Hyundai Elantra GT Sport Review--VALUE HOT HATCH

[@ZENIGMATV]

I just got a 2019 Gt hatchback and impressed me more than expected and quicker than the Impreza but not as fast as my 70challenger. Loving my Elantra.

[@kavehoskoui8292]

Owned a 2013 Elantra GT, nothing close the current version, but it was fun to drive! As always, great review! I can not believe you only have 82K subscribers! Keep up the GREAT work!

[@lawrencebraul9722]

I rented the I30 in Europe in October 2017 and drove it 4500 kms. You have described the attributes of tbis car very well. It isn't a threat to the GTI. It is an excellent well equipped cruiser that offers a solid chassis, very quiet ride, great features and amenities, and a very good navigation system. It is remarkable how Hyundai has developed such a thoroughly sophisticated small car.

[@firehouse713]

I just bought this car and, it's amazing. Fun to drive lots safety and, entertainment futures. It looks more grown up for all those other hatchback. (Just my personal onion)

[@spiralnapkin]

Can I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'2" and wondering how well I will fit.

[@firehouse713]

@@spiralnapkin I’m short 5’6” , I ended up trading it in 6 months ago. I didn’t like the DCT transmission. It was clunky and, shifting wasn’t smooth.

[@derrickcurtis6750]

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[@daytonwilder7645]

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[@simontallboy209]

We've now owned ours for a year. Really happy with it.Fun to drive, well built, and it was $12000 cheaper than the GTI.

[@simonfauteux6158]

Order placed, can't wait already to get mine! Best purchase I ever made, I don't feel ripped off and I get the best bang for my buck.

[@nnrrtt]

Me 2 I ordered the top of the line Ultimate ( in the orange ) , sigh 6 more weeks till it arrives .

[@Trades46]

Sporty, but the Elantra GT N is the forbidden fruit that would never manifest itself.

[@kylescott4036]

Hyundai needs to bring the i30N to North America.

[@Ziaxx]

Kyle Scott i swear

[@crunchers9]

Just got a 2018 Sport with the Tech package. It is such a fun, practical car. It's styled similar to my 2003 Mazda Protege5 sport-wagon, but has got a lot more power and tech features.

[@SS-wm1wy]

I have a Garmin GPS and I love that I can speak any destination address and begin navigation, no touching the screen at all. It is so safe and convenient, but I can also find a destination on my phone maps and just send it to my GPS. No phone can beat that. Phones can multitask but I feel phones already do too many things now.

[@mayssm]

I used to have an Elantra Touring, which is basically this car from 2009, just with about 145 hp. I loved that car, but always wished it had far more power. Definitely very interested in this.

[@jamesallen6767]

I can remember when Honda and other Japanese makers first sold their product in Europe. The critiques were similar. Oh, they're ugly or they look inexpensive, etc. Now they are benchmarked by other makers. I am impressed by both Hyundai and Kia. Though the Kia Forte5 is almost an identical twin? The SX trim has the same spec's too. See the sales of both brands, throughout Asia.

[@_IIN01]

If you check the Hyundai website now, the Elantra GT Sport got discontinued and replaced with the Elantra GT N Line. The N Line trim is now the “Sport” trim of the Elantra GT.

[@make2003]

I hear the the I30 N is a gti killer for the price and kit. I wish that the GT N was coming here but at least we will have the new Veloster N soon.

[@bobbybass7972]

You sure we're getting an N model?

[@GameSteph]

They released the KIA stinger GT here, were going to get the Genesis G70, why wouldn't they give us an N model?

[@bobbybass7972]

History... We've never gotten any of the special hot hatches before that's why.. Or they Charge 50k-60k with tax, for a tarted up shopping cart on roids a la Ford Focuck Rs, or the abomination that is the Civic Type Turd... I love the I30 N, I'd buy it in a sec if it's under 35k with perf pack .. But over that price and I'd wait a few years and buy it second hand

[@estebanandradez4487]

Shin Jun - Hyundai has already released notice that the N model of the Elantra GT will not be sold in North America at this time(and there is no future plans to do so). In fact, the only N model we are getting at the moment will be the new fully redesigned 2019 Veloster (which will not even be branded a N model). The new Veloster will not be sold in gutless configuration anymore either, reason being so to not cannibalize Elantra GT Sport sales and as well become a replacement for the Genesis coupe in the North American lineup.

[@bobbybass7972]

We always get the shitty end of the stick....

