| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1990–present |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Stellar |
| Successor | Hyundai i30 (hatchback) |
| Class | Compact (1990–present) |
| Layout | FF layout |
The Hyundai Elantra (Korean: 현대 엘란트라), or Hyundai Avante (현대 아반떼) in South Korea, is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in October 1990[1] for the 1991 model year, and now in its fifth generation.
The Elantra was formerly marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model.[2] This gave rise to disagreement from other motor manufacturers, and the name was standardized as "Elantra" worldwide in 2001 (with the exception being Korea and Malaysia still selling under the name "Avante").
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| Also called | Hyundai Lantra |
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| Production | 1990–1995 |
| Model years | 1991–1995 |
| Assembly | Ulsan, Korea |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 1.5/1.6/1.8L 86/113/124 hp I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| 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) |
Launched in 1990 , the Elantra (codename J1) received a mid-term facelift in 1993.
The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L (1596 cc) straight-4 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(10.7 L/100 km) in the city cycle. Starting in 1993 there was also a Mitsubishi-designed 1.8 L (1836 cc) straight-4 engine available the 1.8L unit that produced 124 hp (99 kW) at 6000 rpm.
The Hyundai Elantra was facelifted 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 facelifted again. The third (second in North America) and final facelift of this generation occurred in 1994 for both front and rear fascias.
Thailand lineup are:
| Also called | Hyundai Avante (South Korea) Hyundai Lantra Bimantara Nenggala |
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| Production | 1995–2000 |
| Model years | 1996–2000 |
| Assembly | Ulsan, Korea Gaborone, Botswana (TMBC)[3] |
| Body style | 5-door station wagon 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 1.5/1.6/1.8/2.0L 89/107/127/140 hp I4 (104 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| 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) |
Launched in 1995, the second generation (codename RD or J2) was offered as a sedan and station wagon. It was sold in the South Korean market as the "Hyundai Avante" in sedan form and "Avante Touring" in the wagon body style. Some export markets such as Australia and Europe received the series as the "Hyundai Lantra" as per the first generation. Australian market wagons were titled "Lantra Sportswagon". Between 1996 and 1998, the Elantra was marketed as the "Bimantara Nenggala" (1.8-liter petrol) in Indonesia.
In Europe, 1996 through 1997 sedan models had carried a silver Mercury-type false grille, whereas wagon carried no front grille by not featuring this covering.
At launch, a 1.5-litre Alpha SOHC (61 kW/82 hp) I4 engine and 1.8-litre Beta DOHC (95 kW/127 hp) gasoline I4 engine were available on the domestic market. Later, a 1.5-litre lean-burn(66 kW/89 hp) gasoline engine based on Alpha DOHC engine was added. The Philippine version, as well as in some European markets, had the 1.6 (1,599 cc) Beta, DOHC (G4GR) which produced (80 kW/107 hp) (in some European markets 75 kW (101 hp)).
The Hyundai Elantra/Lantra received newer grilles in 1998 for the 1998 model year. The Lantra in Europe now converged into a single-front end design, with the sedan and wagon no longer featuring different front-end designs. The facelift model received the "RD2" or "J3" model codes.
A new 2.0-liter engine option became available with the facelift model. In Australia the GLS model was an upgrade on the GL model, and offered the 2.0-litre engine, velour trim, softer cloth seats, and alloy wheels. Also the GLS had body colored rear license plate light holder and exterior side-view mirrors.
