The Hyundai Elantra (Korean: 현대 엘란트라), also known as the Hyundai Avante (Korean: 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model; [1] in Europe because of the Lotus.
Introducing the 2025 Hyundai Elantra compact car featuring technical innovations inside and out. about our compact sedan that gets up to 41 MPG! In 2013, Hyundai refreshed the fifth generation of the Elantra, and most customers barely noticed the differences between the 2010 and the 2014 model year of this compact. Hyundai first launched the Elantra in 1990, replacing the poor-performing Hyundai Stellar.
Designed to compete with established compacts like the Ford Escort and Chevrolet Cavalier, the little Elantra had its work cut out for it. Powering the Elantra was a Mitsubishi 1.6-liter I4, with a standard manual transmission or optional automatic. The Hyundai Elantra (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991.
The Elantra was formerly sold as the Lantra and the Avante in some Australian and European markets. This gave rise to disagreement from other motor manufacturers (see Naming disputes below), and the name was standardised as Elantra worldwide in 2001. Between 1996 and 1998.
Over the decades, Hyundai has continuously refined and improved the Elantra, making it a symbol of reliability, affordability, and style. From its early days as an economy car to its modern iteration as a sleek and tech-savvy sedan, the Elantra's history is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The Elantra has been a mainstay of the Hyundai brand for more than three decades now and is finally one of the best in its segment.
The Hyundai Elantra (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991. This vehicle was known as the Lantra in some markets. Between 1996 and 1998, the Elantra was called the Bimantara Cakra (1.5 L) and the Bimantara Nenggala (1.8 L) in Indonesia.
Hyundai Elantra is a compact car sold by Korean automaker Hyundai. [1] It has been sold since 1990. [2] The Elantra is also sold as the Avante in other parts of the world.
[2] The car is now in its sixth generation. [3] Beginning in 2012 it was also offered as a coupé model.