All this reminded me of a fishing trip, when you were outfitted for a crucian carp, and in some unthinkable way you had a long pike on your hook ... And what kind of C-class it is, and in general, does the new Elantra look like a sedan? A coupe may be a liftback, but not a sedan in the classic sense.
Special cut
If we turn to the figures, the wheelbase of the Korean woman of 2,700 mm turned out to be even larger than that of the leader of the already incipient C + class Skoda Octavia A7 with its 2,686 mm. But it was the same in the past, the fifth generation Hyundai Elantra, which hardly claimed design excellence. Moreover, the novelty added only 40 mm in length in comparison with its predecessor, up to 4,570 mm, in height and width of 5 mm up to 1,450 and 1,800 mm, respectively. Where, then, did the radically different perception of the car come from?
It was as if the nozzle of an automatic hair dryer from the nearest car wash had passed over him. He dried and smoothed the aerodynamic profile, stretching the rear window almost to the edge of the trunk, turning an ordinary, automobile creature into a bright individual. Even excessively bright, considering the color of ripe raspberries.
All other rock-forming details, including sweeping boomerangs of bumper compartments for foglights and a hexagonal radiator grille in the style of a new, corporate trend of the company, without any allegories, we will attribute to the merits of the team of Peter Schreier and the recently joined ex-chief designer of Bentley Luke Donckerwolke. Well, how can you do with such names without the European iF Design Award 2016?
Judging by it, and believing its own eyes, Hyundai very pragmatically approached the exterior of the Elantra. Even the most modest of the four configurations will not spoil it. Matt silver finish on the radiator grille instead of chrome, 15-inch stamped wheels instead of 17 ”cast,“ halogens ”in place of xenon or barred“ eyeless boomerangs ”do not change the overall picture. In our top-end version of Comfort, weighted with Style and High-Tech packages for 80 and 70 thousand rubles, you can't find fault with the appearance, to say the least ...
Paradoxes of comfort
Not a single car in the C and even C + segment met me when approaching with illuminated door handles and mirrors that were turned into working position. Further - steeper: the locks are unlocked - you are welcome to the salon. Having plopped down in a well-profiled chair covered with black perforated leather and well-profiled, I hasten to press the "Start" button.
The seat smoothly brings me to the steering wheel and freezes in a position set by someone earlier.
The cost of Hyundai Elantra 2.0 AT
from 1 199 900 rubles
This is no longer "However ...", but "Wow!" The most basic sedan, in which I last observed such a function, was far from the basic configuration. Maybe Hyundai has confused something, or is it a special test version with an electric drive and dual-channel memory of the driver's seat? Not at all! The bells and whistles with a seat, which, after stopping the engine, will also drive back, are included in the optional package. However, the visible delights end there.
Due to its laconicism and minimalism, the interior of Elantra resembles that offered by many cars of the Volkswagen clan, in particular, the Skoda Octavia mentioned above. As in her, the enviable spaciousness in the cabin has almost nothing to do with the overall dimensions. The secret, apart from the long wheelbase, is the minimum thickness of the door trim and the short front fascia.
Putting your elbow on the windowsill will hardly work. He simply does not reach him, and besides, it is not very pleasant to pave his hand on hard plastic, except to open the window completely.
You can, of course, use the door handle, but it houses the buttons for the power windows, door locks and mirrors, and it's inconvenient. By the way, because of the aforementioned thinness of the door trim, the pockets for small things and the bottle compartment came out quite modest. Half a liter, don't dream of more.
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But the feeling of a new apartment, not cluttered with unnecessary furniture, is much more expensive: even the smells are similar, only slightly sharper, plastic. The proprietary air purification system, which, of course, is in the car, is not an assistant here, but the open windows do their job, and the passengers, who are imposingly lounging in the second row, do not seem to smell.
They are really comfortable there, primarily because of the legroom, of which there is really a lot. And also because the floor in the Elantra is flat, without a hint of a central tunnel (fortunately, four-wheel drive versions are not expected), and the seat cushions are quite low. Three places, no reservation for love of baking and growth. And the same number of suitcases will settle down or will be in the 458-liter trunk. Not Cabin Size, but real, full-fledged ones, which will not be hindered even by a full-fledged "spare" in a niche under the floor.
