Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra;

The Hyundai Elantra (Korean: 현대 엘란트라), or Hyundai Avante (현대 아반떼) in South Korea, is a minimal auto created by the South Korean maker Hyundai since 1990. It is presently in its 6th era.

The Elantra was at first showcased as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was because of the comparably named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model. This offered ascend to conflict with other engine makers, and the name was institutionalized as "Elantra" worldwide in 2001 (aside from in Korea).

Dispatched in October 1990, the Elantra (codename J1) got a mid-term facelift in 1993.

The Elantra was controlled by a Mitsubishi-planned 1.6 L (1596 cc) straight-four. This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit delivered 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 delivered 80 mph (129 km/h). Top velocity was 116 mph (187 km/h). The Elantra got 22 mpg[clarification needed](10.7 L/100 km) in the city cycle. Beginning in 1993 a Mitsubishi-composed 1.8 L (1836 cc) inline-four choice was accessible; this unit produces 124 hp (99 kW) at 6000 rpm.

The vehicle was invigorated in 1992 for the European business sector, adding Hyundai's present logo to the grille, albeit North American models held the earlier year's look. In 1993, the vehicle was revived once more. The third (second in North America) and last facelift of this era happened in 1994 for both front and back fascias.[citation needed] The vehicle included ABS brakes, front airbags, mist lights, power-worked side mirrors and discretionary composite seven-talked wheels.

The Thailand alternatives were;

1.5 GL (Manual as it were)

1.6 GL (Manual and Programmed)

1.6 GLS (Manual and Programmed)

1.8 GT (Manual and Programmed)

1.8 GTS (Manual and Programmed)

Propelled in 1995, the second era (codename RD or J2) was offered as a vehicle and station wagon. It was sold in the South Korean business sector as the "Hyundai Avante" in car structure and "Avante Visiting" in the wagon body style. Some fare markets, for example, Australia and Europe got the arrangement as the "Hyundai Lantra" according to the original. Australian business sector wagons were titled "Lantra Sportswagon". Somewhere around 1996 and 1998, the Elantra was promoted as the "Bimantara Nenggala" (1.6-liter petrol) in Indonesia.

In Europe, 1996 through 1997 vehicle models had conveyed a silver Mercury-sort false grille, while the wagon conveyed no front grille.

At dispatch, a 1.5-liter Alpha SOHC (61 kW or 82 hp) inline-four motor and 1.8-liter Beta DOHC (95 kW or 127 hp) fuel I4 motor were accessible locally. Later, a 1.5-liter incline smolder (66 kW or 89 hp) gas motor in light of the Alpha DOHC motor was included. The Philippine adaptation, and additionally in some European markets, had the 1.6 (1599 cc) Beta, DOHC (G4GR) which delivered (86 kW or 115 hp) (in some European markets 66 kW (89 hp)).

New grilles landed in 1998 for the 1999 model year. The Lantra in Europe united into a solitary front end plan, for both car and wagon. The model got the "RD2" or "J3" model codes.

Another 2.0-liter motor choice got to be accessible. In Australia the GLS model was an update on the GL demonstrate and offered the 2.0-liter motor, velour trim, gentler fabric seats and combination wheels. The GLS had body-shaded back tag light holder and outside side-view mirrors.



An all-new model (codename XD) was propelled in 2000. The domain was dropped for a five-entryway hatchback. Beginning in 2001, all American models accompanied standard front and front-side airbags, ventilating, power locks, power windows and force guiding. This rearranged merchant inventories and repairs furthermore looked to enhance Hyundai's picture of "quality" autos.

In 2003, all shows were invigorated (codename XD2); this presented new headlights and taillights, another grille, new front and back guards, a revived hood and trunk, and an overhauled dashboard.

The GLS trim is standard for the Elantra. The highest point of-the-line show, the GT trim, accompanied a stiffer suspension, calfskin seats, haze lights, amalgam wheels, lip spoiler and blue-lit instrument group. Offered as a hatchback since 2001 as a 2002 model year vehicle, the main choices for the GT were a force moonroof and non-freezing stopping devices with footing control. The main significant alternative was a Kenwood MP3/Disc deck. The GT trim vehicle was presented in 2003 and ceased in 2005. The GT trim was swapped for the 2006 model year with the Restricted trim, which included new paint hues, a chrome vertical grille, calfskin inside with cowhide guiding haggle shifter and wood trim. The Restricted trim highlighted steel edges with a 6-talked spread included in the GLS model. The GT trim for the five-entryway was created for the rest of the 2006 model year.

Canadian trim levels varied from that in the US: "GT" models came standard with combination wheels, four way plate brakes and ABS yet cowhide and TCS were just accessible on the "premium" GT version.

The XD was accessible with 1.6-, 1.8-and 2.0-L gas motors and a 2.0-L turbodiesel. North American models are accessible just with the 2.0-L fuel motor. The 1.8-L motor is a 1.6-L motor changed for the New Zealand market.

Mitsubishi Engines Australia grumbled that the Hyundai Elantra was excessively near the Elante trim level, which was keep going utilized on the 1991 Magna. The English Lotus and the European Kia said that the Elantra name was excessively near the Lotus Elan and its Kia partner. In 2001, both the Elan and the Elante had stopped creation yet the Avante's renaming stayed essential as Audi claimed the Avant name in Europe. There are likewise question about the frame codes for the 1996–2000 and the 1999–2000 model years. Hyundai states that the codename of the 1996–98 Elantra is RD and not J2, and the 1999–2000 Elantra's codename is RD2 and not J3.