Hyundai Elantra in the domestic market due to the emergence of multi-generational sales phenomenon, so the model name has been changing, such as Yuedong, Langdong and Lingdong, etc., and now return to the transliteration of the name Elantra, the price is also lower than other joint venture brands of A-class sedan, entry-level GLS leading version of 99,800, then its equipped CVT who produces, how reliable, 1.5L self-priming 4 cylinder power is enough? Is the starter car configuration sufficient? Let's analyze it in detail.
Is the 1.5L engine power enough?
The entry-level model is powered by a 1.5-liter self-priming 4-cylinder engine, code-named G4FL, a Gamma 2-generation engine, which was first introduced in 2006 and is the group's main sales model. The G4FL uses an aluminium alloy cylinder block with a bore and stroke of 75.6 mm and 83.4 mm, a compression ratio of 10.5:1, and a conventional manifold injection instead of a direct injection in the cylinder, and the power data is not eye-catching.
This is a naturally aspirated engine that favors high-speed output, because its maximum power of 115 horsepower can only be output to 6300 rpm, the power output curve rises with the increase of the speed, no one will drive a family car to a speed of 6300 rpm on the road, and its peak torque of 143.9 Nm will also take up to 4500 rpm to explode, so the low speed power is small and the torque is low.
CVT transmission automatic shift speed is generally about 2500 rpm / cover, so the engine power can not be fully utilized, although the vehicle weight is only 1208kg, but in the case of empty cars, the horsepower-to-weight ratio is less than 1:10, if in the case of full load, starting acceleration and high-speed overtaking are more difficult. For the pursuit of power, it is recommended to choose a higher matching 1.4T version.
The unique hinged CVT is more reliable than the Japanese steel belt CVT
But on the CVT gearbox, hyundai is more reliable in physical characteristics than other brands, and the CVT, known as the Smartstream iVT, was designed and produced by Hyundai's Transys Tandis, a company that was merged by Hyundai Dymors and Hyundai Paivotai to develop a hinged CVT specifically for the new generation of Elantra.
The stepless change in the ordinary CVT gear ratio is achieved by means of taper wheels connected by steel belts. This is the preferred gearbox for many cars that first consider fuel economy, Hyundai replaced the traditional CVT steel belt with a hinge, designed to improve the efficiency of the traditional CVT transmission with the response speed when changing the ratio, that is, hyundai's new CVT combines the traditional manual transmission and the ordinary CVT.
While traditional CVTs change the diameter of the pulley based on the shrinkage and expansion of the steel belt and change the gear ratio, the modern iVT adjusts the diameter by changing the pressure of the pulley, the difference being that one acts on the steel belt and one acts on the taper wheel. Thus eliminating the slip of the chain belt, bringing a maintenance-free effect, longer service life than the traditional CVT steel belt, improving reliability, in addition, the traditional CVT will have a more continuous hum when changing gears, the vibration will be transmitted to the car, and the hinged CVT also eliminates this shortcoming.
Practicality of the entry-level GLS leading edition
First drive
Driving 1.5L self-priming four-cylinder engine and CVT gearbox can not bring any intense handling experience, more biased durability and fuel economy, as a family car, often driving in the city is not too big a short board, if often between the two cities, or mountain roads, etc., the power is not enough, especially in the case of overtaking on national highways with not wide lanes. The starter version of the 205mm tire width is also not suitable for intense control, such as convenient keyless entry, steering wheel heating, front seat heating, navigation, voice control multimedia and other functions, which can only be seen on the middle and high equipment.
Second ride
The Elantra's length is 4680mm, the wheelbase is 2720mm, which is 20mm longer than the mainstream Corolla of the same class, which is superior in space, but the suspension is not independently designed for the front McPherson rear torque beam, occupying less trunk space, but the riding comfort is not as good as some domestic multi-link cars of the same price. Compared with the configuration, there are fewer sunroofs, remote start, rear cup holders, internet of vehicles, automatic air conditioning, etc.
Third parking
Parking is equipped with reversing images as standard, but there is no front and rear parking radar, and the 8-inch touch screen of the entry-level version is not as sharp as the 10.25-inch central control screen of the middle car.
Car selection detective point of view: Hyundai Elantra as a whole is a model that pays attention to practicality, the price of the terminal within 90,000 is also sincere, and the self-priming four-cylinder + new CVT ensures durability. But on the other hand, compared with some domestic cars, the power is obviously insufficient, and the common configuration advantages of Korean cars are not reflected in the Elantra, do you think such a car is worth choosing? Discussion is welcome.