This 2008 Elantra has seen a lot of pavement under its tires, but has got a new lease on life via a Hyundai N-inspired transformation
- A 2008 Hyundai Elantra with 1,000,000 km on its odo has been fully restored and given to a Quebec teenager
- The restoration was made possible by a collaborative effort between Hyundai Canada and Quebec TV show Roulez au Suivant
- Speaking of milestones, Hyundai Motor just built its 100 millionth vehicle, after 57 years in operation
Comprehensive restoration on Roulez au Suivant
The complete restoration of this Elantra was featured on Roulez au Suivant, a Quebec TV show hosted by automotive journalist Antoine Joubert. The popular show buys, revives, and donates used cars to people or organizations in need or to lend a helping hand.
This time, Hyundai Canada donated the car to the show, and a deserving recipient was selected from numerous applications submitted by the public. The lucky new owner, Éloïc Lachance, a teenager from Rougemont, Quebec, was chosen to receive the fully restored vehicle.
The restoration process was extensive, involving work on the car’s mechanical, body, and interior components. Although the original engine was still in good condition, Hyundai Canada replaced it with a new short block to ensure a fresh start for Lachance. Over 100 parts were supplied by Hyundai Canada to extend the car’s lifespan further, and the odometer, which had stopped at 999,999 km, was reset to zero—with an additional “1” added at the front to commemorate the car’s exceptional journey.
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