Hyundai Elantra has been discontinued — this model is no longer sold new in South Africa. All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference. See current Hyundai models still on sale.
Sedan Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

Hyundai Elantra

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Generation Seventh generation Elantra on Hyundai's K3 platform; bold parametric design language marks a clear break from the conservative sixth gen Body style Sedan
Elantra is a discontinued South African Sedan with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 448,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 448,900
Engine:1497cc (1.5L) Torque:143Nm (105 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:130mm (5.1″) Power:85kW (114 bhp) Boot473L (16.7 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 17.5 km/l (41 mpg)
City 14.0 km/l (33 mpg)
Highway 21.0 km/l (49 mpg)

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Hyundai Elantra

Elantra is a discontinued South African Sedan with historical specifications for used-car research.

It's a technically modern vehicle offering features that exceed competitors at similar prices. The current generation emphasizes design and technology, making it appealing for young professionals wanting premium features at accessible prices. The 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol delivers 88 kilowatts and 160 newton-metres—modest power but adequate for city driving and light highway work. Interior features are modern—large touchscreen, smartphone integration, and materials that feel more premium than the price suggests. The used market is developing as earlier generation Elantras emerge. Seventh generation launched globally in 2020 and brought to SA; significant leap in styling and interior quality over the previous generation. Seventh generation Elantra on Hyundai's K3 platform; bold parametric design language marks a clear break from the conservative sixth gen. IVT Motion (entry) and IVT Fluid (fully loaded top spec); only two variants but the Fluid is properly equipped. 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, heated front seats on Fluid, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, large 465-litre boot. The Elantra is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm, a IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain. A proper look at the Elantra begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Petrol power sits beside engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, while a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm sets a practical boundary. For this South African sedan, the owner should weigh body description of Sedan against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Elantra price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A front-wheel drive drivetrain describes the opportunity; a listed ground clearance of 130 and warranty of 5 describe the conditions around it. Elantra is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a sedan body, Petrol power and engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol for Elantra. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for daily transport, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Elantra

Hyundai Elantra — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 IVT Motion Discontinued Motion Petrol Efficiency17.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 448,900last listed
1.5 IVT Fluid Discontinued Fluid Petrol Efficiency17.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 492,900last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 IVT Motion Discontinued Motion Petrol Efficiency17.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 448,900last listed
1.5 IVT Fluid Discontinued Fluid Petrol Efficiency17.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 492,900last listed
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Hyundai Elantra Specifications

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Where the Hyundai Elantra Fits Best

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Who buys this

A shopper researching Elantra should separate need from showroom appeal. If a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Around town, Elantra should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of warranty of 5 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a listed wheelbase of 2720 is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading. The urban test for Elantra should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm is only useful if access and visibility work in practice for Elantra. Check the mirrors and camera yourself, and remember that short journeys, idling and heavy air-conditioning use can move fuel consumption away from the laboratory figure for Elantra
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Elantra out with the load it normally carries. A IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how a front-wheel drive drivetrain feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Elantra needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Elantra. A front-wheel drive drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Elantra
Off-Road
If the Elantra will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a listed wheelbase of 2720 against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Elantra. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Elantra. A IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Elantra. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Elantra

Hyundai Elantra — Should You Buy It?

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A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

Market positioning places the Elantra as a practical sedan for buyers prioritizing daily comfort and efficiency. Ownership costs align with realistic expectations. Elantra is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm and accept the limitation represented by a listed ground clearance of 130. A fair review of Elantra should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm and a IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission transmission can be valuable for the right driver for Elantra. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Elantra. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Elantra

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 85 kW @ 6300 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
  • ✓Ground clearance: 130
  • ✓Warranty: 5
  • ✓Wheelbase: 2720
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Elantra can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Elantra depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Elantra quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Elantra budget.
  • ✕A short Elantra test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Elantra capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Elantra grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Elantra figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Elantra stock and support terms.

Hyundai Elantra FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Hyundai Elantra shows R448,900 to R492,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

A shopper researching Elantra should separate need from showroom appeal. If a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

Around town, Elantra should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of warranty of 5 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a listed wheelbase of 2720 is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Elantra out with the load it normally carries. A IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how a front-wheel drive drivetrain feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Hyundai Elantra often compare it with rivals such as Volkswagen Polo Sedan , Toyota Corolla . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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