February 20, 2021
There's no surge or gush of torque
I'm not too fond of the design either, and would have loved to see the ones from
the EU-spec on offer here. There's no sense of emergency or an explosive power
rush that one gets with the Octavia 1. We do miss a set of paddle shifters,
though. Of course, it doubles up as the navigation and the screen for the
reverse camera as well.The recently launched Hyundai Elantra belongs to a
segment which is not performing well.Move towards the door with the key (that
weirdly is the exact same unit you get with the Grand i10) in your pocket and
the mirrors automatically open up, and a small lamp lights up around the door
handle, welcoming you.The petrol Elantra gets absolutely no insulation under the
bonnet.The diesel motor is carried over as is from the older generation and it
produces exactly the same amount of power and torque. The 6-speed automatic
gearbox complements the engine really well.The curves aren't as curvy anymore
and the profile doesn't have a ballad of swooping lines dominating it. That's
not too surprising, as the design does seem like an evolution of the older one
and not a radical departure. Walk to the boot of the locked car with the key in
your pocket and it opens itself in three seconds. Headroom is at a pinch thanks
to the sloping roof, and the short seat squab means that under thigh support
takes a hit as well. The steering, as expected is super light at low speeds that
makes it easy to park and easy to manoeuvre in tight spots. There's no dearth of
legroom or kneeroom for someone my size (I'm 6ft tall), even with the driver's
seat set for my driving position. At high speeds, it weighs up enough to give
you the confidence you need. Paired with a 6-speaker system by Arkamys, the
audio is quite nice too. I'm not too fond of the quality of switches on the
steering and the ones that control illumination and traction control (they feel
hard and clicky), but everything else looks like it's from the top drawers at
Hyundai. Shift the gearbox to manual and it will hold on to the revs for as long
as you like. Naturally, messing with that was a no-no.
The 4-cylinder motor is
the largest engine in its class, but not the most powerful by a long shot. Until
now, all seems in place. In fact, our photographer on more than one occasion
quipped that it looked like a certain leaping cat, especially because of the way
the daytime running lamp was integrated into the face. Now, on to what's
entirely new for our market - the 2. To the untrained eye, the sixth generation
of the Elantra might just pass off as a mere facelift of the older iteration.I
will go out on a limb and say that the slack adjuster
Manufacturers Elantra is possibly the best riding Hyundai sedan till date.
Even at triple digit speeds, it doesn't bob about and though there's still a bit
of rebound from the suspension when you go over expansion joints, it settles
down really quickly. I like how the engine sounds at higher revs. Not trashy,
not strained - a clean and crisp engine note. There's an 8-inch touchscreen
infotainment system too, that supports Android Auto as well as Apple
CarPlay.Right, then. It looks good, has the required bells and whistles, and now
boasts of a better motor as well. What you get instead, is a relaxed, linear
delivery which gets stronger and stronger up to around 4000rpm, post which it
tapers off rather sharply.Before I sign this section off, there's one last
feature that deserves a mention - the handsfree boot release. It does make a
statement, though. It keeps you guessing whether you should go harder on the
brake pedal or not.
There's no surge or gush of torque that hits you in an
instant. Hyundai pushed the envelope further with the Elantra.Hyundai recently
launched the sixth-generation Elantra in India and the company is optimistic
that it will rejuvenate the dying executive sedan segment in India. The design
isn't as radical as before here too.And yes, considering this is a Hyundai, the
feature list takes a couple of pages to be listed completely. That said, the
design has become sharper. But it isn't one of those cars that eggs you on to
keep pushing it harder and harder.59 lakh less compared to the Octavia. Finally,
the exhaust tip is now (sadly) hidden away from view. The manual variant has
been tuned to return 22. The low-speed ride quality is nothing short of
fantastic as the saloon goes about gobbling up potholes. The coupe-like styling,
coupled with the high shoulderline gives it a nice, planted stance. The fluidic
Elantra had the right amount of pizazz to beat the Toyota Corolla and be the
best-seller in its class for a good year. But, given the condition of our roads,
these 16-inchers feel just right. The Elantra has never been the enthusiasts
choice ever, and it doesn't pose as one either. The cabin is dipped in black,
with some subtle dull silver accents thrown in to liven up the place. Despite
that, there's practically no engine noise that filters into the cabin. Is it
likeable Sure.22 lakh less compared to the Skoda.19 lakh, (ex-showroom, Delhi),
which means that the base-spec costs Rs 80,000 less compared to the Corolla
Altis and a full Rs 2. Consider the top-spec diesels, and the Hyundai is dearer
by Rs 53,000 compared to the Toyota, but is priced a whopping Rs 3. This one is
more than happy ferrying around a well-dressed, salt and pepper haired gentleman
to his big office and then to the golf course. And, while it is genuinely
capable of holding on to triple digit speeds all day long, you feel it will be
happier cruising calmly instead.I'm not too happy with the braking, since the
pedal seems to feel a tad spongy. Personally, I'm not a big fan of the new face,
but my colleagues seem to love it. What's not so good, is that the features you
really want, are more or less reserved for the top-spec variant.8 TSi, just an
engine chugging along in a mature, orderly fashion.The Elantra is priced between