[@lifeofmatt7842]

This car has Hyundai's smart Cruze with full stop and go and lane keeping (sport and n line exclusive I believe), makes it such a good gt car and soo much fun on the back roads!! Also the sport trim is not easy to find now that the model is pulled from the north American market.

[@southernbuckeye2835]

Found a 2018 just like this one with only 22k miles for $15k. Great little daily driver with enough pep and handling to keep things fun.

[@glennr2010]

"Why do you need onboard navigation?" Phones work well where you have good cell service. But if you live or travel in an area with spotty or non-existent cell service, you need to good old GPS.

[@phannypack3951]

Half the price. Double the warranty. Thrice the reliability. Deal. Plus titanium chains.

[@nickygons]

Hyundai needs to figure out how to make their cars more upmarket because Kia is supposedly the cheaper brand and they look much nicer.

[@L4zlo]

looks great. Does Canada get a different shade of red than in the States? This looks different(and better) than the red ones i've seen here in texas.

[@Motormouth...]

+L4zlo I think it's the camera

[@canadabear72]

This is NOT Hyundai's hot hatch. It's just a sportier version of the base. It's a great car! If you want to see their hot hatch, check out the N version! It's wicked!!

[@patrickv418]

I think Zach is bang on this review. For the price you are paying it is very good value. I personally don't like the styling, and add as others pointed out correctly, the screen ( like Mazda) looks like its glued on as , oh yeah it needs a screen. Still for the price it at least worthy of a test drive if some of the others in its class are just out of your budget.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

Can you put cable chains on these tires for winter driving? There doesnt look to be a lot of space to do so.

[@letsseeif]

Mate. You should have got this i30/Elantra Turbo DCT Premium in Aussie tuned chassis. It is a very different drive. And a better one. ps. glad to see the red safety belts. Again, Canada & Aussie agree!

[@yourmanzach2307]

I wish the i30n was in the USA

[@wilmotown]

Suzuki makes cheap cars. Mitsubishi makes cheap cars. Ford’s entry in this segment is a cheap car. This looks great, seems like an astounding deal compared to other similarly fast large hatchbacks or midsize sedans.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Great video. Thanks so much.

[@ScribblyPoppo]

A very nice review.

[@yiyinyu9679]

The screen looks like an iPad being mounted on a CD mount sticking out from the head unit. Also, Ford has Fiesta and Focus ST, how does it stack up with them?

[@TinLeadHammer]

The Fords are made in Mexico - bad assembly quality.

[@Lorenzconnok]

That roof is really sweet.

[@cubedone199]

Hated the new look way too old bmw wagon-esqe. But now I'm in love with it.

[@SG-sz5vh]

I see cdn versions get a heated steering wheel that is unavailable in the usa. I do not understand why manufacturers do this as it is not unique to hyundai. I live only 50km from montreal and our weather is not diff than in canada and we in the states also can benefit from this option.

[@jcme709]

Too bad the manual doesn't come with the sunroof!!

[@gianfrancoa]

Why should I pick this car over the Civic Si on the se proce range? At least the Civic has a better exterior, not to mention the resale value

[@mrubuntuking5257]

If you're buying an economy car with the purpose of reselling it, you are frankly an idiot. Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and to a lesser extent Nissan (way more reliably than the Americans, but nowhere near the other Japanese makes, they make up for it with nicer interiors and better CPO prices though) are both reliable and affordable specifically so you can drive them for 20-30 years, and junk them when they're finally no longer worth fixing. Even a Honda loses 10-20%+ of its value when you drive it off the lot, and 30-50% over 3-5 years, you're supposed to make that back and then some by not having to take out a new car loan for decades. If you're replacing your Civic Si every 3-5 years like you would a BMW, the value proposition isn't there and long-term reliability isn't really a concern of yours. If you're buying cars that way, you're basically leasing and eating massive depreciation regardless of who makes the car, so just lease a German lease machine.

[@gianfrancoa]

No need to insult to get your point across. I don't think a 30k car is still consider an economy car. I would think that the Accent and Fit would be on that economy segment

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Um, start with the Honda requires premium gas and, in America, has a LOT less features than the Hyundai at the same price point. Plus, the GT here is more practical as a wagon, something not offered in a Civic Si.

[@KBzPTGT]

gianfrancoa: The Civic had a better exterior? It looks like kid drew it up on paper and made it an origami

[@asifaslam1111]

Nice. But please do Kia stinger review.

[@SeanLazer]

This or the new Civic Si?

[@chichocali8120]

Si

[@scottmurphy4946]

Hatch or no Hatch would be the first question

[@A_guan]

I'd rather go for it's Japanese rivals like the civic hatch. Only 20 less horsepower, but I get better handling and space.

