Hyundai Elantra is a middle class car according to the European classification, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company. Previously marketed under the Lantra and Avante designations in some markets due ...
Hyundai Elantra is a middle class car according to the European classification, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company. Previously marketed under the Lantra and Avante designations in some markets due to claims of the Elantra name by similar brand names, such as the Lotus Elan and Kia Elan models, or the "Elante" trim available on a number of Mitsubishi vehicles for the Australian market ; in 2001, a new generation in all markets, except for home South Korean and Malaysia, was introduced already as "Elantra", due to the termination of the release of models using consonant words in the name.
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the ten most fuel-efficient cars on the EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) list. Elantra was ranked 2nd in 2006-2007 in this category among sedans, and was also noted in the category of the most efficient among non-hybrid mid-size sedans [1].
In 2008, Hyundai Elantra SE won the "Top Pick" award from the reputable Consumer Reports magazine. Hyundai Elantra SE was among the top 10 in virtually all magazine rankings in 2008. [2]
According to the research results of the marketing firm J.D. Power and Associates ”The 2009 Elantra was voted the highest quality compact car, beating Toyota and Honda.