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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

HYUNDAI Lantra 1995-1998 6 Photos
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The Lantra's first-generation stayed on the market just five years before Hyundai replaced it in 1995 with the Lantra J2.

Hyundai was relentless. It pressed hard its R&D department to work on new products. Basically, by the time the first Lantra went on the assembly line, the carmaker started developing its successor, not the facelifted version.

The biodesign era was about to begin, and the wedged-shapes of the '80s started to be phased-out from the market. That trend fitted like a glove to the Korean design style and, even though they couldn't master it, they tried. It was a trial and error process, but Hyundai accepted the high price of rapid development. Maybe some shapes were not that original, such as the ovoid-shaped headlights, which resembled those from the 1991 Honda Civic, but they fit nicely on the curved bodywork panels.

The interior featured a simple design with more curved lines. Even the vents were curved and followed the exterior's biodesign trend. It offered decent room for four adults, with good headroom for the rear passengers. As for the legroom, that was depending on the front passengers' height.

The Lantra J2 featured fully independent suspension, which led to a higher level of comfort and better cornering speeds. But it wasn't a sporty vehicle. Hyundai developed the 1.6-liter engine and replaced the older Mitsubishi units used on the Lantra J1.

HYUNDAI Lantra 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.5i 5MT FWD (88 HP)
  • 1.6i 5MT FWD (114 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (128 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (139 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L 5MT FWD (68 HP)

HYUNDAI Lantra
1.5i 5MT FWD (88 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (88 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1495 cm3
Power:65 KW @ 5500 RPM
88 HP @ 5500 RPM
87 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:95 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
129 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:174 in (4420 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2354.5 lbs (1068 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:174 g/km

HYUNDAI Lantra
1.6i 5MT FWD (114 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (114 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1599 cm3
Power:84 KW @ 6100 RPM
114 HP @ 6100 RPM
113 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
143 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:119.9 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:174 in (4420 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:200 g/km

HYUNDAI Lantra
1.8i 5MT FWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (128 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1795 cm3
Power:94 KW @ 6100 RPM
128 HP @ 6100 RPM
126 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:120 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
162 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:174 in (4420 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2429.5 lbs (1102 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:202 g/km

HYUNDAI Lantra
2.0i 5MT FWD (139 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (139 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1976 cm3
Power:102 KW @ 6000 RPM
139 HP @ 6000 RPM
137 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM
182 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:174 in (4420 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2482.4 lbs (1126 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km

HYUNDAI Lantra
1.9L 5MT FWD (68 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (68 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1905 cm3
Power:50 KW @ 4600 RPM
68 HP @ 4600 RPM
67 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
120 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:174 in (4420 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2484.6 lbs (1127 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:152 g/km
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