The Hyundai Lavita is a multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the South Korean manufacturer

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, from 2001 to 2010. It was also marketed as the Hyundai Matrix in

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, and as the Hyundai Elantra LaVita in

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. It was mechanically related to the Hyundai Elantra (XD) and was designed by the

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. Sales commenced in August 2001, and continued until the end of 2010, when it was replaced by the ix20.

Overview

The Lavita is a five-door, five-seater

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and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-litre

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s. The 1.8 has a top speed of and a 0 to 60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe, there were versions also available with turbo

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s, these were available from September 2001. In

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, the Lavita was locally assembled as the

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Matrix, which is available in both 1.6L and 1.8L petrol engine options. Hyundai facelifted the model in 2005. For 2008, Hyundai unveiled a second facelifted version at the

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in March 2008. It underwent major changes to the front fascia, similar in style to the first generation i30. New wheels were also part of the slew of changes. The C pillar window kink was eliminated. Minor changes were also made to the interior. File:Hyundai Matrix front 20071004.jpg, First facelift Hyundai Matrix (Europe) File:Hyundai Matrix rear 20071004.jpg, First facelift Hyundai Matrix (Europe) File:Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Comfort (2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 14. August 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg, Second facelift Hyundai Matrix (Europe) File:Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Comfort (2. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 14. August 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg, Second facelift Hyundai Matrix (Europe)

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