Last week, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced that it has added a new trim to the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The Eco trim will be equipped with a new fuel-efficient turbocharged powertrain, advanced safety features, and user-friendly tech that drivers are sure to love and should arrive at dealerships later this month. Our team here at your Hyundai dealers serving Antioch, Future Hyundai of Concord, is excited about everything that this new “Green” Hyundai model will have to offer. Keep reading to find out more!
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco is powered by an all-new 1.4-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine that produces 128 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. It comes paired to a new seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive. This impressive and fuel-efficient engine that could result in an average annual fuel cost of less than $1,000! Drivers will also love the advanced tech and safety features such as blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, 7.0-inch touchscreen with a rearview camera, smartphone app integration, app-based navigation, and more!
Mike Evanoff, manager, product planning, HMA, had this to say about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco:
"Now entering its sixth-generation, the Elantra model has always been synonymous with value in the highly competitive compact car segment. With the new Elantra we not only focused key development objectives on performance, ride quality and efficiency, but committed ourselves to delivering a compelling value proposition at all price points. The Eco is an all-new trim for the Elantra that offers consumers enhanced fuel efficiency with a 1.4-liter turbocharged and direct injected powertrain combined with standard high-demand features such as Blind Spot Detection and our 7-inch display audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support."
To find out more about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra and to find out when the Eco trim will be available, head on down to Future Hyundai of Concord to speak to a member of our team today!
