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2001 – 2006 · 2 body styles available

XD

The 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra is the XD generation and the car that began Hyundai's shift from a budget brand to a mainstream competitor in the compact class.…

Body styles
SedanHatchback

2007 – 2010 · 2 body styles available

HD

The 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra is the HD generation and represented a clear step up in build quality and refinement over the car it replaced. It is powered by a…

Body styles
SedanHatchback
Model years
2007200820092010

2011 – 2016 · 3 body styles available

MD

The 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra is the MD generation and the car that made the model a genuine style leader in the compact class, with the flowing sculpture…

Body styles
SedanHatchbackCoupe

2017 – 2020 · 2 body styles available

AD

The 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra is the AD generation and replaced the flowing styling of its predecessor with a more conservative, upright design. Engines were…

Body styles
SedanHatchback
Model years
2017201820192020

2021 – present · 1 body style available

CN7

The 2021-present Hyundai Elantra is the CN7 generation and returned the model to bold, heavily creased styling on a longer, lower, and wider body. Powertrains…

Body styles
Sedan

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What generations of the Hyundai Elantra are there?

XD (2001 to 2006); HD (2007 to 2010); MD (2011 to 2016); AD (2017 to 2020); CN7 (2021 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Hyundai Elantra?

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