Hyundai Elantra J1

First generation · 1991–1995 · 4 model years · 3 trims

Hyundai Elantra (J1) – front Unverified
Photo: Hyundai Elantra & Avante (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Hyundai Elantra & Avante (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Hyundai Elantra GLi J1 Wine Red (28) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Hyundai Sunday 2007 (2563067047) by Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Hyundai Sunday 2007 (2563057377) by Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Hyundai Elantra generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
1995
Base 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $10,604
SE 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $11,303
GLS 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $12,004
1994
Base · Sedan 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (21) $10,154
GLS · Sedan 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (21) $11,364
1993
Base · Sedan 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (21) $9,404
GLS · Sedan 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (21) $10,704
1992
Base · Sedan 1.6L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (22) $9,375
GLS · Sedan 1.6L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/26 (22) $10,379

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
1995 1 Not rated
1994 2 Not rated
1993 0 Not rated
1992 0 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.