Automobile Hyundai Elantra The fourth generation (J4) was introduced in April 2006. Sales in Russia began in the fall of the same year.

The information is relevant for Hyundai Elantra 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 models.

The car belongs to class C and complies with European standards environmental standards Euro-4. In Russia, fourth-generation cars are often called Hyundai Elantra New or Elantra 2007. They are produced at a plant in Ulsan (South Korea).

The cars are equipped with transversely mounted four-cylinder petrol engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters (122 hp) and 2.0 liters (143 hp). On Russian market The car is supplied only with a 1.6 liter petrol engine.

Dimensions of the car

The body of the car is a four-door sedan, load-bearing, all-metal, welded construction with hinged wings, doors, hood and trunk lid.

The transmission is made according to a front-wheel drive design, with drive shafts of different lengths. As standard, cars are equipped with a five-speed transmission manual transmission transmission Possible installation of four-speed automatic transmission transmission

Front suspension MacPherson type, independent, spring, with stabilizer lateral stability, with hydraulic shock absorber struts. The rear suspension is independent, spring, multi-link, with hydraulic shock absorbers, with a passive steering effect.

The brakes on all wheels are disc brakes with a floating caliper, the front brake discs are ventilated. IN brake mechanisms rear wheels built-in drum mechanisms parking brake. All vehicle configurations include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with an integrated electronic distribution subsystem braking forces(EBD).

The steering is injury-proof, with a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism, and is equipped with an electric booster with a progressive characteristic. Steering column adjustable for inclination and reach (depending on the configuration). There is an airbag located in the steering wheel hub.

Hyundai Elantra cars are equipped with a centralized control system for the locks of all doors with their blocking using a key on the driver's door and automatic system emergency unlocking of locks.

In Russia, the car is offered in BASE, CLASSIC, OPTIMA and COMFORT trim levels.

The BASE package (only with manual transmission) includes ABS systems, EBD, electric power steering, two airbags, audio preparation with 4 speakers, active antenna on rear window, electric windows on all doors, electric drive and heated rear-view mirrors, heated front seats, height adjustment of the steering column, centralized door lock control system, immobilizer, air conditioning, R15 steel wheels with decorative caps.

The CLASSIC package additionally includes an audio system (radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB) with six speakers, an audio system control unit on the steering wheel, a trip computer, a driver's armrest, an armrest on back seat, adjustment of the steering column for reach.

The OPTIMA package (in addition to the CLASSIC equipment) includes two side airbags, curtain airbags, active head restraints, fog lights, and electric folding rear-view mirrors.

COMFORT package (additional to OPTIMA package): system directional stability ESR climate control with an air quality control system, electric windows with safe mode, leather trim on the steering wheel and gear knob, alloy wheels R16, security alarm with remote control unit (key fob).

Parameter	Car with manual transmission	Automatic car
Total information
Curb weight, kg	1251-1324	1267-1339
Total weight, kg	1760
Overall dimensions, mm	Rice. higher
Vehicle wheelbase, mm	Rice. higher
Maximum speed, km/h	190	183
Vehicle acceleration time from standstill to 100 km/h, s	10	11,6
Fuel consumption, l/100 km:
urban cycle	8	8,8
suburban cycle	5,2	5,4
mixed cycle	6,2	6,7
Engine
Type	Four-stroke, gasoline, with two camshafts D0HC, with electronic system phase control CWT
Number, arrangement of cylinders	4, in-line
Cylinder diameter x piston stroke, mm	7.0x85.4
Working volume, cm3	1591
Maximum power, hp	122
Rotation frequency crankshaft, corresponding maximum power, min1	1200
Maximum torque, Nm	157
Crankshaft rotation speed corresponding to maximum torque, min-	4200
Compression ratio	10.5
Transmission
Clutch	Single-disc, dry, with diaphragm pressure spring and damper torsional vibrations, with hydraulic drive
Transmission	Five-speed, mechanical, with synchronizers in all forward gears	Four-speed, hydromechanical, adaptive
Gearbox ratios:
1st gear	3,615	2,919
2nd gear	1,950	1,551
3rd gear	1,370	1,000
4th gear	1,031	0,713
5th gear	0,837	-
reverse gear	3,583	2,480
Final drive ratio	4,294	4,375
Wheel drive	Front, open, drives with constant velocity joints
Chassis
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson type, with hydraulic shock absorber struts, coil springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Independent, multi-link, spring, with hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Wheel rims	Steel size 5.5Jx15 or light alloy size 6.0Jx16
Tire size	185/65 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55R16
Steering
Type	Trauma-proof, with electric power steering, with steering column height and reach adjustment
Steering gear	Rack and pinion
Brake system
Service brakes
front	Disc, ventilated, with wear indicators
rear	Disc, with wear indicators, with drum-type parking brake
Service brake drive	Hydraulic, double-circuit, separate, made in a diagonal pattern, with vacuum booster, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electrical equipment
Electrical wiring system	Single-pole, negative wire connected to ground
Rated voltage, V	12
Accumulator battery	Starter, maintenance-free, capacity 45 Ah
Generator	AC current, with built-in rectifier and electronic voltage regulator
Starter	With mixed excitement, remote control With electromagnetic switching, planetary gear and clutch freewheel
Type	All-metal, monocoque, four-door sedan

