2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport Start Up/ First Person Review

[@00lexuses300]

This car left me speechless i love it so much better than the old ones.

[@cubedone199]

I hated the new look compared to the old one. But now I love this car and the old one looks "eh" to me. Haha.

[@TVinmyEye]

Yeah i traded my 2013 Genesis Coupe for the 1.6T Elantra gt, my gawd, in terms of driving dynamics, it’s better than the Genesis Coupe. Its an amazing hatch for the money.

[@cubedone199]

TVinmyEye how are the features?which package you get was it Worth it you think? I really want it. Aha the moon roof looks real nice

[@TVinmyEye]

DJ cuellar i got the trim just below the fully loaded one. It was 24k. It has everything in would want plus a little extra. The fully loaded Elantra GT have the sunroof, ventilated seats and a nice sound system.

[@RojSlade]

Yeah, smack that butt...

[@FluffyLA]

Was looking for recent reviews on this vehicle and your Video was recommended to me. This video was posted 3 hours ago from my comment. How convenient, couldn't find any decent videos on this vehicle, but your review was great.

[@vr6gls]

I think this is a great option for people who can't afford a GTI. I'm glad that Hyundai gave this car a clean, understated look. Honda can learn a lot from this. In my opinion, if you are a hot hatch enthusiast. The GTI and Focus ST are the vehicles to have. I bought the GTI because it is the benchmark to which all other hot hatches are measured.

[@tjf7101]

I like the floating tablet. To each his own of course.

[@noelsilva5381]

What people won't like the red stripe with the black leather. It nice and give it color.

[@masterwhopper414]

Were you able to question why the Elantra GT Sport hatch didn't come with the flat-bottom steering wheel, unlike the Sport sedan?

[@firehouse713]

I just bought one and Iove it. Electric Blue metallic GT sport.

[@OsojiNosferatu69]

Here in MN, the base GT Sport goes for around $20,000 because no one is buying them. It’s insane. This is without a doubt my favorite contender for next vehicle for my wife and I.

[@xmasonx75]

same

[@noelsilva5381]

I like the red stripe where they are. It the interior color because everything is black. So it nice and lively.

[@A_guan]

It's a shame we don't get the I30N

[@justinjones1644]

And really it's just different front and rear bumper with less chrome. I30N still looks better.

[@Dexxter_slav]

@@justinjones1644 `N has 275hbp, but i wish we had the GT. The N version is double the price. And the regular one has 136bhp max.. US gets the best of the both worlds

[@justinjones1644]

@@Dexxter_slav That's right. I said I30N, meant just regular I30. I had only just started researching this car at that last comment. That said, Hyundai JUST added the Elantra GT N Line on their site (basically the GT Sport with N body) and they're hitting lots and I'm going to test drive! Hopefully it'll impress and make a deal!

[@Dexxter_slav]

@@justinjones1644 Nice. I see we do have the "n-line" but it has regular 136bhp... and costs 8k more which is nuts

[@keithlynch3086]

@@Dexxter_slav US N Line is 201 HP

[@MS_718]

I love my GT. This car is fun to drive and handles well.

[@reserva120]

enjoyed very much you gave your views an take on the car,, Instead of ,as most do just listing specs..well done sir.

[@arturb4658]

Beautiful car, love it.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

I like the red accents!

[@brettlunney3438]

Yes here in Australia we have the i30 sr Version, I’ve add LED headlights, and indicators as they come standard with halogen headlights....I’ve also added a sports exhaust, and a rear spoiler I bought from Korea. Frecken awesome.

[@mrhyde7019]

Can you share the link to your spoiler?

[@JohnBarrow1961]

I love 28 minute reviews in which the goddamn reviewer does NOT drive the fucking car. For a car review, that makes one hell of a lot of sense.

[@subvet3668]

Wish you could get the manual version outfitted with all these options

[@michaelsin]

I just got my 2017 Elantra Sport and I am loving it. Please please please do a comparison with the Elantra Sport in terms of driving and everything...!

[@ManateeMentality]

Just my 2 cents I test drove both the Elantra Sport and the Elantra GT Sport a few weeks ago and found there to be very little difference in driving dynamics and acceleration. I think the Elantra sedan looks better than the GT. I think the GT has a slightly more responsive infotainment screen, but it's not as nice looking as the Elantra sedan's screen, which is located within the dashboard instead of on top of it.

