Hyundai Elantra J2
Second generation · 1996–2000 · 5 model years · 6 trims
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Photo: Hyundai station wagon (5110900537) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Hyundai Elantra GL in Ebony Black, front left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 98-00 Hyundai Elantra GLS wagon by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS Wagon, rear left, 09-27-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Hyundai Elantra GL in Ebony Black, rear left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Hyundai station wagon (5110900537) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Hyundai Elantra GL in Ebony Black, front left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 98-00 Hyundai Elantra GLS wagon by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS Wagon, rear left, 09-27-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Hyundai Elantra GL in Ebony Black, rear left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | |||||||
| GLS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/30 (24) | $12,234 |
| GLS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,934 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| GL Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/30 (24) | $11,934 |
| GL Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,834 |
| GLS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/30 (24) | $13,184 |
| GLS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L Beta DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 140 | 133 lb-ft | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,434 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $11,934 |
| Base Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $12,834 |
| GLS Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,984 |
| GLS Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $14,434 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $11,514 |
| Base Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,214 |
| GLS Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,964 |
| GLS Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,414 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $11,314 |
| Base Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,214 |
| GLS Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,764 |
| GLS Wagon · Wagon | 1.8L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection | — | — | Manual 5-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,214 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1999 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 0 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 3 | 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.