Rs 12. There's barely a tell-tale sign that the engine is indeed switched on,
unless of course you glance at the tachometer. It also gets six airbags,
anti-lock brakes, traction control and even something that Hyundai calls
'Vehicle Stability Management'. Pretty nifty if you have your hands full with
luggage. Both engines get 'Eco' and 'Sport' mode, that alter throttle response
and nothing else. The rear half of the cabin can accommodate three people, but
the one sitting in the centre will find his knees brushing against the
seat.Source: CarDekho.Fit and finish levels have gone a level higher and is
almost on-par with its German rivals. But, the way the engine delivers the 152PS
of power and the 192Nm of torque is commendable. It also gets a set of projector
fog lamps that are housed in a functional vent that creates an air-curtain
around the front tyre.99 lakh and Rs 19. There's no push in the seat torque
here, but at the same time it doesn't feel too underpowered either. The
exteriors look appealing, the cabin is spacious and decked with features and
there's a sizeable 458-litre boot too. Super cool.com. For that price, it seems
like a well rounded package to us, especially if you plan on being chauffer
driven. That said, I wish the wheels were one size larger. The top-spec SX (O)
AT variant that you see in the pictures gets all the niceties including
ventilated seats, leather upholstery and dual-zone climate control.Although the
height is nearly identical to the outgoing generation, the rake of the roof
seems to be sharper as it dives into the hatch. The driver's seat gets 10-way
power adjust, but no memory unlike the Octavia. It isn't as rock hard as its
European counterparts, but it comes very very close, which is high praise. It
has been dominated by the popular SUVs and MPVs. The rear is where it looks like
its predecessor the most, thanks to the signature, three split LED wrap-around
tail lamps. For instance the sloping waterfall centre-console has now given way
to a conventional and practical layout. Hyundai is clearly following a 'if it
ain't broken, don't fix it' formula here. Everything is just a couple of notches
better.57kmpl, but, other than that everything is pretty much the same in terms
of how it responds and drives. The Elantra gets a sunroof too, which is reserved
for the automatic variants only.Space is more than adequate, even if you are
generously proportioned. However, try and upshift too early or force a downshift
at high revs and it will override your input. Over the years, the SUVs and MUVs
have taken over the D-segment with their extensive list of features. The ratios
are well-spaced out, and while shift shocks are non-existent, lag between the
cog swap is minimal too.0-litre petrol engine.Keep the motor on the boil, and
you can have a bit of fun with it. The large pulled back headlamps with daytime
running lamps and the massive hexagonal grille lined in chrome makes the Elantra
look almost European. Cushioning is soft, side bolstering is ample and there's
just the right support for the under thigh too. On every other front, the
Elantra does not disappoint. Hyundai themselves credit the new platform for this
and the fact that they have used adhesives up to forty times as much to seal off
panels, reducing noise. The dummy switches around the gear lever do look a tad
disappointing, but other than that there's very little that would give you a
cause to complain. The dashboard uses some soft-touch plastics, the leather wrap
on the steering feels soft as the general quality of materials used feels one
bit more premium. On the face of it, the Elantra sure looks promising
Posted by: chamberb at
01:54 AM
| No Comments
| Add Comment
Post contains 1687 words, total size 10 kb.
February 03, 2021
We cannot fight hate if law enforcement agencies
We cannot fight hate if law enforcement agencies ignore or fail to recognise
hate crimes," she added."According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office,
the passenger who attacked him is currently in police custody in a different
criminal case.A man called him a terrorist and thrashed the driver, causing his
grave injuries. These crimes cannot be tolerated.Throughout the attack that left
him badly wounded, Mr Singh kept his foot on the brake of his bus to ensure the
safety of the pedestrians and passengers, the organization said.Mr Singh, who
has been a bus driver for 17 years, said in a statement: "I know that sharing my
story sheds further light on the bigotry and hatred faced by communities across
the nation. Washington: A Sikh bus driver kept his foot on the brakes to keep
people safe even while being brutally assaulted by a man who called him a
terrorist."In the face of hateful rhetoric and the current climate of fear, we
must ensure that all bias-based incidents are thoroughly investigated and the
perpetrators brought to justice," said the Sikh Coalition's senior staff
attorney Gurjot Kaur.The Sikh coalition's legal team is working with the local
sheriff's department and the FBI to push for a hate crime investigation and
prosecution..The assault left him in the hospital with a swollen and bruised
face and jaw and an infection in his eye.Balwinder Jit Singh disc brake chamber
Manufacturers continues to suffer from blurred vision and pain, said the
Sikh Coalition Group, which is fighting his case."These charges fail to capture
the violent nature of the attack, and the anti-Sikh bias that precipitated it,"
the coalition said in a statement.The suspect potentially faces misdemeanor
assault charges for attacking Mr Singh, which, according to the Sikh
organization, is not enough
Posted by: chamberb at
02:23 AM
| No Comments
| Add Comment
Post contains 302 words, total size 2 kb.
<< Page 1 of 1 >>
18kb generated in CPU 0.0056, elapsed 0.0218 seconds.
30 queries taking 0.0177 seconds, 43 records returned.
Powered by Minx 1.1.6c-pink.
30 queries taking 0.0177 seconds, 43 records returned.
Powered by Minx 1.1.6c-pink.