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Hyundai Elantra 2001 - 2006 Review

3.6/5

Motor

70%

Salon

70%

Spare Parts

90%

Suspension

90%

Resale

80%

Security

50%

Equipment

50%

Hyundai Elantra 2001-2006

mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG; In its third generation from 2001 to 2006, it received an improved version in 2003, which included providing the car with new front and rear lights, a new ventilation grille, new bumpers in the front and rear, and an update to the engine cover, the trunk lid, and the car’s dashboard.

Hyundai Elantra cars have modern design lines that have made them still in demand in the market, with a sporty character in this generation of Elantra cars, which appears in the front of the car, which suggests sportiness, and the elegant front grille that connects to the large headlights to provide a car with a distinctive shape and design. There are fog lights below the front bumper, which comes in the same color as the car, with lower openings. .

The car features a hood that rises at the rear, with sporty lines on both sides of the car, reaching the rear, elegant headlights, and a large bumper integrated into the car body.

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Motor

70%

The sedan is powered by a good 1600cc DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 107 hp at 5800 rpm and 146 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. It's available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The car is front-wheel drive and has a 55-liter fuel tank.

The car is offered in three trim levels in Egypt: the manual with automatic air conditioning, the automatic with automatic air conditioning, and the automatic with touch-sensitive air conditioning. The car boasts smooth performance and a good engine for acceleration, especially in the manual version. It also boasts good fuel economy, and traction is not significantly affected by air conditioning.

Salon

70%

The car is 4.525 meters long, 1.725 meters wide, and 1.425 meters high. These dimensions provide ample cabin space and make it suitable for Egyptian roads. The car also provides comfort for passengers, as it is built on a 2.61-meter wheelbase, providing a distinctive and comfortable interior space. The interior is spacious, both in the front and rear seats. The rear luggage compartment is spacious, but its large dimensions can be difficult to get used to, especially when parking. The car weighs 1.195 kg.

The cabin features distinctive seats that support the backs of the driver and passengers, and the ability to adjust the driver's seat position up and down. It also features velvet upholstery, high-quality materials, and distinctive colors. It also features an elegant and organized dashboard that doesn't distract the driver from obtaining information while driving, with the ability to control the dashboard lighting.

The car also features a center console with storage spaces. The interior is spacious and has excellent insulation from external sounds, along with good lighting and large, wide glass areas that provide passengers with a good view of the environment around the car.

Spare Parts

90%

The availability of its spare parts is one of its most important advantages, as its spare parts are widely spread and their prices are reasonable and not high, and therefore it is considered very good in this particular point. Its original spare parts are also available and cheap, and the car shares spare parts and components with other models such as the Matrix, Verna, and Accent.

Suspension

90%

To provide a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride, the car comes with a good suspension that provides stability by keeping the wheels attached to the road. This car is known for its high road stability, according to owners. There have been no complaints about the car's stability or balance on the road, whether in the manual or automatic versions. Owners attest that it is one of the most distinguished cars in terms of stability, as it is stable even at high speeds and is not significantly affected by air bumps.

The car's ground clearance is good, but if there is a load in the car or a number of passengers, it decreases and can rub against high bumps.

The car's suspension is not rigid, thus providing a comfortable ride, especially on bumps, unpaved roads, and long-distance travel. Repairing the suspension is simple and inexpensive.

Resale

80%

The car's owners confirm that it didn't fully take its time on the market and was quickly replaced. The generation introduced ran from 2001 to 2006, meaning it's been on the market for seven years, while the improved version, featuring the vertical grille, is three years old. Although the car has been around for many years and there are newer Elantra models, Elantra enthusiasts are familiar with it and recognize it as one of the best generations of Elantra ever released. They see it as superior to the newer models, especially in terms of stability and spaciousness, although the newer model is better in terms of luxuries, interior, and engine.

Reselling this car faces a problem because it's difficult for anyone who owns a copy of it to part with it and sell it. Consequently, there aren't many copies available on the market. Car owners warn that the available copies either have defects that need to be checked, or they are in good condition, which is why their price is high. The resale price of this car is very good because it's a good car, according to the consensus of its owners, making it easy to sell and get a good price.

Security

50%

The car has self-ventilated disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. Safety features include seats with support for the driver's back, in addition to:

Three-point seatbelts

Airbag

Headrests for all passengers

Sturdy body

Anti-theft alarm

However, it lacks ABS brakes.

The brakes are average and not as strong as the car's other features.

The car's exterior body is traditional and not very strong. Like other Korean cars, it is made of sheet metal, so the car must be maintained to maintain its good appearance.