At the auto show in Chicago in addition Elantra sedan has been a model Elantra GT, which predict a competitor to such cars as the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Golf.
Model Elantra GT is part of "7/11" - that is, seven new or updated models for eleven months. The car will appear after Veloster Turbo Coupe and Genesis. The new GT model gets the same 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces 148 horsepower, which are equipped sedan and coupe.
A couple of the engine will be a six-speed manual transmission. Fuel savings will be 12 km / liter on city and 16.5 km / l on the highway. The new Elantra GT boast the use of new technologies in the creation of a car's appearance will become more aggressive look due to the fact that the car was lower. Salon will be much easier not only for passengers but also for those who like to carry a bulky luggage.