2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport (6MT) - Walkaround & POV Test Drive (Binaural Audio)

[@pamelajeter3658]

Purchased one two months ago and I am really pleased with my decision. It's great through snow and ice too.

[@sockmonkey3D]

Now that is how regular people drive. I love the way the car looks on the outside an in. The camera view was great, it felt like I was driving the car. Sounds of the tires reaching their limit in the turns, highway speeds reached. I thing I found my next car. Thanks for the ride.👍

[@photilal1960]

I worked for Hyundai and had the chance to drive these and take them to car shows and its shocking how fun they are!

[@shaneangle6214]

Very fun, I have 6 speed manual

[@jimmywen2105]

This is something I want to get in couple of years to get out of my boring cvt 17 civic ex hatch . My question is will there be tuning and aftermarket support

[@pamelajeter3658]

Just purchased and I luv it. Hyundai is a great company. I've purchased three Hyundai's and enjoyed them.

[@pamelajeter3658]

I have one too and a manual. Good for you.

[@TVinmyEye]

For those of you who keep thinking the looks was “ripped off” of a Golf or gti, well thats because the man who designed cars for VW and Audi, is now working and designing cars for Hyundai and Kia, Peter Schreyer. And also the suspension on this car was worked on by Albert Biermann, who used to work for the M division for BMW. This is one fantastic hatch.

[@TheTopher]

Dynamics remind me a bit of my MK6 GTI. The only knocks I have against it are the traction control (on/off switch), and the lack of a mechanical or electronic limited slip/torque vectoring system.

[@Sardonic1981]

it's ALBERT Biermann.....but you're right. The new Sonata's and Elantra's def have BMW cues and that's all because of mr.Biermann... we've always been a Hyundai family, father just bough a 2017 Sonata..BEAUTIFUL car. I still have my 2005 accent :) still hanging on after 130k with no major issues. Very cool to see the progress and proud to have always stuck with this company, to see what they've become. It will only get better..

[@TVinmyEye]

Sardonic1981 oh shit haha you’re right oops. Gotta change that. Dont know why i thought it was Alex

[@ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120]

The way you drive makes me chuckle!!! You kill the on-ramps and off-ramps!!

[@TVinmyEye]

@4:25 gawd i cant stop watching that part!!! Exhaust sounds incredible

[@omarmuhyar2005]

I would take this over the new Civic in a heartbeat. And that's coming from a Honda enthusiast.

[@biggboysouth]

If you're older than 25 than it maybe because you're growing out of that boy racer look. I'm in between still. I want to make my current car look like a race car but I want something like this as a daily since it looks more mature yet still cool. just my hypothesis.

[@TVinmyEye]

biggboysouth totally agree, im 28 what you wrote were some of the reasons i got the GT sport. It kinda in some ways reminds me of the Audi A3 from 2013. Cause its clear the A3 were for those that didnt want the (for a lack of better terms) “racing” look that the GTI has.

[@Penelope416]

@@biggboysouthI just need a reliable, practical hatchback that doesn't look as hideous as the 4th generation, Toyota Prius.

[@biggboysouth]

Penelope416 lol oh lord please no Prius! That’d be torture. The new corolla hatch looks pretty good though. Maybe in a few years it’ll have some aftermarket support and a lower price =D

[@Penelope416]

@@biggboysouth The Corolla hatch isn't to bad. I just wish there was a better market for cars like these because in Europe, they have the Corolla Wagon, which looks even better. There's just not much of a demand for wagons and hatchbacks in The States

[@nadaadeclarification]

You know when someone really knows how to drive a manual when they use the engine braking effectively, nice ride.

[@theongothic182]

so...its the korean golf! its looks good

[@Bashirbros]

After all the hype of the i30N people are really starting to look at the elantra gt. Sure it's not as much of an enthusiast's car but it's all we get in the US. I personally think it looks great from the outside (with the exception of the wheels). The curves and the color remind me a lot of the BMW m2

[@TVinmyEye]

Musa Bashir its the jack of trades master of none type of hatch. I have one and have absolutely no regrets getting it. I had a 2013 genesis coupe before traded that for this.

[@OnTheRocks71]

They actually gave it an exhaust note?! Color me impressed.

[@TVinmyEye]

OnTheRocks i have the exact same car, i have a vid on the exhuast if you care to check it out

[@OnTheRocks71]

TVinmyEye That does sound good. Wouldn't mind seeing how good that dual clutch works.

[@TVinmyEye]

OnTheRocks my is with the DCT, and overall its very responsive. Upshifts and downshifts are very quick. It is a tad bit clunky if that makes sense. Not sure if its better or worse than VW’s DSG. Im guessing it may not be as refined.

[@diobwry949]

I curious about the interior quality. how long we can expect it too look good.

[@dongshin4245]

HYUNDAI DESERVES A REWARD

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

7:40 RIP Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Somehow, I feel a bit of love for this manual Elantra GT Sport...

[@kaidox5542]

That exhaust far better than my wrx stock.

