hyundai elantra dual clutch transmission

#Hyundai elantra dual clutch transmission manual#

The same goes for the steering, which is gentle but doesn’t have that crispness I want from a performance-oriented hatch. The engine just doesn’t feel as responsive or as eager as the comparative ones in the Golf and Civic. I also noticed some torque steer as well when gunning it from a stop. The 201-hp output is more than enough for this small chassis but the detrimental turbo lag makes it difficult to speed up on the fly, and split-second decisions are punished by slow acceleration despite having a quick shifting transmission. Right off the bat I can tell you that the Elantra GT Sport could use a bit more power, especially in the mid-range where thrust is sorely lacking. Perhaps it offers a bargain with its $26,999 starting price tag? So let’s see if its performance credentials are up to snuff with the Honda Civic Si ($28,490) and Volkswagen Golf GTI ($30,595). The Sport also gets a multilink independent rear suspension, a rear stabilizer bar, sport-tuned dampers, 18-inch wheels and dual exhaust tips.

#Hyundai elantra dual clutch transmission manual#

There is a 6-speed manual transmission as standard fare so that’s nice, but I am unfortunately stuck with the optional 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that demands a $1,500 premium. That means under the hood is a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder pushing out 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. The Elantra GT even comes with a Sport model, like the one I’m driving today.

The Elantra GT is a 5-door hatchback that Hyundai has recently added to their lineup, and have engineered it to appeal towards compact buyers looking for a more “engaging driving experience” and you’ll see the phrase “tuned at the famed Nurburgring” everywhere on their marketing materials.