Monday, October 31, 2016

Comparing the Elantra to the Elantra Sport

Much like the Santa Fe Sport is to the Santa Fe, the Elantra Sport will enhance the performance of the Elantra in new ways.
The basic Elantra is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 147 hp, while the Sport is upgraded to a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that hits over 200 horsepower and over 190 lb-ft of torque. However, both versions have the same transmission options: six-speed manual or seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)–though the Elantra Sport’s DCT gets paddle shifters.

Moving to the back of the vehicle, the Elantra Sport gets independent multi-link rear suspension to give it a better driving experience than the basic Elantra.
Inside, the Elantra Sport does exude “performance,” as it’s outfitted with a pair of front sport seats, upholstery with red contrast stitching, and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. It will also come with many tech features that are only optional add-ons for the lower Elantra trim levels.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is not yet offered to US customers through Hyundai’s website, but when it does, we’re curious to see how well this sport-ified version sells.

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