The 5-door version of the popular 4-door sedan, the Hyundai Elantra GT was a compact hatchback that delivered on fuel economy and affordability.
While based on the sedan body style, the new Elantra GT had a shorter wheelbase. Even with the shorter wheelbase, it still offered more maximum cargo volume than others competitors in the segment such as the Ford Focus, the Mazda 3 and others.

Aesthetically, the Elantra GT featured flowing lines and sculpted angles, with the functional design turning it into a more aerodynamic vehicle than the Subaru Impreza.

Fitted with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, the hatchback had 148 hp under the hood. The unit was mated with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, the Hyundai Elantra GT featured a modern design. The two round gauges behind the wheel were easy to read and all controls were intuitively placed and within easy reach.

Wearing the GT badge, the Elantra featured some technical modifications to make it sportier. The new model featured driver selectable steering mode, with 3 steering modes: comfort, normal and sport.

With the comfort mode selected, it offered the greatest ease of steering designed for city driving and parking. The Sport mode was optimised for higher speed highways, while the normal mode was suitable for mixed driving conditions.

Space-wise, the rear-cabin offered enough legroom, but headroom was on the tight side for taller adults.

The cargo volume offered was good and could be extended by folding the rear seats. The rear seats were a bit uneasy to fold.

Opting for the top of the range, the Elantra GT came equipped with features such as leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloys, a sport tuned suspension and others.