The first generation of the Hyundai Elantra began to be produced back in 1990. Attribute this model to class C, which means that Elantra is a direct competitor to cars such as Ford Focus, Mazda and Mitsubishi Lancer. And this is only if we talk about the most popular competitors, but in general, a lot of cars of this class are produced. Such mass market can bring fame and money to the company if released successful model, or put an end to the ambitions of the manufacturers. Hyundai Company took a lot of risks, but she still managed to release a high-quality and competitive product - the IV generation Elantra.

An overview of the Korean automobile industry allows us to compare it with the Japanese one. The first pancake was not exactly lumpy, but the initial generation of Elantra looked very cheap and gray. Such a car could only attract a buyer with its low price and high quality.

And hereIV generation is already creating good competition for famous brands, and the new model could compete in all respects.

It is interesting that the Hyundai Elantra sedan, with its small dimensions and small-displacement engine, as for American realities, was developed specifically for the USA. Many experts were skeptical about the model's entry into such a serious market, but Elantra beat everyone there with its price. Behind new car V dealer centers they asked for a little more than 14 thousand dollars, which is very affordable for any American.

A review of the car's appearance showed that with the advent of the fourth generation, the car became more noble and restrained. The sizes have increased slightly wheelbase is now 2650 mm, instead of 2610 in the previous version. The main dimensions of the car are as follows:

• Height – 1490mm;
• Length – 4505 mm;
• Width – 1775 mm.

Interestingly, during the production of this generation, the company abandoned hatchbacks, and now only a sedan became available to customers. The appearance of the car is surprising.

EarlierHyundaiconstantly criticized that almost everything in design is borrowed fromMitsubishi, but the way outIVgeneration of Elantra, the Koreans have shown that they are capable of making excellent cars themselves.

Narrow headlights and side embossing immediately attract attention. In general, the front part has become a little wider and larger. The dimensions of the radiator grille have also changed upward. A review of the rear shows that the designers also worked hard here. Headlights new form look beautiful and modern. The trunk lid was also slightly redesigned. The rear view mirrors fit perfectly into the concept of the car and provide a wide view.

Salon

As we have already said, in the fourth generation the manufacturer increased the dimensions of the Elantra body, which made it possible to increase the interior space of the car. In the front part of the cabin at shoulder height the space has increased by 22 mm, and in the rear by as much as 40 mm. The design of the modern tubular frame made it possible to raise the front seats.

As is known, budget cars With all their appearance they show that they belong to an affordable price category. With the Elantra, everything is not quite the same; in the cabin there is not even a hint that the manufacturer wanted to save money on everything. The oval display on the panel is equipped with a blue backlight, and the screen, in addition to standard indicators, contains data on the operation of the heating and ventilation system.

The climate control buttons are large and convenient. On the right side of the console there is a special hook for a woman's handbag.

