Hyundai Elantra History
Hyundai's long-running compact — seven generations from 1990 to today, now topped by the performance Elantra N.
Photo: “Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GLS 1992” by order_242 from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
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- Model years
- 35
- Generations
- 7
- Archive span
- 1992–2026
Photo: “Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GLS 1992” by order_242 from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GLS 1999” by RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “2003 Hyundai Elantra (XD) GLS sedan” by OSX / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “2007 Hyundai Elantra” by IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, front left (Douglaston)” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “2017 Hyundai Elantra US front1” by Whydoesitfeelsogood / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Photo: “Hyundai Elantra N (2024)” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
History
Launched in Korea in 1990 and reaching the US for the 1992 model year, the Elantra grew from a value-priced compact into a genuine class contender across seven generations.
The dramatically redesigned seventh-generation (CN7) car arrived for 2021 and added the brand's first true performance Elantra — the roughly 276-hp Elantra N — for 2022, giving the once-anonymous compact an enthusiast halo.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Hyundai Elantra. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 1.4L Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.4L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes Eco 1.4L Turbo and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Footnote 53 states that a Masterpack version is also available; it does not specify the quantity in a retail package.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.4L Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.4L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.4L Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.4L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes Eco 1.4L Turbo and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10420
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.4L Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.4L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.4L Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.4L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes Eco 1.4L Turbo and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10319
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.4L Turbo; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.4L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Footnote 53 states that a Masterpack version is also available; it does not specify the quantity in a retail package.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.6L Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.6L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10420
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.6L Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.6L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 1.6L Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.6L Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10319
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 1.6L Turbo; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 1.6L Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes SE 2.0L and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: H. Its position has not been verified; do not identify your engine from this letter alone.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. Footnote 53 states that a Masterpack version is also available; it does not specify the quantity in a retail package.
WIX 51334
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc; Oil column; VIN column H; position not verified; footnote 53
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 2.0L 1999cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes SE 2.0L and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: H. Its position has not been verified; do not identify your engine from this letter alone.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10420
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc; Air column; VIN column H; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 2.0L 1999cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.0L 1999cc · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.0L 1999cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Engine identification sources
Hyundai 2017 Elantra manufacturer brochure, reproduced by Auto-Brochures — Cover explicitly identifies 2017 Hyundai Elantra; PDF page 15 separately describes SE 2.0L and the separate Elantra GT. This manufacturer-authored brochure is reproduced by a third party; it is not an original Hyundai-hosted download or a WIX parts/trim application. checked 2026-10-24. This source identifies the engine; it does not list the filter application.
This application uses the literal engine description in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
Catalog VIN code: H. Its position has not been verified; do not identify your engine from this letter alone.
Elantra GT uses separate catalog rows. This row does not establish a trim or gearbox application; confirm the actual engine and filter.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WP10319
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-24
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 352 / printed page 351; 2017 Hyundai Elantra block; engine description L4 2.0L 1999cc; Cabin column; VIN column H; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Hyundai Elantra L4 2.0L 1999cc: Search this part on Amazon
Generations
First generation (J1) · J1
The original Elantra — a compact sedan that brought Hyundai into the class, initially using Mitsubishi-derived engineering. US sales began for the 1992 model year and the J1 ran through 1995.
Second generation (J2/RD) · J2/RD ('Avante' in Korea)
A rounder, more modern Elantra sold as the 'Avante' in South Korea; added a wagon body in some markets. US model years 1996–2000.
Third generation (XD) · XD
The XD standardized the 'Elantra' name across markets and grew the car in size and content as Hyundai's quality reputation improved. US model years 2001–2006.
Fourth generation (HD) · HD
A larger, better-equipped Elantra; the wagon-like Elantra Touring joined the US line for 2009. US model years 2007–2010.
Fifth generation (MD) · MD
Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design era; a strong seller that briefly offered an Elantra Coupe (2013–2014) and the Elantra GT hatchback. US model years 2011–2016.
Sixth generation (AD) · AD
A more conservative, refined Elantra; the Elantra GT hatchback continued before being dropped in 2020 as Hyundai expanded its SUV range. US model years 2017–2020.
Seventh generation (CN7) · CN7
A dramatically redesigned, sharply creased Elantra on a new platform, with hybrid and — for the first time — the genuine-performance Elantra N (2022). The generation that gave the Elantra an enthusiast halo.
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