[@carlitos220]

Tech Defender I'm stuck between the civic Hatchback or this. The civic has more horsepower, torque better mpg, and better handling however the Hyundai has better interior, better sun roof, better infotainment system and the seats are a lot more comfortable

[@scottmurphy4946]

I am also stuck between these two cars with the same line of thoughts you have. I find the elantra gt exterior kinda "meh" but love the interior, whereas the civic hatch sport touring has a more.. busy exterior with dual center exhausts. I love the look of the panoramic sunroof, but I wonder how often I would use it. If i was a family guy with small kids I would prob go with the civic for the bigger back seats for baby seats since they fit forward and backwards

[@MJC7283]

I also compared the si and the gt sport, i ended up getting the gt sport, it feels and sounds better, interior was less busy and better looking than the civic. The engine and transmission are fantastic in the gt, i wasn't all that impressed with the civic si, the sport/ext even less thrilling. The gt is a wonderful drive

[@christianjardin3110]

Most definitely. Don't want to feel cramped in a vehicle especially in traffic. Car manufacturers should understand that smaller is not always better.

[@SG-sz5vh]

I enjoy your channel and your reviews, but i do not understand why, and wish you, and you and other car reviewers as you are not alone in this, would stop saying that buyers do not need navi if a vehicle has apple car play/android auto. I will agree if one never drives outside cell coverage this is true, but for xcountry trips or those living in rural or mountainous areas where cell coverage is spotty, navi is a sure bet and needed. So perhaps you could qualify your “not needed” statements in your vids.

[@Motormouth...]

+S G yes, that is true but the problem a lot of Manufacturers have is that they bundle the on-board navigation into the most expensive car. So, for those trips where you have cell coverage Android auto and apple carplay will do the trick and if you are doing a long road trip you can buy a navigation system at Costco for about a hundred fifty bucks. Yes an on-board navigation looks better and is integrated but having to spend for the top model is a waste of money for most

[@willburton6622]

All the newer phones have their own dedicated GPS chip, which will give location information even when off the cell network, so this is less of an issue than in the past, when phones used the cell network exclusively to determine position.

[@lunchbox9991]

As i said above, google maps can cache maps (a very large area) for offline use.

[@schmo7777]

The dct will save you money in the long run with increased mpg

[@somecatdad]

I can't believe they didn't include the heated steering wheel south of the border 😑

[@jimking2299]

This car is attractive, but not nearly as pretty as the 2013-17 generation it replaces. Maybe they dulled it down to look more like the always ultra-conservative Golf.

[@peterzebot9863]

I have a personal definition of what a hatchback is, and that is any vehicle with a rear window with an angle of less than 75 degrees is NOT a hatchback. Sorry that civic is NOT a hatchback. It's a sedan or cross something/ fastback.

[@krisherod3953]

For performance this is no comparison to the GTI but maybe the civic Si - stock!!

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Costs much less than a GTi. Better warranty than a GTi. More content than a GTi.

[@Bartonovich52]

Better performance than the GTI because the GTI will always be in the shop.

[@sandorski56]

The front end makes the car look too long and too nose heavy.

[@Ton-uy1xd]

I totally agree. I still have no clue why the industry is trending towards hatches. They're all ugly compared to their sedan counterparts.

[@blackridge1491]

I wonder if the GT Sport comes with the "Busts into flames on the highway" trim as standard?

[@JakeRoot]

Couldn't make it past Zack saying "Elantra" like an American lol

[@Motormouth...]

+Jake Root that was a shout out to all of the haters on previous videos

[@cosmoray9750]

I like everything about the new GT but I can't seems to accept the new front grill and the new front style. It is so ugly compare to the previous generation. I still prefer the previous gen front styling better.

[@runforit420]

I'd worry about the longevity of a dry dual-clutch transmission. Ford Focus PowerShift - once bitten, twice shy.

[@ryanwarsh]

I’m thinking about replacing my Vibe GT with the base Elantra GT in a few years. It has the 6-speed auto and I don’t care about the extra horsepower that bad. Also, my wife had a 2012 Focus with that junk transmission. We know the pain.

[@azaz911c]

The one thing I don't like about Hyundai's/Kias - engines are a little "gritty" in comparison to Toyotas, Honda. Otherwise, fine cars.

[@subvet3668]

I think what he is referring to is that at higher RPM the Korean brand engines are a bit rougher sounding whereas The Honda engines are turbine smooth all the way to redline. That is at least my experience.

