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To my knowledge, no publication had ever conducted a long-term test on a Hyundai so I
decided that the time had come to test the Korean automaker’s mettle. When our silver
Elantra GLS sedan arrived, I gave the team this instruction: Beat on this car has hard as
possible each and every time you drive it.
The Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Avante in South Korea, is a compact car from Hyundai of
South Korea launched in October 1990 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. This gave rise
to disagreement from other motor manufacturers, and the name was standardized as "Elantra"
worldwide in 2001 (with the exception being Korea; Malaysia now uses the "Elantra" name,
forsaking the "Avante" of old.
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.
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] The vehicle featured ABS brakes, front airbags, fog lamps, power-operated side
mirrors, and optional alloy 7 spoke wheels.
Thailand lineup are:[citation needed]
1.5 GL (Manual only)
1.6 GL (Manual and Automatic)
1.6 GLS (Manual and Automatic)
1.8 GT (Manual and Automatic)
1.8 GTS (Manual and Automatic)
Second generation (1996–2000)
Second generation (J2/RD)
Also called Hyundai Avante (South Korea)
Hyundai Lantra
Bimantara Nenggala
Production 1995–2000
Model years 1996–2000
Assembly Ulsan, Korea
Gaborone, Botswana (TMBC)[3]
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
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.[citation needed]
At launch, a 1.5-litre Alpha SOHC (61 kW or 82 hp) I4 engine and 1.8-litre Beta DOHC (95 kW
or 127 hp) gasoline I4 engine were available on the domestic market. Later, a 1.5-litre
lean-burn(66 kW or 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 (84 kW or 113 hp) (in some European markets 66 kW (89 hp))
decided that the time had come to test the Korean automaker’s mettle. When our silver
Elantra GLS sedan arrived, I gave the team this instruction: Beat on this car has hard as
possible each and every time you drive it.
The Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Avante in South Korea, is a compact car from Hyundai of
South Korea launched in October 1990 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. This gave rise
to disagreement from other motor manufacturers, and the name was standardized as "Elantra"
worldwide in 2001 (with the exception being Korea; Malaysia now uses the "Elantra" name,
forsaking the "Avante" of old.
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.
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] The vehicle featured ABS brakes, front airbags, fog lamps, power-operated side
mirrors, and optional alloy 7 spoke wheels.
Thailand lineup are:[citation needed]
1.5 GL (Manual only)
1.6 GL (Manual and Automatic)
1.6 GLS (Manual and Automatic)
1.8 GT (Manual and Automatic)
1.8 GTS (Manual and Automatic)
Second generation (1996–2000)
Second generation (J2/RD)
Also called Hyundai Avante (South Korea)
Hyundai Lantra
Bimantara Nenggala
Production 1995–2000
Model years 1996–2000
Assembly Ulsan, Korea
Gaborone, Botswana (TMBC)[3]
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
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.[citation needed]
At launch, a 1.5-litre Alpha SOHC (61 kW or 82 hp) I4 engine and 1.8-litre Beta DOHC (95 kW
or 127 hp) gasoline I4 engine were available on the domestic market. Later, a 1.5-litre
lean-burn(66 kW or 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 (84 kW or 113 hp) (in some European markets 66 kW (89 hp))
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