As promised, Hyundai took to the Chicago Auto Show with a hot new model that is supposed to teach Americans a thing or two about the appeal of busy performance in a small package. The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT packs 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque and can be had with a six-speed manual gearbox.
That is for the GT Sport. You can also get a 162 hp model if you think an extra 40 hp would land you in trouble. But besides the amount of power one can have with one’s 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, the car offers more sporty goodness in form of aggressive styling with a built in aero kit, lowered ride height and larger wheels than standard models, and a host of comfort and convenience features.
In becoming a sports machine designed mainly for spirited driving 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has not forgot that it is still very much a Hyundai at heart. So you get a spacious cabin and a list of features that include standard vertical LED daytime running lights, standard eight-inch display audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, available dual-zone climate control, high and low beam LED headlights, wireless smartphone charging, Amazon Alexa Blue Link remote starting, and Blue Link heated features.