The HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2001-07) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 GSI is a straightforward, five-door compact family hatchback from Hyundai’s early-2000s range. In the UK used-car market it sits alongside familiar choices such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, offering practical everyday transport rather than the image or latest technology of newer rivals. It can suit couples, small families, commuters or first-time buyers wanting a usable cabin and easy access to the boot, while its 1.6-litre petrol engine makes it a simple option for local trips and regular journeys. The Elantra’s roomy, no-fuss approach is its main appeal against more fashionable hatchbacks of the period. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just 6 look-ups across 3 VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot: average private-sale valuation £300, mileage 69,000 and around 3,000 miles driven yearly, with about 1.8 previous keepers. These numbers describe checked examples you view, not a guaranteed price or ownership history.