ELANTRA HD

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.