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And yet 2.0 ...
But no one will see this, and attention will be paid to the Elantra's appearance and the ease with which it rides. Yes, the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol is only available in the top Comfort trim level. With a six-speed manual gearbox for 1,154,900 rubles. or with automatic transmission for 1,199,900 rubles. - not so important. It should be remembered that only the 149-horsepower Nu 2.0 motor with two phase shifters (as evidenced by the proud D-CVVT nameplate) comes with all the options available in the Elantra arsenal. That they are not superfluous, I had no doubts.
LED running lights, xenon headlights, light sensor, front parking sensors, cruise control, heated steering wheel, combined leather / leather trim and a lot of small things, of course, come in handy. True, 16 ”alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, rain sensor, CD-MP3 audio system with six speakers and fog lights can be obtained in a more modest version of the Active.
Hyundai Elantra 2,0 AT
Brief technical characteristics
Dimensions, mm (L / W / H): 4 570/1 800/1 450 Power, hp from: 149.6 Maximum speed, km / h: 202 Acceleration, from 0-100 km / h: 9.9 Transmission: six-speed, automatic Fuel tank volume, l 50
And if you shrink to Base or even the initial Start for 899,900 rubles, you still will not be deprived of such necessary pieces as ABS, ESP, EBD, HAC lift assistance systems, a pair of airbags, a trip computer, a tire pressure monitoring system, steering wheel tilt and reach and other small joys.
Only now they were originally equipped with an MPI Gamma 1.6 engine with a capacity of 123 liters. with. (with the same D-CVVT), which does not make me very optimistic. It is well known from other models of the company and there is a suspicion that it will be rather weak for a car with a sporty image and a curb weight of 1,390 kg. What with the manual gearbox, what with the automatic gearbox, available starting from Base. But there are definitely no complaints about the top-end "kopeck piece" with the "automatic machine".
The lightweight aluminum NU engine, which is in the "Hendev" table of ranks between the Gamma and Theta II, fits the sedan so well that there is not the slightest desire to reflash the control unit in search of an extra dozen "bay" ones, and indeed to get under the hood.
Put on the accelerator - and the Elantra goes exactly as you want it. At very low revs, the aspirated engine does not take out, but in the middle range, from 2,800 rpm - please, a very noticeable pickup. And all this with a far from transcendental torque of 192 Nm at 4,000 rpm and the absence of any special noise and vibration. This is roughly how the D-CVVT works, changing the valve timing depending on the speed. Without supercharging, you don't feel defective.
Another package option is a push-button selection of driving modes from ECO to Sport. Note that this electronic algorithm does not add power, but it affects the dynamics and fuel consumption. Passport 9.9 s to "hundreds" with extended Sport gears and crankshaft cranking up to almost 6,000 rpm - are quite similar to the truth even without measurements, and according to subjective sensations, Elantra accelerates even faster.
Hyundai Elantra 2,0 AT
Consumption per 100 km
In ECO, the opposite is true, the revs are minimal, and therefore they are not so acutely felt. The city managed not to "fall out" for 10.5 l / 100 km, even in the absence of too "vegetable" reactions to gas. On the track, having also resorted to the help of "cruise", you can keep within the limits of 6.7-7.0 liters per "hundred". Everything seems to be fine, only the insufficient smoothness of the automatic transmission switching with active use of the accelerator cannot be thrown out of the song. In any mode. The jerks are barely perceptible, but they pushed me to take a closer look at the Elantra ...
Revizorro, out!
By and large, with the technique of the car, almost everything is "five". In addition to the cool 2.0-liter engine and the "Rapid Responder", it also has excellent road holding.
There are no special tricks in the suspension - MacPherson struts in the front and a semi-independent structure in the rear.
But the general impression of the tightness and composure of the chassis, even on the verge of excessive rigidity, did not leave me for a minute.
