2019

Hyundai

Elantra GT

Fun car to drive. Carries a bunch of cargo.
Holds the road nicely. Accelerates well. Feels safe to drive.
Had an Elantra, liked the GT for the extra storage area. Love how my iPhone 7 works with carplay app.

The car has a good sporty feel with a fast acting transmission and also feels planted when driving on the highway. Interior design is nice for long commuting trips, and the tech package would make an exceptional option. Good for a road trip car where capacity for luggage is unlimited once roof racks are installed and a rack to accommodate more space from the hatch back.

This car is so fun to drive. By far the best car I have had in my price range. You get a lot of bells and whistles and not a high price tag. So sad that they will not have this model in the US anymore.

With the 2019 model Elantra GT Hyundai abandoned the somewhat baroque styling of the first-gen Elantras for something more mainstream. It works; the car retains an aggressive, sporting appearance and has the power and handling to back up it up. The interior is exceptionally well laid out ergonomically, with all controls falling readily to hand; the only possible exception is the sport mode actuator, which is located on the center console to the left of the shifter. It would have been nice if the designers could have found a space on the steering wheel controls, but that's a minor quibble. In sport mode, the vehicle accelerates smartly; it also accelerates at a reasonable rate while in "normal" mode, although the transmission tends to search a bit between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Best solution is to leave the trans in sport around town and use the normal setting for freeway cruising and long distance driving. When the turbo kicks in, sport or normal mode, the punch is such that you half expect a view out the windshield something similar to that seen in the various "Star Wars" movies, ie, the stars all rush together, completely with an appropriate wooshing sound, great fun. The handling is exemplary, making the twisty roads southwest of StL or in and around the Mississippi bluffs on the Illinois side of the river an absolute delight; there is little or no discernible torque steer. The seats are supportive if not overly grippy (you want Recaros, buy Recaros) and completely comfortable for long-distance drives. This is truly the Korean GTI; my only regret is I didn't shop around a bit longer and find a six-speed but then again, with my 40+ mile commute through a major urban area with major urban area traffic, I can live with the automatic. My other regret is the average mpg usually runs around 30 BUT, then again, I spend a lot of time with my right foot down, so the blame's on me, eh?

We purchased this vehicle to use as a commuter vehicle and allow our new teen driver to earn her license and drive it as needed. We test drove the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Chevy Cruze for purchasing the Elantra GT. We were won over on the overall performance and features for the money. The 10-year warranty is a bonus too. So far we have had no mechanical problems and our only big complaint is the door panels and lower interior plastics seem to scuff easy. The vehicle is also less expensive to insure and register relative the the competition above. MPG has been 38-40 mixed driving.

I have the Elantra GT NLine model. Except for a laggy, non-linear power delivery from the 1.6t engine, this car is every bit the equal of VW's GTI. It is a worthy hot hatch competitor. If you are considering a sport compact, such as a GTI or a Civic Si, you should give it a look.

Very nice car Drives very nice the service department and gentlemen, Gary. takes care of picking up my car and bring it to me which I appreciate it and if it continues to be like that I will always give the customer service and recommend everyone

Fantastic vehicle love to drive wether I’m going to work or just for a drive great on gas and a zippy car to get around in very comfortable inside for all who are in the vehicle with me an overall fun vehicle

I initially bought my GT as a way to help offset the gas consumption of my Ram 1500. But I was not only trying to do that, I was looking for something that would be fun to drive on a daily basis. This fits the bill to a "T". Yes I know people will say the N-Line is a better version of this car and they may be right. For me though I did not want the hassle of a Turbo. They are great but require a little more work. This however, I feel is well rounded and balanced. The car is fun to drive and also comfortable enough to live with on a day to day basis around town. Taking it out on the weekends in Sport mode really makes this feel a little more like a GT. It changes the shift points on the transmission and tightens the tolerances on the steering, brakes, and throttle response. The Appearance Package options are great and a welcome addition. I just wish they included navigation, cooled seats, and a heated steering wheel. If your on the fence between this on a Veloster, I encourage you to drive both in traffic and in a few other situations you would do on a day to day basis. I loved the Veloster but this is just as stylish and easier to live with day to day. You will not go wrong with one of these.

