2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Review and Road Test in 4K
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
illitero
This and the Elantra sedan both have me gripped in a near-obsessive back and forth on which to choose. Each time something makes me decide on one, something else comes along and jerks me in the other direction. Ultimately it comes down to nitpicking at minute details, but these things matter to me on something Id be dropping 20k+ on. I find it interesting that overall its such a struggle to decide between two similar, yet very different vehicles. If the GT model had an INFOTAINMENT delete and white accessory lighting instead of disgusting, hard to read blue, itd be a no-brainer. If the sedan just had the aforementioned white LED lighting and ventilated seats, itd be a no brainer. But they dont, so I must incessantly nitpick until the end of days.
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This and the Elantra sedan both have me gripped in a near-obsessive back and forth on which to choose. Each time something makes me decide on one, something else comes along and jerks me in the other direction. Ultimately it comes down to nitpicking at minute details, but these things matter to me on something Id be dropping 20k+ on. I find it interesting that overall its such a struggle to decide between two similar, yet very different vehicles. If the GT model had an INFOTAINMENT delete and white accessory lighting instead of disgusting, hard to read blue, itd be a no-brainer. If the sedan just had the aforementioned white LED lighting and ventilated seats, itd be a no brainer. But they dont, so I must incessantly nitpick until the end of days.
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Simon Tallboy
Ive had a Hyundai GT Sport with the DCT for almost a year now. Really happy with the car. Quite comfortable, and sporty when you want. Youre right, the mileage could be better, but its not terrible and the car looks better than the Honda and it was cheaper to purchase. I also looked at the VW GTi, but in my area it was 12000 more than my Hyundai. I run winter tires, so I will swap to a performance tire on my alloys when the factory tires need to be replaced. Also Ive found there is aftermarket support emerging for this car which is nice. I would recommend the GT Sport if youre looking for a sporty hatchback that wont break the bank.
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Ive had a Hyundai GT Sport with the DCT for almost a year now. Really happy with the car. Quite comfortable, and sporty when you want. Youre right, the mileage could be better, but its not terrible and the car looks better than the Honda and it was cheaper to purchase. I also looked at the VW GTi, but in my area it was 12000 more than my Hyundai. I run winter tires, so I will swap to a performance tire on my alloys when the factory tires need to be replaced. Also Ive found there is aftermarket support emerging for this car which is nice. I would recommend the GT Sport if youre looking for a sporty hatchback that wont break the bank.
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Christopher Nicol
So impressed by your reviews, Alex. Much prefer your balanced analyses to those we have in Britain where reviewers are SO in hawk to the Germans. This i30 (Elantra) seems fine, but in terms of styling looks a bit blander than the previous one. A question: why are all your mpg figures in America so terrifyingly low? My Infiniti Q30 with A 1. 5 dCi engine gets about 64 in real world conditions, figures I never see in American reviews. Loved your Stinger piece. Hope you go ahead and buy one.
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So impressed by your reviews, Alex. Much prefer your balanced analyses to those we have in Britain where reviewers are SO in hawk to the Germans. This i30 (Elantra) seems fine, but in terms of styling looks a bit blander than the previous one. A question: why are all your mpg figures in America so terrifyingly low? My Infiniti Q30 with A 1. 5 dCi engine gets about 64 in real world conditions, figures I never see in American reviews. Loved your Stinger piece. Hope you go ahead and buy one.
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Kenneth Parks
I just traded in a 2013 Kia Soul for a 2018 Elantra GT. Handling is a BIG difference Taking a curve into or onto a freeway was the biggest change AND gas mileage in the Hyundai Elantra is better than the Soul. Dont get me wrong, the Soul is a fun little car with a HUGE back seat and mine had hauled all sorts of things. The new techie items as well as the styling of the Elantra has me really liking it AND the Electric Blue color helps
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I just traded in a 2013 Kia Soul for a 2018 Elantra GT. Handling is a BIG difference Taking a curve into or onto a freeway was the biggest change AND gas mileage in the Hyundai Elantra is better than the Soul. Dont get me wrong, the Soul is a fun little car with a HUGE back seat and mine had hauled all sorts of things. The new techie items as well as the styling of the Elantra has me really liking it AND the Electric Blue color helps
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sic22l
1: 15 It doesnt. Its still a regular compact hatchback in Europe as well. Corolla hatchback AND Corolla iM? Isnt that the same thing? Acutally, current Focus isnt as European as previous ones. It was designed under the One Ford policy with huge imput from all markets where Ford planned to sell it (including US. Overall we ended up with the least European Focus ever, widely criticized for lousy interior and very soft ride.
