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The Elantra is one car in Hyundai India’s portfolio that has not met with its due in India, largely because of its positioning and features. And Hyundai has been trying to work this one out for sometime. Earlier this year, it displayed the Elantra Avante the version that is sold in the US markets at the Auto Expo to gauge the response, which was lukewarm to say the least. Mainly because the Avante also had conservative and dated looks, which weren’t enough to take on the Octavia, Optra and the later the Civic. Elegant lines that are reminiscent of a distinct European styling and interiors that are completely refurbished. It is 170mm wider and 65mm taller than its predecessor. The makeover starts right in the front with a full-fledged, horizontally split chrome grille replacing the vertical slats. Complementing that are the pullback headlamps, a style that is now almost the order of the day, while ORVMs now get ontegrated turn indicators, lending a more upmarket feel.