HYUNDAI ELANTRA - Everything about Hyundai’s best selling sedan!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2024
- Today, I want to start something new and tell you everything about HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Hyundai Elantra, the best-selling Hyundai sedan has been with us since 1990 (1st generation) until now (7th Generation). So, we will tell you how Hyundai made the compact sedan successful from the beginning to Hyundai Elantra N. We also tell you about naming issues, and how Hyundai had to borrow powertrain from other manufacturers to kick start the Hyundai Elantra. So, let’s dive in and tell you everything you need to know about Hyundai Elantra.
Time Codes
01:03 1st generation 1990 Hyundai Elantra
03:40 2nd generation 1995 Hyundai Elantra
05:02 3rd generation 2000 Hyundai Elantra
05:40 4th generation 2006 Hyundai Elantra
06:28 5th generation 2010 Hyundai Elantra
07:40 6th generation 2015 Hyundai Elantra
09:29 7th generation 2020 Hyundai Elantra
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In 1999 I bought a used first-generation Elantra, stick shift, when stationed in South Korea. I drove that car to all four corners of the country. It was comfortable and completely reliable. Made some great memories behind the wheel of that car.
Wow, great to hear that. I used to own Hyundai Elantra XD when I was in Korean army very comfortable and reliable car. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
@@AsianPetrolhead I remember seeing a 2000 Elantra XD on Osan AB in the summer of 2000. It was owned by a ROK soldier. We didn’t get that model in the US until the 2001 model year. I also saw a brand new Kia Optima in the summer of 2000. I believe it had just been introduced also.
@@AsianPetrolhead Best elantra ever
I had a 2009 Elantra. Drove it until 289,000 miles (465,000 km). I loved that car.
wow, 289,000 miles, wow, it served you nicely. Thank you Kowalski for sharing your memories with us!
I still own the 3ed gen. Till now and it's running fine.. I do love it i bought it back in 2006 . Respect Hyundai
Wow, 3rd generation still going strong. Glad to hear that. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
I have driven 2004 Elantra diesel for 13 years and then I bought 2017 2.0 sx petrol model. Totally satisfied.
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I remember as a kid when Hyundai first released their fluidity design models (Elantra and Sonata). I thought they were the coolest looking 'normal' cars in the world. Still think they look awesome. 😄
Yes, fluidic sculpture design, is very hard to pronounce. LOL. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
@@AsianPetrolhead Lol that's true. Keep up the great work!
Me too. I thought it was the most beautiful normal car when it came out 😂
@@dannnsss8034 actually they R
@@popsandbangs8858 yes. Competition looked like whitewear compared to the Elantra back then.
Very interesting. Good insight into the history of an extremely competent vehicle.
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I love this new video series. Keep it going.👌🏻
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my favorite Generation is the fifth one, I used to had one 2012 1.6 and I still loved its design, I don't like the next generation shape.
Yes, 5th generation is a good one, too. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
I had a handmedown 2011 Elantra for my college years. Such a good little car but I eventually upgraded to my 2020 Sonata. Just a good brand all around. Such futuristic styling.
Wow, college years, what a memory. Thank you for enjoying the everything about Hyundai Elantra.
I had started with a 2010 gls, moved to a 16 limited, then a 17 limited tech package & now having fun with my 22 Elantra N. I have followed Hyundai back when they entered the states with the excel & scoupe
Wow, Dan. You're real Hyundai Elantra lover. Congrats on your Hyundai Elantra N. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
@@AsianPetrolhead I follow you for everything Hyundai & Kia related. You've got the edge up on us from the US. Makes me more know than the sales staff at the dealership I work for, and I'm just the detail manager
9:53. You forgot about the i30 N. Regardless this is my favourite video of yours 🤩 history of the Hyundai Elantra
Oh yea, i30 N, but here in Korea Hyundai Elantra (Avante) and i30 is totally different car. Thank you.
I LOVE my 2019. I was originally going to get a 17 or 18, but when I saw the new ones I fell even deeper in love. Lol idk why people don’t like the look of the 2019. It’s my favorite hands down 💙
Still have a crush on the 6th Gen Elantra Sport 201hp, what a handsome looking car it was.
Yes, that's what I talking about. Thank you Santhosh.
I really enjoyed this historical retrospective! Please do more like this one in the future
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I really love the 4th gen fludic design coz i feel it's a complete stand out in style for a medium class buyer.
