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Henry Payne reviews the Hyundai Elantra Sport

Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne flogged the Hyundai Elantra Sport around Tire Rack's proving grounds in Indiana.
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne flogged the Hyundai Elantra Sport around Tire Rack's proving grounds in Indiana.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport gets new, more detailed headlights and functional, lower air intakes for the hungry turbo engine inside.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport gets new, more detailed headlights and functional, lower air intakes for the hungry turbo engine inside.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
THe Hyundai Elantra Sport gets a rear diffuser and twin exhaust pipes.
THe Hyundai Elantra Sport gets a rear diffuser and twin exhaust pipes.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Elantra's coupe-like profile may not be as practical as a hatchback — but it is prettier.
The Elantra's coupe-like profile may not be as practical as a hatchback — but it is prettier.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
On road the Elantra's Audi-like grille gives it more presence than the average compact appliance.
On road the Elantra's Audi-like grille gives it more presence than the average compact appliance.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport comes with both a 7-speed dual clutch automatic and a motorhead-pleasing, 6-speed manual.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport comes with both a 7-speed dual clutch automatic and a motorhead-pleasing, 6-speed manual.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport continues the Korean maker's design progress.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport continues the Korean maker's design progress.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is a significant upgrade over the standard, $18,000, 128-horse Elantra.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is a significant upgrade over the standard, $18,000, 128-horse Elantra.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is not as quick as a the segment-leading VW Golf GTI — but it is priced much lower.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is not as quick as a the segment-leading VW Golf GTI — but it is priced much lower.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is loaded with tech from a heated steering wheel to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to navigation in Premium trim.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is loaded with tech from a heated steering wheel to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to navigation in Premium trim.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport shares the same engine as the hot hatch Veloster — putting out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport shares the same engine as the hot hatch Veloster — putting out 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is also inspired by Audi's gauge cluster.
The Hyundai Elantra Sport is also inspired by Audi's gauge cluster.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
With sportier suspension, engine, and looks, the Sport is not your average Elantra.
With sportier suspension, engine, and looks, the Sport is not your average Elantra.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
With 201 horses and an upgraded, independent rear suspension, the Hundai Elantra is more fun around the pylons.
With 201 horses and an upgraded, independent rear suspension, the Hundai Elantra is more fun around the pylons.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News