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The car, about which it can be said that it is poorly tailored, but sewn quite firmly. And indeed, to meet the Hyundai Elantra is necessary not on clothes, but on the mind - or rather, in terms of reliability and good handling. Our article is devoted to this Korean car, which is quite inexpensive to maintain. We will find out whether it is worth buying a used Hyundai Elantra, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a car and what components and mechanisms are most susceptible to wear.

Hyundai Elantra car

По сути, Hyundai Elantra – это надежный автомобиль, способный перевезти вас и ваших пассажиров из одной точки в другую. С другой стороны, для автогурманов такая машина выглядит немного пресной и скучноватой. Узнаем же, есть ли у Хендай Элантры другие достоинства?Читать далее о том, как выбрать подержанный Hyundai Elantra-->

In appearance

Appearance does not particularly stand out. Say more - the car is faceless, but for most buyers, this is what you need. Why stand out? It is possible to put such a "messy" right at the entrance for the night, without fear for the consequences. And indeed, among car thieves, this car certainly does not enjoy popularity.

But this Korean car is akin to our domestic cars - it consumes little fuel and does not require expensive maintenance. Hyundai Elantra is designed for our summer residents and families of 5/7 people. In the cabin for seven seats enough, and that says a lot. As for the ride, which people often complain about at the age, in the Elantra they certainly do not hesitate and travel even with the most distant distances with great comfort.

Hyundai Elantra car: вид сбоку

Hyundai Elantra is a small car that has only one significant drawback - its cost, which is too high. This, of course, about the new Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, buying a used Hyundai Elantra in terms of budget is more profitable, but is it really so?

Engine row

This car was equipped with engines "four" 1.6 and 2.0 liters. Capacity, respectively - 122 liters. with. and 143 liters. with. Both engines interact well with a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic transmission. More for Russia engine modifications were not intended. And in Europe there was another version - with a diesel turbocharged engine of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 115 liters. with. And there was even a hybrid of Elantra, but today it is not possible to find it on the secondary market of the country.

Technical characteristics of Hyundai Elantra

Year of issue	2006	2010
body type	sedan	sedan
length / width / height, mm	4505/1775/1480	4505/1775/1480
base mm	2650	2650
type of drive	front	front
luggage capacity, l	460	460
fuel tank, l	55	55
weight, kg	1250	1290
Gearbox	5 Manual / 4 Automatic	5 Manual / 4 Automatic
engine capacity, cm3	1591	1975
maximum power, l. with.	122	141
maximum speed, km / h	189	200
acceleration time 0-100 km / h, s	10,8	9,6
fuel consumption, l / 100 km	5,8/9,4	6,5/9,9

Hyundai Elantra has always been sold in our country under the name Elantra New, so as not to confuse the car with its predecessor - the Elantra XD of the previous generation, which was collected in Ukraine and TagAz.

The interior of the "Korean" is designed in a soft and round style. It's nice, especially when you pay attention to the details of the cabin, made of high quality material. There are no complaints about ergonomics, ease of embarkation and disembarkation, as well as visibility.

Equipment

Хороша Хендай Элантра и в оснащении. Да и что тут удивляться – все «корейцы», как известно, оснащались достойно. Этот sedan уже в базовом исполнении оснащенный двигателем на 1,6 л, имеет фронтальные подушки безопасности, кондиционер, АБС и его наделяют системой распределения тормозных усилий. Есть и еще много чего. Одним словом, оснащен он так, как продвинутые версии более именитых производителей. А это базовая версия, которая стоит недорого.

As for the GLS version, in addition to the listed options, there is a built-in autoradio tape recorder that reads CDs, an on-board computer, mirrors with electric drive and heating.

But the 2.0 liter Elantra was equipped, as mentioned above, with an automatic transmission and a stabilization system.

Из-за высокой стоимости корейского sedanа любители покупали в основном его модификации с двигателем на 1,6 л. Они стоили дешевле. И сегодня на б/у рынке нашей страны эти модификации занимают лидирующие позиции. Их около 95 процентов, тогда как остальные 5 процентов составляют версии с агрегатом на 2,0 л с автоматом.

Used Hyundai Elantra bones

It is no secret that the days when the Korean-made cars were treated with some suspicion, considering them to be structurally outdated, are long gone. Engines for Hyundai assembled under the license of Mitsubishi - it should already talk about something. Today, the engines of the Elantra are also used for the system of continuous change of the timing phases. This increases the power of the engines by 1.6 liters and at the same time reduces the fuel consumption of the engines by 2.0 liters. In addition, because of this system, the engines have become more environmentally friendly and meet Euro 4 standards.