Deliberately intense throwing of the steering wheel from side to side, and the Elantra does not care. No swaying, much less drifting from a given trajectory, even on asphalt with a comb. The rigidity of the body, which is almost entirely made of high-strength steel, plays an important role in stability. But the fact that the adjusters and closers pored over both the electric power steering and over each silent block raises no doubts.
Why the designers of the front panel, in particular, the multimedia system, did not take an example from them, remains a mystery. God be with her, with blue-violet button illumination, which you get used to in a couple of hours. A shield with easy-to-read analog devices and an LCD information insert between them is also, by and large, suitable.
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Hyundai Elantra II modifications
Hyundai Elantra II 1.5 MT
Hyundai Elantra II 1.5 AT
Hyundai Elantra II 1.6 MT
Hyundai Elantra II 1.6 AT
Hyundai Elantra II 1.8 MT
Hyundai Elantra II 1.8 AT
Hyundai Elantra II 2.0 MT
Hyundai Elantra II 2.0 AT
Classmates Hyundai Elantra II for the price
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Hyundai Elantra II Owner Reviews
Hyundai Elantra II, 2000
I bought a Hyundai Elantra II in a used condition, solely at the insistence of my wife. At first, the 2nd generation Hyundai Elantra seemed "lusciously" beautiful, a sort of "caramel". But gradually the opinion changed. The car confidently kept the road, just as confidently entered the bends. At crossroads, in spite of the “automatic”, when the “sports drive” button was pressed, the car, without much roar, regularly left first. On the track, speed was determined by the quality of the surface and the body's desire to get adrenaline. Warm in winter, in summer the air conditioner does its job. More than 4 years have passed (not counting 4 years from the previous owner), the design has not lost its relevance. Engine "beast", compression 99% of the nominal. True, regular service at a branded service station in Odessa, and always the best oil, "synthetics".
Advantages : low-cost maintenance, low-cost spare parts. Always ready to go.
disadvantages : low ground clearance. Saves the engine protection.
Oleg, Odessa
Hyundai Elantra II, 1999
For 110 thousand km of run with the Hyundai Elantra II, not a single serious problem arose. The latest suspension diagnostics confirmed its excellent condition. The radiator of the cooling system was replaced due to fluid seepage. But this malfunction was caused by the aggressiveness of the reagents used on the roads in the winter. The cost of servicing and repairing a car is comparable to the cost of servicing domestic cars. The front brake pads were replaced for the first time for 55 thousand kilometers.
At the same time, the original set of pads cost 600 rubles. With a very small size of the car, a very spacious and roomy interior. During country trips or long journeys, all the necessary luggage and equipment could easily fit in the trunk. Very good quality of a standard car radio with 4 speaker systems and all electrical equipment. During the entire operation of the Hyundai Elantra II, which is 5 years, there has not been a single case of failure of any electrical systems. The car is very. In highway mode, about 7l / 100km.
Stepan, Yaroslavl
Hyundai Elantra II, 1999
About Hyundai Elantra II: 1.6cc engine see gasoline (AI-92), manual transmission. Operated in the suburbs, where the roads, to put it mildly, are not very good. In the cabin: everything is fine for this money, there are no bugs, only the vertical arrangement of the air vents reminded me of a Lexus RX, which made me smile a little. The steering wheel in the hand is, in my opinion, not comfortable enough, I want a little thicker. In the Hyundai Elantra II armchair you sit comfortably and comfortably, the dimensions of the cabin are quite decent (if I am not mistaken, the cabin is the most spacious in its class). There is enough space on the back couch for three men of average build. The trunk is roomy, there are no side pockets - hence the large width (in the "Vectra C", for example, because of the side pockets, the trunk is reduced).
