2020 Hyundai Elantra Facelift To Launched in India with blue link and only a petrol engine
Hyundai in India is all set to major upgrades to lot of its cars. The Grand i10 Nios is done and now its the turn of Elite i20 and Xcent. We reported that the Tuscon is all set to get a facelift and now Elantra also falls in that bracket. The cars have been spotted completely launch ready in other countries and since they are being made in India for most countries, the launch is finally done. Let’s discuss the changes of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Facelift.
Aesthetically, 2020 Hyundai Elantra Facelift gets Hyundai’s new signature cascading grille in comparison with its predecessor’s angular hexagonal grille. Also, the headlamps will be offered some tweaks and will also get the LED Daytime Running Lights and the projector headlight unit. In addition to this, the front turn indicators will be located at the bumper just like the 2018 Kia K3. While at the rear, the new Hyundai Elantra will feature license plate relocated at the rear bumper. Usually, the licensee or registration plates are situated at the center of the boot. Interior continues to be the same with an update to the infotainment system. Features list is as follows.
• Wireless Phone Charger (1st in segment)
• Front Ventilated Seats (1st in segment)
• Sporty Front Design
• Instrument Cluster with Colored Multi Information Display (New)
• Premium Infinity Sound System with Door Speakers, Centre Speaker, Tweeters, Amplifier, Sub-Woofer (New)
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering
• Auto Cruise Control
• 10 Way Adjustable Power Driver Seat with Electric Lumbar Support
• Dual Zone FATC with Cluster Ionizer
• Rear AC Vents
Under the hood of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Facelift is a 152 PS 2.0 liter petrol mill and it is mated to an 6-speed automatic and manual gearbox. Indian market will be devoid of diesel motor till BS6 norms kick in. Petrol motor is BS6 ready. The Elantra facelift could get the engine from the Seltos which is the 1.5 litre 115 PS diesel motor, tuned to make more power also most likely.
Safety
Auto Crash Notification (ACN)
In case of any accident, an Auto call will be placed to the call centre to assist you with the emergency services like Ambulance or Police. The system also informs the driver’s emergency contact numbers.
SOS/Emergency Assistance
In case of emergency, Push SOS button on the room mirror and you can request emergency services to call centre, call centre will assist you with the emergency services such as Ambulance or Police
Road Side Assistance
In case of vehicle breakdown, Push RSA button on the room mirror and you can request breakdown services to call centre, call centre will assist you to send RSA services to the spot
Panic Notification
In case of any emergency/ panic when you are in the vicinity of the car, hold the Panic button on your smart key. The system sends a panic notification (SMS) to the driver’s emergency contact numbers..Also the vehicle starts honking and lighting to grab others attention
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Low tyre pressure information on Smartphone via Blue Link further increases the sense of safety
Security
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
In case of a stolen vehicle, Car owner with the support of Police can seek assistance from Blue Link Call centre for Tracking the vehicle location
Stolen Vehicle Notification
On activation of Vehicle Burglar Alarm, the car owner will receive an SMS alert on theft notification and can check the vehicle status remotely
Stolen Vehicle Immobilization
*Available in Kappa 1.0T MT& DCT.
In case of stolen vehicle, the car owner with the support of police can also seek for vehicle immobilization. Call Centre can immobilize the car remotely. Once the engine is off, the burglar will not be able to start the car again
Remote
Remote Engine Start/Stop
This feature is applicable only on DCT vehicles. Turn On the Engine remotely at the ease of sitting at Home. You can also turn OFF the vehicle from app during remote engine start only
Remote Climate Control
This feature is applicable only on DCT vehicles. Along with the remote engine start, you can also set your desired temperature in the vehicle using your mobile app
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
Lock/Unlock the vehicle remotely using the mobile app
Remote Horn Honk & Light
Turn ON the Horn & Flasher of your car remotely using the mobile app
Remote Vehicle Status
Always be updated about your vehicle status like Engine, Doors, Climate, Low Fuel etc.
Find My Car
Locates your vehicle location using your mobile app
Share My Car
The car owner (Primary user) can share his Blue Link services with his family/friends (Secondary user). Blue Link registered secondary user can use the Blue Link services of Primary user’s car from his mobile app
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Vehicle Relationship Management (VRM)
Auto DTC Check
In case of any malfunction with the important vehicle controllers like Engine and Transmission, the car owner will be notified automatically.
Manual DTC Check
The car owner also can diagnosis his vehicle manually. On manual diagnosis, the infotainment system will check if there is any malfunction with the vehicle’s important controllers like Airbag, Brake System, Steering System, powertrain and tyre pressure monitoring system etc.
Monthly Health Report
Using the Blue Link app, the car owner can check his monthly driving stats for every month and also the vehicle health information in real time
Maintenance Alert
Based on the User settings in the App, the information is provided to user that it’s time to replace the consumable parts like Air Filter, Engine Oil etc., based on vehicle Odometer
Driving Information / Behaviour
Provides user about the information of his total trip every day and driving behaviour for each trip will be displayed
Location Based Services (LBS)
Push Map to car from App
Search your destination in the mobile app and push the destination to your car from home. By the time user reach the car, the destination will be available on AVN screen
Push Maps by Call Centre
Push Blue Link button on the room mirror and you can request your destination to call centre. Call centre will push the destination to your infotainment system and the destination will be automatically set on your map screen in the system
Live POI Search
With server based POI search, user can never miss his favourite POIs as the latest POI information (all over India) will be updated periodically
Live Traffic Information
Real Time Traffic Information helps you to understand the traffic information enroute and with Traffic based re-routing you will reach your destination faster.
Share The Destination
You can share your destination information to your friends/family through the infotainment system.
Live Car Tracking
Live Car Tracking from the mobile app enables you to track your car in near real time.
Destination Set in Link with Schedule
Blue Link app can sync with your calendar events. Any event associated with location will be shown on the Blue Link app for the convenience of user to send that location to the car.
Live Car Location Sharing
With Blue Link app, the user can share his vehicle’s live whereabouts to friends/family.
Alert Services
Geo-Fence Alert
User can set a location boundary of where his car should be driven. If vehicle location violates the user set boundary, an alert will be sent immediately to the user
Speed Alert
User can set how much maximum speed his car should be going. If the driver violates the set speed, user will get an alert.
Time Fencing Alert
User can set a limitation of time during which his car should be driven. If the vehicle is driven during the set time, the user will get an alert of time fencing violation
Valet Alert
Monitor how the valet driver is driving the car by setting conditions (speed, boundary and idle time). User will get a notification if the valet driver violates any of the set conditions
Idle Alert
User can set how much time his car should be idle. If the driver violates the set idle time, user will get an alert. The feature will be helpful for the people who are fuel-efficiency conscious.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Voice Recognition-Indian English
Indian English based interactive Voice Recognition services that help you in interacting with the infotainment system with your voice. With Natural Language Understanding in place, you don’t need to remember the commands to interact with your infotainment system.
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