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1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS

Wagon · 130 hp · 22–24 mpg combined

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The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual.

130hpHorsepower
122lb-ftTorque
22–24mpgCombined · 19–21 city · 28–29 highway
FWD4-speed automatic / 5-speed manual
11.4 cu ftCargo volume
2,458–2,619 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing

31 standard items.

Three groups, sized by how much is in each.

8 factory paints

  • Pale Violet Metallic
  • Forest Green Pearl Metallic
  • Rio Tomato Pearl Metallic
  • Cape Blue Metallic
  • Poppy
  • Black
  • Noble White
  • Sandalwood Metallic

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 1996 Elantra.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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