Cairo, May 13, 2024: In a pioneering step towards enhancing local assembly in Egypt, GB Auto – the exclusive distributor of Hyundai cars in Egypt – unveiled the locally assembled FL Elantra AD during a launch event followed by a media tour organized by the company at the Prima factory in the Abu Rawash area, which specializes in assembling passenger cars. The FL Elantra AD boasts a unique and attractive appearance, strong performance, advanced technology, and the availability of various safety features to introduce a new concept of driving and road stability.
The launch of the 2025 FL Elantra AD complements Hyundai’s journey of excellence in the Egyptian market, while also reinforcing GB Auto’s strategy aimed at contributing to the achievement of the state’s 2030 strategy to support local production and increase the local component of the automotive industry in Egypt with the aim of transforming it into a regional hub for car manufacturing. GB Auto also believes in the importance of providing various distinguished models and categories, which contributes to stimulating sales and purchases and thus economic development.
GB Auto revealed that since the introduction of the Elantra AD in the Egyptian market, it has achieved great success, with 20,000 fully imported units sold from 2016 to 2020. With the reintroduction of the Elantra AD FL, the car is now assembled at GB Auto’s Prima factory in the Abu Rawash area, equipped with the latest devices and equipment used in car production according to the highest global standards.
In this context, Mr. Fadi Mohsen, Executive Vice President of Hyundai at GB Auto, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the launch of the new FL Elantra AD in the Egyptian market. At GB Auto, we are committed to our strong partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, whose various car models have gained the trust of Egyptians and captured a large share of sales in the Egyptian market. We still have ambitious plans for the Egyptian market, through which we aim to launch more cars with the latest capabilities, technology, and safety factors in the automotive industry.”
Mr. Ramiz Adib, CEO of the Manufacturing Sector at GB Auto, added: “The launch of the new locally assembled model of the FL Elantra AD at the Prima factory reflects our confidence in the strength of the Egyptian car market, where GB Auto attaches special importance to supporting and developing the automotive sector in Egypt by providing high-quality products. We continuously conduct studies on the market needs and the interests and aspirations of Egyptian consumers in order to provide suitable cars at competitive prices that accommodate various consumer segments.”
During the media tour, GB Auto showcased the various stages of car assembly at the Prima factory, relying on the latest modern technology, with four workshops starting from external bodywork and welding, then the paint factory, and finally the assembly line where the car exits ready for quality testing in the final workshop, which is the testing workshop, where the cars are tested after quality testing for each part of the car at each stage separately.
The following are the key features of the first edition of the locally assembled FL 2025 Elantra AD:
The FL Elantra AD car features standard safety specifications, including anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, rearview camera, driver and front passenger airbags, front and rear distance warning system, automatic rain sensor, while the car’s interior equipment includes one-touch controls for opening and closing the driver’s window, leather-covered seats, steering wheel, and gear lever, tilting and telescopic steering wheel, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, USB charger, with the ability to fold the rear seats 60:40.
The car includes a number of comfort and entertainment features such as cruise control, automatic light sensor, remote opening and closing of the car, 7″ touchscreen, 6 speakers, support for iPhone and Android devices, with a multifunction steering wheel, and Bluetooth® phone system.
The exterior design of the FL Elantra AD car comes with a bolder look that highlights the integration of the car body with its attractive front end and elegant cabin, equipped with 16″ sports rims, rear privacy glass, electrically adjustable mirrors, and electrically folding side mirrors. The lighting is equipped with front headlights for halogen lighting, daytime running lights, and LED rear lights, and the car boasts many comfort and entertainment features including a sunroof, smart key, GPS system.
The interior design of the Elantra AD car focuses on increasing passenger comfort by providing ample space, with a total length of 4620 mm, width of 1800 mm, height of 1450 mm, and a luggage capacity of 407 liters, based on a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The car offers the highest levels of protection and safety, providing large stopping power through the McPherson Strut front suspension system, coupled with a Torsion Beam Axle rear suspension system, and a MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) wheel, and is equipped with a 1.6 MPI engine, providing 6300/127.5 horsepower and 155 Newton meters of maximum torque at 4,850 rpm, connected to a 6SP-AT transmission.
It is worth mentioning that GB Auto provides the highest level of sales and maintenance services and spare parts through the largest integrated network of showrooms, maintenance centers, and spare parts outlets strategically distributed throughout the Republic. Additionally, it is the first car company in Egypt to provide online car purchase and reservation service, aiming to facilitate access to all distinguished company cars, in line with the state’s orientations towards consolidating financial inclusion as part of Egypt Vision 2030, and in line with the technological advancement the world is witnessing.