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My current ride will be scrapping in December, am considering between the Elantra S and Cerato EX not ruling out other options looks the Jazz 1.5 The Hyundai is at the tail end of its current facelift with 2019 model already announced. Whereas the Cerato is a brand new facelift. Was actually quite biased against against Kia before yesterday as I totally hated the old Cerato, forte, and k3. So my test drive for the Cerato was pretty biased also. Until yesterday after I paid a second visit to Hyundai, then decided to pop by C&C just to look at the c4 cactus, the Cerato was parked outside. The more I look at it, the more the looks grow on me. So went inside the showroom again, have a sit inside the Cerato’s cabin......is like totally win the Elantra many times over. I don’t reallly mind the exterior of the Elantra S but I find the interior very dated. The Cerato EX cost more, but the equipment level is close to the Elantra elite. Weight wise, the Elantra is 100kg heavier Engine wise, the Cerato is using an older generation engine. (This is my main concern) I test drive both cars, but am unable to get any head on conclusion as I went to test drive the Elantra at leng kee and the Cerato at ubi. I don’t know is it psychological, but the Hyundai felt smoother and picks up abit easier. The additional 50l boot space of the Cerato doesn’t concern me much.

This week we had finally had chance to test drive 2019 Hyundai Elantra. With 1.6 multiport gasoline engine and CVT, let’s see if the Elantra 2019 has what it takes to compete in compact sedan market. Ex Boxer by Riot 4,620x1,800x1,440x2,700 (lengthxwidthxheightxwheelbase) 1.6 Gasoline(123ps/6,300) (15.7kg.m/4,500) CVT / Front Wheel Drive Competition: Kia Forte, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla https://youtu.be/YFUmGgOWA34

Today, we visited Hyundai Motor Studio Seoul to see the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. We also briefly looked at Genesis G70, G80 and G90 at the motor studio. Let’s meet see what has changed inside and out. **Engine Options** [1] In Korea 1. 1.6 Gasoline (SmartStream) 123hp / 15.7kg.m 2. 1.6 Diesel (U2 e-VGT) 136hp / 30.6kg.m 3. 1.6 LPi 120hp / 15.5kg.m [2] In USA (Expected arrive this Fall) 1. 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle Engine 147hp @ 6,200 rpm 2. 1.4 Turbo GDI 128hp @5,500 rpm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4,620x1,800x1,440x2,700 (lengthxwidthxheightxwheelbase) 1.6 Gasoline(123ps/6,300) (15.7kg.m/4,500) CVT / Front Wheel Drive Competition: Kia Forte, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla https://youtu.be/McXbfqXCVVk