The first gears of the Hyundai Elantra II are rather short, resulting in good dynamics up to 70 km / h even on a 1.6 liter engine. Thus, for city driving, a rather torquey and economical car is obtained (about 9 l / 100 km in the city). On our pits and "killed" roads, they drive comfortably, the suspension is soft, it does not break through. On the track, it “stands” up to 150 km / h very confidently, further acceleration is not so dynamic (of course, if you don’t “turn in” 4th gear), and the Hyundai Elantra II does not hold the road so well, the softness of the suspension affects. Fuel consumption on the highway is about 6 liters per 120 km / h. Breakdowns: currently (37,000 km) there is a slight tapping sound in the rear suspension, very similar to the stabilizer struts. There are no questions about the rest of the units, everything is fine.
Advantages : soft suspension, low-cost maintenance.
Vitaly, Smolensk
Hyundai Elantra is a front-wheel-drive golf-class sedan (according to the European classification), which combines: elegant design, European-quality interior, modern technical "stuffing" and a good level of equipment ... It is aimed at a wide target audience - and young , and for married couples (including with children), and for people aged ...
The sixth incarnation of the Hyundai Elantra compact sedan (the world's best-selling brand) celebrated its international debut in November 2015 - on the catwalks of the Los Angeles Auto Show, but was first shown to the public on September 9 - during a special event at the South Korean research facility in Namyang called Avante.
With the change of generation, the three-volume unit parted with the "too whimsical" design, added in size, got a new interior, became more technically perfect and acquired previously unavailable options. At home, the car went on sale immediately after the premiere, and only reached Russian buyers in June 2016.
In August 2018, the North American division of the South Korean manufacturer revealed to the world a sedan that had undergone a thorough restyling (and the scale of the changes really turned out to be impressive) - the exterior was altered beyond recognition, noticeable changes were made to the interior decoration and the list of available equipment was expanded, but the technical component.
Outside, the sixth "release" Hyundai Elantra captivates with a beautiful, assertive and austere design, and its exterior harmoniously combines fashionable edges with soft body shapes.
The front part of the four-door attracts attention with an aggressive "gaze" of triangular lighting technology with sharp lines and an intricate "polygon" of the radiator grille, and its stern flaunts spectacular lights with LED "lightning" and a "faceted" bumper.
In profile, the "Korean" evokes associations with "four-door coupes" due to deliberately dynamic outlines with a short sloping "nose", a falling roof and a small "tail" of the trunk.
"Elantra" of the 6th generation performs in the popular "C" class according to the European classification: 4570 mm in length, 1450 mm in height and 1800 mm in width. The wheelbase of the four-door fits into 2700 mm, and the clearance under its "belly" (clearance) does not exceed 150 mm.
Inside the "sixth" Hyundai Elantra, European restraint reigns and the Asian pretentiousness is completely absent, thanks to which the interior looks attractive, but slightly impersonal.
Behind the multifunctional steering wheel there is a nice and informative instrument cluster with two dials and a trip computer window (the "top" versions have a more elegant SuperVision "toolkit").
The center console, facing seven degrees to the driver, is crowned with an 8-inch screen of the multimedia complex and a stylish "climate" unit (only in the "base" everything is much more prosaic - a plastic cap and an air conditioner).
"Korean" is able to boast of high-quality finishing materials, but still they are not particularly attractive for their quality.
The front seats in the Elantra's cabin are undoubtedly comfortable - the comfortable seats are endowed with a good profile with good lateral support and decent adjustment ranges. Three people can easily fit on the back sofa, but if they do not feel a lack of space in the legs and in width, then their heads can rest against the roof slope.
The luggage compartment volume of the Hyundai Elantra is 458 liters (according to the VDA method). The back of the rear sofa folds in two parts, allowing you to transport long items, however, the "hold" itself is devoid of hooks for packages, and rigging loops. Under the raised floor there is a full-fledged "spare wheel" and a set of tools.
For the Russian market, the sixth generation Elantra is equipped with two naturally aspirated gasoline engines with a four-cylinder configuration, a 16-valve DOHC timing belt and distributed injection technology, which are adapted to the Euro-5 environmental standard. Each of the engines is by default accompanied by a 6-speed "manual" gearbox and front-wheel drive transmission, and for an additional charge is offered in tandem with a 6-band "automatic".