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1: 15 It doesnt. Its still a regular compact hatchback in Europe as well. Corolla hatchback AND Corolla iM? Isnt that the same thing? Acutally, current Focus isnt as European as previous ones. It was designed under the One Ford policy with huge imput from all markets where Ford planned to sell it (including US. Overall we ended up with the least European Focus ever, widely criticized for lousy interior and very soft ride.
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maremacd
Im replacing a 2003 Toyota Corolla S. Im not into cars (obviously) and just assumed the mpg specs of any 2018 compact would beat that of my 15-year-old car. I am shocked to learn as I look at the numbers that fuel economy hasnt been much of a priority for car manufacturers. Presumably they are designing for the market, and we Americans continue to be incredibly short-sighted in regard to fossil fuel consumption.
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Im replacing a 2003 Toyota Corolla S. Im not into cars (obviously) and just assumed the mpg specs of any 2018 compact would beat that of my 15-year-old car. I am shocked to learn as I look at the numbers that fuel economy hasnt been much of a priority for car manufacturers. Presumably they are designing for the market, and we Americans continue to be incredibly short-sighted in regard to fossil fuel consumption.
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are vee
Nice review, Alex. But please, please, please consider show the cargo area of hatchbacks with both of the seats folded down and state volume with seats up and down. People buy hatchbacks for utility, but very few reviewers ever show us these things. Id venture to guess that drivers will more frequently load the car with large items from Home Depo than stuffed full of carry on luggage.
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Nice review, Alex. But please, please, please consider show the cargo area of hatchbacks with both of the seats folded down and state volume with seats up and down. People buy hatchbacks for utility, but very few reviewers ever show us these things. Id venture to guess that drivers will more frequently load the car with large items from Home Depo than stuffed full of carry on luggage.
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Jesse Seibert
Can you please do a complete review on a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid? I saw the Fuel Cell review, but I wanna see the driving dynamics of the plug-in. I. e, when the engine kicks in while in EV and regeneration paddles. Plus if the battery is actively cooled and if the Clarity has a resistive heater or a heat pump. Thanks for the great videos
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Can you please do a complete review on a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid? I saw the Fuel Cell review, but I wanna see the driving dynamics of the plug-in. I. e, when the engine kicks in while in EV and regeneration paddles. Plus if the battery is actively cooled and if the Clarity has a resistive heater or a heat pump. Thanks for the great videos
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shrimp eye
Im actually considering of going to a Hyundai dealer and test driving this car. I like hatches and this car doesnt look too narly and looks bland, which I prefer. Its all about stealth, for me. Not look-at-me styling or please-buy-me styling akin to its more recent competitors, ala Yonda Sivic. The Turbo version even looks comparable to the Sivic Si.
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Im actually considering of going to a Hyundai dealer and test driving this car. I like hatches and this car doesnt look too narly and looks bland, which I prefer. Its all about stealth, for me. Not look-at-me styling or please-buy-me styling akin to its more recent competitors, ala Yonda Sivic. The Turbo version even looks comparable to the Sivic Si.
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Dixit Patel
Alex, if you had to pick one which would you pick (considering Style, driving experience, future proofing for baby seats, Maybe Fuel Economy, etc) for 2018 in North America? 1. Civic hatch 20182. Civic sedan 20183. Mazda3 Hatch 20184. Elantra GT hatch 20185. Accord Sport 20186. Kia Forte57. Chevy Cruze 20188. Ford Focus (Titanium)
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Alex, if you had to pick one which would you pick (considering Style, driving experience, future proofing for baby seats, Maybe Fuel Economy, etc) for 2018 in North America? 1. Civic hatch 20182. Civic sedan 20183. Mazda3 Hatch 20184. Elantra GT hatch 20185. Accord Sport 20186. Kia Forte57. Chevy Cruze 20188. Ford Focus (Titanium)
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