The Hyundai Elantra GT is a full-size car built from 2017 to 2020 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in South Korea — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Elantra GT is
The Hyundai Elantra GT is a full-size car that Hyundai built from 2017 to 2020 — 4 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2018. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Hyundai range: Sonata, Ioniq, Equus.
Where the Elantra GT is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 79 Elantra GTs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | KMH | 2017-2020 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Hyundai VIN decide which of these 3 lines your Elantra GT belongs to. What every character in a Elantra GT VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Hyundai Elantra GT adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Elantra GT generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Elantra GT's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Elantra GT that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | 450 cm | 261 cm | 1265 kg | - | - |
| 2013-2017 | 429 cm | 264 cm | 1295 kg | -21 cm | +30 kg |
| 2018-2020 | 436 cm | 265 cm | 1363 kg | +7 cm | +68 kg |
Between 2003 and 2020 the Elantra GT gained -14 cm in length (-3.1%) and 98 kg in weight (+7.7%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Elantra GT that is 98 kg against -14 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Hyundai Elantra GT tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Elantra GT owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Hyundai Elantra GT have? Power & range
The Hyundai Elantra GT is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Hyundai Elantra GT, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.6L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Elantra GT by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Hyundai Elantra GT. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Elantra GT | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 12 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1,168 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,605/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 261 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Hyundai Elantra GT?
The Elantra GT is a full-size car, built from 2017 to 2020 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Hyundai Elantra GT made?
Across 79 cars in our records the split is: South Korea (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Elantra GT have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2018. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Hyundai Elantra GT warranty?
New models carry 5 years / 60,000 miles basic cover and 10 years / 100,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Elantra GT reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Elantra GT?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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