We're used to getting more bang with every buck spent at Hyundai, but a new engine under the Elantra GT's smiling hood shifts that bang for 2014. You'll find another 25 ponies and 23 pound-feet of twist in this second-year compact hatch, promising to make its drivers smile behind the wheel of the best weight-to-power ratio in its segment. The new engine is the only significant change for 2014, but it should also take care of the only significant complaints of its debut year.
Good for a total of 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque, the estimated (and reportedly more accurate) 24 mpg city/34 highway economy out of this new 2-liter is technically an improvement over the 2013's 1.8-liter if you go by drivers' real-world accounts, though that smaller engine's estimate was advertised at 28/38. The optional 6-speed shiftable automatic drops that highway figure just a touch, but both it and the 6-speed manual transmission are still available this year.
The 2013 setup achieved 60 mph from a standstill in a class-average 9 seconds, and the 2014 shouldn't be significantly different except in terms of overall feel. Low-slung power bands like the programming of this engine (torque increases beginning at 4,000 rpm, peak torque achieved at 4,700 rpm) tend to deliver a rather gratifying launch sensation that make a half-second improvement feel like a world of difference—and might even help lead-footed drivers sip on the fuel tank, instead of chugging.
Generally speaking, folks looking for anything with a GT in the name expect a certain go power, and this Elantra GT promises to finally offer that plus 51 cubic feet for cargo, good looks, luxurious accommodations and excellent usability for tall types above and beyond the kitchen-sink standard features list so typical of Hyundai. The rare lemon on handling aside, that power and economy mix was the only significant downside consistently reported by early drivers.
Otherwise the 2013 Elantra GT was generally touted as exceptionally comfortable with very well-placed conveniences like the map light, USB port and underfloor compartment. Other things were perhaps not so well thought out, like the lack of hooks for bungee chords to hold down the hatch if you're hauling really large items. Some drivers mention a rougher ride than they would like and other concerns meriting a very thorough test drive if you're particular about things like steering, night visibility, or fully-closing panels over insurance devices installed in the OBD II port.
2014 Elantra GT with compass inop. has Blue Link but not activated and purchased used with 1100 miles. Rear view mirror has all the buttons for Blue Link and 3 buttons for Home link and center button to activate system. No lights on mirror come on. Do I have to sign up for Blue Kink just to have the compass work?
How can i change my temperature unit from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
I'm wondering if my car has a problem or if this issue is completely normal, hoping that someone can help. I Have two cars... 1- 2016 Elantra SE 1.8L at 100km/h, RPM's run at 1,900. 2- 2014 Elantra GT 2.0L at 100km/h, RPM's run at 2,400, Is there an issue with car number 2, or is this normal? Why are my rpm's so much higher with a bigger motor, shouldn't it be easier to cruise the highway with a larger motor?
cant compress the rear brake calipers with C clamp. I think they are most likely seized, thoughts?
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.20
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent