2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By John Heilig - The Auto Channel (blog)
MODEL: 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. ENGINE: 2. 0-liter I-4. TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic. HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm/154 lb. -ft. @ 4,700 rpm. WHEELBASE: 104. 5 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 169. 5 x 70. 1 x 57. 9 in. TIRES: P215/45R17. CARGO: 23. 0/51. 0 cu. ft. (rear seats up/down). ECONOMY: 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26. BOTTOM LINE: Officially a mid-size sedan, the Hyundai Elantra is at the lower end of the segment regarding size. Size is a big issue with the Hyundai Elantra GT. Environmental Protection Agency numbers classify it as a mid-size sedan, but in reality it’s a compact hatchback. The hatch gives the Elantra GT the extra passenger and cargo capacity to nudge it over the edge from compact to mid-size. Its competitive class includes the Mazda3, Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza and VW Golf, none of which can honestly pass for a mid-size. Hyundai stylists have extended their fluidic sculpture philosophy to the Elantra GT, which has a revised front grille. Size issues aside, the Elantra GT does its job well. The heated and ventilated front seats are comfortable and offer some side support. The flat rear seats offer good legroom. Cargo capacity is about average for a compact, and I had to fold down the rear seat back to get my golf bag in the back. The rear seats fold flat if you first. Source: www.theautochannel.com