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| Also called | Hyundai Avante XD (South Korea) Beijing-Hyundai Elantra Beijing-Hyundai Elantra Sports |
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| Production | 2000–2006 2000–present (Venezuela) |
| Model years | 2001–2006 |
| Assembly | Ulsan, Korea Beijing, China Caracas, Venezuela (MMC Automotriz S.A)[4] Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ)[5] Cherkasy, Ukraine (Bogdan) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Engine | Pre-facelift models (2000–2003): 1.6L I4 16 valve 107 hp 1.8L I4 16 valve 128 hp 2.0L I4 16 valve 141 hp 2.0L I4 16 valve turbodiesel 113 hp Facelift models (2003–2006): 1.6L I4 16 valve 105 hp 1.8L I4 16 valve 132 hp 2.0L I4 16 valve 143 hp 2.0L I4 16 valve turbodiesel 113 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| 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) 2003–2006 Sedan:4,525 mm (178.1 in) 2003–2006 Hatchback:4,520 mm (178.0 in) |
| Width | 2000–2003 Sedan:1,720 mm (67.7 in) 2003–2006 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 (2,630 lb) |
| Related | Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Matrix Hyundai Tiburon Kia Spectra Kia Sportage |
An all-new model (codename XD) was launched in 2000. The wagon was dropped in favor of a five-door hatchback. Starting in 2001, all American models came with standard front and front-side airbags, air conditioning, power locks, power windows, and power steering. This simplified dealer inventories and repairs and also sought to improve Hyundai's image of "value" cars. In 2003, the Elantra received a facelift for all models (codename XD2); this introduced new headlights and taillights, a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, a refreshed hood and trunk, and a redesigned dashboard.
The GLS trim is standard for the Elantra. The top-of-the-line model, the GT trim, came with a stiffer suspension, leather seats, fog lights, alloy wheels, lip spoiler and blue-lit instrument cluster. Offered as a hatchback since 2001 as a 2002 model year vehicle, the only options for the GT were a power moonroof and anti-lock brakes with traction control. The only major option was a Kenwood MP3/CD deck. The GT trim sedan was introduced in 2003 and discontinued in 2005. The GT trim was replaced for the 2006 model year with the Limited trim, which featured new paint colors, a chrome vertical grille, leather interior with leather steering wheel and leather shifter, and wood trim. The Limited trim did not feature alloy wheels, only steel rims with a 6-spoke cover featured in the GLS model. The GT trim for the five-door was produced for the remainder of the 2006 model year.
The Elantra is available with 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-L gasoline engines and a 2.0-L turbodiesel. North American models are available only with the 2.0-L gasoline engine. The 1.8-L engine is a 1.6-L engine modified for the New Zealand market.
While compact on the outside, it is listed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a mid-size car because of a spacious interior. Although the basic powertrain design has changed little since the second generation, successive improvements have improved fuel economy from an EPA rating of 24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp)/33 mpg-US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg-imp) to 25 mpg-US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg-imp)/33 mpg-US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg-imp) and the current 27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/34 mpg-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg-imp) for manual transmissions, with automatic producing ((EDIT: Something wrong here. The last conversion result, ie. 78L/100km; 78 needs to be inverted and multiplied by 100. Then you will get the true difference of 1.28L/100km.)) 23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)—3 mpg-US (78 L/100 km; 3.6 mpg-imp) less. Horsepower also improved from 135 hp (100 kW) to 138 hp (102 kW), and torque from 132 to 136, mainly due to the addition of continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) in 2004. Originally, the horsepower rating was misrepresented as 140 hp (104 kW). In 2006 the Elantra was offered with a SULEV emission rated engine in some U.S. states.
| Model | Engine | Displ. | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | Top speed |
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| 1.6L DOHC | I4 16V | 1600 cc | 79 kW (107 PS; 106 hp) @ 5800 rpm | 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 11.0 sec. | 182 km/h (113 mph) |
| 1.8L DOHC | I4 16V | 1796 cc | 94 kW (128 PS; 126 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 166 N·m (122 lb·ft) @ 5000 rpm | 9.7 sec. | 199 km/h (124 mph) |
| 2.0L DOHC | I4 16V | 1975 cc | 104 kW (141 PS; 139 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm | 9.1 sec. | 206 km/h (128 mph) |
| 2.0L CRDi | I4 16V | 1991 cc | 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 255 N·m (188 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm | 11.7 sec. | 190 km/h (118 mph) |
| Model | Engine | Displ. | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | Top speed |
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| 1.6L DOHC | I4 16V | 1599 cc | 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm | 11.0 sec. | 182 km/h (113 mph) |
| 1.8L DOHC | I4 16V | 1795 cc | 97 kW (132 PS; 130 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 162 N·m (119 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm | 10.2 sec. | 195 km/h (121 mph) |
| 2.0L DOHC | I4 16V | 1975 cc | 105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm | 10.4 sec. (8.4 sec. manual) | 208 km/h (129 mph) |
| 2.0L CRDi | I4 16V | 1991 cc | 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm | 11.6 sec. | 190 km/h (118 mph) |
| Also called | Hyundai Avante |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2010 |
| Model years | 2007–2010 |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 1.6 L Gamma I4 petrol 2.0 L Beta II I4 petrol 1.6 L CRDI I4 U-Line diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
A redesigned Elantra sedan (designated HD) debuted at the 2006 New York Auto Show for model year 2007. In North America, the Elantra also offers the most interior room in its class, leading the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify it as a mid-size car.
Beijing Hyundai launched a redesigned Elantra called the "Hyundai Elantra Yue Dong" for the Chinese market with an updated exterior.
The engine lineup includes 1.6- Gamma and 2.0-liter Beta II gasoline inline-four engines, and a 1.6-liter turbodiesel inline-four. Only the 2.0-liter engine is offered in North America. All engines feature improved fuel economy over previous versions. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic is optional.
Hyundai began producing the Avante "LPI Hybrid" and it was launched in the South Korean domestic market in July 2009. The Avante LPI (Liquefied Petroleum Injected) is the world's first hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by an internal combustion engine built to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a fuel. The Hyundai Avante LPI is a mild hybrid and the first hybrid to adopt advanced lithium polymer (Li–Poly) batteries.[6][7]
Hyundai offers a Hyundai i30 wagon in the US and Canada marketed as the "Elantra Touring". Elsewhere, the same vehicle is marketed as the Hyundai i30cw.
| Also called | Hyundai Avante Hyundai i35 |
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| Production | 2010–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Montgomery, Alabama, USA[8] Ulsan, South Korea |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door Coupe(2012) |
| Engine | 1.6-L Gamma MPI I4 petrol 1.6-L Gamma GDI I4 petrol 1.8-L Nu MPI I4 petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,530 mm (178.3 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,660–2,877 lb (1,210–1,305 kg) |
The fifth-generation Avante, codenamed "MD",[9] debuted at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show in April 2010. It features a 1.6-L gasoline direct-injection engine, producing 103 kW (138 hp) and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque, mated to a new 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission; for some markets like the Middle East, the 1.6-L engine is a MPI version that delivers 128 hp.
The design continues Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" styling theme first seen in the 2011 Sonata. The new model went on sale in August 2010 in South Korea, and is expected to begin selling between end of 2010 and early 2011 as a 2011 model.[10][11] The US version of the fifth-generation Elantra debuted at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is powered by a new 1.8-L Nu engine producing 148 hp (145 hp-PZEV) and 131 lb-ft (130 lb-ft-PZEV). EPA mileage estimates are 29 mpg-US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg-imp) in the city and 40 mpg-US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg-imp) on the highway. The fuel economy was increased with a low coefficient of drag, of just 0.28. Also, the Nu 1.8li engine block is made from aluminum instead of the older cast iron. With an off center piston to crankshaft position, Hyundai engineers have optimized the engine for efficiency. Gas millage estimates of 40/29 have been called into question by Consumer Watchdog a Santa Monica CA consumer group and USA Today's tech writer Jefferson Graham who claims to get combined city/highway mpg of 22mpg. Also, Motor Trend magazine also noted that the Elantra only gets 25.9 mpg city/highway combined [12]
The Elantra will be available in two trim levels, GLS and Limited. Some of the premium features include heated front and rear seats, proximity key entry with electronic push-button start with immobilizer, and navigation with touch screen.[13] The Elantra will be offered in Poland, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and probably Slovenia from September 2011. As of June 2011, sales of the newly redesigned Elantra have reached 103,307.
Mitsubishi Motors of Australia complained that Elantra was too close to its Elante trim level (last used on the 1991 Magna), and Lotus (as well as Kia) in the UK and Europe suggested it was too close to its Elan name, and its Kia counterpart. By 2001, both the Elan and the Elante had ceased production but the Avante's renaming remained necessary as Audi owned the Avant name in Europe. There are also disputes about the chassis codes for the 1996-2000 model years. Hyundai clearly states that the 1996-98 elantra is an RD NOT a J2. The same goes for the facelifted 1999-2000 version. It has the chassis code of RD2 NOT J3. Information can be seen on Hyundai's online technical site, www.HMAservice.com
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