Hyundai Elantra | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyundai |
Production | 1990–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Hyundai Stellar |
First generation (J1) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Lantra |
Production | 1990–1995 |
Model years | 1991–1995 |
Assembly | Ulsan, Korea |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Related | Mitsubishi Mirage |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Length | 1990–1993: 4,375 mm (172.2 in) 1993–1995: 4,405 mm (173.4 in) |
Width | 1990–1993: 1,675 mm (65.9 in) 1993–1995: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Height | 1990–1993: 1,395 mm (54.9 in) 1993–1995: 1,390 mm (54.7 in) |
Curb weight | 2,522 lb (1,144 kg) |
Second generation (J2/RD) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Avante (South Korea) Hyundai Lantra Bimantara Nenggala |
Production | 1995–2000 |
Model years | 1996–2000 |
Assembly |
Ulsan, Korea Gaborone, Botswana (TMBC) Bekasi, Indonesia (1996–1998) |
Designer | Choi Jong-Min |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
Related | Hyundai Tiburon |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1495 cc Alpha I4 1595 cc Beta I4 1795 cc Beta I4 1975 cc Beta I4 1905 cc PSA XUD diesel I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
Length | 1995–1998 Sedan: 4,420 mm (174.0 in) 1995–1998 Wagon: 4,450 mm (175.2 in) 1998–2000 Sedan: 4,450 mm (175.2 in) 1998–2000 Wagon: 4,515 mm (177.8 in) |
Width | 1995–1998: 1,700 mm (66.9 in) 1998–2000: 1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
Height | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) 1998–2000 Wagon: 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
Third generation (XD) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Avante XD (South Korea) Beijing-Hyundai Elantra Beijing-Hyundai Elantra Sports |
Production | 1999–2006 (South Korea) 2000–present (Venezuela) 2003–present (China) |
Model years | 2001–2006 |
Assembly |
Ulsan, Korea China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) Iran: Kerman Motor Malaysia: Johor Bahru (OASB) Russia: Taganrog (TagAZ) Taiwan (SYM Motors) Ukraine: Cherkasy (Bogdan) Venezuela: Barcelona (MMC Automotriz) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
Related |
Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Matrix Hyundai Tiburon Kia Spectra Kia Sportage |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6 L Beta II I4 (petrol) 1.8 L Beta II I4 (petrol) 2.0 L Beta II I4 (petrol) 2.0 L D series I4 (diesel) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,610 mm (102.8 in) |
Length | 2000–2003 Sedan: 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 2000–2003 Hatchback: 4,495 mm (177.0 in) 2004–2006 Sedan: 4,525 mm (178.1 in) 2004–2006 Hatchback: 4,520 mm (178.0 in) |
Width | 2000–2003 Sedan: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) 2004–2006 Sedan: 1,725 mm (67.9 in) Hatchback: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
Curb weight | 1,195 kg (2,635 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Hyundai i30 (hatchback) |
Fourth generation (HD) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Avante (South Korea) Hyundai Elantra Yuedong (China) |
Production | 2006–2010 2008-present (China) |
Model years | 2007–2010 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Related |
Hyundai i30 (FD) Kia Cee'd (ED) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 2.0 L Beta II I4 (petrol) 1.6 L U-Line I4 (turbocharged diesel) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,505 mm (177.4 in) Elantra Yue Dong: 4,542 mm (178.8 in) |
Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) Elantra Yue Dong: 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
Fifth generation (MD/UD) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Avante (South Korea) Inokom Elantra (Malaysia) Hyundai Elantra Langdong (China) Hyundai i35 Elantra (Israel) Hyundai Neo Fludic Elantra (India) |
Production | 2010–2015 2012–present (China) 2016–Present (Algeria) |
Model years | 2011–2016 |
Assembly |
Ulsan, South Korea Montgomery(HMMA), Alabama, USA Chennai, India Taiwan (SYM Motors) China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) Tiaret, Algeria |
Designer | Kim In-Seop (2008) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupé (2012–present) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.8 L Nu I4 (petrol) 2.0 L Nu I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
Length | 4,530–4,540 mm (178.3–178.7 in) |
Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
Height | 1,435–1,445 mm (56.5–56.9 in) |
Curb weight | 1,161–1,305 kg (2,560–2,877 lb) |
Sixth generation (AD) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Hyundai Avante (South Korea) Hyundai Elantra Lingdong (China) Hyundai Super Elantra |
Production | 2015–present |
Model years | 2016–present |
Assembly |
Ulsan, South Korea Montgomery, Alabama, USA China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) India: Chennai (HMIL) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Kerman, Iran (Kerman Khodro) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door fastback sedan |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 L Kappa I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Gamma G4FJ I4 (turbocharged petrol) 1.6 L U2 I4 (turbocharged diesel) 2.0 L Nu I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission 7-speed DCT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
Curb weight | 1,255–1,350 kg (2,767–2,976 lb) |
The Hyundai Elantra (Korean: 현대 엘란트라), or Hyundai Avante (현대 아반떼) in South Korea, is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. It is now in its sixth generation.
The Elantra was initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model. This gave rise to disagreement with other motor manufacturers, and the name was standardized as "Elantra" worldwide in 2001 (except in Korea).
Launched in October 1990, the Elantra (codename J1) received a mid-term facelift in 1993.
It was sold in Europe from the spring of 1991. It replaced the somewhat larger on the outside Stellar, although that model had not been offered in many markets. The Elantra competed with the likes of the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier/Opel Vectra, but at a considerably lower price.
The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L (1596 cc) straight-four. This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 hp (84 kW) at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.5 seconds. The quarter-mile (0.4 km) run took 17.1 seconds and produced 80 mph (129 km/h). Top speed was 116 mph (187 km/h). The Elantra got 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km) in the city cycle. Starting in 1993 a Mitsubishi-designed 1.8 L (1836 cc) inline-four option was available; this unit produces 124 hp (99 kW) at 6000 rpm.
The vehicle was refreshed in 1992 for the European market, adding Hyundai's current logo to the grille, although North American models retained the previous year's look. In 1993, the vehicle was refreshed again. The third (second in North America) and final facelift of this generation occurred in 1994 for both front and rear fascias. The vehicle featured ABS brakes, front airbags, fog lamps, power-operated side mirrors and optional alloy seven-spoke wheels.