Backrests rear seats can be folded in a 3/2 ratio or even placed on the trunk side. But you won’t need this function often, because the volume of the trunk itself is enough; now it holds 450 liters, instead of the previous 415. But one drawback was still carried over from the III generation; the manufacturers left a not very convenient lever for opening the trunk, which is located in the door pocket driver. True, in the same driver's door There are control keys for windows, central locking, mirrors, etc., which is very convenient.

Equipment

If you decide to purchase the budget version of the IV generation, then in the kit you will receive:

• Two airbags;
• Car air conditioner;
• Electric control of door windows;
• Power steering;
• Audio system with 4 speakers.

Not bad at all, but interior review top-end configuration I was much more surprised, besides what the regular version has, it has:

• Six airbags;
• Electric power steering. At high speeds, the steering wheel becomes heavier and makes it more comfortable to drive the car;
• Additional adjustment of the steering wheel in height and reach;
• Active head restraints for the front seats.

Technical characteristics overview

In the CIS countries, Elantra was supplied with two options of gasoline engines. Both power units have a variable valve timing system, which is why it turned out so high power. Thus, a 1.6-liter engine produced up to 122 “horses,” which is even more than some 1.8-liter engines.

The most powerful option is a 2-liter engine with a power of 143 hp. The engines could be equipped with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. .

But the automatic transmission is not the best best performance speakers. This was confirmed by a review of speed characteristics; with a manual transmission, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 11 seconds, and with an automatic transmission in 13.6 seconds.

In the IV generation there is a mark “220” on the speedometer scale, but in fact maximum speed is 199 km/h. A weaker 1.6-liter engine can accelerate the car to 183 km/h.

The carrying capacity of the Hyundai Elantra is 475 kg, and the height ground clearance– 160 mm. Such a high ground clearance is an important advantage of the model. According to many experts, this generation is more rigid when driving than cars. IIIseries.

Advantages and disadvantages

First, we should review the advantages of the IV generation Elantra:

1. The car interior is quite comfortable. Both the driver and passengers can feel comfortable, there is enough space.
2. Soft, but moderate suspension.
3. When traveling outside the city, the car “drinks” quite a bit of gasoline.
4. All the necessary things fit in the trunk without any problems. If necessary, you can also recline the rear seats.
5. Exterior of the car. The car really looks beautiful, and its design is in no way inferior to its competitors.

Flaws:

1. I would like better sound insulation. When it rains, you can hear everything in the cabin, including even the impact of water on the wheel arches.
2. Frontal and side windows quite thin. This casts doubt on their strength, and this is probably what caused the poor sound insulation.
3. Many owners of the model complain that when driving around the city, about 10-12 liters of fuel are consumed for a hundred kilometers. Which is a lot for a car of this class.
4. The dashboard may squeak and make other sounds. Probably the whole point is the low quality of the plastic on this element.

The fourth generation Hyundai Elantra was presented to the world public in April 2006, and appeared in showrooms in the fall of the same year. Russian car dealers. The new Elantra was designated J4 and HD. The last Elantra 4 rolled off the assembly line in June 2011, completely giving way to the next generation. During production, the fourth generation received nominations in various categories. As a result - 2nd place in the top ten most economical (in its class) and 1st place in the category " the best choice" According to some reputable research firms, the Elantra J4 at that time surpassed such eminent manufacturers as Toyota and Honda in terms of manufacturing quality.

Engine

Hyundai Elantra J4 on secondary market mainly found with an engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters and a power of 122 hp. Much less often you can come across 2-liter engines with a return of 143 hp.

Petrol 1.6 liter G4FC is a representative of the GAMMA engine line. This power unit has chain drive Timing belt Engines assembled before April 2008 had problems with the hydraulic chain tensioner, which was not doing its job. As a result, with a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km, the engine began to “dieselize”, extraneous sounds appeared, starting was difficult, and the engine stalled. When opened, the chain was found to have skipped 1-2 teeth. Completely ignoring the symptoms that appeared led to a more critical chain jump of more than 6-8 teeth and the valves meeting the pistons. Despite the measures taken, diesel engine is also found on Elantras of later production year 2009-2010. Replacing the timing belt kit along with the work will cost 12-15 thousand rubles.

