2014 Hyundai Elantra Spy Shots, Styling Changes, Release Date

The automobile spies have captured a heavily disguised Hyundai Elantra prototype undergoing testing on public roads in South Korea.

Revised to compete with the recently revised Honda Civic and the upcoming next-generation Toyota Corolla, Hyundai is giving the Elantra a subtle styling makeover to help keep it competitive with its big-selling Japanese rivals.

Underneath the heavy camouflage of this pre-production Elantra 4-door sedan is the new front fascia featuring a slightly updated hexagonal signature grille and revised headlights (with LED daytime running lights).

The front bumper appears to be slightly more aggressive too, while the car may also gain a set of restyled alloy-wheels.

Visual tweaks continue back at rear where you can notice a redesigned tailpipe along with revised bumper and new taillamps.

Turbo engine’s possible!

Under the hood, the revised Hyundai Elantra will likely gain a 1,6L T-GDI turbo engine, which is already available in the 2014 Kia Forte.

The highly-potent 1,6L GDI turbocharged unit generates 201-horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque.

Latest rumors also suggest that Hyundai might offer the 2014 Elantra facelift with a 2,0L GDI four-cylinder engine. The 173-horsepower engine is already available in a 2014 Kia Forte sedan (built on the same platform as Elantra).

The current 1,8L four-cylinder engine is expected to carry over from the current model.