Jack Quick
Hyundai restores million-kilometre Elantra with N performance parts
Restorations are typically reserved for classic and sought after vehicles, but this 2008 Hyundai Elantra has been given the N treatment.
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2023 - Shine
1.2 L, 6-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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2020 Hyundai Elantra - Go
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Shine
Variant
Go
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
81kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
865km
714km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
3cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
865km
714km
Power
81kW at 5500 rpm
Power
112kW at 6200 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
192Nm at 4700 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.9 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
118g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
163g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3996 mm
Length
4620 mm
Height
1474 mm
Height
1440 mm
Width
1749 mm
Width
1800 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Front track
1489 mm
Front track
1563 mm
Rear track
1486 mm
Rear track
1572 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Boot space
300 L
Boot space
458 L
Kerb weight
2403 kg
Kerb weight
2954 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1640 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1800 kg
Tare weight
1064 kg
Tare weight
1310 kg
Braked towing capacity
450 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
450 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
600 kg
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Front tyres
195/65 R15 91H
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
6.0x15
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Rear tyres
195/65 R15 91H
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
6.0x15
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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