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2019 Hyundai Elantra GT
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2019 Hyundai Elantra GT

The Hyundai Elantra GT is redesigned for 2018 and quite different from its sedan counterpart. It offers an attractive, European-influenced design, an uncluttered interior, and nimble handling. Its ride comfort is a bit stiff, and the car isn’t particularly quiet. The civilized base powertrain is responsive and managed a decent 28 mpg overall. The uplevel Sport version brings a firmer suspension, an extra 40 horsepower, and optional advanced safety systems. The car’s low-slung stance makes it an effort to climb in and out, but once in, the front seats are comfortable and there is adjustable lumbar support. The hatchback makes it easy to carry a bicycle when the rear seat are folded down. The car comes with a lot of equipment for the money, and the controls are easy to use.

Market value
$20,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2019
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Sequential, 7-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2018

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$20,450 - $24,400

Ratings

Road test score
79/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
54%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
25 MPG
EPA highway
32 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
38 MPG
Tested overall
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,390
Cruising range
390 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
127 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
171 in
Width
71 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
2,950 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
26 in
Luggage
2+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
5/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 13575 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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