Medium-Sized Family Saloon under R250,000

• Model: 2017 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Executive (A)
• New Vehicle Price: R 348 900.00
• Pre-Owned Retail Price: R 232 000.00
• Percentage of value retained after 2 years: 83.14%
• Warranty: 5-Year/150 000Km and 7-Year/200 000km for drivetrain
• Maintenance Plan: 5-Year/90 000Km
• Service Intervals: 15 000Km

Dynamically, the sixth generation of the Hyundai Elantra boasts big improvements, while its styling is quite attractive as well. Interior quality is good, while it also comes equipped with a comprehensive list of luxury features. Certainly a stylish alternative to the more mainstream models of Toyota and Volkswagen. Regarding residual values it even trumps the Volkswagen Polo GP featured in our finalist line up.

• Engine: 1.6-Litre 4-cylinder 16-valve
• Power and Torque: 94kW/154Nm
• 0-100km/h: 11.6-seconds
• Drivetrain: FWD/Auto 6-Speed
• Fuel Consumption (combined): 6.9-litres/100km
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 50-litres
• Tare Mass: 1 215kg
• Boot Capacity (seats up): 458-litres
• Boot Capacity (seats folded down): Not listed
• Spare Wheel: Full size spare wheel (Alloy)

• Leather Upholstery
• Climate Control AC
• Power steering
• Electric windows (All round)
• Central locking
• Multi-function steering wheel
• On-Board trip computer
• Multi-media infotainment system with screen
• Satellite Navigation
• Park Distance Control (Rear Only)
• Cruise control
• CD-Player
• Bluetooth phone connectivity
• Front and rear fog lights
• Aux and USB port
• Isofix rear seats
• Electric folding mirrors
• Full size spare wheel (Alloy)
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• Front and side (6)

• ABS Braking: Yes

Pro's

• Attractive modern styling
• Comprehensive list of luxury features
• Quality compares well with Japanese rivals
• 6-Speed Automatic
• Very good 5 and 7-year warranties

Con's

• Some plastics still a little bit harder to the touch compared to main rivals
• Little bit sluggish off the line compared to the manual version