Hyundai Elantra Base (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 Hyundai Elantra Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a FL. The Hyundai Elantra is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $18,990 before on-road costs.

    This Hyundai Elantra is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 186 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Hyundai Elantra measures 1425mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4520mm (178.0 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2610mm (102.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1243kg (2740.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elantra Base comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, 130,000 km warranty.

    The 2003 Hyundai Elantra Base has a 160mm ground clearance with a 850kg braked and 453kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    80.58 - 87.79 kW/t
    43.98 kW/t
    139.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    367 - 569 litres
    367 litres
    569 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.1 - 9.1 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    9.1 L/100km
    Price
    $18,490 - $25,980
    $18,490
    $56,630
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    130,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,760 - 1,800 kg
    1,725 kg
    1,800 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    850 kg
    800 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    110 - 160 mm
    110 mm
    160 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,520 mm
    1,720 mm
    1,425 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,520 mm
    Overall Width1,720 mm
    Overall Height1,425 mm
    Wheelbase2,610 mm
    Load Capacity557 mm

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    Base

    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 175

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 82
    Engine (cc): 1975
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 93.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 143
    Maximum Power (kW): 105
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 186
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 49.5
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1401
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 28.3
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 801
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 415

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1485
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
    Overall Height (in): 56.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1425
    Overall Length (in): 178
    Overall Length (mm): 4520
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1720
    Rear Track (in): 58.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1475
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10120
    Wheelbase (in): 102.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 2610

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.6
    Front Headroom (mm): 1006
    Rear Headroom (in): 38
    Rear Headroom (mm): 964
    Front Hip Room (in): 53
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1345
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.6
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1412
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1097
    Rear Leg Room (in): 35
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 889
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1390
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1360

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Gold
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 850
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1874
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): Unlimited
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3968
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1243
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2740

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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