I know you're using hyperbole
But on a serious note, I would actually say Hyundai's design direction might be going the way of the IONIQ sub-brand they just launched.
2021 Elantra GT not coming to America?
Hey guys, new member here..was all set on purchasing a GTI the other day until i went and drove the Elantra GT N Line. Wow. I was so impressed. Just as good-if not better and 10k cheaper than the autobahn trim GTI!
I' have seen the new I30 facelift and presume the elantra GT N Line will get the same treatment. I really like it and am willing to wait for the 2021..but the dealer i am working with told me that Hyundai is discontinuing the elantra GT for America and there will not be a 2021 model.
Anybody have any info? Is this just a shady sales tactic? I need to figure this out b/c then i will scoop up one of the few remaining N lines before they disappear. Thanks !
I' have seen the new I30 facelift and presume the elantra GT N Line will get the same treatment. I really like it and am willing to wait for the 2021..but the dealer i am working with told me that Hyundai is discontinuing the elantra GT for America and there will not be a 2021 model.
Anybody have any info? Is this just a shady sales tactic? I need to figure this out b/c then i will scoop up one of the few remaining N lines before they disappear. Thanks !
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I know you're using hyperbole
But on a serious note, I would actually say Hyundai's design direction might be going the way of the IONIQ sub-brand they just launched.From Car and Driver:
Hyundai will no longer sell a hatchback version of the Elantra compact car in the U.S. The Elantra GT, which is based on the global i30, will be discontinued for the 2021 model year. As is the case with many small-car cancelations, Hyundai cites its expanded SUV lineup—specifically the subcompact Venue and Kona models—as the reason for dropping this model.
The Elantra hatchback started off as a wagon version of the Elantra called the Elantra Touring in 2009. The Elantra GT hatchback then arrived in 2013 and was redesigned in 2018. We recently reviewed a 2020 Elantra GT N-Line with a six-speed manual transmission and enjoyed its driving character.
This leaves only a few options in the affordable compact hatchback segment: the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, and Subaru Impreza. The base VW Golf will likely depart the U.S. market after the 2021 model year, as the new eighth-generation version is expected to be sold here only in high-performance GTI form.
The Elantra lineup will carry on for 2021 with the redesigned sedan version—which now offers a hybrid powertrain—and the upcoming performance-oriented N-Line version, which has yet to be revealed in full. And Hyundai still offers the three-door Veloster hatchback, which is available in high-octane N form.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33562725/hyundai-elantra-gt-hatchback-discontinued/
Hyundai will no longer sell a hatchback version of the Elantra compact car in the U.S. The Elantra GT, which is based on the global i30, will be discontinued for the 2021 model year. As is the case with many small-car cancelations, Hyundai cites its expanded SUV lineup—specifically the subcompact Venue and Kona models—as the reason for dropping this model.
The Elantra hatchback started off as a wagon version of the Elantra called the Elantra Touring in 2009. The Elantra GT hatchback then arrived in 2013 and was redesigned in 2018. We recently reviewed a 2020 Elantra GT N-Line with a six-speed manual transmission and enjoyed its driving character.
This leaves only a few options in the affordable compact hatchback segment: the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, and Subaru Impreza. The base VW Golf will likely depart the U.S. market after the 2021 model year, as the new eighth-generation version is expected to be sold here only in high-performance GTI form.
The Elantra lineup will carry on for 2021 with the redesigned sedan version—which now offers a hybrid powertrain—and the upcoming performance-oriented N-Line version, which has yet to be revealed in full. And Hyundai still offers the three-door Veloster hatchback, which is available in high-octane N form.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33562725/hyundai-elantra-gt-hatchback-discontinued/
Why did you quote C&D? The release they are referring to, is the very same 2021 Model Changes document I posted about on the previous page of this thread.From Car and Driver: ---SNIP---
https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3101
I still tell myself they will drop a full EGT N model in the USA..
That sucks. Well when the lease is up I guess I will move on or may be buy the car. or back to honda
This is the same flawed mentality that Ford, GM and FCA have used to justify their own vehicle offering changes. We're going to offer you more SUV/CUV's & trucks to make up for/replace the sedan, wagon and hatchback models they're discontinuing.. But not everyone actually 'wants' or 'needs' an SUV, CUV or truck.
As I see it all they're doing here is intentionally giving away around a 1/4-1/3 of the new vehicle market to the competition in exchange for the 'potential' for increased short term profits.
Sad they are so short sighted as if, as I suspect, we're looking at at least several 'very hard' economic years going forward here, I tend to doubt a lot of people who may not feel all the secure in their current employment situation will be willing to risk plunking down $40-50-60-70+k (or the equivalent monthly lease amount + deposit) for one of those highly profitable SUVs or pickups the US Big 3 are banking on you buying and that they derive the vast majority of their profits from. To a slightly lesser extent I think Hyundai are looking at things the same way here and in doing so making a mistake but that said, what do I know since I'm not part of the auto business (anymore)..
I can say one thing for sure if my own EGT were to 'vanish' from my garage tomorrow it would never be replaced by a Kona or Venue. No way in hades.. A Veloster N.. perhaps (but not likely due to the price), but that'd be it from the 2021 Hyundai model lineup as it is now. They'd simply loose me as a customer.
As I see it all they're doing here is intentionally giving away around a 1/4-1/3 of the new vehicle market to the competition in exchange for the 'potential' for increased short term profits.