With a mileage of more than 120-150 thousand km, the fuel pump may fail. For the original one you will have to pay about 3-4 thousand rubles, for an analogue – about 1-2 thousand rubles. At the same mileage, the crankshaft position sensor may fail. With a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km, problems with starting in cold weather may occur due to a failure of the starter solenoid relay.

There have been several cases of the need to replace a burnt-out engine ECU with a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km. It all happened due to accidental contact with the block while tightening the positive terminal of the battery. The new unit cost 40 thousand rubles.

Engine valves are adjusted using pushers. Every 45 thousand km, the submersible fuel filter in the tank needs to be replaced. Car service centers recommend cleaning throttle valve every 50-60 thousand km.

Transmission

The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Weakness manual transmission - release bearing, which, with a mileage of more than 60-80 thousand km, begins to whistle. There are also problems with the clarity of the inclusion of the first and reverse gear. Dealers charge about 10-12 thousand rubles for replacing a clutch kit with work. It will cost about the same amount, about 8-10 thousand rubles, to replace the kit at a regular car service center. With a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km, problems with the bearing occur input shaft. Also, sometimes the fork creaks on the hinge.

The automatic A4CF1 is more reliable than its manual counterpart. Among the complaints of owners, one can highlight the appearance of shocks during switching with a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km. Cases of box repair are rare.

Chassis

Front stabilizer struts and bushings last about 40-60 thousand km (250 rubles each). The struts and bushings of the rear stabilizer last a little longer - more than 60-80 thousand km.

With a mileage of more than 40-60 thousand km, creaks and clunks often appear in the rear suspension. There are several reasons - floating silent blocks, camber arms or rear shock absorber cups. The floating silent blocks begin to sound first. The metal ball of the pendulum silent block is immersed in oil, which over time flows out through microdamages, and a squeak appears. As a temporary measure, you can push lubricant under the rubber band using a regular medical syringe. But soon, after 20-30 thousand km, the squeak will return. A new silent block from dealers costs about 800 rubles, and they estimate replacement work at 1.5-2 thousand rubles. An analogue will cost 300 rubles, and replacement work at a regular car service will cost about 500-600 rubles. The cups of the rear struts can creak with a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km. (1-1.5 thousand rubles per cup). Camber levers, as a rule, are given up after a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km (500-600 rubles per lever).

Front shock absorbers can “snot” or knock when the mileage is more than 60-100 thousand km. Cost of a new one shock absorber strut about 2-2.5 thousand rubles. Rear shock absorbers usually last longer - about 100-120 thousand km Support bearings front struts last more than 100 thousand km. Over time, the loosely dangling boots of the front struts begin to knock. The spherical one runs more than 100-120 thousand km. A new one costs about 600 rubles.

The need to replace the outer CV joint may arise with a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km. “Officials” replace the drive assembly for 8-12 thousand rubles. The analogue is three times cheaper - about 3-4 thousand rubles. You can also find a separate CV joint for 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

The steering rack may knock after 100-150 thousand km. One of the reasons is wear on the right bushing. Repairing the rack will require about 5-7 thousand rubles, a new rack costs about 11 thousand rubles. Another reason for possible knocking in the steering wheel is the elastic coupling of the worm shaft of the electric power steering. Since May 2008, a modernized coupling of a new type has appeared. Cases of failure of the electric power steering have been reported on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The cost of work in the work order is about 60 thousand rubles. Steering rods and ends last more than 90-120 thousand km.

Rattled calipers are a common occurrence. The problem is solved by replacing the anthers and guide bushings of the front calipers and modifying the guides of the rear calipers. Due to oxidation of the contacts of the brake light switch, when the mileage is more than 120-180 thousand km, the “stops” may stop working.

Body and interior

The body of the Hyundai Elantra 4 is completely galvanized, so the exposed metal in places of chips will not turn red for a long time. If the car has not been in an accident, there should be no areas of corrosion. Will wear out over time protective layer on inner surface wheel arches. Sandblasting of the threshold behind the front wheels becomes noticeable after a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km.

