2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Boasts Exciting New Changes
The highly-anticipated 2017 Elantra Sport will finally arrive in the United States this year and, boy, is it worth waiting for.
The 2017 Elantra Sport sedan is the most powerful ever produced by the company. The regular Elantra’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has been passed over in favor of Hyundai’s turbocharged, direct-injected 1.6-liter four-cylinder, which produces more than 200 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. More specific power figures will be released closer to the Sport’s on-sale date later this year, but we still know that the new model’s numbers are at least 53 horsepower and 58 lb-ft stronger than previous models. The fuel-economy-oriented Elantra Eco has a 128-hp 1.4-liter turbo four cylinder, but nothing will beat the turbocharged Elantra Sport.
Hyundai will offer the new model with a six-speed manual transmission in addition to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters. The Sport will remain front-wheel drive, but its rear end has been overhauled to include a multilink independent suspension. The new suspension design replaces the non-Sport Elantra’s twist-beam axle, offering the 2017 Sport more controlled dynamics and an overall smoother, more refined ride.
And the hits just keep coming once you take a look inside. The 2017 Elantra Sport has consistently been called “handsome” by gearheads across the media. Bearing the same basic grille shape and headlights as other Elantras, the Sport stands out thanks to deep cuts underneath each cheekbone, a subtle body kit, and attractive 20-spoke aluminum wheels. Other design details include a sportier bumper than usual, LED fog lights, a black grille surround and revised side skirts. Sporty vibes abound with a reworked rear which incorporates a new bumper and diffuser and a dual exhaust system.
Hyundai resisted the urge to incorporate any superfluous flashiness in the form of excessive chrome or boy-racer spoilers, leaving the Elantra with a sophisticated, sleek look. The new model skips over the extroverted, Focus ST-style aesthetic in favor of a subtler, more mature GTI-like feel. The tendency toward modern sophistication continues inside where the interior features red contrast stitching, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and sport seats.
In the US, the Sport will compete with the hottest compacts on the market, including Volkswagen’s GTI, Honda’s forthcoming next-generation Civic Si, and Ford’s Focus ST.
While you wait for a chance to test drive the 2017 Elantra Sport, stop by Rosen Hyundai for a look at one of our comparable vehicles: the Veloster Turbo, a sport-compact Hyundai that’s sure to blow your hair back. Rosen Hyundai has no shortage of sporty, fun vehicles on the lot, but the Veloster Turbo is one of our favorites thanks to its unique look and one-of-a-kind driving experience. Don’t take our word for it–come see us today for a test drive.
