At 100.4 inches, the wheelbase of the front-drive subcompact was two inches longer than the prior Elantra's, and six inches longer than that of the mini Accent. Sedans and new station wagons came in base and upscale GLS trim, all with standard dual airbags. Antilock brakes were optional only for GLS versions. Sole engine was Hyundai's 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter 4-cylinder with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Both 5-speed manual shift and a 4-speed automatic transmission were available.