- The basic versions of the Korean sedan are based on an all-aluminum "four" of the Gamma family with a volume of 1.6 liters (1591 cubic centimeters) with a timing chain that generates 128 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 155 Nm of peak torque at 4850 rpm.
With such a "heart", the car spends 10.1-11.6 seconds to spurt to the first "hundred" and accelerates to a maximum of 195-200 km / h (in both cases in favor of the "mechanics"), and in the combined cycle of movement it consumes no more than 6.6-6.9 liters of fuel depending on the version. - For the "top" versions of the sixth "release" of the Hyundai Elantra, a 2.0-liter power unit (1999 cubic centimeters) is provided, which has a crankcase and a block head made of aluminum, and a gas distribution mechanism with phase shifters at the outlet and inlet. Its output is 150 "mares" at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm.
For such a three-volume vehicle, the first 100 km / h obey after 8.8-9.9 seconds, the limit of its capabilities falls on 202-205 km / h, and the average gas mileage does not go beyond 7.1-7.2 liters in the "city / highway" mode.
"Elantra" of the sixth incarnation is based on a seriously modernized front-wheel drive platform from its predecessor. The vehicle's body structure is 53% made of high-strength steel grades, while the aerodynamic design and carefully crafted underbody provide one of the best-in-class Cx drag coefficient of 0.27.
On the front axle of the sedan, an independent suspension with MacPherson struts and a transverse stabilizer is used, and a semi-independent torsion beam with shock absorbers and springs is used at the rear. The steering complex on the "Korean" is represented by a rack and pinion gear and an electric control amplifier, and its braking system is formed by disc devices in the front and rear (ventilated in the first case) with a diameter of 280 mm and 262 mm, respectively, and a set of modern systems.
Restyled Hyundai Elantra of the sixth generation is offered on the Russian market in four equipment options - "Start", "Base", "Active" and "Elegance".
The car in the basic configuration is equipped exclusively with a 1.6-liter engine and "mechanics", and its cost starts at 1,049,000 rubles. By default, the four-door boasts: two airbags, air conditioning, ABS, ESP, heated front seats, four power windows, heated and powered mirrors, 15-inch steel wheels, "cruise", an audio system with four speakers, ERA-GLONASS technology and a small-sized spare ...
A sedan performed by "Base" costs from 1,120,000 rubles for the version with 6MKPP, and the surcharge for 6АКПП is 35,000 rubles. A more powerful unit with 149 hp. is installed with the "Active" modification at a price of 1,220,000 rubles, and the most "sophisticated" equipment (only with a 2.0-liter engine and automatic transmission) will cost from 1,315,000 rubles.
The "top" version of the three-volume has in its arsenal: seven airbags, light and rain sensors, dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, heated all seats and steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a media center with a 7-inch screen , electric folding mirrors, full-size spare wheel and other equipment.
The third generation Hyundai Elantra debuted in 2000. She failed to conquer the European public, which did not like the Asian appearance too much. Elantra from the very beginning was positioned as a relatively affordable family car. She attracted with interesting equipment, comfortable suspension and roomy interior. This is a very interesting option for inexperienced drivers.
In Europe, the most common version is the 5-door hatchback. The sedan is popular in Russia.
Hyundai Elantra was smashed against a barrier by Europeans in 2001. She earned three stars out of five. In 2003, the model was restyled. The optics, radiator grille, bumpers and front panel have been slightly updated. Production was discontinued in 2006.
The sedan found a new life in 2008 at Rossiskiy TagAZ. The car received the designation XD and a 105-horsepower gasoline engine. Many owners believe that the quality of the Russian assembly was significantly inferior to the Korean one. In particular, due to the accuracy of fitting body and interior parts, as well as due to the use of a number of cheaper components. XD lasted only two years on the assembly line. In 2010, the assembly of the sedan was stopped.
Salon
The unpretentious interior design is more reminiscent of the late eighties than the 21st century. However, good readability of instruments and ergonomics are much more important to the driver. However, the landing is quite low and the rudder reach is almost horizontal. Tall people have to push the chair back strongly.