[@stockey]

To bad we don't have the Kia Proceed GT here.

[@bobbybass7972]

Give us the N version .... Then maybe I'll care ...

[@SubzeroCitrus]

Bobby Bass its in the works for the North American Market.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

the N Veloser is coming next year, born in Nam Yang ding dong province

[@charles-davidberube1174]

That's a new car for 2017. It's not even the facelift but it doesn't seem to add that much more over the outgoing elantra. The new 2018 facelifted golf packs so much more tech than this new platform car. If you're poor, yeah sure this car is great but if you can afford, the golf simply puts down this car.

[@coupe6339]

nice car

[@MT0070]

The exterior is just too plain. Yes, the GTI is quite a bit more but at least it looks and feels the part. However this car might be a good value in the used market since it heavily depreciates over its main competitors.

[@TVinmyEye]

Mourinho M you do know that Alex Biermann worked on the chassis on the Elantra GT sport right? If you dont know who that is, think of BMW M divison. He was the head engineer of that department. I have this car and a BMW 3 series and let me tell you, they’re almost identical in terms of driving dynamics.

[@skifree0]

Biermann is in charge of driving dynamics. What he complained about was the looks being too conservative. I don't see how it relates. If anything he is right, out of their current lineup, Hyundai also has Schreyer, and the GT looks the least like his designs. it doesn't have the best proportions, nor the cleanest lines, and it just is a bit too conservative. as for driving dynamics, It's getting better with biermann but they still have to work with their current parts bin. I test drove the sedan sport, and while WAY better than my last korean car (a 2013 kia optima), it still has that trademark numb steering, that isn't as precise as the competition. Also the ride still a bit too soft for my tastes.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

GTi looks are VERY boring, car hasnt changed in 15 years.

[@jsboening]

I like it’s plain looks. An adult can drive it and not feel like a teenybopper.

[@lolrofl5]

looks like the front grill slid down the front

[@rod22lt]

vancitygoobz I can’t stop seeing that now

[@magneto8002]

That screen looks totally out of place.

[@syedgalib2125]

forget about old Hyundais wake up

[@seanmcd72]

IT's like a bad tracing of a VW GTI.

[@peteryang6861]

Too bad it is hyundai. My 2014 elantra engine broke down in 131k km. I need to spend 7k+ to get it fixed. I got all the oil change records(every 5-6k km). dont take the risk.

[@lofiguy8136]

Peter Yang don't believe the chinese guy from mainland china! They are all Thaad haters!

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

You know why it won't sell well, because of the badge. It's a sad truth but people would rather buy a used premium brand for 30k.

[@TonyTube407]

I guess I don't understand why people would use their phones as the car's navigation. My phone doesn't work all the time, the connection isn't always good, etc. etc. etc. Every car I've owned (well, almost) the OEM navigation works so much better than any phone. Bah humbug.

[@TinLeadHammer]

I hate the tablet.

[@joekimbo8969]

LeadHammer don't like it either

[@RM-jj4ut]

Hideous but very appealing specs

[@MrViyasan]

A poor man's GTI

[@TVinmyEye]

MrViyasan this car does not compete with the GTI, its more of a Golf, Mazda 3 2.5L, and civic hatch rival. North America will be getting the Veloster N with 275Hp, which will be a GTI, Focusr ST direct rival.

[@MrViyasan]

TVinmyEye I think the Mazda 2.5 L is better than this.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

More reliable then a GTI that’s for sure.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Mazda 2.5 is slower than this GT.

[@TVinmyEye]

buildmorefarms100 true, 0-60 times for the GT sport is about 6.7-6.9 and low to mid 7s for the Mazda 3

[@syedgalib2125]

Hyundai will takeover soon

[@trickster_qc]

those wheels are atrocious!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

That is one ugly boring exterior. The interior & seats of these cars are simply cheap. No physical parking brake. You need navigation because using your phones gps uses cellular data. These cars are so small you don’t need dual climate control. Cargo area is nice. The red trim is tacky. Panoramic roof is nice. I just dislike this brand a lot. Kia too.

[@dcalindries]

is this true? can you confirm this? i was always concerned when i made long trips while using google maps

[@m2solo]

You can download Google Maps onto your phone for any given area so you can use it offline

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Daniel C it’s absolutely true.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Matt haven’t tried that. Does it reroute? It needs the GPS to know where you are. Why’re you spreading falsehoods?

[@m2solo]

chocolatewheelchair try it yourself if you don’t believe me. Offline maps have been around for a good while

[@lkh0120]

nice car