 New Elantra Sport spotted!! |
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  Feb 16 2016, 06:28 PM
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So it's true. A new real Elantra sport sedan is coming with a 200 hp turbo and independent rear suspension.
A test version was spotted in a parking lot in Korea and here are a few spy shots: Cool red trim and Sport logo on the seats  Dual exhaust  Awesome 18" wheels and what looks to be side skirts  New aggressive looking headlights  I have the feeling this car won't come cheap but it has the makings of the most unique Elantra ever. Mitch --------------------  |
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Feb 16 2016, 08:11 PM
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 That Guy..  Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.22 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
So frigin sweet!!!! Test drive coming soon.
--------------------  "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Feb 17 2016, 05:29 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.22 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
Anyone else excited about this. I mean it's a civic contender. Think about the aftermarket that is all ready available.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Feb 17 2016, 06:04 PM
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 back to basics again  Group: Lifetimer Posts: 3,622 Posts Per Day: 0.53 Thanks Received: 248 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Katy, Texas Member No.: 52 Mood: Happy |
I hate red in the interior.
Red stitching and red "Sport" on a black seat, fine, I like that, but that red leg and side bolster, with the red on top of the seat, no thanks. Will be interesting to see the whole car unveiled though. --------------------    "Those who yell the loudest about how unfair the world treated them are usually the reason for the treatment in the first place". A nurse on a forum I am on |
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Feb 17 2016, 06:27 PM
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 Resident Guitar Guru Group: Leader Posts: 3,734 Posts Per Day: 0.67 Thanks Received: 437 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 28-May 08 From: South Lyon, MI Member No.: 6,125 Mood: Pensive |
Looks to be pretty sweet. Really want to see what the performance numbers come out to.
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Feb 17 2016, 08:11 PM
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Wonder what it'll cost. A 200hp turbo four isn't that great, I mean Dodge surpassed 200hp in 2003 and Chevrolet in 2005...
Never mind, I'm just hating because I can't afford it. 
-------------------- 2000 Elantra
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Feb 17 2016, 09:34 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.22 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
Lower to mid 20. The limited 23k. So.....
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Feb 18 2016, 06:54 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.12 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
The Sport will be the Elantra's top of the line model according to Hyundai execs.
Keeping in mind that the existing top of the line 2017 Elantra Limited Ultimate lists for almost $28,000... The Sport will be priced as high as $30,000. Yikes. I think Hyundai is making a mistake pricing it higher than the big boys like the GTI and Focus ST. Now, if they had undercut those models by a grand or two... I mean, honestly, the 1.6T with 200 hp and 195 lb./ft. of torque pales in comparison to what is offered in those competing models or something like the WRX. The upcoming Civic Si is expected to arrive with something like 230-250hp. I guess we'll see how it all plays out in the marketplace. Too bad Hyundai doesn't consult me on these things! 
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Feb 20 2016, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE (elantragt @ Feb 18 2016, 06:54 PM)  The Sport will be the Elantra's top of the line model according to Hyundai execs. Keeping in mind that the existing top of the line 2017 Elantra Limited Ultimate lists for almost $28,000... The Sport will be priced as high as $30,000. Yikes. I think Hyundai is making a mistake pricing it higher than the big boys like the GTI and Focus ST. Now, if they had undercut those models by a grand or two... I mean, honestly, the 1.6T with 200 hp and 195 lb./ft. of torque pales in comparison to what is offered in those competing models or something like the WRX. The upcoming Civic Si is expected to arrive with something like 230-250hp. I guess we'll see how it all plays out in the marketplace. Too bad Hyundai doesn't consult me on these things! I think the price is a bit too high as well, and at that price point definitely should have put it in the 225 HP range; but, the independent rear suspension - now that's something the Elantra has SORELY been lacking for years. That alone could put a dent in KYB's stock prices! 
-------------------- -Christian
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Feb 20 2016, 11:41 PM
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Hey-Liking this new model. Red interiors are a favorite of mine.
A better rear suspension will help immeasurably. I wish the front suspension was a little firmer. That's the main reason I traded my '13 GT. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT |
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Mar 2 2016, 10:01 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.12 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
Here's the first non-official rendering of the Sport. Not sure how accurate it is though.
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Mar 6 2016, 06:34 PM
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 aka J-Dubb Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,158 Posts Per Day: 0.19 Thanks Received: 36 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 11-January 07 From: West Michigan Member No.: 3,249 Mood: Exhausted |
Interesting; like the interior and the concept. Could be a future car for me, but they are asinine at that price. A Veloster Turbo Rally comes in under 24k, and the Forte 5 with tech comes in at around 26k. Not to mention that would be a 13K premium over the base model. For 25k you can get a fully loaded mazda3 that, honestly, will probably be better to drive (given history of the two cars).
--------------------  QUOTE (Veloster.org) - MTD - "As long TCS is defeatable like in the current Genesis, I dont have a problem with it." - GreyGhost12 "Anything is "defeatable" with a set of snips... Just like a Vasectomy, your troops are instantly "defeated" with a quick snip. ;-)" QUOTE (Rob @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 PM) [snapback]273652[/snapback] The only thing "hardcore" about a Civic is fuel economy! QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 8 2011, 01:30 PM) [snapback]323365[/snapback] This car is perfect for the late teen, early 20 something who wants to be 2 fast and 2 furious on a budget. You'll look the part, you just won't be fast but you will sound like you are!" |
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