The Hyundai Elantra, or Hyundai Avante in Korea, is a compact car manufactured by Hyundai since 1990. Initially known as the Lantra in Australia and select European markets due to naming conflicts, it was later standardized as Elantra worldwide in 2001, except in South Korea, Singapore, and Russia. The Elantra, with the codename J1, was introduced in October 1990 and underwent a mid-term facelift in 1993. The model's name variations were influenced by considerations such as the Mitsubishi Magna Elante in Australia and Audi's Avant designation for station wagons in other markets.
Throughout its history, the Hyundai Elantra has gained popularity for its compact size, efficiency,
