Hyundai has officially revealed the latest addition to the Elantra lineup.
The Elantra GT hatchback returns for the 2018 model year, bringing with it a supposedly sportier driving experience compared to its predecessor, as well as more interior room compared to its rivals.
As before, the Elantra GT is closely related to the European-spec i30 hatchback. That means a new platform promising to be 22 per cent stiffer and 60 pounds – or 27 kilograms – lighter than the outgoing Elantra hatch.
2018 Elantra GT
A normally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine serves as the base engine, good for 162 horsepower, and it can be paired to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. If that’s not enough, Hyundai will also offer a spiced-up Elantra GT Sport. It’s pretty much a carbon copy of the Elantra Sport sedan under the skin, complete with the Sport’s 201-horsepower 1.6L turbo-four, independent rear suspension setup, transmission options and larger brakes.
As for the non-greasy bits, the Elantra GT will come standard with LED daytime running lights and an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The usual safety kit is available – including adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and blind-spot monitor, to name a few.
We’ll bring you a closer look at the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT from the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto next week.