[@wearevenom9708]

Better than expected

[@supraphonic88]

I'm sure it's nice but I can't help but feel the North American market got ripped off by missing out on the i30/Elantra N

[@JTube571]

We're getting a Veloster N with the same drivetrain.

[@JustinKelly]

I'd rather have the I30 N then the V N

[@biggboysouth]

Velosters are hideous cars.

[@2damaxmr2]

Indeed that we are getting shafted. the i30N is much more practical and would be sold better in N.America in my opinion.

[@JFlogerzi]

Agree! Bring the N30 to the US please!

[@subvet3668]

I know the manual doesn't get any option for the premium package like the sedan does but I'd like to see them at least offer a sunroof for the manual. This is a nice car. Love the looks and it really is a great value. Really wish we would have got the N version of this instead of the Veloster.

[@_IIN01]

Jesse James They do, except is only in Europe as of now. It’s called the Hyundai i30 N. The Elantra GT in the U.S is the i30 in Europe. Hyundai actually already discontinued this 2018 Elantra Sport model in favor of the new 2019 Elantra GT N-Line which actually has a body kit and stiffer suspension thus making it an actual “Sport” trim for the Elantra GT. Check out the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line. That’s the new “Sport” trim now according the the HyundaiUSA website.

[@schoeffeur4914]

This is a great Sights and Sounds video. Thank you Topher.

[@Trance88]

She definitely goes when you put your foot down! Power seems to be above 5k RPM.

[@alexnyam1008]

I love this Hyundai i30 Turbo engine, planning to save up and buy it next 2 years time!

[@limpunsing224]

Nice video less driver face & talk Beautiful car & vary paractical for city driving & parking

[@jeiiemm3800]

Nice video, love all your videos.😁❤❤❤

[@URELL17]

I'm very surprised by the exhaust! It sounds good!

[@edgarleon4680]

I want to see you drive a Hellcat or GT350 with this much enthusiasm

[@ist2019]

Everybody in World loves Hyundai Motors.

[@amtrobia]

Great looking car!

[@jrw558]

This would make a great gti alternative.

[@dil6969]

This could use a limited slip diff.

[@Rico24337]

That's my only gripe about it.

[@chillian1985]

The Australian model of this car is call the Hyundai i30 sr and the exhaust system is tuned to Australia standard which doesn't sound as Good like from the video which sucks!

[@carlosgranillo1133]

very good I like this car

[@brunocauchon2852]

thank s for demo i will receive mine the 21 nice car

[@JL-pq4rl]

You drove into the parking lot of my old job haha.

[@ryaninanoria9533]

Hello . Im still learning how to drive a manual and I've driven a lot of manual cars around a parking lot inlcuding a Porsche which I was really surprised that I didn't stall it . Anyways. Should I get this on manual and if so what should I look out for a first time manual driver

[@TheTopher]

This would be a great car for a first-time manual trans driver.

[@shaneangle6214]

Manual is a lot more fun to drive

[@bustersgotavmax]

the clutch engagement point is a consideration for manuals.This cars clutch engagement point is very nice. It's not too high in pedal travel,or too low. Manual cars feel more engaging to me. It may be the same way for you once you're proficient at it. Pedal spacing is also a consideration, especially if you want to learn heel/toe downshifting.

[@ryaninanoria9533]

Glenn Steven oh really . Cause I drove this BMW at work it's a manual . The clutch on that thing was so crispy like fun crispy . You can really tell when the clutch engage

[@wakyaification]

ゴルフGTIみたいでかっこいいです。素晴らしい。 日本にはヒュンダイを直接販売している店が ほとんどないので、ヒュンダイの店ができないか楽しみしています。

[@tawaunwilliams7002]

This is a sweet ride....I'd take this over all the Civics except the Type R...I'd still have to go with a GTI though better Motor with nearly unlimited tunning potential...this would be the best deal going if it wasn't for grabbing GTI S 2017 leftovers for 20k...I like it a lot....

[@TVinmyEye]

Tawaun Williams this car bridges the gap between regular Golf and the GTI. Its a bit of both. Its really a fantastic hatch, got one 2 months ago.

[@eatyourheartout2724]

TVinmyEye does it go really fast

[@ThatCarGuy2]

Cool!

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

Compared to the fiesta st would you say it’s just as fast and fun? I have a 2014 Fiesta st and I’m looking at a newer car this surely has a better interior. But things like steering feel and shifter feel could be a turn off for me. If you could reply that would be awesome thanks!

[@TheTopher]

Hold onto your Fiesta ST, it's miles more fun to drive. This Elantra GT is enjoyable, has some more room and comfort than your Fiesta, but can't hold a candle to your car dynamically.

[@nathanamons2187]

That rev hang...

[@kurtisbrabeck5270]

Nathan Amons I was hoping someone else would notice. It’s probably the throttle tuning. V6 Mustangs are guilty of it and most of it is the drive-by-wire throttle. Luckily my Speed3 doesn’t have a whole lot. It gets on my nerves fast

[@nathanamons2187]

Kurtis Brabeck I changed the throttle mapping in my Veloster Turbo and now it’s almost perfect, but it is deeply embedded in the ECM architecture

[@shineything4444]

looks pretty sweet but wow at highway speeds its cranking a little to much rpms.

