![]() The 1.8-liter engine is a 1.6-liter engine modified for the New Zealand market. North American models are available only with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The XD was available with 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-liter gasoline engines and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel. Leather upholstery and TCS were only available on the "premium" GT edition. The GT trim for the five-door was produced for the remainder of the 2006 model year.Ĭanadian trim levels differed from that in the US: "GT" models came standard with alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and ABS. The Limited trim featured steel rims with a 6-spoke cover featured in the GLS model. 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 GT trim sedan was introduced in 2003 and discontinued in 2005. The only major option was a Kenwood MP3/CD deck. Offered as a Liftback 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 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. The GLS trim is standard for the Elantra. In 2004, all models were refreshed (codename XD2) this introduced new headlights and tail lights, a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, a redesigned hood and trunk lid, as well as a redesigned dashboard. This simplified dealer inventories and repairs and also sought to improve Hyundai's image of "value" cars. Starting in 2001, all American models came with standard front and front-side airbags, air conditioning, power locks, power windows, and power steering. The station wagon version was dropped in favor of a five-door Liftback. Hyundai i30/Elantra Touring (station wagon/EstateĪn all-new model (codename XD) was launched in 2000. The GLS had body-colored rear license plate light holder and exterior side-view mirrors. In Australia, the GLS model was an upgrade on the GL model and offered the 2.0 L engine, velour trim, softer cloth seats, and alloy wheels. A PSA-built 1.9 L naturally-aspired diesel option was also added for some European markets, producing 68 PS (50 kW).Ī new 2.0 L engine option became available. The model received the "RD2" or "J3" model codes. The Lantra in Europe converged into a single-front end design, for both sedan and wagon. New grilles arrived in 1998 for the 1999 model year. The Philippine version, as well as in some European markets, had the 1.6 L (1599 cc) Beta, DOHC ( G4GR) which produced (86 kW or 115 hp) (in some European markets 66 kW (89 hp)). Later, a 1.5 L lean-burn (66 kW or 89 hp) gasoline engine based on the Alpha DOHC engine was added. Īt launch, a 1.5 L Alpha SOHC (61 kW or 82 hp) inline-four engine and 1.8 L Beta DOHC (95 kW or 127 hp) gasoline I4 engine were available domestically. In Europe, 1996 through 1997 sedan models had carried a silver Mercury-type false grille, while the wagon carried no front grille. Australian market wagons were given the "Lantra Sportswagon" name. Some export markets such as Australia and Europe received the series as the "Hyundai Lantra" as per the first generation. ![]() It was sold in the South Korean market as the "Hyundai Avante" in sedan form and "Avante Touring" in the wagon body style. Launched in 1995, the second generation (codename RD or J2) was offered as a sedan and station wagon. Starting in 1993 a Mitsubishi-designed 1.8 L (1836 cc) inline-four option was available this unit produces 135 PS (99 kW) at 6000 rpm and replaced the twin-cam 1.6 in the home market. The Elantra got 22 mpg ‑US (11 L/100 km) in the city cycle. The quarter-mile (0.4 km) run took 17.1 seconds and produced 80 mph (130 km/h). This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 PS (83 kW) at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.5 seconds. The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L (1595 cc) straight-four. The Elantra competed with the likes of the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier/ Opel Vectra, but at a considerably lower price. It replaced the somewhat larger on the outside Stellar, although that model had not been offered in many markets. It was sold in Europe from the spring of 1991. Launched in October 1990, the Elantra (codename J1) received a mid-term facelift in 1993. 1995 Hyundai Lantra GLS (Portugal second facelift) ![]()
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