Exterior door handles on cars older than 4-5 years sometimes crack and break off. By this time, the lock cylinder of the trunk lid will turn sour if you do not periodically open it with the key. Tail lights often fog up. With a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km, the headlight washer pump may fail. The original one will cost 1.5-2.5 thousand rubles, the analogue is cheaper - 400-500 rubles.

On an Elantra J4 older than 3-4 years, a cracking sound may appear when closing the driver's window. The reason is the destruction of the guide rivets. The Hyundai emblem on the steering wheel begins to peel off on cars older than 4-5 years.

Often the source of squeaking in the front part of the Elantra 4 is the outer plastic lining at the bottom windshield. Sources of extraneous sounds may include the glove compartment, the headliner where it touches the B-pillar, the front panel in the area of ​​the front passenger airbag, or plastic frame along the perimeter of the eyeglass case. A knocking noise from the rear may be caused by transverse rods trunk lid. In this case, tying the rods with clamps will help.

Many Hyundai Elantra J4 owners winter time complain about poor interior heating. In most cases, the fault for this lies with the heat-cold damper drive motor, which fails after a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km. Dealers offer a new motor for 3-4 thousand rubles, an analogue costs about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. A crackling or buzzing sound when trying to change the blowing direction indicates a failure of the electric motor of the flow distribution damper drive.

One of the interesting phenomena that occurs in the Hyundai Elantra 4 is spontaneous flickering of the dashboard lights, disconnection of electrical consumers and clicking of the relay. The duration of the “performance” is about 5-10 seconds. It is noticed that the problem appears when finding mobile phone next to the cigarette lighter and AUX input.

Another electrical “misunderstanding” is a whistle when turning on the headlights while listening to music through the AUX input. Electricians found a solution - installing a “jumper” that reinforces the mass in the electrical circuit.

Conclusion

In comparison with its classmates, the Hyundai Elantra 4 is in no way inferior in terms of reliability, and in some cases even surpasses it in terms of service life and the price of spare parts. An inexpensive and easy-to-maintain suspension will require a little more attention. Problems with the chain tensioner are less common today, but cars with a manual transmission should be avoided. Hyunda Elantra J4 is quite suitable for the role of an inexpensive, unpretentious car.

The one who counts Honda Civic And Toyota Corolla the most popular compact city cars, probably did not take into account the more than two dozen options that compete with them for consumer attention. Each of them attracts with its combination of talents. Among them are 4 Hyundai generation Elantra (HD), whose main virtues include low price and long term guarantees.

The first generations were not pleased with the quality, but times have changed and the Koreans have greatly improved the quality of their cars. The 2006-2010 sedan was redesigned from head to toe (as before, the HD was sold under the name Hyundai Avante in South Korean domestic market) still lives in the subcompact budget segment, but no longer feels like a waste product. It's loaded with convenience and safety features, and if you're considering a used Civic or its equivalent, give the Elantra a chance—it's worth the money.

Pros:

• roomy interior and trunk for the class;
• well thought out interior;
• easy to use controls;
• good comprehensive overview;
• resistance to low temperatures- starts perfectly in cold weather;
• generous standard equipment;
• quite playful dynamics;
• affordable price;
• cheap spare parts and service.

Minuses:

• design for everyone;
• weak paintwork;
• small ground clearance;
• poor results in crash tests;
• There is practically no sound insulation;
• leisurely acceleration;
• inarticulate steering, “wobbly” steering wheel at low speed;
• creaking plastic and rattles in the cabin;
• uncomfortable folding of the rear seats;
• instruments are difficult to read in the daytime;
• the car is sensitive to the number of passengers and cargo.

Appearance Features

Thanks to the lengthening of the wheelbase, wider track and slight increase in height, the Elantra sedan received a significantly larger internal volume than before and is now classified as a midsize car, although it still looks and drives like a compact.

Finalizing previous model with a claim to European style, the designers of the 4th generation Elantra gave the classic body shape a smoother contour with a “winding” relief, gracefully curved folds on the sides and corners rounded in all the right places. They, in their own words, resurrected the exterior of the 1960s and 70s called the “Coca-Cola bottle style.” The nose has become smoother and dumber, chrome grille sharper, optics much more fashionable; The entire front fascia has changed, giving the 4.5-metre machine a visually wider stance and a sleek, streamlined shape.

