2018 Hyundai Elantra GT // review walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars

[@mikemorales1725]

No turbo, no CVT and no electronic E brake. I like it.

[@tc27758]

As an owner of a 2018 Elantra GT, this review is pretty spot on. It has amazing practicality, style, and updated tech. I leave mine on a regular drive, "sport mode" feels weird to me. Fuel economy has been so-so.

[@mojorisin7371]

Another great review, I think this car is perfect for someone especially college or delivery drivers where economy and comfort are paramount. Hyundai is hitting it out the park with their models lately. A viable option to domestic and Japanese rivals. I think once my oldest turns 18 a great graduation gift 😎

[@dalegribble3684]

Absolutely spot on, your kid will love it!

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks! And I agree, it's the perfect car for someone like your 18-year-old. Speaking of...WOW you're a great parent. All I got for graduation was a pat on the back and a "so, when are you planning to leave for college?" :)

[@dalegribble3684]

100 Rental Cars bwahahaha! What was your first car?

[@tkewrestler2662]

Dale Gribble, my parents gave me a set of luggage for a high school graduation gift, but not a car that’s for sure!

[@dalegribble3684]

TKE Wrestler oh gawd

[@500krp]

I have a 2018 GT, and the first car I ever bought because of color...the Electric Blue caught my eye...then I drove it! Your review is spot on! A fun car to drive, and I have owned some fun cars...Mustang, Camaro...The Elantra GT handles all roads quite well, visibility is great and seats are comfy for short trips.

[@trentonhull5972]

Happy Easter, can’t wait to watch this new video 👍

[@100RentalCars]

You too! It's going to be 70+ today in Chicagoland and I can't wait to get outside and enjoy it. Hopefully, you've got good weather by you too. Happy Easter!

[@trentonhull5972]

100 Rental Cars beautiful weather here in the Midwest for Easter!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Hey, looking at the screens date, you filmed this on my birthday!😸😸

[@pedrofernandez3893]

In 1986 I almost purchased an Excel, but I walked away when the salesman warned me that I'd better shut off the a/c when climbing any kind of hill and I had a couple of passengers on board.

[@100RentalCars]

No way!

[@pedrofernandez3893]

@@100RentalCars Got a Camry instead, quite a diff.

[@loki_wolff]

Thinking about getting this. Looks like great value.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

i just found your channel. really like your insights. perhaps a few more minutes of road testing and your impressions. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks! I've tried adding more about road testing, but I many times I struggle with what to say. That's why I generally only talk about handling, acceleration, and cabin noise. Any thoughts on what else I could add?

[@peterpanassow7814]

@@100RentalCars ur channel is awesome! Love the vids. 👍

[@thecentralman]

Great review! My brother and I have a 2019 Elantra Sedan and a 2019 Elantra GT Hatchback. The sedan gets better fuel economy 38hwy, 32city, whereas the GT gets around 34hwy, 28city. The sedan is smoother on nice roads until I hit a small bump, but the GT is more fun to drive and much more stable around corners. The GT accelerates quicker, and the transmission on the sedan is more comfort-oriented versus the GT. I love them both because they've been very reliable, share the same oil/oil filter/wiper blades/oil plug+gasket/taillight bulbs/turn signal front and rear/ etc.

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks AK! And well said. I've driven both and I agree with your assessment. For me, I'd rent the GT (because it's more fun to drive), but buy the sedan (because it's much more practical). That's just me though. How about you?

[@thecentralman]

@@100RentalCars True, looks like I bought the cars that you drove, with the same exact trims (2019 Elantra SEL, 2019 Elantra GT Base 2.0)/interior color. The only difference is the exterior color (black and gray). My previous car was a 2017 Chevy Cruze LT (a common rental car). It looks like I have a similar taste in cars with you (compact, cheap, reliable, practical). Also, I'm Korean-born (quite familiar with the QM6 that you reviewed and Jeju Island) I always enjoy your reviews and hope to see a review on a 2020 Hyundai Veloster Base, 2020 Nissan Versa, and maybe the Hyundai Ioniq/Kia Niro if they're available as rentals and compare them with your Prius.

[@mattlevine3201]

I know this is an old video but I own one of these (2018) model as well and it is the best car that I have ever driven so far.

[@disneyfan9099]

A fun fact is that this used to be an Avis/Budget car before Enterprise got it.

[@100RentalCars]

No way! I had no idea the companies shared cars. I figured Enterprise just purchased their vehicles direct and then sold them. Good to know!

[@disneyfan9099]

100 Rental Cars Yeah recently Enterprise got a lot of used Elantra’s and Elantra’s GTs that Avis/Budget used to rent out. That’s why this car has such low mileage for it being a 2018.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review!

[@100RentalCars]

Thank you Ryan!

