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Verdict
Berline compacte coréenne au coffre de 415 litres, vendue en 1.6 essence de 107 ch et en 2.0 CRDi de 112 ch, toutes deux avec boîte manuelle. Euro NCAP lui a attribué 3 étoiles en protection adulte. Aucun retour publié sur ses pannes n'a été trouvé : le verdict reste prudent, à confirmer par un examen mécanique complet.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- 3/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 CRDi 112.
1.6 107
Petrol · Manual · 107 hp · 7.4 L/100 km · 176 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Quatre-cylindres 1,6 l de 107 ch, boîte manuelle, 7,4 l/100 km en mixte (fiche L'argus).
2.0 CRDi 112
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 112 hp · 6.1 L/100 km · 160 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 5
Diesel de 112 ch et 235 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 6,1 l/100 km en mixte (AutoScout24).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 160 to 176 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2006: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Elantra”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai Elantra III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander le carnet d'entretien complet, en particulier les remplacements de distribution.
- Contrôler la corrosion de la caisse et des bas de caisse sur une voiture de plus de vingt ans.
- Faire un essai à froid et à chaud du diesel 2.0 CRDi : démarrage, fumées, bruit de l'injection.
- Vérifier le fonctionnement de la climatisation, des vitres et de l'airbag (voyant au tableau de bord).
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle motorisation et quelle boîte, et quel est le kilométrage réel ?
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été remplacée, avec quelle facture ?
- Le contrôle technique récent signale-t-il des défauts ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Ford Focus
I · 1998–2004
- Price
- €2,000 – €3,200
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opel Astra
G · 1998–2004
- Price
- €3,300 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Mytho88, CC BY-SA 3.0
Toyota Corolla
IX · 2001–2007
- Price
- €2,900 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: The original uploader was Yojo2 at Polish Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Kia Cee'd / Ceed
I · 2006–2012
- Price
- €4,500 – €4,545
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Elantra III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Hyundai Elantra III ?
415 litres selon L'argus et AutoScout24.
L'Elantra III est-elle sûre ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué 3 étoiles en protection des adultes (version berline avec deux airbags frontaux), d'après le site australiancar.reviews.
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