Hyundai Elantra car: вид сзади

Experts see this as a trick. The fact is that in order to ensure this level of environmental friendliness, the engine speed at idle should have a value of 590 rpm. In the cabin, during these revolutions, light but irritating too nervous and picky drivers vibrations are felt. And that is not all. Because of these periodic vibrations, engine mounts fail before. Initially, they should last longer, but do not stretch the claimed 70 thousand kilometers of car. The price of the supports is 3.5 thousand rubles. Not so bad. There is a way to help get rid of vibrations and at the same time increase momentum. It is offered at dealerships unofficially - this is a flashing of the engine software. But this method has a significant disadvantage. Compliance with Euro 4 regulations completely disappears.

The metal chain of Hyundai Elantra engines looks reliable. There has not yet been a replacement, and it is unlikely that such a chain will be subject to wear. According to the mechanics, such a thing will stretch all 200 thousand km, and maybe even more. Just the owner of the car must, during each inspection, monitor the pressure roller and damper.

"Korean" does not seem too picky about the fuel. It is spelled out in the passport data - AI-91-95, which means permission to pour both the 92nd and 95th. Our gasoline will not lead to any adverse effects of the engine, although on good fuel the car still pulls much better.

Weaknesses in the engines have been identified. But over time, the ignition coils fail along with the mass air flow regulators. The cost is 1.6 thousand rubles and 4.2 thousand rubles, respectively. In order to significantly prolong their service life, it is recommended to fill up with good quality gasoline, visiting only proven gas stations.

МGearbox считаются долговечными. Они способны протянуть вплоть до 300 тыс. км пробега, но за этот период времени придется перебрать механизм кулисы рычага коробки. Такая процедура обойдется в 3 тыс. рублей. Что касается замены масла, то ее нужно проводить несколько раз в течение этого срока (300 тыс. км пробега).

АGearbox тоже потребуется замена масла, но почаще – каждые 60 тыс. км. Если грамотно и своевременно ухаживать, такая коробка проживет до 200 тыс. км. После этого обычно проводят капитальный ремонт коробки передач, которая обойдется в 50 тыс. рублей. Это довольно дешево, что можно объяснить простой конструкцией 4-скоростной коробкой автомат, отличающейся завидной ремонтопригодностью и умеренным расходом в обслуживании. С другой стороны, эксперты такую коробку называют архаичной.

Hyundai Elantra car interior

Now the suspension Hyundai Elantra, which is endowed with front struts from MacPherson. The back is a semi-dependent beam. It is also reliable and inexpensive to operate, as is the front.

Ahead periodically wear out every 30 thousand km of stabilizer, at a price of 950 rubles. For the second time they will have to be updated along with stabilizer bushings worth 350 rubles.

Front shock absorbers Discounts for new cars! Profitable loan from 9.9% installments 0% adom.ru can “plow” 100 thousand km of run without problems. After that, they will have to be replaced with new ones (2.5 thousand rubles each).

Rear shock absorbers work the same, but if you follow them more carefully, they may even more. The main thing is to try less often to drive into country roads and bad roads with potholes.

Finally, the rear wheel hub sleeve wears out after a 120,000 run and its replacement will cost from 3.5 thousand rubles.

The Hyundai Elantra steering is also secure. But after a short run, the tips should be replaced with new ones (1.5 thousand rubles each). But the rail itself serves much longer - 150 thousand km. New costs 22 thousand. You can do otherwise - change the worn-out rail to the repaired and pay only 9.5 thousand rubles. Many modern service stations offer this.

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The brake system is characterized by weak calipers, which sour mainly behind.

Body Hyundai Elantra deserves only praise. It keeps well and is protected by a good composition against corrosion. But the paintwork itself is applied poorly - during operation, chips appear mainly in the front of the body. In addition, after some time of using the car in Russian conditions, headlight windows begin to cloud, and chassis components are exposed to rust.

Conclusion

Hyundai Elantra second-hand will suit those buyers who prefer moderate cost. For a little money, they will get a car with a decent safety margin. The interior of this sedan is spacious, pulling the car well.

Here are its benefits:

• Low cost (used models).
• Reliability.
• Equipped with economical, but at the same time strong motors.
• Spacious and roomy interior.
• Inexpensive to maintain and repair. Parts are very easy to find.

But the flaws, as promised:

• There is no way to find used models with diesel engines.
• Noise isolation is not up to par.
• ACCP archaic.
• Appearance car unsightly.
• Paintwork is bad.

In short, the main advantage of Elantra - availability in operation and repair can be an excuse for choosing a used model. Everything sooner or later comes into disrepair - whether it is a new thing or an old one. It is necessary to monitor the car and periodically replace worn parts - that’s the main advice to those who decided to become the owner of a good car with an unsightly appearance.