4th generation. Thank you for your feedback. & Thanks for enjoying our everything about Hyundai9 Elantra review.
2013 beautiful design was the only car could remove Toyota Camry from the first car sales for years in Saudi Arabia to become Hyundai Elantra ... every one liked it
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The quality of the interior materials has been greatly improved
Yes, no doubt about it. Thanks Khalid.
Interesting to see evolution of Hyundai Elantra ... Elantra has moved up the food chain & is competitive with other sedans in this class segment ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
Yes, Hyundai Elantra come a long way. Thank you Marc!
Loved this video. Have followed Hyundai all the way through from the mid 90's when my parents bought a 95 Hyundai Scoupe with the 1.5 Alpha. Thought it was such a great car as a kid and wanted nothing but a Hyundai for my first car.
In 2005 I bought a brand new Elantra XD 2.0 Beta CVVT manual in the top Elite trim in Australia. Absolutely loved that car. I loved the styling and kept it for 10 years, I still think Hyundai's best engines were the Alpha and Beta motors. I remember changing the oil and it was always still golden and clean. Sold it to a lovely person who is still driving it to this day.
Have to agree the HD was a real disappointing model. Watching the reveal of the HD I knew that the XD was staying around for a while.
The MD was a massive step in the right direction, the new engine wasnt really a big step forward, but did the job.
The AD Elantra series 1 would have to be the nicest looking model and reminded me of my XD Elantra. The 1.6 turbo is a fantastic engine. Noteworthy of being up there with Hyundai's Alpha and Beta.
AD series 2... Oh my gosh. No words. Another disappointment like the HD.
The CN7 Elantra is edgy and has really turned the sedan body into a desirable model. Love the CN7.
I'm on to my 8th Hyundai. Really enjoying Palisade Diesel.
Wow, your parents bought Scoupe, they must been real cool folks. Thank you dg887.
I remember when I was child I saw accent and elantra for the first time. I liked them they were unknown but looks good if someone compare it with domestic production cars in Turkey. My dad asked what car is it from where etc. I remember that good old days
Yeap, good old days. Thank you for enjoying everything about the Hyundai Elantra!
I love this new format! Hope to see one for the Sonata & Azera.
Yes, I am preparing the Hyundai Sonata for the next one! thanks smartkid1201
For me, the 2nd generation Elantra was the real turning point in terms of design for Hyundai. It was sporty looking and compact in size, yet offered pretty spacious interior. And yes, I've subscribed!😁👌
Wow, 2nd generation!~ Nice. I know that you're our subscribing. Thank you Nick for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
@@AsianPetrolhead Would appreciate if you could do one on everything Hyundai Getz or the now rebadged i20. Thanks!
As always, another great video, Charlie! And I agree with what you've said; both with your statement about the Sonata replacing the Stellar and your choice of the best-looking generation of the Elantra. But, I do love the latest edition; especially the "N." 🐰!
Yes, I love Hyundai Elantra N, too! Thanks Papa.
The 6th gen was a great looking car and when the Sport version was introduced, I wanted it to have more power. It was larger inside than a 3 series and I felt it looked a bit sporty, so the sport version should have been better than it was. I was hoping when the G70 was coming out, it would be that size since BMW and Audi was making their 3 Series and A4 a bit larger, the G70 should compete in a way the Koreans did, by giving their car a larger interior, now that they launched their luxury line. The lack of interior space is one of the reasons I went with the Stinger GT2 instead of the G70.
I had a chance to check out the 7th gen but didn’t care for it, the N Line seems like it was a great upgrade in the performance space but the normal car just felt cheap and tinny, unlike the Forte. The Forte has more presence than the new Elantra to me, I would go with the Forte over the Elantra. It nice that they have improved it over the years but there was a time when it seemed like every year they were giving it a new look to keep relevant. Liked the video, you should also do similar ones about the Forte and other Korean cars from both Hyundai and KIA. Thanks as always Charlie!
Yes, Wayne. 100% agree about the Hyundai Elantra Sport. That is why I guess Hyundai rolled out the Hyundai Elantra N review. & Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
@@AsianPetrolhead I’m looking forward to the EV6 GT review, I saw some review of it in Europe, are you guys in Korea going to drive it before everyone else?
Isn't Kia forte in the same class as sonata? So I think it's not fair to compare Elantra with forte because they are from different class
@@tamasbogdan9493 the Forte and Elantra are both compact sedans, the Sonata competes with the Optima, now called the K5.
