Design I like: 2013-2014 Elantra Coupe

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Published 04/03/2017 at 09:27

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Talking Design only.

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I really like the lines at the side, especially the one going over the rear wheel arch. I like the integrated deck spoiler. I like how they made new body panels for a car they produced only for two years and never marketed.

It’s probably super boring to drive, but in my eyes, super good looking for a cheap coupe.

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Kinja'd!!! "CB" (jrcb)
04/03/2017 at 09:29, STARS: 0

If it drives like a regular Elantra, it’s fine. Nothing to write home about, but it’s good enough.

Kinja'd!!! "Nerd-Vol" (Nerd-Vol)
04/03/2017 at 09:33, STARS: 7

If I may provide a counterpoint.

The body carries too much visual weight and makes the wheels seem tiny. Also I don’t care for short minivan hoods.

I am not a huge fan of Hyundai designs though, they seem unnecessarily busy. I much prefer Kia.

Kinja'd!!! "Bourbon&JellyBeans" (bourbonandjellybeans)
04/03/2017 at 09:35, STARS: 1

A lot of otherwise boring cars look good in coupe form:

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Kinja'd!!! "pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
04/03/2017 at 09:36, STARS: 1

never knew it existed, we don’t get it here.

Kinja'd!!! "Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
04/03/2017 at 09:43, STARS: 1

I would actually cite all of those (except the Forte) as cars that look better in 4-door form. The coupes seem “forced” to me. Altima isn’t bad.

Kinja'd!!! "Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
04/03/2017 at 09:44, STARS: 0

I’m not a huge fan of the “flowy” designs that are so popular right now, but this is well executed. I see the sedan version frequently and it’s not bad, either. The Civic makes me want to bleach my eyes.

Kinja'd!!! "Dasupersprint - base trim is enough" (dasupersprint)
04/03/2017 at 09:49, STARS: 0

I usually prefer Kia to Hyundai, but for me Elantra Coupe is better than Forte Koup. I wouldn’t have either.

Kinja'd!!! "Dasupersprint - base trim is enough" (dasupersprint)
04/03/2017 at 09:51, STARS: 0

It didn’t sell well

Kinja'd!!! "Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/03/2017 at 09:56, STARS: 0

FWD coupes all have the biggest asses and the smallest rear wheels. No thank you.

Kinja'd!!! "Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/03/2017 at 09:57, STARS: 0

I am glad this segment is just about dead. There, I said it.