Especificaciones y análisis del Hyundai Lantra
Power
114HP
Torque
143Nm
Consumption
7.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
183km/h
Weight
1185kg
Price
12,285€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
390 L
55 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 GLS · 114 CV (2000)
General description
The 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 GLS is not just a car; it's a memory of an era when reliability and simplicity were a family's highest aspirations. It represented a qualitative leap for the Korean brand, offering an honest and accessible sedan that won the hearts of many drivers for its pragmatism and durability.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Lantra is like traveling to a purer, unfiltered driving experience. Its 114 horsepower, delivered by a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine, moves the car with surprising and predictable ease. It doesn't seek adrenaline, but rather to convey a sense of control and tranquility. The comfort-oriented suspension and its simple steering connect you with the road in a way that modern cars have forgotten, making every journey a nostalgic and pleasant experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a reflection of its personality: discreet, functional, and unpretentious. The soft, rounded lines of its four-door body sought maximum aerodynamic efficiency and a generous interior space. It was not designed to turn heads, but to integrate into daily life as a loyal and familiar tool, a silhouette that today evokes a serene and timeless elegance.
Technology and features
In a world before touch screens and driving assistants, the Lantra's technology focused on the essentials. Its indirect injection engine with a 16-valve cylinder head was an example of robust and efficient engineering for its time. The equipment focused on providing real comfort, such as air conditioning or effective power steering, elements that defined comfort in those years. Its mechanical simplicity is, today, its greatest virtue.
Competition
In the competitive market of the late nineties, the Lantra faced European giants like the SEAT Córdoba, the Renault Mégane Classic, or the Ford Escort. Its main weapon was not prestige, but an unbeatable quality-price ratio, often superior equipment, and a growing reputation as an indestructible car—arguments that convinced those looking for a smart, long-term purchase.
Conclusion
The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 GLS is much more than a compact sedan; it is the testament to a user-centric automotive philosophy. A vehicle that fulfilled its promise of reliable and economical mobility for thousands of families. It may not be a collector's item, but it remains in memory as a tireless travel companion, a symbol of the durability and trust that established Hyundai in the global market.