What was the problem with the Hyundai Lantra?
Early Hyundais had problems with their electrical systems, the result of building down to a price. Often it was the connections that caused the problem, the wiring tended to be too tight causing the occasional bad connection. Paint was a problem with most Korean cars of the time and faded paint is a regular problem.
When to change the camshaft on a Hyundai Lantra?
Paint was a problem with most Korean cars of the time and faded paint is a regular problem. The engine uses a belt to drive the camshaft and this needs to be changed around the 100,000 km mark, and many Lantras will be approaching the change point for the second time.
When did the Hyundai J2 Lantra come out?
Once Hyundai had established itself in the market it was always going to move up the market ladder, away from the cars that gave it its start. For a time dealers bemoaned the company’s shift from its drive-away-no-more-to pay roots. The move started in the mid-1990s and one of the transition models was the 1995 J2 Lantra.
Early Hyundais had problems with their electrical systems, the result of building down to a price. Often it was the connections that caused the problem, the wiring tended to be too tight causing the occasional bad connection. Paint was a problem with most Korean cars of the time and faded paint is a regular problem.
Once Hyundai had established itself in the market it was always going to move up the market ladder, away from the cars that gave it its start. For a time dealers bemoaned the company’s shift from its drive-away-no-more-to pay roots. The move started in the mid-1990s and one of the transition models was the 1995 J2 Lantra.
Paint was a problem with most Korean cars of the time and faded paint is a regular problem. The engine uses a belt to drive the camshaft and this needs to be changed around the 100,000 km mark, and many Lantras will be approaching the change point for the second time.
What kind of engine does a Hyundai Lantra have?
1995 was also the year were Hyundai launched the Hyundai Lantra 1.9 D GL 5-door wagon in the European market. This vehicle was equipped with PSA XUD9 SOHC 8-valve diesel engine with an advertised power of 50 kW/ 67 hp /68 PS ( ECE) and 118 Nm/ 87 lb-ft of torque.
What was the original name of the Hyundai Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra. The Elantra was initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model. This gave rise to disagreement with other motor manufacturers, and the name was standardized as “Elantra” worldwide in 2001 (except in Korea).
Which is longer Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Langdong?
Elantra Langdong (朗動) is a longer version of Elantra for the Chinese market. Released in August 2012, the Langdong sedan is 4 cm (1.6 in) longer and 1 cm (0.39 in) wider than the Elantra sold in other markets.
What kind of transmission does a Hyundai Elantra have?
A five-speed manual transmission was standard with an optional four-speed automatic .