Hyundai says that it tried to follow the appearance of the newly released (in 2005) full-size Azera/Grandeur sedan (which, however, contrary to the manufacturer’s assurances, not everyone was pleased with its design). It cannot be called distinctive, because many details echoed elements of other models. Even with unique fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheel disks, the car was too reminiscent of the Toyota Corolla, especially back. It's not that the car looked awkward - no, its styling didn't turn anyone off, but it didn't inspire universal admiration either.

Among other changes, body-colored side mirror housings and door handles appeared, and they became standard on all Elantras. They were pleasant to touch and looked better than before. This was welcomed by buyers, given that the vast majority of competitors came with black plastic parts as standard.

Perhaps, main feature 4th generation became extinct from model line hatchback - in 2007, he changed his name to Hyundai i30 and began his own life, leaving the sedan in splendid isolation. The hatch was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007 and became available to residents of Europe and Australia in July. It was designed in Germany, as a result of which it acquired distinctly European features, and marked the beginning of the i-line with alphanumeric model names indicating their class.

Interior: comfort and practicality

Inside, the 4th generation Hyundai Elantra (HD) has also been redesigned. Apart from some cheap touches like unsightly door panels and a rubber steering wheel, there was little to remind you that you were sitting in budget car. Dashboard covered with soft-touch materials, the buttons began to look high-quality, and the ceiling acquired a high-quality woven texture. Moreover, amenities appeared in abundance, most of which were considered frills in this price category - illuminated rear-view mirrors, telescopic steering wheel, sunglasses holder, rear armrest with built-in cup holders... The car now has everything you need for comfortable travel.

Standard equipment included air conditioning, CD player, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, rear fog diffuser, power windows, locks and mirrors. Remote keyless entry and alarm system also included for free. Those who bought top models GT, could enjoy a unique dashboard with purple backlit instrumentation, gray leather surfaces and a snug fit leather steering wheel. True, the purple tint made the devices not the easiest to read at night.

The seats, wrapped in woven fabric, are more comfortable than before, offering, among other things, good rear support. The owners were pleased with them, although they complained about poor lateral support and said that they would like a little more elasticity - the pillows seemed overly soft. The manufacturer gave everyone the opportunity to order leather upholstery for additional money, but adjusting the lumbar area of ​​the driver's seat turned out to be unavailable.

Hyundai emphasized that the cabin new Elantra 5-10 percent more than many competitors. In fact, the front is much more spacious for tall people with long legs. There is ample legroom, eliminating the need to rest your knees on the front panel, and the headroom of the adjustable seat has increased by a couple of centimeters. But even setting it to the maximum height, the pilot did not rest his head on the ceiling (although we must take note: the Elantra with the top hatch reduced the distance to the ceiling by 3-4 cm).

Unfortunately, not much good can be said about the rear three-seater sofa - there was no additional space there. On paper, the car was a five-seater and was positioned as a very spacious vehicle for the whole family, but in reality it could accommodate a maximum of 4 adults due to the tightness in the back row. The seats were placed high enough from the ground that the legroom was tolerable, but the overall supply of living space remained tight. The bench backrest was split and folded in a 60/40 ratio, providing access to the trunk, whose volume ranged from 375 to 402 liters - more than almost all main ones. Elantra competitors HD.

Road impressions

Despite the fact that the Elantra initially did not seem very tempting, in the capable hands of an unpretentious driver it turned into a very good car. The owners considered its main advantage to be its reliability and reliability even in the harshest climatic conditions. The Koreans really did a great job of adapting the car to low winter temperatures: even at -30 degrees it started without problems, and after 10 minutes of warming up, the cabin became warm, like home. The excellent ergonomics of the driver's seat, where everything is at hand, was also impressive. Buyers were pleased with the sedan’s unpretentiousness in terms of fuel quality, and low price for spare parts, as well as their availability, however, low quality These same spare parts were disappointing.

