The popular Elantra is available in sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, the latter having been fully redesigned for 2018. As standard, the sedan features a 147-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, while the Elantra GT boasts an output of 161 horsepower. The Sport editions get a turbocharged, 1.6-litre engine with 201 horsepower and a sport suspension. Heated front and rear seats, a power sunroof and infotainment systems with seven- or eight-inch touchscreens are available.
Pros
- Choice of versions and engines
- Interesting Sport versions
- Excellent equipment for the price
- Modern, attractive style
- Sturdiness and comfortable ride
Cons
- No air vents in rear (sedan)
- Fuel economy could be better
- Lacks vigor (sedan)
- Base trim is pretty bare bones (sedan)
- Limited availability of the manual gearbox