Hyundai Elantra

First generation (J1; 1990–1995)

First generation

Also called	Hyundai Lantra
Production	1990–1995
Model year(s)	1991–1995
Assembly	Ulsan, Korea
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Engine(s)	1.5/1.6/1.8L 86/113/124 hp I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	1990–1993:4,375 mm (172.2 in) 1993–1995:4,405 mm (173.4 in)
Width	1990–1993:1,675 mm (65.9 in) 1993–1995:1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1990–1993:1,395 mm (54.9 in) 1993–1995:1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Curb weight	2,522 kg (5,560 lb)

Launched in 1990 , the Elantra (codename J1) received a mid-term facelift in 1993.
The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L (1596 cc) straight-4 This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 hp (84 kW) at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.5 seconds. The quarter-mile (0.4 km) run took 17.1 seconds and produced 80 mph (129 km/h). Top speed was 116 mph (187 km/h). The Elantra got 22 mpg^{[clarification needed]}(10.7 L/100 km) in the city cycle. Starting in 1993 there was also a Mitsubishi-designed 1.8 L (1836 cc) straight-4 engine available the 1.8L unit that produced 124 hp (99 kW) at 6000 rpm.

[ Facelifts

1992 Hyundai Lantra (Europe)

1994-1995 Hyundai Elantra (US)

The Hyundai Elantra was facelifted in 1992 for the European market, adding Hyundai's current logo to the grille, although North American models retained the previous year's look. In 1993, the vehicle was facelifted again. The third (second in North America) and final facelift of this generation occurred in 1994 for both front and rear fascias.