2013 Elantra GT (First Look)

2013 ELANTRA GT

At 2,784 pounds,  Elantra GT is the lightest five-door hatchback in the compact segment.  This weight-efficient unibody architecture allows for Elantra to achieve an estimated 39 mpg EPA highway rating.

The new Elantra GT features a 'Fluidic Sculpture' design  that provides the car with a slippery .30 coefficient of drag.  A chrome beltline molding , Sharp projection headlamps, fog lights,  17-inch alloy wheels with chrome spears, minimized Tire gaps and streamlined rocker panels completes its modern design.

Elantra GT is powered by a 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque combined with  a six-speed manual (M6CF3-1) or automatic (A6GF1) transaxle with SHIFTRONIC® manual control.  It is made up of an aluminum cylinder head, crank and block with a cast iron cylinder liner and features an Electronic throttle control, Variable Induction System (VIS) and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)

Elantra GT comes standard with a 172-watt AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks along with a Bluetooth interface and  SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface. Safety features include ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ABS (anti-lock braking system) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist and VSM (Vehicle Stability Management).

 2013 Elantra GT makes its debut at the Chicago Auto Show.

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