ELANTRA HD
2006 – 2010sedan
Total Revs
6
Global Rank
#329
Gen Rank
1 MORE REVS TO REACH #328 IN OVERALL GEN
Ranked Categories
About the Elantra HD
The HD Elantra represented the moment Hyundai stopped asking for forgiveness and started asking for attention. The 2006 redesign brought genuinely competitive dynamics, a 2.0 Beta II engine with enough power to feel adequate, and an interior that no longer embarrassed itself next to the Civic and Corolla. Standard features like ABS, side airbags, and air conditioning at the base price made the value argument undeniable. This was the generation that moved Hyundai from budget alternative to legitimate contender in the compact sedan space.