The GT is only slightly different than the i30, though it features some slightly reworked headlamps and different wheel and tire options. But because of its slightly different platform, the Elantra GT has a few dimensional differences compared to its sedan brethren – and we aren't just talking about the addition of that handy hatch. It's a full nine inches shorter in length versus the sedan (169.3 total) and rides on a two-inch shorter wheelbase (104.3). It's also ever-so-slightly wider and taller in height. All of these changes add up to a curb weight that's about 100 pounds heavier than the sedan, but the GT still manages to be the lightest compact car in its class. The base car is a full 151 pounds less than the spritely Mazda3.
When it comes to the compact class, Hyundai is indeed leading the pack with its interiors.
If you're a fan of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language, you'll really like the Elantra GT. There are a lot of pretty things going on here, elements like the pronounced front wheel arches and swooping character line that moves up the side and drops off following the curve of the taillamps, all of which give the GT a fresh, modern appearance with hind quarters that are decidedly European in appearance. Squint and you might think you're driving behind some sort of Seat five-door. Standard rolling stock are some rather generic 16-inch alloy wheels, but an attractive set of chrome-accented 17s – as seen on our test car – can be had as part of the Style Package, wrapped in P215/45-series tires.


When it comes to the compact class, Hyundai is indeed leading the pack with its interiors.
If you're a fan of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language, you'll really like the Elantra GT. There are a lot of pretty things going on here, elements like the pronounced front wheel arches and swooping character line that moves up the side and drops off following the curve of the taillamps, all of which give the GT a fresh, modern appearance with hind quarters that are decidedly European in appearance. Squint and you might think you're driving behind some sort of Seat five-door. Standard rolling stock are some rather generic 16-inch alloy wheels, but an attractive set of chrome-accented 17s – as seen on our test car – can be had as part of the Style Package, wrapped in P215/45-series tires.