Verdict
The RM30,000 step from the RM109,888 Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift to the RM139,888 Hyundai Elantra CN7 buys more cabin and boot room, plus useful daily kit including LED projector headlamps, blind-spot information and dual-zone climate control. The CN7 is also markedly thriftier at 5.4 L/100 km versus 7.2 L/100 km, with RM90 annual road tax against RM380. But the AD Facelift’s 2.0-litre makes 150 hp and 192 Nm, comfortably ahead of the CN7’s 121 hp and 154 Nm. Pick power and purchase price, or efficiency and equipment.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift if you want the stronger 150 hp, 192 Nm 2.0-litre petrol sedan for RM30,000 less.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra CN7 if lower 5.4 L/100 km consumption, RM90 road tax and a broader equipment list 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.
- Dimensions and boot: AD Facelift 4,620 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase and 458-litre boot; CN7 4,675 mm, 2,720 mm and 474 litres.
- Road tax: AD Facelift RM380 per year; CN7 RM90 per year.
- Transmission: AD Facelift six-speed conventional automatic; CN7 Intelligent Variable Transmission CVT automatic.
AD Facelift
- RM30,000 lower purchase price.
- Stronger 150 hp and 192 Nm 2.0-litre engine.
- Larger 50-litre fuel tank and front foglamps.
- Uses 7.2 L/100 km versus the CN7’s 5.4 L/100 km.
- RM380 annual road tax, against RM90 for the CN7.
- Misses the CN7’s blind-spot information, LED projector headlamps and dual-zone climate control.
CN7
- 5.4 L/100 km rated consumption and RM90 annual road tax.
- LED projector headlamps with auto high beam, blind-spot information and front parking sensors.
- Longer 4,675 mm body, 2,720 mm wheelbase and 474-litre boot.
- RM30,000 more expensive.
- Its 1.6-litre produces 121 hp and 154 Nm, down from the AD Facelift’s 150 hp and 192 Nm.
- Smaller 47-litre fuel tank.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,888✓ | RM139,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM90✓ |
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 Hyundai Elantra CN7 is better equipped and cheaper to run, returning 5.4 L/100 km with RM90 road tax. The AD Facelift is the better choice for performance value: RM30,000 less buys a 150 hp, 192 Nm 2.0-litre engine.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 costs RM139,888, which is RM30,000 more than the RM109,888 Hyundai Elantra AD Facelift.
Which Elantra is cheaper to run?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 is cheaper on the stated figures: 5.4 L/100 km versus 7.2 L/100 km, 124 g/km versus 167 g/km, and RM90 annual road tax instead of RM380.