Among the most unpleasant shortcomings, car owners named weak suspension, a tear-jerkingly small ground clearance, an overly light steering wheel, a large turning radius that makes it difficult to maneuver in the dense conditions of a densely populated city, and light bulbs that often burn out. The last problem was the easiest to solve - elements that had become unusable were replaced with Japanese ones, after which they could be completely forgotten. As for the rest, I had to put up with it and get used to it. The rear suspension really seemed too soft: when fully loaded(what’s up, even with four people in the cabin) the car sank very much, which significantly affected the dynamics and significantly increased fuel consumption.

The car swayed on corners, the rear floated, the steering seemed weak at low city speeds, although it returned to normal as the pace increased. Plastic creaked in the cabin, and small ripples could be heard rattling. There was no decent sound insulation - too much road noise penetrated into the cabin at high speeds, spoiling all the fun of driving and reducing comfort for passengers.

The owners called the extremely low ground clearance one of the main disappointing aspects. The manufacturer stated it at 160 mm, but people did not intend more than 150. The car’s bottom stuck where other cars could easily pass, so rough terrain was out of the question - this front-wheel drive vehicle was intended exclusively for driving on city streets.

Around town, however, the Elantra was surprisingly playful and accelerated with verve, at least with the manual transmission. Drivers noted that they need to get used to the five-speed manual transmission, because at first it can be difficult to move smoothly and reverse, but overall manual box they liked it more than the slow-thinking 4-speed automatic. Despite the size surge, the 4th-generation Elantra weighs less, and even while continuing to use the old engines, it feels much more peppy.

Available power units included petrol 1.6L Gamma I4 (from 105 to 122 hp) and 132-140 hp 2.0L Beta II I4, as well as turbodiesel 1.6L CRDi U-Line with 16 valves and four cylinders (85-115 hp). Cars sold in different countries were more or less clean in terms of exhaust gases and gave out more or less Horse power, but all engines showed signs of improved fuel economy.

In 2009, the model received a retuning of the suspension and steering, after which it earned a lot of praise for its much more civilized behavior and stability at high speeds. She learned to handle turns with ease; body roll did not disappear, but no longer bothered passengers. The new shock absorbers coped well with road roughness, the ride of the car became smoother, as a result of which trips became much more enjoyable.

Verdict

Hyundai Elantra 4th generation (HD) 2006-2010 is a comfortable city sedan that occupies a worthy place in its price sector. Reliable, unpretentious in maintenance and economical in all respects (fuel consumption, tax, spare parts, maintenance). One of the disadvantages of the machine is considered great loss in resale price, but this is to the benefit of the buyer of a used car: on the Russian secondary market a car can be bought for 250-450 thousand rubles; at one time it cost a little more than 10,000 euros new. Alternatively you can look at Kia Spectra, Ford Focus, Renault Megane, Toyota Corolla, Opel Astra.

You may never have known, but the Elantra is the first vehicle to be built by South Korean automaker Hyundai on its own platform.

The word elantra, known today, which at one time was used to name one of the modifications of South Korean Hyundai cars, does not have any specific translation and was created artificially in the very early 90s. This approach was due to the fact that the Asian automaker wanted to give its new model a catchy name that would be memorable for consumers in the European and North American automobile market.

According to one of the many versions, the name of the model was made up of several components. For example, translated from French and German, the word “Elan” means “swiftness”, “inspiration”, which ultimately resulted in such a definition as “an assertive car”. This concept was ideal for this model, since the car was quite playful, reliable and had an interesting design, which altogether stood out among the cars of that time

The Hyundai Elantra model was created as an alternative to numerous affordable Japanese cars. It first appeared in the fall of 1990 and a year later practically ousted its sister Hyundai from the market.

Stellar. The first generation of this vehicle was produced from 1991-96, and its appearance had a rather casual look.

The next generation of Elantra was produced from 1996 to 2000 inclusive. This car had an elegant body and a spacious modern interior. Ultimately, this vehicle received six various modifications, formed from various combinations of several bodies. The third generation of the car, which is also commonly called HD, entered the market in early autumn 2000. Primarily, this modification was aimed at consumers from the North American automobile market.

The fourth modification of the j4 began to be produced in 2006 and continues to do so to this day. In addition, the fifth generation appeared in 2011. Each of the models has its own unique features and deserves the attention of car enthusiasts.

