Hyundai Elantra CN7
The 2020 Elantra CN7 is a sedan shaped around a long wheelbase and a crisp, angular body rather than nostalgia. Hyundai's Korean specification records Smartstream G1.6, front-wheel drive and IVT; a catalogue identifies the 123-PS application as G4FM.
On a pre-purchase drive, listen to this Elantra as a modern mainstream car: even start-up, calm transition from idle and the absence of warnings matter more than diagnosing from one sound. If running is uneven, preserve the codes and the conditions in which they appeared first.
A strong CN7 feels composed and easy in daily use. Service history, a cold start and IVT behaviour at light and full load tell far more than a blanket label for the generation.
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Pre-purchase checklist
- ☐Read stored codes and data, then check ignition, intake and fuel systems before replacing components