[@michaelsin]

ManateeMentality Exactly what I think! I keep looking at the Elantra Sport and the GT and I still love my ES! It's more traditional and more sporty looking. Gotta love the rims too!

[@ManateeMentality]

Yes the sedan does have much nicer looking wheels than the GT. I think they could have done a lot better with the wheels on the GT. Right now they kind of look like a knockoff Tesla Model S wheel. Also the GT's red interior accents look really strange both in the video and in person.

[@michaelsin]

ManateeMentality very interesting! Now you mentioned it, the "red" stitching looks like more orange red to me on the GT. And I'm so happy with the back seats of the seden which offers more leg room. And I'm super surprised about the gas mileage too. I was coming from a 2015 corolla which averaged about 7.6L/100km (I'm I'm Canada), and my ES gets about 6.7L/100km. Haha I'm I'm love with this car!!!

[@noelsilva5381]

I like the navigation system. It doesn't look old style.

[@Pabs502]

Hows this one compare to the elantra sport sedan in both aspects driving and performance?

[@A_guan]

I'm now officially split between the civic hatchback sport touring and Elantra gt sport. Which drives better, offers the best luxurious vibe and is the quieter (road noise) of the 2

[@TVinmyEye]

you really cant go wrong with the Elantra GT sport, i have one, and it doesnt behave like any previous elantra. imo its the best hatch in its class.

[@maulevert5122]

How did you get the lights to do that?! My GT sport doesn’t 😩

[@Sardonic1981]

thanks for the review, thinking about getting this...helps a lot.

[@limpunsing224]

Neat and practical with adequate power on 1.6t DCT

[@concernedpatriot9314]

My next car 🚙 when I get it the first thing I do will be a K&N filter then a sound proofing kit. Wow then it will be as good as a Lexus...

[@hellodlo]

Can definitely see the GTI influence in the rear especially the glass. One thing that surprised me is the door locks. That's really weird with only one button showing it's locked; do not like that at all. Other than that the car looks nice, great review!

[@parteklman1]

hellodlo It took me less then a week to get used to the door locks. Prefer it the other way but not bothered at all anymore.

[@arshadabubakkar1320]

This car fuel consumption is more or less ?

[@brandonlacanilao6752]

I wonder how it will compare to the Veloster N

[@NiharM77]

Hyundai should change the key for all of their cars to that key. The D-shaped key I have for my Sonata feels cheap.

[@justinjones1644]

Am looking at the GT N Line with Tech pack, but can't believe the regular Elantra has Blind Spot Monitor but when you "upgrade" to N Line at all, you lose that! :-(

[@622Superman]

Why do you keep calling this version the oddball? Hatchbacks are very popular

[@semahj]

622Superman not in American

[@cargueone1971]

622Superman not in the United States

[@shawn2066]

Its a really sharp looking car. good job hyundai

[@ddavis5373]

# I like it and think it's a great attempt at a sporty hatch, but almost 30k? I fear that these things will depreciate like crazy.. May be better to wait for a slightly used one..

[@L4zlo]

i want one

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Regarding the title of your vids: How can an "in-depth review" not include a road test??? That's one of the most important parts of a car review. Please consider re-titling your vids; the titles are deceiving.

[@GrandPrixGTP02]

Well unfortunately, too many people call me out if I title them anything else. Such as SK04 (who happens to be a good friend of mine), people say I'm too close to his, so I'm trying to think of something else. Also, these are dealership cars that I do not have permission to test drive, so therefore I make these videos as detailed as possible with what I've got to work with.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Yes; that is a conundrum. Best wishes.

[@stockey]

When will have the Elantra GT Sport N ?

[@CalculatedRiskAK]

The Elantra GT Sport is actually 100lb heavier than the Elantra GT Sedan. Probably because of the panoramic sunroof.

[@runforit420]

The blank switches on the console next to the shifter are for the heated steering wheel (only in Canada!) and probably the park assist functions that are available in Europe.

[@R3putaytion13]

I didn't even know these were already in production....

[@LividLeon]

Great video Im starting to like Korean vehicles more and more that is one sexy engine bay and it is not to cramp if you have to work on things.

[@Artofspeedd]

I love this car

[@IDontKnowYou194]

I love the review

[@vr6gls]

Btw, are you ever going to review an mk7 GTI? I own a one if you need one to review and I live in The Woodlands area. : -)

[@BudgeTechReviews]

The headlights do remind me of the accent, I would know because I own one lol but interesting can't wait to see how it drives.