@@waynerm002 yes you are right
Nice historic presentation off the Elantra 👍
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I like this format. Continue with some of these types of videos
I had the 2003 GT hatch and loved it! Second Elantra was the 2008 Touring!
Wow, Hyundai Elantra lover there! Thanks Kazuma!
Thank you for the history lesson! It's always so cool to see progress over many years!
Yes, Hyundai and Hyundai Elantra have come a long way! Thanks.
I like this new format of video. It's very informative
But please keep doing car reviews, they are great!
Glad that you like our new series. We will keep it rolling. Thank you Daniel for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
I agree with you on the 6th Gen Elantra (pre face lift). I owned 1 for 1.5 years before heading overseas to work, thus had to sell it away. Everything is cohesive, both inside and outside 👍 I miss that car.. The post face lift is indeed ugly.. 🤮
6th Generation was a nice car. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
I really like the 5th gen and the 6th gen really good looking!! Thanks for all the information Charlie..
My pleasure Aehsanur. My favorite is 6 gen. Sport.
2016, bought myself the 6th gen. (as you said the best looking Elantra). I was blown away with the looks and the handling for the money I have payed... Was selling it for 10% more than I paid for it new (sold it in 3 days), and replacing it with the all new Santa Fe plug-in...
Yes, 6th gen. is my favorite. Hyundai Santa Fe pHEV must be very nice. Congrats. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Good job digesting all of the generations in just eleven minutes.
Fifth generation definitely nicest looking.
Sixth generation was a step backwards, and seventh generation was a step downward, side body panels look like they were in an accident with a tractor.
LOL accident with tractor., Thank you cheongyei for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
This type of content is great. Keep it up🙌
Glad you like this new type format. We will keep it coming. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
The 5th gen coupe version is the best looking one for me 😍
Yes, Coupe is good, too. Thank you for enjoying everything you need to know about Hyundai Elantra.
So funny you mentioned that Elantra vs. Porsche commercial 🤣 There was also a Tiburon vs. Porsche commercial that was less ridiculous, kinda cool.
I know way back, right? 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Great car Elantra.. used to like it so much for people who think sonata can be bit bigger, Elantra even Verna is great option now. Kia has entered the arena too in a good way now. Now I have space only for ev atleast in my driveway.
Yes, Hyundai Elantra is volume seller for Hyundai. Yes, Hyundai Elantra hybrid is very nice, too. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
Charlie, like very much this new format and hope to see more episodes like this for other models!
Loved the bloopers at the end.
Please make an episode for the Kia Optima.
Yes, we will continue making this sort of format. Glad you enjoyed our bloopers. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
Thanks for this video Charlie.
Hi, Alen. Glad you guys like the new format. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Very informative. 👏👏👏
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Hello Charlie Min , I'm from Vietnam , i'm a big fan of your Chanel Asian PetrolHead . i wish your chanel have a lot of language for subtitle , because alot of vietnamese people like Hyundai and Kia but they don't know English. Hope
Thank you. I really knew how to speak Vietnamese. Thank you for your support and enjoying Hyundai Elantra review!
Love your Channel. Any chance you're going to Review Zeekr 001 ?
I would love to review Zeerk 001. I just need to travel to China. Thank you Steven for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Great Format Charlie.
Thank you canonlybeme4life!
Remembered J1 the plastic bumper is too fragile - cracked easily upon light impact, probably due to sunlight exposure. Same as Mit Mirage - also a “big” backside.
Wow, J1 was long time ago. Thanks Ang for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
@@AsianPetrolhead
Because I m older than u - cheers 🥂
Korean cars sure have come a long way in the last 20 or so years.
Yes, it has. It just amaze me, too. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review!
I really love the new format
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@@AsianPetrolhead yes it’s very grey and perfect thing to do in the studio
Favourite generations of theElantra I have a most recent especially the current generation each one gets better and better
We only have the 1.6 MPI Elantra here. This is why I got the i30 1.5 TGDI.
Envy you Alin. We never had 1.5 TGDi until we got 1.6Turbo GDi on recent Hyundai and Kia models!
@@AsianPetrolhead I am waiting this week for the delivery. The first time I own a petrol engine with a turbo. Looking forward to it.
Also, the i30 hatchback is called the Elantra GT in the US.
I own a 2018......great little car, which I think is nicer than the VW Golf or the Honda and Toyota hatches.
