Hyundai has confirmed that its new model, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, will have its fall 2011 debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This is based on an Inside Line report. This new model will appear and is aimed as a direct competitor to the new Civic from Honda.
The new Elantra comes in a new appearance that it has a body style that is a bit different. Although it is expected for being a coupe, the Hyundai Elantra will be mechanically similar to the sedan version of the same model, the one that was sold out in huge numbers in the United States. The new Elantra Coupe has the same engine as the sedan version. The power of both cars comes from a single engine – a 1.81-liter unit – that can produce a power of 148 horsepower with a peak torque of 131 lb ft or 177 Nm. The transmission system that is paired to the engine is a 6-speed automatic that thanks to which the Elantra offers a fuel consumption rating of 28 mpg urban 40 mpg highway.
Moreover, Hyundai has also confirmed that there will be an R-Spec version of the Elantra coupe that will be released next year. This version is specially aimed for the customers who want a more powerful Elantra car. The upcoming R-Spec version of the Elantra will be powered by a turbocharged engine that is being developed for the top version of the Veloster.
The price for the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe has not yet been unveiled, but it is likely to be affordable. On the other hand, the Elantra sedan is considered to be expensive compared to the prior model. The sedan is priced from $14,830
