Is the Elantra's bold styling passé, or will it soon look dated?

Hyundai’s current generation Elantra comes with a striking, polarizing design. It's certainly distinctive in the compact car segment; with its sharp angles, large grille and special body lines. But with this aggressive styling, it’s a departure from the more conservative looks of previous generations and many of its competitors. Some are fans of the Elantra for its bold approach and futuristic looks while some are worried that a design so distinctive will only look to age badly. Car enthusiasts have a debate going on about whether this avant garde styling will be a classic or will look dated in a few years. It also addresses more general trends in car design and in consumer preferences in the compact car market.