Hyundai Celesta Station Wagon 1.6i (123 Hp) Automatic
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Hyundai Celesta:
The Hyundai Celesta is a compact car produced by the Beijing Hyundai joint venture since 2017 to 2023, replacing the extended production of the Hyundai Elantra Yuedong.
Unveiled on the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Celesta is essentially a restyled and updated Hyundai Elantra Yuedong. Production of the fourth generation Hyundai Elantra in South Korea ended in 2010, but production was carried on in China by the Beijing Hyundai joint venture. The Celesta would be sold alongside its predecessor, the Hyundai Elantra Yuedong, and sit slightly higher in the market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon Overview:
Hyundai Celesta (Station Wagon). With 151 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1207 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers relaxed driving with the automatic transmission, but performance is modest and can feel strained under heavy load, especially at higher speeds.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for an automatic 1.6L at 6.0 l/100 km, but it is the least efficient option in the lineup.
Best Use Case:
Primarily city driving and comfortable, unhurried cruising.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
- • Good fuel economy, especially with the 1.4T DCT engine
- • Hyundai's reputation for reliability and low running costs
- • Competitive pricing offers strong value for money
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
Cons:
- • Modest performance from the naturally aspirated 1.6L engine
- • Interior materials can feel basic compared to some rivals
- • Styling might be considered bland by some buyers
- • Limited availability in global markets (primarily Asia)
- • Rear suspension is a less sophisticated torsion beam setup
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Celesta |
| Generation: | Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i (123 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 123 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 151 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Gamma II / G4FG |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | D-CVVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1207 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 468 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4405 mm mm |
| Width: | 1750 mm mm |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | independent torsion suspension |
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