[@leingodzelfer7227]

I just gotthis model as my first car

[@stevieg3078]

What no test drive?

[@GrandPrixGTP02]

Unfortunately no. Even though I work for the company, I cannot randomly take test drives because they don't want miles being put on their new cars (unlike customer test drives).

[@MrJkboy21]

Lol funny story was I was at automax to get my car service and the lady said would u like a loaner car until your car is ready n done I said sure so the lady look up some cars n this was the only one nobody wanted I mean nobody wanted it because you how people are in the world they want such n such instead of giving this car a chance I said sure Kong’s it’s has four wheels I’m good lol she smile and she pull it up it was just beautiful I got in it and man nice real nice put my foot on the pedal n felt like it was ready to race lol break u have to push hard but after driving it I like it it grew on me moral of the story don’t knock it until u try it I never like hatch back type but this car I love really do💯🚗

[@jbshp2011]

Grandprixgtp02 I understand that you did the review of the elantra sport sedan about a few months ago and I you are spot on about the likes and dislikes about that car because I am looking for a compact vehicle preferably this car here. I love it I want one but please don't give this car too much low blow I know everyone has their own opinions about it but whether you like the car or not I don't care. I am buying this. Thank you

[@Sardonic1981]

So I really loved the interior design of the Sedan and wish they would have stuck with that for this model, I find the red highlights and tablet a little bit of a deal breaker for me. BUT, the more I research this vehicle, it has a lot going for it compared to the sedan, in terms of practicality, sensing etc. SO, I'm thinking, what if I had the red highlights detailed out to an aluminum color AND the shiny (cheap looking) black finish on the tablet detailed to a matte grey or possibly aluminum finish..... thoughts?

[@rob0079]

Korean gti

[@dylanw9412]

I see what you're saying about the "too much red" in the interior. But I'll bet if it wasn't there, people would be saying that "it isn't differentiated enough from the regular car". I'd get this car with the 6spd and the first package. After incentives and negotiation, it'll be well under 23k. That's a hell of a bargain. I just wish you could get more features on the non sport model with the manual. At least heated seats.That 2.0 naturally aspirated is a great engine, and the base model on the non sport GT is more of a "punishment" trim than "I like driving stick" trim.

[@danielonn2002]

System Check can you mod the startup screen to say "Welcome (your name" System check is OK".

[@xxxxllllllllllxxxx]

beautiful ,i want blue one.

[@JC-rm6pm]

so the hatch elantraGT 2017 "all-new" design lasted just 1 year? lol wtf

[@letsseeif]

Would have been nice if you'd actually driven the car in your review.

[@jaybliss4913]

Just got one the way you want it its only 24000.

[@TVinmyEye]

jay bliss that’s exactly the price i paid. I seriously love my GT Sport.

[@Vidzeleo]

jay bliss canadian or us dollar

[@seauryakumar]

If you like the looks of Elantra GT (i30) then look at Peugeot 308. It's basically a prettier version. It's a shame that some brands and cars are not available in certain markets.

[@dinosaurstudios9686]

I like the key

[@Lisbonese]

This is a nice car but I still prefer the Elantra Sport sedan.

[@phannypack3951]

I see a more affordable less bad ass a3 hatch.

[@yabbadabba2887]

Looking for flood damage...

[@lizardgreen2121]

your review was so negative. it was more about what you liked and disliked instead of just reviewing.

[@QueenCityHistory]

lizardgreen2121 that's called a review...

[@622Superman]

Kevin Eaton No, a review is just going over all the features of the car. An OPINION is what you're thinking of

[@QueenCityHistory]

622Superman dude watch motorweek and see if they don't give opinions in their reviews...look at any review...full of opinions

[@connerflick3127]

Damnit!

[@MrJagfootball63]

not having a physical way of unlocking the door is really just stupid. What if the electronics fail and your're unable to get out of the car? There needs to be a back up

[@MrJagfootball63]

igrenade learn how to read. I said get out of the car not get into the car. A keyhole on the outside of a car cannot help you get out if the electronics fail.

[@hipposnakeyo]

almost 30k though.

[@py1211]

Yeah that's a bit of concern when you take the Honda Civic hatchback for comparison, which is more roomy and better equipped at the same price range.

[@TVinmyEye]

For a fully loaded GT sport. I have a GT sport which is one trim below the “top of the line GT sport” got it for 24k with dct.

[@bicimn]

It looks like shit though...

