In 2021, the performance of Korean cars in the Chinese market continued to be sluggish, with Hyundai brands selling 385,000 units in China, down 23.3% year-on-year, and Kia brands selling 158,500 units in 2021, a year-on-year decline of 27%.
It is a fait accompli that Korean cars have fallen out of favor in the Chinese market, but Korean brands continue to launch new cars. Recently, the Beijing Hyundai Elantra has been added to the new model, and the Elantra is also one of the best performing models of Korean brands in the Chinese market.
According to statistics, in 2021, Hyundai Elantra sold more than 130,000 vehicles, with an average monthly sales volume of more than 10,000. Monthly sales in December even reached 17,000 units.
The Elantra is a global model introduced by Beijing Hyundai, which is relatively rare in the current product line of the Hyundai brand. Positioned in a compact sedan, the styling design has not been greatly modified compared to the overseas version. The overall design is young and slightly radical, and also has a certain sense of luxury.
The domestic version of Elantra is equipped with two sets of powertrains of 1.5L+CVT and 1.4T+7DCT, which can meet different consumer needs. The rear overhang is undoubtedly a torsional beam type. The driving texture of the Elantra has improved significantly compared to its predecessor models (Langdong, Lingdong), and it is also relatively excellent in the same price range.
Recently, Beijing Hyundai launched a new Elantra. There are 9 models in total, and the price range is 99,800 to 141,800 yuan. Two new Black Knight limited edition models have been added, adding two body colors, Space Gray and Phantom Black. In addition, the front grille, rim and other parts of the new car are painted in black.
Except for the two new limited edition models, the configuration of the remaining models has been slightly improved. For example, the whole series is equipped with 6 air bags as standard, while the old model has only 4 air bags at the minimum. The whole series upgrades the steering wheel with four-way adjustment, and the whole series is equipped with a rear seat air conditioner outlet as standard. The upgrade of the new listing is still more sincere.
Hyundai Elantra is sold for less than 100,000 yuan, and there are certain discounts, plus the official also has some sales policies, such as giving away full insurance and free basic maintenance for the first owner. Considering the size and the fact that it is a global model, the cost performance is more prominent, and it is a model worth considering about 100,000 yuan.