[@timblaker7138]

Happy Easter! My Kis Soul has ducting under the driver seat for air to the back.If you check by looking under the seat from the back, this car may have it as well. I've been owning and driving Kias for 11 years now.This is the first car brand I've owned that performs as advertised, and doesn't break.

[@100RentalCars]

What year is your Soul? I've been looking and looking for an 2019 on the rental car lot and I can't find one. I really hope I get a chance to drive one soon. And I agree, KIA is making great cars now. I'd buy another one given the chance (we own a Kia Sedona right now).

[@timblaker7138]

@@100RentalCars My Soul is a ' 16, Alien Green II.It's the mid trim . The new ones are just coming out, there have been changes for the good Wheelbase is up 2.2 inches adding 5 cubic feet to trunk. The 1.6 L now gets a turbo.Without the turbo, you could outrun it. There have been lots of positive changes, and a lower spec is still well priced. Btw- my Soul with the 2.0 L, no turbo gets 33 mpg on highway cruising. I enjoy your work!

[@theteamwilliamschannel]

Thanks for the review I'm looking to test drive one today.

[@jeepguy95]

In my opinion, the previous-generation Elantra GT (2012-17) was not a very good value, as it didn't include a lot of standard equipment, and got very expensive as you added equipment... boy did that change with the new (2018+) Elantra GT... it's one of the better values in its class. :)

[@TexasBulldog74]

2 questions.... what do you do for work that requires so many rental cars? lol..... and the second is HOW do you not have more subscribers? I watch some big channels like Doug Demuro but I think your reviews are actually better than his... you have a much more soothing review voice and you review cars that the everyman can own.

[@Mr8888X]

Cool car but a little bit small for my taste. Excellent review as usual 😉

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Gabriel!

[@Mr8888X]

100 Rental Cars you‘re welcome

[@TalismanPHX]

Great review! Do you happen to know if the front passenger seatback folds flat, to give a longer cargo space for skis or other long items. And how was the ride? The regular Elantra sedan I recently rented was very softly sprung, had a great ride, but wasn't a very good handler. Thanks and happy Easter and Passover

[@bryanwagner5971]

The GT model is a much different car then the sedan. I picked up mine a few months ago and it handles really well, much stiffer and sorted.

[@dalegribble3684]

Can’t wait to watch it...not a fan of Hyundais looks of their cars but I know they are VERY reliable...by the way, how is your Prius in the winter? I’m thinking of buying a FWD car, but I’m skeptical with the Illinois snow

[@nickr3441]

What's reliable about engine failure?

[@100RentalCars]

My Prius? It does fine in the snow. I've driven it through a couple of really bad storms and I didn't have any problems at all. It also starts up really well in the cold, because FIRST the electric engine starts up and then, after a bit, the gas engine kicks in. It even start up right away in the middle of the polar vortex we had a few months ago. Anyway, which FWD cars are you looking at?

[@dalegribble3684]

100 Rental Cars thanks for the info, I’m looking at a Dodge Avenger or Chrysler Sebring/200...(like a Sentra) I want a smaller car to lower my insurance

[@timblaker7138]

@@dalegribble3684 Try a Kia or Hyundai.I've been really satisfied with my Kia Soul.They don't break, get the mpg advertised, and do very well on occupant protection in an accident.

[@dalegribble3684]

Tim Blaker thanks for the info👍

[@kylielee4852]

Youre the real deal!

[@rollingthunder1681]

Can you make a video on your own personal car and do a review of that

[@100RentalCars]

Sure!

[@peterpanassow7814]

Excellent idea!

[@rhyspatten9155]

Would you buy an ex-rental car and why/why not?

[@peterpanassow7814]

Rhys, I purchased a rental car and it lasted me for 16 years. Definitely look into it. Just general maintenance was needed.

[@nadyavalji6608]

Hello! This is an 11 year old kid and I wanted to say that the Hyundai Elantra GT is actually a 2019 not a 2018. I heard 2019 in the beginning. But nice! I’m a huge car fan!

[@roithenry]

My 2018 Hyundai Elantra doesn’t even have Bass sound in the car 🙄🙄

[@JosephFlemming]

I got a great deal on the fully loaded version which is a lot nicer

[@PrinceOfParthia74]

nothing to improve? how about a lock button on each door? heated front seats? heated steering wheel? AC for rear passengers? USB in the center console?

[@jeffcon123]

I’d buy one if it were manual, I don’t care for auto.. but I’ve also been driving a 2015 focus and it’s garbage... everything but that fucking garbage transmission seems ok.. love the way they look but I need reliability

[@e4300]

I like this car but it really is overpriced. Hyundai has difficult time selling these cars from what I have read and the cars that are sold, are sold to Rental companies.

[@grimacemcccheese]

get the GT before they're redesigned. Redesigned Elantra sedan and Sonata are polarizing at best, hideous at worst.

[@HondaBro900]

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