2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
2006 Hyundai Elantra
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Year to Year Changes
2002 Hyundai Elantra:
Elantras came in two forms for 2002: the GLS four-door sedan and GT four-door hatchback. Both had a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and manual or optional automatic transmission. GT models featured a sport suspension, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery. Front side airbags were standard. Antilock braking with traction control was optional; four-wheel disc brakes were standard on the GT and included with ABS on the GLS.
2003 Hyundai Elantra:
For 2003, Hyundai expanded its lineup, adding a GT four-door sedan to complement the GT hatchback. All Elantra models continued to use the same powertrain.
2004 Hyundai Elantra:
Elantra gets a new grille, taillights, interior console, and interior controls for 2004.
2005 Hyundai Elantra:
Hyundai adds a base-model hatchback for 2005. For '05, GLS and sportier GT trim are offered for both body styles. The new base GLS hatchback gets the GT's sport suspension.
2006 Hyundai Elantra:
Hyundai's best-selling car gets an uplevel Limited version and adds more available features for 2006. A Limited model sedan joins the GLS version for '06; the sporty GT sedan is discontinued. Hatchbacks return as GLS or GT versions.
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