Great car, fun to drive. The manual transmission is responsive and transfer of power is sufficient. The radio is underpowered, if you get the base radio. The car handles well, as it came equipped with 215/40/18 Michelin Sport Pilot 4 tires. The wheels are specific to the model and look great.

Great car, dealer experience was not all that great. Delivery was rushed and sales rep offered very little information on functions and features. There was no after sale follow up and I actually had to search the vehicle to find the owners manual and warranty info, actually finding it in the spare tire well.

Love the look of the car, love it's a manual transmission, love how it drives, obviously wish Hyundai would realease the Elantra N in the United States, but overall very happy with my decision. Will definitely recommend others to Hyundai.

good overall value. Great fuel economy and but wish the safety features standard on the Elantra sedan was made standard. Again, the ride is too harsh and doesn't necessarily equate to good handling, The ride feels busy and jittery as opposed to supple yet stiff.

I absolutely love my GT! Great on gas mileage and plenty of room! Gets me every where I need to go weather I have to go to work or on vacation , zippy car and comfortable for my passengers or if I’m driving solo!!

Not the 1st turbo hyundai I've owned but this one with the 1.6 never knew what gear to be in or how much turbo boost to give in around town driving. Braking/handling/appearance in n out/comfort/viability all top notch. Power to weight ratio wasn't good. Desperately needs the 2.0T engine and all will be well.
Trades it in after 6 months because of the hesitation, pulling out in traffic making a LEFT was always a problem...SAFETY 1ST!!!

Drives well, corners great, accelerates well, brakes are A+++ for feel and controllability .
Acceleration out of corners in sport mode best described as "eager".
Would buy another - best car I have ever owned.

I love my Elantra, I use to have a VW Golf (2015) and I loved that car but it was so pricey and it was one maintenance issue after another, very disappointing. It’s been 1 year with my Elantra and I have not had any issues and it’s so roomy and great on mileage! Have gone on a few road trips already 😊

ON THE HEELS OF MY PREVIOUS 2016 ELANTRA GT I CCAN REPORT THAT THIS IS VERY DIFFERENT AND VASTLY IMPROVED. THE LARGER ENGINE IS QUIETER.AND MORE POWERFUL. THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM DOES NOT SEND VIBRATIONS TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND ROUGH ROADS ARE NOT NOTICED BUT NICELY DAMPENED. iNTERIER SPACE IS OR SEEMS LARGER. THE SUNROOF SIZE IS A PLUS SANS WIND NOISE FULLY OPEN. SPORT MODE IS QUICK AND INSTANT. I AM TOTALLY INTO RELIABILITY AND THE VEHICLE ASSURES ME OF THAT PLUS THE ROAD ASSISTANCE SUPPORT, ALTHOUGH NEVER NEEDED, AND THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY WERE HELPFUL IN MY INITIAL ,. DID I MENTION THE FINE ROADABILITY AND ACCRUTREMENTS I.E. TWIN TEMPERATURE ZONE CONTROLS, HEATED SEATS,SIX WAY SEATING ADJUSTMENT AND EASY FLIP DOWN OF REAR SEATS? lOTS MORE TO BRAG ON BUT i SHALL JUST COMMEND HYUNDAI DESIGNERS /STYLISTS AND ENGINEERS ON A VERY FINE PROJECT.

This is my 2nd new Hyundai GT. I am very pleased with the pep, styling and luxury of this car. Keep up the good work. I would buy this car again. I have already purchased 2 GT brand new. I like the N line the best.

The 19 Elantra GT N-Line is my favorite car I've ever own. It looks good, drives well (1.6T DCT), and feels great. From the outside of the vehicle to the inside, you won't find a visual line you don't enjoy. The leather seats (that with the Tech package you can get heated and cooled seats) are bolstered nicely so you're not sliding around mid turn. The steering wheel is a decent size and is also appealing to look at. The 1.6T Gamma is less than to be desired, especially after seeing the 2.0T Theta II being put into the Veloster and paired up with an LSD & 6 spd transmission, but the Elantra Gt is still a very fun car to drive. And I'd highly recommend taking a test drive if you can find one in stock at a dealership.