The compact sedan that's been Hyundai's volume leader for over 30 years—a stylish, reliable, and affordable car that's a top seller. It's the car that brought Hyundai into the modern era.
The Elantra is a front-engine, front-drive, unibody compact sedan and hatchback.
1st gen (1992-1995): 1.6L I4 (113 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
2nd gen (1996-2000): 1.8L I4 (130 hp) or 2.0L I4 (140 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
3rd gen (2001-2006): 2.0L I4 (140 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
4th gen (2007-2010): 2.0L I4 (138 hp), 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
5th gen (2011-2015): 1.8L I4 (148 hp) or 2.0L I4 (173 hp), 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto.
6th gen (2016-2020): 2.0L I4 (147 hp) or 1.6L turbo I4 (201 hp), 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto, or 7-speed DCT.
7th gen (2021-2026): 2.0L I4 (147 hp) or 1.6L turbo I4 (201 hp), CVT or 7-speed DCT.
The Elantra is reliable. The 1.8L and 2.0L engines are durable. The 2.0L Nu engine has some issues. The CVT in the 7th gen is okay but not as reliable as a traditional auto. The 7-speed DCT is good. The Elantra is a reliable compact sedan.
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