Used 1996 Hyundai Elantra
1996 Hyundai Elantra Overview
Elantra Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Hyundai Elantra (1996-2000) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 86% recommend it. These figures are based on 175 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
"Probably the best value for the money"
"I bought this vehicle from a private owner for about $500 below the KBB price, and could not be more satisfied. I never had any problems with the drive train or any other component of the car. Regular oil changes made the car run smoothly. The only issue I had at the beginning was that the engine was a bit louder than my last car, but I guess that the GLS model I had was a sportier version. I actually got used to it and learned to quite enjoy it by the spring time. I never thought that I would buy a Hyundai before this purchase, but not I would put it right on the top of my list. It is probably the best value for the money!"
"Driving it is a badge of honor"
"I bought mine new 15 years ago. Now over 200K miles. I still have the orginal clutch. The AC has never been serviced and works great. It has the orignal exhaust & radiator. I drive it 60 mile round trip to work daily."
"This car is a little work horse"
"I deliver newspapers on a very large rural route (101 miles per day) 358 days a year. It has sad little kisses here and there, because there is no way to deliver for that many hours in a year without occasionally sliding in weird weather or misjudging where the pavement ends and the deliverbox begins.My point is this car runs and runs and runs. I only have two complaints. I have repaired the regulator on the driver's side window four times and it's beginning to behave badly again. Also, the blower for the heater had died now four times in two and 1/2 years. I'm not going to fix it again because I can't afford it. I can'y fix it myself because the location of the blower means that I would have to stand on my head under the panel on the passenger side. Not happening. But, I love this car. I understand that I am hard on it. But it had been very faithful and reliable, and for what I put it through, it's a pretty good sport."
Overall 1996 Hyundai Elantra Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Hyundai Elantra quality a 4.2 out of 5.
1996 Hyundai Elantra Reliability
The 1996 Hyundai Elantra receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Elantra Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Elantra, here are some of its best features:
- Gas Milage and reliability
- Handles beautifully, great turning radius,
- Gas mialage, great ride
- Good on gas, parks anywhere, cute, carries a lot
- Great price, fuel efficency, low insurance
1996 Hyundai Elantra MPG by Trim
1996 Elantra Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1996 Elantra GLS Wagon 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Elantra Wagon 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Elantra GLS Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1996 Elantra Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Hyundai Elantra front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.
1996 Hyundai Elantra Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
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1996 Hyundai Elantra
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1996 Hyundai Elantra Values and Prices
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1996 Hyundai Elantra Depreciation
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1996 Hyundai Elantra Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,292 | $632 | ||
2023 | $9 | $1,283 | $612 | ||
2024 | $12 | $1,271 | $584 | ||
2025 | $48 | $1,223 | $531 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Hyundai Elantra Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2524 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 93.6 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 105.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 174.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 11.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 32.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 100.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.9 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 130 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 122 @ 5000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
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Interior
Seating
Technology
1996 Hyundai Elantra Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
1996 Hyundai Elantra Rankings
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