Segment: Medium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000
After just three years on the market, the second generation of the Lantra surprised its customers with a facelifted version for the entire range.
Unlike the non-facelifted version, this time, both the sedan and the station-wagon featured the same front fascia. It was like brand recognition for a company that didn't find its place on the market, but it didn't want to give up. The Korean carmaker insisted on building the car on its platform, but with a Mitsubishi engine for the base model and a Peugeot-sourced diesel four-cylinder unit.
Hyundai realized that it needs a grille to cool the engine and installed one on the facelifted model. It left a thick vertical slat to host its chromed badge. To make the new front fascia more appealing, the carmaker changed the headlights and the bumper.
Inside, the carmaker kept the same flowing lines from the non-facelifted version, but depending on the trim level, it added some amenities such as the sunroof. Hyundai didn't want to sell its vehicles without a minimal package, but that was differently expressed according to the market where the car was sold.
Under the hood, depending on the market, the Lantra featured a wide choice of engines ranged between 1.5- and 2.0-liter gasoline units. The latter provided 139 hp, so the car was surprisingly quick.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 5500 RPM 88 HP @ 5500 RPM 87 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 129 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2354.5 lbs (1068 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (114 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 6100 RPM 114 HP @ 6100 RPM 113 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 143 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (139 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1976 cm3 |
Power: | 102 KW @ 6000 RPM 139 HP @ 6000 RPM 137 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 182 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2482.4 lbs (1126 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4600 RPM 68 HP @ 4600 RPM 67 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 120 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2484.6 lbs (1127 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |