motion, flowing lines with a strong undercut feature contrast with muscular wheel arches and a seamless roofline. The result is a sleek aerodynamic on-road stance.

Hyundai's signature hexagonal front grille and swept-back headlights give Elantra a compact athletic face.

Inside the all-new Elantra, Hyundai's expertise in interior design and packaging are evident.

The a new interior concept is called 'Wind Craft', a dynamic and futuristic direction which informs a striking and stylish cockpit, with a bold metal effect garnish originating at the crash pad and flowing to the console in a sculptured airstream-like contour.

The combination piano-black and chrome finishes add a quality, hi-tech feel to the interior.

The new Elantra will be priced from $20,590 plus on road costs.