Yes, i30 is completely different car in Korea. Thank you for enjoying everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Yes the 6th generation looks the best (of course the pre-lift version). Current generation seems to be a fine car but it looks strange.
And my country - Poland - is one of few European Union countries, where Hyundai still sells the Elantra.
BTW.
Nice series. I hope the next one will be about Hyundai Sonata.
Yes, pre-facelift one. LOL. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
At 05:09 I was driving the same white one at that time. Rent a car it was. The best looking was the Super normal!
Yes, Loved the XD. I loved mine, too. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
FYI: The Elantra in its first two generations were named as "Lantra" for the European/British and Australian/New Zealand markets, whilst the only time the Elantra name appeared in those aforementioned markets was with the third-generation - before it was replaced by the i30 in 2007.
On the other hand, I would deeply love to wish Hyundai Motor Group to acquire and thus gain from the Ford Motor Company, especially with the latter having a limited presence in South Korea then Ford would gain from Hyundai (since SK is its home market) and in turn a Hyundai takeover of Ford (aka Blue Oval) would affect everything but the Elantra.
Interestingly, both Hyundai and Kia had links with Ford in the past, with the first one (Hyundai) licencing Euro/Brit Ford cars until the early 1980s while the second one (Kia) merged with Ford between 1986 until 1998 - the latter was the year Hyundai bought Kia from Ford (to which the Mustang and Ranger manufacturer has a profoundly strong auto racing heritage that has been for years long even before and after World War II and the Korean War).
Yes, Lantra, I heard. Thanks for the feedback and thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
@@AsianPetrolhead Yes, mate. That is what I wonder if Hyundai (Motor Group) would buy Ford, to which it not only have both strong heritages in motorsport and as well agriculture, but also what I believe is the Elantra/i30 would be a spiritual yet distant relative to the Cortina/Taunus and Sierra that were successes for the Blue Oval in Europe/Britain and elsewhere abroad, e.g. Argentina, Chile, since these two were front-engined, rear-wheel driven (Ford in fact still makes the Mustang while the Mach E is based on a modified FWD Focus platform).
Also, in Mexico, Hyundai/Kia is honestly a new brand as Toyota whilst the former (plus the latter) lags behind Ford in that market - as Ford deeply maintains a strong presence in the Mexican market just as they do in Argentine territory. Ford has factories in both countries with the Mexican one located in Hermosillo and Cuautitlan whereas the one in Argentina is situated in General Pacheco, in which the latter only assembles the Ranger pickup/ute/bakkie as of today.
And moreover, what drives an idea of Hyundai buying Ford is that the first one is South Korean and the second one is a multinational American carmaker that will celebrate its 120th anniversary next year, especially with Ford already gone in Japan, Indonesia and India means for HMG taking over the legendary Blue Oval label would be considered safe and beneficial since the latter (Ford) isn't Japanese either - as far as I know before that a myriad SK companies, e.g. Samsung, would refuse to work or buy Japanese corporations since South Korea still have such ice with Japan... :)
Awesome Review Asian.
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Love car histories!
Thank you Tim for enjoying our revolution of Hyundai Elantra.
Note how he pronounces Hyundai at 0:04, the correct Korean pronunciation.
Not hi-yoon-die, not hunday. Hyon-dé.
Yes, it's Hyon-de' you got that right! Thanks.
Nice content 👍
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7:55 i agree 👍
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I love my 3rd generation Elantra fastback, I have alot of parts in my engine from a mitsubishi lancer the engines are very similar...beta ll
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My fav: Elantra Touring aka i30cw
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@@AsianPetrolhead Still drive it. Runs great even after 10 yrs. They are actually fairly common in Canada but much more rare in the US.
Good video
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Oh no… my car is now venom 😂 that’s it new nickname now! ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I have a 2020 Elantra (avante) in the United States I love it and it’s style took getting used to but it’s unique and I like it!
LOL. It isn't so bad. I was just pointing out the traangles. Thank you Zanhary for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
I had Elantra 2005 and Now I have Elantra AD
Nice!
Hahaha. I personally thought the 6th generation was the most characterless Elantra/Avante.
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Waiting for the next gen Hyundai Verna
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2014 is the best one for me
Thanks for replying. Every Hyundai Elantra is a great sedan! Thanks KWAME!