[@CHEPEX1024]

What about the audio system?

[@catsspat]

If they just added 2.5 more things, I'd buy it (to replace my current Impreza CVT + BRZ MT6 combo). 1. Add mechanical LSD (just like Civic Si). 2. Add adaptive cruise control to MT6 version. 2.5 Improve gas mileage just a little, closer to the new Civic Si, but I can live without this. Reasons. 1. If I'm going to have just one car, it has to be hatchback. Way too useful. 2. I simply must have adaptive cruise for long trips. I've been entirely spoiled by the EyeSight system on the Impreza. 3. Insurance is too high for BRZ, simply because of too many people crashing them. I'm guessing this will be less costly to insure than Civic Si, purely due to the demographic of people who buy it. 3. I like the simple, but handsome (Golf-like) looks over the over-stylized Civic's look. Otherwise, I might just give up "fun" forever and just get the next generation HR-V (MT6 with Honda-Sensing). I'm not far from retiring, so I want to minimize ongoing expenses.

[@asrockrpg]

@Winding Road Magazine No Parking Sensor for this car?

[@Todis51]

I quite like it

[@mrnovacan2158]

I wouldn`t take a turbo in any make, Just trouble down the road I don`t care about using the street for a race track I want long term dependability.

[@souluniversefox3627]

What camera do you use?:-)

[@imds123]

So at 70mph indicated it is 2700rpm in 6th? 8:11 Seems a bit high for decent mpg.

[@shaneangle6214]

I get 38.5mpg highway, yes at 70mph is about 2750 rpm

[@biggboysouth]

Too bad there will be no "N" model here in the states. Europe has the i30N which is a higher level of this car with 271hp and loads of other things.

[@omarkhanlilcurry]

It doesn’t look bad ! 20 years ago Hyundai was the most disgusting automobile next to the geo metro

[@banstaman]

What's with the green "16" at the top of the gauges?

[@shaneangle6214]

When to shift into 6th gear indicator

[@elevators_from_portugal731]

Thats a i30 in europe

[@FelipeDuarte007]

Elantra or i30?

[@TVinmyEye]

Duarte Gamer I30 in Europe, Elantra GT in North America

[@FelipeDuarte007]

TVinmyEye Hmmmm 👍

[@shellcasing1040]

The throws seem rather long.

[@f.m.u.takimi5640]

renault megan 2017

[@5.7_TY]

Not available in the states

[@f.m.u.takimi5640]

thank you understand

[@francisameng4570]

this sounds like my Mini Cooper, im confused

[@TVinmyEye]

Francis Ameng yup all the Elantra gt sport models get a sport tuned stock exhaust note. I have one its fkn addicting lol

[@bazitube390]

the back is so wanna be golf r

[@TrisGV]

Looks more like a BMW.

[@JustinKelly]

Not really... more VW for sure.

[@TrisGV]

Definitely the lights give off a BMW vibe, the rest I can agree more VW.

[@SonOfTamriel]

I don't see it. Maybe gti with exhaust. Just Google a side by side rear. Golf looks wider and more sporty imo. Bigger hatch too

[@BillySmith808]

BAZITUBE only difference is the Hyundai will be reliable.

[@Tom-wl7sm]

I just don’t like the Hyundai logo lol change them in the sport package at least

[@BillySmith808]

Never bought a Golf because of its ugly design and unreliable reputation, now we finally have a solidly built and beautiful alternative to the Nazi’s GTI

[@Rico24337]

Yessss

[@lucasperuzzo5098]

Great car, North American VW should've learn with this new GT model... everywhere else in the world the golf has a lot of technology such as auto hold, e-parking brake, etc etc... The US golf (or should I say mexican) sucks in technology wise... I don't get it...

[@abady4love]

I like it and the price will be high

[@tawaunwilliams7002]

abady ali just priced 1 out on True Car...with my military discount it came to 21,200 something....it's quite a bargain and I like the Civics...but I can't see any reason to buy 1 over this... Hyundai has arrived finally the new upcoming Veloster will get the full "N" treatment...and we will get that car in it's full glory..

[@shaneangle6214]

Got mine for $21,900 6m

[@TVinmyEye]

A fully loaded Elantra GT Sport is about 27k. Which is essentially the entry price for a base DSG GTI.

[@Roosterism]

That plate is some real BS

[@TheTopher]

Approximately 4. lol

[@Roosterism]

Buzzed you via the message widget on here, not sure it even works :P If not, very easy to find me other ways. Name is constant amidst the dark, dirty, smelly recesses of the interwebs. No, don't mean my hamper.

[@michaelseybold2045]

Cv Kk has vcc

[@flipfloplogic]

Don't like the styling. The appearance is rather bland. Interior isn't too bad.

[@victorsantos5330]

FIRSST

[@VainCape]

Such an ugly car ;'( Just put it out of its misery