Next gen Elantra shows off it's interior
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Next gen Elantra shows off it's interior
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Apr 27 2015, 12:28 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
Here's the first and only pic so far...
I'm not sure if that's a step forward or back. I'm getting a 1990's Saab vibe. Hopefully more (and better) pics will be coming out. -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2015, 07:07 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
it looks terrible. the existing stuff is hip, different, clean. toyota did this already in the corolla. for like 15 years.
-------------------- 2014 Veloster Turbo - racecar
2002 Elantra GLS - DEAD AND GONE DEAD AND GONE |
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Apr 29 2015, 07:29 AM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
I have to agree. I hope Hyundai has a rethink before they release this in early 2016. They took a step back with the new Sonata and unfortunately, it looks like they are doing the same with the Elantra. I just don't think the conservative approach works with this brand. Boring.
I have the feeling Hyundai thinks they now have the same name recognition as Toyota and Honda and by going conservative they will take sales from those two boring brands. I predict it backfires on them. Too bad they didn't consult me. -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2015, 10:13 AM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
It is very bla zay. But not the worst i have ever seen.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Apr 29 2015, 11:57 AM
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Outta the way! Group: Leader Posts: 5,972 Posts Per Day: 0.85 Thanks Received: 272 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Citrus Heights, CA Member No.: 33 Mood: Cocky |
One thing that I like is that the center stack appears to be tilted toward the driver a little bit. I've really liked the designs of the Kia layouts for this reason. The driver is the one who interfaces with these features 95%+ of the time, so they should be oriented toward that position. Furthermore, for safety's sake, everything should be accessible for the driver above anyone else. The symmetrical layout of the previous versions looks nice in a fashion shoot, and might maximize interchangeability between regions that drive on different sides, but the asymmetrical layout is more ergonomic and efficient.
That said, this is a pretty bland layout. Not that bland is bad. First, Hyundai established themselves as a quality brand with the 2001-2008 model lineup. Then, they put out some edgy and flashy designs with the 2009-2015 lineups. Now, they're reeling it back to appeal to a broader market. My mom would drive a 2006 Elantra, but she wouldn't consider a 2014 because it's too funky to her eye. Us enthusiasts want cool-looking cars, but the general public wants something vanilla that's pleasing but plain. Hyundai doesn't care about being a market leader in style or technology, they want sales. Their market segment isn't up there with the Mercedes and Lexuses, it's the Hondas and Fords. -Roy -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2015, 12:57 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
Actually Roy (and I don't have the numbers to back this up in front of me) I believe it was the fluid sculpture design language that boosted the sales of the current Elantra and last gen Sonata.
That interior is dated. -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2015, 03:05 PM
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Resident Guitar Guru Group: Leader Posts: 3,734 Posts Per Day: 0.64 Thanks Received: 437 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 28-May 08 From: South Lyon, MI Member No.: 6,125 Mood: Pensive |
It almost screams late-80's VW.
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Apr 29 2015, 03:24 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
I'm not even sure it's an upgrade over the 12+ year old XD2 gen interior design...
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Apr 29 2015, 03:32 PM
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Resident Guitar Guru Group: Leader Posts: 3,734 Posts Per Day: 0.64 Thanks Received: 437 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 28-May 08 From: South Lyon, MI Member No.: 6,125 Mood: Pensive |
Other than the HVAC controls, I'd have to agree with you straight up.
And I like the XD center vents/flasher/ESC buttons better than the XD2. But I may be biased. -------------------- |
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Apr 29 2015, 04:00 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
Yep that about what i was thinking too. But here is the thing, i really like the lay out of the xd2.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Apr 30 2015, 12:18 AM
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back to basics again Group: Lifetimer Posts: 3,622 Posts Per Day: 0.52 Thanks Received: 248 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Katy, Texas Member No.: 52 Mood: Happy |
Funny, I was going to comment on how it looks a lot closer to the XD2 than the current gen. I don't like the look of the current Elantra's interior, but this is not the answer for me.
At least it still has a stick. -------------------- "Those who yell the loudest about how unfair the world treated them are usually the reason for the treatment in the first place". A nurse on a forum I am on |
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Apr 30 2015, 06:47 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
I'm not even sure it's an upgrade over the 12+ year old XD2 gen interior design... its unbelieveable that even though it is exactly the same, the leather/grey is a huge upgrade over the cloth/tan of the base models in this gen. -------------------- 2014 Veloster Turbo - racecar
2002 Elantra GLS - DEAD AND GONE DEAD AND GONE |
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