I have owned quite a few vehicles as for Elantra's. my 1st was a stick 1997 GLS Red with the factory trunk spoil.. i pushed it hard with over 154,000 miles my 1.8L was still making 125hp to the wheels good power for back then considering a 7A 1.8 Corolla was under a 100whp.. my 2nd was a 2011 just loved it but traded it for a 2015 Red with the 2.0 GDi more powerful and more refined.. 3rd i have now is a 2018 Elantra Sport Turbo which i think is the best looking out of these modern versions.. Hyundai still have kept the shape around for 2 more years and just refined it or added more features.. some countries got that sweet fastback elantra (i30) I'm so jealous.. the rest got that ugly 2019 update 🙄😑 Hyundai never Surrey's their loyal customers what we truly want..
Wow, Joe. You really had some good miles with your Hyundai Elantra. Thanks for sharing.
@@AsianPetrolhead Oh yes the 1st car was really driven it was a lovely car with a beautiful Red.. Rio Tomato mica ZC-40 variant just perfect.. some months rev it to redline almost every day just changed the oil regularly and the timing belt early and it ran, at about 180,000 miles i gave my Dad he drove it to over 200 then sold it to a family friend.. i still have pictures of it.. the 2018 sport i have now I'm keeping may pass it down to my son when he's of age
Definitely the 6th generation for me..
Thanks raj.
I have the 5th generation.
Nice. 5th gen is a nice one!
This is my tenth years with Elantra MD 1.6, a great reliable car and a very beautiful one until today. CN7 looks great too but quite a shame it is behind the Japanese now with most of them having multilink rear suspension while Elantra is stucked with torsion beam, also too many hard plastic panels around the dashboard compared to Civic and Mazda3.
Wow, MD is a great Elantra. Thanks MJ for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
In europe Mazda 3 also has torsion beam. And most of the German competition has the same
What about the engine fires 🔥??
Not that I know of. Thank you Ebonix33 for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
We never got that notorious 2.4 engine that is the source of most fires.
Nothing related to Elantra history except the one from USA .
No mention of the Elantra GT that was sold briefly in the US? I don't know if South Korea ever had that model. It's the closest thing to the i30 that the US has had. Also, Hyundai really needs to learn a thing or two about facelifts/refreshes. Sure, they add a lot more new features and improvements in their refreshes than most other manufacturers do, but how do you go from the most "handsome" Elantra to "Venom" in the same generation? They also did a similar thing with the previous generation Sonata. It went from nice looking but a bit boring, to "Predator" in the same generation. Worse than the current catfish. Even the current refreshed Santa Fe looks strange in the front and i don't consider it a visual improvement. Hyundai just gives answers to questions nobody ever asked. Kia doesn't do this even when they need to fix the face (last generation Sportage)...
Oh forgot to mention that one. We didn't get the Elantra GT and we don't have i30N here in Korea, it's not so fair!... Thank you Jack for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra.
Next Kia Forte 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yes, we will sure do the Kia Forte, too in the future. Thanks lan.
Hey Charlie🖐🏼
Hi Gary. How do you like this sort of formate?
@@AsianPetrolhead Great job compiling an extensive bit of information. If there are low views it would be based on length or narrow audience viewing appeal. I do like the new Elantra design but mostly from the sides and rear. They haven’t fully fixed the front. Oddly after my comment above (👆🏼 1st) I couldn’t find the content after navigating away being well before it started until you replied. Keep up the great work.
No ways the first gen elentra is quicker than my car 😂
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My dog EDGAR-Tom was reading consumer reports. He said Japanese cars are way better than Korean. It says. Are you Japanese
Thanks for sharing.
if you ask people what they think of the first hyundai elantra they will say its 💩.
if you ask them what they think of early mitsubishis they will praise it.
a car must have the right badge or people will hate it regardless of its powertrain whatsoever
Yeah, Hyundai come a long way. Thank you Uludak for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
Why the Daihatsu cat?
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I agree with you, 6th gen looks the best while the latest gen looks so ugly.
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No the 6.5 gen is the worst
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I feel like Hyundai and Kia over stylize their designs as in the 5th gen. Call me conservative, but I think the 6th gen was their better design. Seventh gen does too many visual tricks at the sacrifice of the whole. Droopy nose and undefined rear end.
Yes, I do like the 6th generation Hyundai Elantra as well. Thank you for enjoying our everything about Hyundai Elantra review.
Hyundai has now significantly outperformed Mitsubishi
The position has changed.
NU 1.8 and 2.0 engines was a bad joke unreliable engines
i think it is much better now. Thank you Denis for enjoying our Hyundai Elantra review.
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