[@biggboysouth]

UrbanGear - Is what your mother said after you were born.

[@buickspencer02]

sall the 2017 to the 2018

[@prateeksharma5662]

this has to be a voice over he cant just remember everything and going for 28 mins is insane with that speech speed ....!!?

[@GrandPrixGTP02]

Its called having High Function Austism. I was diagnosed at a young age and ever since, my photographic memory has helped me remember things like this in the long run.

[@joshuar4535]

I'm warming up to this car. $29k IMHO is too much.

[@Vicky-pi8bw]

Just bought one for 13k

[@kaidox5542]

I'll wait the Mazda 3 Kai

[@sparke1999]

This car shares nothing with the sedan except the engine choices.

[@lifeislikeaboxofchoco]

The interior is pretty much like a mazda 3 hatch. However, mazda does it better.

[@robles]

i'll take a gti over this for $30k

[@ManateeMentality]

You'll be able to get a significant markdown on this Hyundai vs the GTI.

[@jasonschwartz8507]

Hyundai has more features for the price and lower maintenance cost

[@ArcadianGenesis]

roblesjant Same. I'm getting a 2018 GTI or Golf R.

[@TVinmyEye]

Its 30k for the top of the line Elantra GT sport. For a comparable GTI, expect low to mid 30k

[@JT-th1uc]

roblesjant vw is mexican built piece of garbage

[@justinjones1644]

Music head? Lol.

[@tayyabarajgarah3344]

I’ve heard that Hyundai’s have engine problems. I’m sure this one will later on

[@krizkid99]

Why does this have the cheap looking wipers

[@joethebar1]

I’m seriously trying to research this car to possibly buy and I have to suffer through that gay music at the beginning.

[@troy9er]

WHAT, NO DRIVE!!👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@QueenCityHistory]

Wheels are cool. Not a fan of hatchbacks at all.

[@xmasonx75]

im literally the opposite haha. hate the wheels, love hatchbacks

[@metaljew4456]

The FOCUS ST will walk all over this bitch. This thing is Way underpowered and the gas mileage is not very good. Rear seat legroom for a brand new design sucks. This thing is almost 30K!!! What happened to the Hyundai value proposition? Once again we are firmly in GTI, Focus ST, Mazda 3 territory. Why would I buy this over ANY of the much better competition?

[@TVinmyEye]

you're fkn stupid to think that this car rivals the Focus ST. i live in socal and got the trim just below the fully loaded trim for 24k (a fully loaded GTI is 36K). this car rivals the Mazda 3 with the 2.5L engine, and the Civic hatch. The Veloster N with 275 hp and 260 tq is coming out next year, which will be a direct competitor to the focus ST. you definitely don't know what you're talking about

[@metaljew4456]

TVinmyEye : As a Focus ST owner. I think you need to go back and READ what I said: I said the Exact Opposite! I said the ST would crush this overpriced turd. I made this very clear. How did you misconstrue what I said so bad?

[@TVinmyEye]

Philip Rosenthale Philip Rosenthale when you mention “crush” im assuming you mean that the Focus ST is overall the better car in terms of performance and pricing. And what im saying is that the Focus ST isnt even a direct competitor to the Elantra GT sport. The ST is” hot hatch”, Elantra isn’t.

[@metaljew4456]

TVinmyEye : Fair enough. I will agree with you on that. And I’m very jealous that you live in SoCal. My Pops lives in LA and I love the West Coast!!!

[@TVinmyEye]

Philip Rosenthale haha thanks, it has its pros and cons living here. love that we have a handful of canyon roads to drive on, but hate how congested it is down here.

[@szoladarrell]

Gay rims mazda looking front end rear looks vw . Over priced over rated nothing but problems with hyundai I know my whole family owns them the only one so far that is good 2017.elantra sedan

[@davidtremblay7376]

hyundai is garbage. no resale value, poor direction and zero reliable.

[@JTube571]

Oh so wrong in so many ways, sir. Get your head out of the 90's.

[@brendanh3952]

Ppl who typically say that have never owned a Hyundai, just bash the company because their mind is stuck in the 80s. Get with the program

[@xmasonx75]

everything you said is wrong. they have better resale than any competitor nowadays, poached the head designer from audi and head engineer from the bmw m division, and they have won the kbb and edmunds 5 year cost of ownership award for multiple years in a row. lowest maintenance costs and best reliability dude. time to come to 2018 with the rest of us.