The back is quite comfortable, in particular thanks to the long sofa cushion. There is enough space for the legs. Just overhead, I would like a little more space. The trunk with a capacity of 415 liters will not disappoint either.
Engines
Under the hood of the third Elantra, you can find three petrol engines of 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 liters and one diesel - 2.0 CRDi. All power units are equipped with a belt-type timing drive, which requires updating every 60,000 km.
In gasoline engines, the timing belt drives only one camshaft. The second camshaft is connected to the first by a short chain located on the opposite side of the belt drive. The chain, as a rule, does not require attention up to 250-300 thousand km.
Only the youngest - the 1.6-liter unit - got the hydraulic valve clearance compensators. The other two have a mechanical valve clearance adjustment, which is prescribed every 90,000 km. All gasoline engines are reliable enough and capable of passing more than 500,000 km without major repairs.
2.0 CRDi with Common Rail injection system idles without unnecessary vibrations. Among the vulnerabilities are the turbocharger and the high-pressure fuel pump. Sometimes the thermostat also fails. It can jam in the closed position, which leads to overheating of the engine and breakdown of the gasket under the block head.
The general disadvantages include a not very durable radiator (4,000 rubles), which is rented out after 100,000 km. In the exhaust system, the bellows is destroyed - a flexible connecting element. In rare cases, cracking of the exhaust manifold occurs.
After 100,000 km, the rear engine mount may fail (from 1,000 rubles). After 150-200 thousand km, the starter and generator may require repair or replacement (about 7,000 rubles for a new unit). By this time, the valve cover gasket begins to "snot". After 200,000 km, a fuel pump located in the fuel tank is rented (from 3,000 rubles).
Transmission
The engines could be combined with either a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. 1.6-liter engine with 105 hp. and 2.0 CRDi were aggregated exclusively with manual transmission. Accordingly, Taganrog copies are only "on the handle".
One of the features of the mechanics is the difficulty in engaging the first and reverse gears (there are no synchronizers). Sometimes it causes difficulties and the transition from the 2nd to the 3rd. But in general, the box takes a long time. The clutch lasts about 150-200 thousand km (from 3,000 rubles per set).
The machine may require repair after 200-250 thousand km. This will require from 30 to 50 thousand rubles. To extend the life of the automatic transmission, the oil should be renewed every 60,000 km.
The CV joint anthers (more often the external one) often crack after 100-150 thousand km, which leads to the failure of the hinge (from 3,000 rubles).
Undercarriage
The relatively soft suspension is considered to be durable. True, some are pursued by a small, almost irreparable knock in the suspension.
Most often you have to change the stabilizer struts and bushings, but this is the standard. Ball joints and silent blocks, as a rule, run more than 100-150 thousand km. Shock absorbers also serve the same amount.
Sometimes there are problems with the power steering. It is necessary to update either the leaked tube of the high pressure line, or the pump (about 9,000 rubles). The steering rack starts knocking after 100-150 thousand km.
Front wheel bearings will notify about wear with a characteristic hum after 80-120 thousand km (1,500 rubles per bearing).
Typical problems and malfunctions
The body of the Hyundai Elantra is not prone to corrosion, but when examining, you should pay attention to the lower edge of the hood and doors, rear wheel arches and sills.
The materials used in the interior are not of the best quality. All around cheap hard plastics. A badly worn steering wheel and gear lever are not an indicator of mileage. Cheap leatherette peeled off even during the warranty period.
Sometimes there are malfunctions of the central locking and immobilizer. Over time, the electrical connections in the doors corrode, causing the windows and speakers to malfunction. Sometimes the glass of the driver's door is disconnected from the drive and warped.
Conclusion
There is a large selection of Elantra J3 in the aftermarket. Cars with a 1.6-liter petrol engine dominate the offerings. The price depends on the state and is in the range of 130-300 thousand rubles. But finding a really good one is not easy. Taganrog copies are practically not inferior in reliability to the original ones. And low-quality components, most likely, have already been replaced by the first owner.
