About the Hyundai Elantra GT

The Hyundai Elantra GT was the sportier version of the brand’s entry level car, though not the sportiest. The Elantra N now holds that title and Hyundai markets it as a separate vehicle, eliminating the GT entirely from the lineup as of the 2020 model year. The last Elantra GT was a five-door hatchback, which arrived in the 2013 model year. In the rest of the world the GT is marketed as the i30, and continues in production to this day.

What are the advantages of the Hyundai Elantra GT?

• Unique five-door bodystyle
• Fully independent rear suspension and turbo power in the GT Sport and GT N-Line
• Six-speed manual transmission offering

What is the best Hyundai Elantra GT model year?

Hyundai only sold the Elantra GT here for a short period of time, and over those few model years, these cars were sold in low numbers; estimates suggest that GT sales only made up five percent of the Elantra’s overall mix. The latest Elantra GT from between the 2018 redesign to 2020 was more useful in every dimension, besting all competitors for cargo space. It also offered 201hp with the GT Sport 2018) and N-Line (2019 - 2022).

What are the disadvantages of the Hyundai Elantra GT?

The Elantra GT’s base engine was described as “feeble,” so you’d want to avoid that unless you’re after the cheapest car possible. All of the popular features modern car buyers are after were reserved for the most expensive trim level, but that gets alleviated slightly on the used market.

Comparison: Is the Hyundai Elantra GT better than the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The Golf GTI invented this entire sporty hatchback segment, but in later years it didn’t work very hard to maintain its position at the top of the heap. Performance-wise, the GTI wasn’t the GTI from the 1970s. Although it made more power than the Elantra GT, the thing that made the GTI so useful in the first place–its cargo space-was five percent smaller than the Elantra GT's.

Is the Hyundai Elantra GT a reliable car?

There’s only one recall directly related to the Elantra GT, and you have to go way back in time to find it. In 2013 and 2014 model years, the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, allowing the brake lights to remain illuminated, and also allow the shift lever in Elantra GTs with the automatic transmission to operate without the brake pedal being depressed. Chances are good that this lone recall has been completed, but it’s worth checking.

Is the Hyundai Elantra GT worth the cost?

You can still find certified pre-owned versions of the Elantra GT. With under 10,000 miles, we found a GT Sport advertised on CarGurus for $21,495 with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. That car was only $24,350 plus destination to start, so there’s probably some room to negotiate, though the CPO warranty adds a bit of value.