Verdict
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 costs RM30,000 more at RM139,888, but cuts annual road tax from RM380 to RM90 and rated fuel use from 7.2 to 5.4 L/100 km. It is also 55 mm longer, has a 16 mm larger boot and brings blind-spot monitoring, LED projector headlamps with auto high beam, dual-zone climate control and front parking sensors. The Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift answers with a far stronger 2.0-litre: 150 hp and 192 Nm against 121 hp and 154 Nm. For a Malaysian buying used, the AD’s lower entry price and conventional six-speed auto remain persuasive.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift if you want the 150 hp, 192 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine and a RM30,000 lower purchase price.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra CN7 if lower RM90 annual road tax, 5.4 L/100 km rated economy and a fuller safety and convenience kit matter more than outright power.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift RM109,888; Hyundai Elantra CN7 RM139,888.
- Engine output: AD Facelift 150 hp and 192 Nm from 1,999 cc; CN7 121 hp and 154 Nm from 1,598 cc.
- Rated economy and CO2: AD Facelift 7.2 L/100 km and 167 g/km; CN7 5.4 L/100 km and 124 g/km.
- Road tax: AD Facelift RM380 per year; CN7 RM90 per year.
- Dimensions and boot: AD Facelift 4,620 mm long with 458 litres; CN7 4,675 mm long with 474 litres.
- Transmission: AD Facelift six-speed conventional automatic; CN7 Intelligent Variable Transmission CVT automatic.
AD Facelift
- 150 hp and 192 Nm, against the CN7’s 121 hp and 154 Nm.
- RM109,888 price is RM30,000 lower.
- Six-speed conventional automatic transmission.
- Rated consumption is 7.2 L/100 km versus 5.4 L/100 km.
- No blind-spot information system, front parking sensors or auto wipers.
- Halogen projector headlamps and manual air-con, where the CN7 gets LED projectors with auto high beam and dual-zone climate control.
CN7
- RM90 annual road tax and 5.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- Blind-spot information system, all-seat belt reminders and front parking sensors.
- LED projector headlamps with auto high beam, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus dual-zone automatic climate control.
- Costs RM139,888, RM30,000 more than the AD Facelift.
- Its 1.6-litre produces 121 hp and 154 Nm, down 29 hp and 38 Nm on the AD Facelift.
- 47-litre fuel tank is 3 litres smaller than the AD Facelift’s 50-litre tank.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,888✓ | RM139,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp✓ | 121 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm✓ | 154 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Auto | Intelligent Variable Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 10.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 167 g/km | 124 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,280 kg | 1,210 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 458 litres | 474 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 4.2" Colour LCD Super Vision Meter Cluster |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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AD Facelift vs CN7 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift or Hyundai Elantra CN7 better?
The CN7 is better equipped and cheaper to run, with 5.4 L/100 km economy, RM90 road tax, blind-spot monitoring and LED headlamps. Choose the AD Facelift if its 150 hp, 192 Nm 2.0-litre and RM30,000 lower price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 costs RM139,888 and the Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift costs RM109,888, a RM30,000 difference.
Which Elantra has the bigger boot?
The CN7 has the larger boot at 474 litres, 16 litres more than the AD Facelift’s 458 litres. It is also 55 mm longer and 25 mm wider, though 20 mm lower.