Hyundai elentra

Write the text of your article here! 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

First generation (J1; 1990–1995)
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[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] Facelifts
1992 Hyundai Lantra (Europe)1994-1995 Hyundai Elantra (US)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.[citation needed]

Thailand lineup are:[citation needed] InteriorLaunched 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.
 * 1.5 GL (Manual only)
 * 1.6 GL (Manual and Automatic)
 * 1.6 GLS (Manual and Automatic)
 * 1.8 GT (Manual and Automatic)==Second generation (J2, J3; RD, RD2; 1996–2000)==

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.[citation needed]

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)).[citation needed]

[edit] Facelift
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. ").
 * 1.8 GTS (Manual and Automatic)

Third generation (XD; 2000–2006)
2000–2003 Hyundai Elantra GL hatchback (Australia)2000–2003 Hyundai Elantra GL hatchback (Australia)2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS sedan (US)2003–2006 Hyundai Elantra GL sedan (Japan)<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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 ahatchback since 2001 as a 2002 model year vehicle, the only options for the GT were a power moonroof andanti-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.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The Elantra is available with 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-L gasoline engines and a 2.0-L turbodiesel. North Americanmodels 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.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )/33 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) to 25 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )/33 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) and the current 27 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )/34 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-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<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )—3 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (78 L/100 km; 3.6 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-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.<sup class="Template-Fact" style="line-height: 1em; white-space: nowrap; ">[citation needed]

Fourth generation (HD; 2006–2010)
Main article: Hyundai Elantra (HD) <p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Beijing Hyundai launched a redesigned Elantra called the "Hyundai Elantra Yue Dong" for the Chinese market with an updated exterior.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Hyundai0709_5-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[6] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6" style="line-height: 1em; ">[7]

[edit] Elantra Touring
Main article: Hyundai i30<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.
 * <p style="line-height: 1.5em; ">2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring



[edit] Fifth generation (MD; 2010–present)
Hyundai Avante (South Korea)<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The fifth-generation Avante, codenamed "MD",<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-8" style="line-height: 1em; ">[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 theMiddle East, the 1.6-L engine is a MPI version that delivers 128 hp. However, the Israeli market receives the Elantra, with a 1.6 GDI 132 hp coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission only. 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.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-9" style="line-height: 1em; ">[10] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-10" style="line-height: 1em; ">[11] The US version of the fifth-generation Elantra debuted at the 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<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) in the city and 40 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) on the highway. The fuel economy was increased with a low drag coefficient of just 0.28. Also, the Nu engine block is made of aluminum instead of the previous cast iron. With an off-center piston to crankshaft position, Hyundai engineers have optimized the engine for efficiency. EPA estimated gas mileage 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 22 mpg. However, real-world test by Popular Mechanics showed significantly­ better fuel economy than EPA estimated MPG.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-11" style="line-height: 1em; ">[12] Also, The Truth About Cars editor tested real-world MPG, it satisfied by results, editor gave Consumer Watchdog a thumbs down.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-12" style="line-height: 1em; ">[13] The underpinnings of the second-generation i30 and Elantra are similar in their configuration and makeup. The similarities between the second-generation i30 and Elantra continue in front end and suspension characteristics.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">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.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-13" style="line-height: 1em; ">[14] Total US sales for the Elantra in 2011 reached 186,361 units, up 41 percent from 2010<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14" style="line-height: 1em; ">[15]. The Elantra was crowned North American Car of the Year at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show over the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-15" style="line-height: 1em; ">[16] and also The Elantra has been crowned as South African car of the year 2012. Two new models are being introduced for the 2013 model year: a two-door coupe model and a 5-door hatchback GT model that is supposed to replace the Touring model and will compete directly with the Ford Focus,Toyota Matrix and VW Golf.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Future_Vehicles:_Overview_16-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[17]