2013 Hyundai Elantra GT to start at $18,395*

[Mazda 3s]

We don't have all the details just yet, but Hyundai has announced via Twitter that the 2013 Elantra GT (neé Touring) will be priced from $18,395. This does not include the destination charge(*) – Hyundai normally releases pricing numbers that don't factor in delivery, etc. – but we expect it to add around $775 to the GT's final price.

The five-door GT will be joined by a two-door Coupe to expand the popular Elantra franchise to three bodystyles for 2013.

According to Hyundai's tweet – attributed to North American CEO John Krafcik, no less – the GT's base price includes standard features like alloy wheels, seven airbags, heated seats, fog lamps and the automaker's Blue Link infotainment system.

Full GT pricing information is expected to be released soon and we're betting the Coupe won't be far behind, so stay tuned to this space for the official details.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/12/2...art-at-18-395/

[emmettlodge]

Not sure if good deal...

[gti_matt]

Dang that is one great looking 5-door.

[someguy123]

Dang that is one great looking 5-door.

Doubt we get the Projector/HID headlights in the above photo.

No HIDs/LEDs, no care!

[Fritz27]

That is a seriously good-looking little car. I like this more refined version of Hyundai's styling language.

[WhistlerYOW]

I like that interior a lot more than the regular car.

[The Ninja]

My parents just picked up a 2012 Touring knowing full well that the 2013 was going to be all new. While I like the styling of the 2013 I think that they have sacrificed some utility with the new one.

I haven't driven my parents car yet but I am looking for to driving it as I am looking for a wagon to replace the xA in the next year and I will go for something used.

[WhistlerYOW]

My parents just picked up a 2012 Touring knowing full well that the 2013 was going to be all new. While I like the styling of the 2013 I think that they have sacrificed some utility with the new one.

I haven't driven my parents car yet but I am looking for to driving it as I am looking for a wagon to replace the xA in the next year and I will go for something used.

The Touring was basically a wagon... It looks like the new GT is more of a 5-door hatch ala Focus, Golf, Mazda 3, etc.

So ya, probably lost a lot of utility... the Elantra Touring was basically the only real compact wagon left outside of the pricier Volkswagen Golf Wagon.

You can tell just by looking at them that the GT will have less utility... but is a lot better looking.

I guess they are banking that people who want a lot of space/utility will move into CUVs, which is probably true.

Previous Elantra Touring:


Previous i30 (Europe):


New Elantra GT:

[adrew]

While I like the styling of the 2013 I think that they have sacrificed some utility with the new one.

I haven't driven my parents car yet but I am looking for to driving it as I am looking for a wagon to replace the xA in the next year and I will go for something used.

(Edit: took me longer to find pictures)


The old one is a small wagon; the new one is a hatchback. The old one has 65 cu. ft. of cargo space; the new one has 51 cu. ft with the seats down. Despite the old iron-block Beta engine, the Touring is surprisingly spunky and gets better mileage than the sticker would suggest.

Old cargo space:


New cargo space:

[Mike!]

Not sure if good deal...

Not shabby for the equipment level. That amount of coin didn't even buy you a 'base' Mazda3 hatch 8 years ago, much less now.

[alfafan]

Please Hyundai, attach the GT letters to a car that actually deserves it. I mean it's a decent looking car and all, but it doesn't look like it's performance oriented.

[Fe2O3]

(Edit: took me longer to find pictures)
The old one is a small wagon; the new one is a hatchback. The old one has 65 cu. ft. of cargo space; the new one has 51 cu. ft with the seats down.

That's too bad. I was hoping they would keep the size the same, if not increase a little.

[WhistlerYOW]

Please Hyundai, attach the GT letters to a car that actually deserves it. I mean it's a decent looking car and all, but it doesn't look like it's performance oriented.

Meh. Better than this Elantra GT that looked like a modern Hyundai Pony.

[Wanganrunner]

I liked the last Elantra GT more, but this is still a nice looking car.

[Moodyblues]

I wish they'd stick a 200hp to 220hp turbo 4 in this car.

[Lwize]

So, the GT is effectively an i30 hatch?

Looks good.

[2.0T_Convert]

Is that the slime system for flat tires?

[Mike!]

Is that the slime system for flat tires?

An air compressor, for pumping up the tires after the "slime" patches the hole?

More likely to be used for inflating beach balls

[gti_matt]

Doubt we get the Projector/HID headlights in the above photo.

Huh? That's most likely a US model as it has the faux "HMA" plates (HMA = Hyundai Motor America) that Hyundai uses in its US marketing materials and those lamps have the US/Canadian side marker too. That sure looks like it's probably a USA model to me.

[Mosbius Designs]

Meh. Better than this Elantra GT that looked like a modern Hyundai Pony.

You shut your whore mouth. That was a great little car.



As a former owner, I fully approve of a new GT.

[czykvw]

This is what the mazda3 should of looked like.

[rbloedow]

I love this car