Technical features of Elantra j4

This vehicle meets all requirements environmental standards Euro-4 and it is usually classified as class C. Often in the Russian Federation this car is referred to as Hyundai Elantra New or elantra 2007.

As a rule, the modification is equipped with a four-cylinder engine with operating parameters of 1.6 (122 hp) or 2.0 (143 hp) liters. In Russia, the vehicle is available only with a 1.6 liter petrol engine. Our state also provides the opportunity to purchase the Elantra in such trim levels as BASE, CLASSIC, COMFORT and OPTIMA.

Speaking of the body, it is made like a four-door sedan, it is load-bearing, all-metal, equipped with a welded metal structure with hinged doors, fenders, and a trunk lid. The transmission of this model is made according to the front-wheel drive model, and it is equipped with drive shafts of various sizes. Basic equipment equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, which can be replaced with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Chassis, brakes and steering Hyundai Elantra

Discussing the front suspension on South Korean car Hyundai Elantra, then it is made of the MacPherson type, is independent, spring-loaded, has anti-roll bars, and also has hydraulic shock absorber struts. The same applies to the rear suspension, complemented by the effect of passive steering.

The brake system on this modification of the Hyundai is equipped with floating calipers, and the front brake mechanisms are ventilated; drum parking brake mechanisms are built into the brake system for the rear wheels. For any configuration there are anti-lock systems ABS, complemented by an integrated EBD brake force distribution device.

The steering on the HD is completely injury-proof and is complemented by an electric booster with modern progressive characteristics. Depending on the configuration, the steering column can be adjusted based on the angle of inclination and reach, and the central airbag is located in the steering wheel hub.

Description of the interior of the Hyundai Elantra

The South Korean automaker decided not to skimp on the interior of the Hyundai Elantra. The front panel is significantly different from a similar element in third-generation cars. The oval monitor has a blue backlight; information about the functioning of ventilation, heating and other systems is available on the display. Thanks to modern mount The front seats have become 35 mm higher, and the steering wheel can be adjusted. To the right of the center console there is a folding hook and control buttons central locking, electric windows and mirrors, located at an angle of 45°, which is quite convenient.

The rear sofa on the J4 is equipped with armrests, pockets are made on the backs of the front seats and in the doors. Vehicle Hyundai Elantra is distinguished by its spaciousness, since it has become much wider, and the backrest has back row The seats can be folded in a 3/2 ratio. Compared to the previous generation, the size of the trunk has become more spacious by 45 liters, and the panel rear doors loudspeakers installed.

Specific features of the BASE and CLASSIC modifications for the Hyundai Elantra

The following modifications are available to consumers in the domestic automotive market: elantra car as BASE, OPTIMA, CLASSIC and COMFORT.

The first included systems such as EBD and ABS, the model is equipped with electric power steering, a pair of airbags, audio preparation with four audio speakers, and an innovative antenna installed on the rear window. Each door has electric windows, and there is a system for electric drive and heated rear view mirrors. In addition, this Hyundai equipment is equipped with a heating system for the front seats, has the ability to adjust the steering columns, is equipped with an immobilizer, air conditioning, and stylish all-steel wheels R15/

The hd CLASSIC package is additionally equipped with a modern audio system with six speakers and its control unit located on the steering wheel. In addition, this j4 modification has trip computer, driver and passenger armrests in the rear seats.

Features of the OPTIMA and COMFORT trim levels of the Elantra

The list of equipment for the OPTIMA modification includes: Hyundai car j4, which is quite similar to CLASSIC package, is additionally equipped with a pair of side airbags, and so-called curtain airbags are also equipped here. In addition, the modification is equipped with active head restraints, fog lights, electric drive for placing rearview mirrors.

The COMFORT kit is an addition to the OPTIMA modification of the elantra. The list of additional mechanisms includes electric windows with a harmless mode, ESR directional safety device, climate control with an air quality control design. Also this package Hyundai has a stylish leather trim for the steering wheel and gear knob, has R16 alloy wheels, burglar alarm on the remote control unit.