If you are familiar with Hyundai cars being produced and sold in China, you must have heard of Hyundai Celesta which was released in 2017. Coincidentally, the Chinese name of new released Hyundai Celesta is Yuedong, the same Chinese name as 4th generation Hyundai Elantra. Do you know the relationship between these two Hyundai cars?

The 4th generation Hyundai Elantra was discontinued in South Korea in 2010, and later the 5th generation Elantra was released. However, in China, the 4th generation Hyundai Elantra was still produced by Beijing Hyundai joint venture until 2016. Between 2012 to 2016, there are two Hyundai Elantra cars, including 4th generation Yuedong and 5th generation Langdong, in the Chinese market. With the release of 6th generation Hyundai Elantra, it is not possible to produce 4th generation Elantra unceasingly, in this case, Hyundai Celesta was released to replace the extended production of the Hyundai Elantra Yuedong.

In diecast car models market, both the 4th generation Elantra yuedong and Hyundai Celesta, also named as new Yuedong, are available for car model collectors and car owners, however, there’s a world of difference in prices, it is common to find 2017 Hyundai Celesta diecast model at an affordable price, as for 4th generation Elantra yuedong model, it is very rare and expensive.

Both the two Hyundai Yuedong diecast models are for sale on the websites, links are below.

2017 Hyundai Celesta 1:18 Scale Diecast Car Model

2008 Hyundai Elantra Diecast Car Model 1:18 Scale Gray

In 2020, with the release of 7th generation Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Celesta was discontinued to be produced even if you can also get the 2020 version Celesta.

If you are diecast car model collectors or Hyundai Elantra car owners, you have a lot of options as there are many Hyundai Elantra diecast models at different scales. In this article, we will mainly introduce four 1/18 scale Hyundai Elantra diecast car at different generations.

3rd generation Hyundai Elantra

The 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra was released in 2000 with codename XD, however, four years later, Hyundai Elantra with new facelift such as headlights and taillights was refreshed in 2004 with new codename XD2.

If you are looking for a 1/18 scale 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra model in different colors, please visit this product link: 2004 Hyundai Elantra Diecast Car Model 1:18 Scale

It is the replica model of 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra produced by Beijing-Hyundai in China. It is common to see this Elantra in Beijing, the capital of China, because this car has been used as a taxi car in Beijing since 2005.

4th generation Hyundai Elantra

In 2006, the 4th generation Hyundai Elantra with new codename HD was released in many countries even if the 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra was still produced, for example, in China, the 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra was produced until 2011 and it was produced until 2012 in Venezuela.

If you are interested in the 4th generation Hyundai Elantra diecast model at 1/18 scale, please visit this product link: 2008 Hyundai Elantra Diecast Car Model 1:18 Scale Gray

Hyundai Elantra in China has its Chinese name from the 4th generation Elantra to 6th generation Elantra. In short, the 4th generation Elantra was named as Hyundai Elantra Yuedong and Yuedong was its Chinese name, the 5th generation Elantra was named as Chinese name Langdong and the 6th generation Elantra was named as Chinese name Lingdong.

5th generation Hyundai Elantra

In 2010, the 5th generation Hyundai Elantra with codename MD/UD was released in the U.S.. In Israel and Colombia, it was also named as Hyundai i35 Elantra. In 2012, the 3rd generation Hyundai Elantra was discontinued in China, instead, a longer version of Elantra with Chinese name Langdong was released

Now in diecast car models market, it is common to find this 5th generation Hyundai Elantra diecast model in different colors, and here is the product link: Hyundai Elantra 1:18 Scale Diecast Car Model

6th generation Hyundai Elantra

The 6th generation Hyundai Elantra with codename AD was released in 2015, and the design of the new generation Elantrahas been changed to a more conservative appearance. In China, the 6th generation Elantra was produced from 2016 to 2020, and was replaced by the 7th Hyundai Elantra.

If you are interested in 6th generation Elantra diecast model, this 1/18 scale diecast model would be your wise choice, 2016 Hyundai Elantra 1:18 Scale Diecast Car Model

All these 1/18 scale Hyundai Elantra diecast models offer car enthusiasts and collectors a realistic and detailed representation of the popular sedan. With their high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, these models capture the essence of the Elantra in miniature form. Whether displayed as a collectible item or used as an educational tool, the Hyundai Elantra diecast models are sure to bring joy to fans.

With the release of 7^th generation Hyundai Elantra, some collectos began to find related diecast models, however, as far as I know, now there is still no any 7^th generation Hyundai Elantra diecast models in the market, but this will come to an end in August, 2022, about 3 or 4 months later, two 1/64 scale 7^th generation Elantra diecast cars by MINIGT will be for sale at that time.

Check two pictures below, they are the product design drawings published by MINIGT official, one model is in pure gray while the other model is painted with MINIGT logo.

We have introduced two 1/64 scale 2004 3^rd generation Hyundai Elantra model in yesterday post, Two 1/64 Scale 2004 3rd Generation Hyundai Elantra Car Models, and we will introduce this 1/64 scale 7^th generation Elantra model once they are for sale.

7^th generation Elantra was selected as the 2021 North American Car of the Year, and I hope more related diecast models such as 1/18 scale 7^th generation Elantra model will be manufactured soon, and I am sure it would be one of the best selling diecast models

usual, different scales car toys meet different people’s needs, for example, if you are only interested in diecast models which have lots of working parts such as car doors, 1/18 scale diecast model would be your choice. If you don’t mind any function on models, smaller scale such as 1/43 and 1/64 with affordable price would be your first choice.

Today we will introduce two 1/64 scale Hyundai Elantra Models, only about 7.2cm length. As for these 1/64 scale Elantra Models, they can be used as car toy for children playing because it is cheaper and not easy to be damaged by children, meanwhile, it is easy to be taken and hold by children’s small hands. For car model collector, it only takes small space to keep this 1/64 scale models, and sometimes it can be used as decoration on simulation street.

Hyundai Elantra Taxi Toy

Looking, it is the replica model of 2004 3^rd generation Hyundai Elantra with taxi theme painting, and the actual taxi car toy is served in Beijing, the capital of China.

In late 2003, the Hyundai Elantra XD was produced by Beijing Hyundai and went for sale in 2004, at that time, this car has been used as a taxi cab in Beijing since 2005 in order to cut down pollution, it is common to find lots of Hyundai Elantra taxi car on the street.

Hyundai Elantra Urban Management Toy

Another 1/64 scale 2004 Hyundai Elantra car toy with Urban Management theme painting on model, you can see the Chinese words Urban Management and alarm lamp.

With the rapid social development, now it is difficult to find these 3^rd generation Hyundai Elantra taxi car on the street, so these diecast model will take your memories back to the old times.