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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 1991. The Elantra was formerly sold as the Lantra and the Avante in Australia and some European markets. 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). The Hyundai Elantra is listed as United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Picks Ten Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles. The Elantra ranked #2 in 2006 and 2007 in the category of most fuel efficient sedans, and also was ranked as the most efficient non-hybrid mid-sized sedan.[1] The 2008 Elantra was awarded the 2008 Consumer Reports "top pick". The magazine's annual ratings, based on road tests and predicted safety and reliability are considered highly influential among consumers.[2] The 2009 Elantra was the highest quality compact car by J.D. Power's quality study, beating out the segment-defining Toyota Prius, Honda Civic.[3] The study measures 228 attributes, including the overall driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of defect and design problems reported by vehicle owners.[4][5]
[edit] First generation (1991–1995)
Launched in 1991 (1992 in the United States) to compete with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla,[citation needed] the Elantra (codename J1) received a mid-term facelift in 1993. It was originally designed to replace the Hyundai Excel, but the Excel ended up being sold for four seasons until being replaced by the Accent. 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[clarification needed](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.
[edit] Second generation (1996–2000)
Launched in 1996, the second generation (codename J2) was offered as a sedan and station wagon. It was sold in the Korean market as the Avante in sedan form and Avante Touring in station wagon bodystyle. Between 1996 and 1998, the Elantra was marketed as the Bimantara Nenggala (1.8 litre petrol) in Indonesia. (The Cakra (1.5 litre petrol) was based on the Accent [X3].) At launch, a 1.5-litre Alpha DOHC (107 hp) and 1.8-litre Beta DOHC (128 hp) gasoline engine were available on the domestic market. Later, a 1.5-litre lean-burn (98 hp) gasoline engine based on Alpha DOHC engine was added. A mid-life facelift arrived for 1999. The Philippine version, as well as in some European markets, had the 1.6 (1599 cc) Beta, which produced 116 hp (87 kW) (in some european markets 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp)). In Australia, the station wagon was called the Lantra Sportswagon and was a popular model of Hyundai. A 2 litre engine option became available near the end of its production run. In Australia the GLS model was an upgrade on the GL model, and supplies 2 litre engine, velour trim, softer cloth seats, and Hyundai's version of mag wheels. Also the GLS had matching paint on rear number plate light holder and side mirrors.
[edit] Third generation (2000–2006)
_GL_hatchback_01.jpg) _GL_hatchback_02.jpg)   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 2004, the Elantra received a facelift for all models (codename XD2). The facelift gave the Elantra new headlights and taillights, a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, a refreshed hood and trunk, and a refreshed dashboard. The GLS trim is the standard trim 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. It was offered as a hatchback since 2001 as a 2002 model year vehicle. The only options for the GT trim were an automatic transmission, 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 with the Limited trim for the 2006 model year. The limited trim 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 only available with the 2.0L gasoline engine. The 1.8 engine is a 1.6 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 23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)-3 mpg-US (78 L/100 km; 3.6 mpg-imp) fewer. Horsepower also improved from 135 hp (100 kW) to 138 hp (102 kW) and torque from 132 to 136 mainly thanks 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.
[edit] Fourth generation (2006 to current)
In 2006, a redesigned Elantra sedan (codename HD) debuted at the New York Auto Show and went on sale late in the fall. The engine lineup includes 1.6 L Gamma and 2.0 L I4 Beta II gasoline engines, and a 1.6 L turbo diesel I4 engine. Only the 2.0 L 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. In North America, the base GLS trim, unlike the previous year's, does not include air conditioning as standard equipment, but adds side curtain airbags (previously front and side only), active head restraints and all-disc brakes with 4-channel ABS. The Elantra also offers the most interior room in its class, leading the US EPA to classify it as a mid-size car. _sedan_01.jpg) For 2008, the Limited trim level was dropped, leaving GLS and SE as the two remaining trim choices in the U.S. The SE trim includes features not available on the GLS, such as telescopic steering wheel and electronic stability control, with sunroof and leather as options. According to Consumer Reports testing, the SE trim has significantly better handling and braking, moving it to the top of their small car ratings, while the GLS trim was closer to the middle of the pack. For 2009, iPod and USB interface system became standard equipment. On the central instrumentation, the gear shift indicator has been moved to the trip computer display, and the coolant temperature gauge has been removed. GLS models receive new wheel cover designs, and SE models have a rear garnish on the rear license plate border. For 2010, a new Blue trim is added, a basic model with mechanical modifications to allow for increased fuel economy. The front grille receives a slightly redone waterfall design, and Blue and GLS models also receive chrome rear garnish. The interior gains chrome door handles, climate control knobs, and shift gear surround finish. Canadian trim levels are different from the U.S. models and are as follows. The base model L offers a base package with a four speaker CD/MP3/Aux stereo and front airbags. This trim also includes power windows in the front with manual windows in the rear. Moving up to the GL will get you heated mirrors, AC, power windows all around, heated seats, a six speaker CD/MP3/Aux stereo, wheel mounted cruise control and keyless entry with alarm. The GLS trim adds wheel mounted audio controls, ABS, disc brakes, and front seat-mounted side-impact and roof-mounted side curtain airbags. The sporty GLS with Sport Package adds a rear spoiler, power tilt/sliding moonroof, 16” alloy wheels, fog lights, trip computer and a leather wrapped steering wheel and leather shifter. The final trim level, the Limited, adds leather seats, a telescopic steering wheel and automatic climate control.
Hyundai Elantra named as one of the most reliable vehicles from 2009 Consumer Reports reliability survey. [7] [edit] SafetyAccording to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the Elantra received a Good overall score in the frontal crash test and an Marginal overall score in the side impact test.[8][9] Standard side airbags include front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags. [edit] Elantra TouringFor more details on this topic, see Hyundai i30.  Hyundai offers a wagon in the U.S. and Canada marketed as the Elantra Touring. Elsewhere, the same vehicle is marketed as the Hyundai i30 cw. [edit] Hybrid electricHyundai plans to begin producing hybrid electric vehicles in 2009. The Avante will be the first vehicle to be produced.[10][11] [edit] Naming disputesMitsubishi Motors of Australia complained that Elantra was too close to its Elante trim level, 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. [edit] The Elantra in popular culture
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