Hyundai Elantra III (XD) gallery (2000–2006)
The third-generation Hyundai Elantra (XD) was produced from 2000 to 2006, offering sedan and five-door hatchback variants worldwide.
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I (J1)
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1990–1995
II (J2)
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1995–2000
III (XD)
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2000–2006
IV (HD)
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2006–2011
V (MD)
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2010–2015
VI (AD)
222
2015–2020
VII (CN7)
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2020–2026
VIII
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2027
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Silver four-door sedan shot from a front three-quarter angle on a light studio background.
The third-generation Hyundai Elantra (XD platform) debuted in 2000. Featuring sharp geometric body character lines and increased interior passenger room, the XD was available as a traditional four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback (marketed as the Elantra GT in North America).
Engine offerings comprised 1.6-liter Alpha/Beta, 1.8-liter Beta, and 2.0-liter Beta II engines equipped with CVVT variable valve timing producing up to 143 hp, alongside a 2.0-liter turbodiesel CRDi for European customers. A 2003 facelift (XD2) refreshed the front grille, vertical taillights, and instrument cluster layout.
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