Sad they are so short sighted as if, as I suspect, we're looking at at least several 'very hard' economic years going forward here, I tend to doubt a lot of people who may not feel all the secure in their current employment situation will be willing to risk plunking down $40-50-60-70+k (or the equivalent monthly lease amount + deposit) for one of those highly profitable SUVs or pickups the US Big 3 are banking on you buying and that they derive the vast majority of their profits from. To a slightly lesser extent I think Hyundai are looking at things the same way here and in doing so making a mistake but that said, what do I know since I'm not part of the auto business (anymore)..
I can say one thing for sure if my own EGT were to 'vanish' from my garage tomorrow it would never be replaced by a Kona or Venue. No way in hades.. A Veloster N.. perhaps (but not likely due to the price), but that'd be it from the 2021 Hyundai model lineup as it is now. They'd simply loose me as a customer.
Hate to say it but the market has spoken. They're not cancelling the car (in the US) because sales are too strong. It's not profitable to offer the car so they can't justify offering it anymore. It's certainly a shame. It only costs more and more to develop a new car and even more to make it compliant for sale in various markets.
Similarly, folks are constantly complaining online that the manual transmission is dying. Sorry but very few people are buying them these days. To offer a manual transmission in a vehicle is a pretty substantial undertaking...if nobody is buying them it makes little sense to offer them.
Similarly, folks are constantly complaining online that the manual transmission is dying. Sorry but very few people are buying them these days. To offer a manual transmission in a vehicle is a pretty substantial undertaking...if nobody is buying them it makes little sense to offer them.
Hate to say it but the market has spoken. They're not cancelling the car (in the US) because sales are too strong. It's not profitable to offer the car so they can't justify offering it anymore. It's certainly a shame. It only costs more and more to develop a new car and even more to make it compliant for sale in various markets.
Similarly, folks are constantly complaining online that the manual transmission is dying. Sorry but very few people are buying them these days. To offer a manual transmission in a vehicle is a pretty substantial undertaking...if nobody is buying them it makes little sense to offer them.
I can say I've proudly bucked both of those trends with my EGT so middle finger to 'the market'. LOL
That said, I do agree with your comment. The 'market' (via intensive pro SUV/CUV advertising and marketing {as they make more $ off each one} has spoken, at least in the US.
Yesterday on one of the news sites there was news that all the same Elantra GT will be sold in America. I was already delighted, started learning about Car Transportation cost, but still decided to check this information again and found your topic. Was this news a fake? Maybe there are some legal ways to bring a car from another country? I don't know what to do anymore, because I was really very upset about it. I do not want to leave Hyundai, because I really really like this manufacturer, but even more I like the body in which the Elantra GT is produced and if it is not available this year, then I will have to change the automaker (sad).
Why not find a nice used one? If you find a certified car you get pretty much the same warranty as buying new.Yesterday on one of the news sites there was news that all the same Elantra GT will be sold in America. I was already delighted, started learning about Car Transportation cost, but still decided to check this information again and found your topic. Was this news a fake? Maybe there are some legal ways to bring a car from another country? I don't know what to do anymore, because I was really very upset about it. I do not want to leave Hyundai, because I really really like this manufacturer, but even more I like the body in which the Elantra GT is produced and if it is not available this year, then I will have to change the automaker (sad).
IMO, a part of the market speaking is because the Elantra GT had zero marketing. I didn't know the Elantra GT or GT N-Line existed until about ten days before I bought one a little over a month ago, and I regularly look over the sport-compact market tor cars that have a combination of fun and utility. What did I know existed? The VW Golf and GTI, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza and WRX, Toyota Corolla hatch, and even the less-sold Toyota F86/Subaru BRZ.Hate to say it but the market has spoken. They're not cancelling the car (in the US) because sales are too strong. It's not profitable to offer the car so they can't justify offering it anymore. It's certainly a shame. It only costs more and more to develop a new car and even more to make it compliant for sale in various markets.
Similarly, folks are constantly complaining online that the manual transmission is dying. Sorry but very few people are buying them these days. To offer a manual transmission in a vehicle is a pretty substantial undertaking...if nobody is buying them it makes little sense to offer them.
How are they going to sell Elantra GTs if they don't market them, and nobody knows they're available? It's about the top-end for what's fun to drive without requiring premium gas (Golf GTI, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si, and on).
I agree with you that sticks are selling less and less, however, the N-Line offers a DCT, as do some other Hyundai models, and that situation is only improving, as Hyundai adds the 8spd wet-clutch DCT as an option to their new N models. Get me that, an LSD, and active torque vectoring on an updated Elantra GT N-Line, and watch my excitement. A refined DCT can make a car a lot more fun without requiring someone row through the gears if they don't want to.
If they had announced a 2021 Elantra GT N, I'd have waited. A Veloster N isn't practical for my needs, even if it's fun.
I was exactly the same way. Oh Hyundai has a N-line? Then try and find one...Lol. Then I went to the local dealer who didn't have any and of course wanted me to get me in a sedan. I said no thank you. Hatch was for me...... So I drove an hour and a half to find one and buy it. My wife wanted an auto so the DCT was the perfect choice. No tech pkgs at all in my area. When the lease is up in 3 years I will see what is out there. Under $250 a month was right on par with my '18 Fiesta ST as both are great fun cars. Hoping Hyundai develops a performance hybrid that is attractively priced. Like to get back into an AWD product.
It's always tough to hear when a car model is being discontinued, but there are always other options out there. Have you considered looking at any other models from Hyundai or other brands? It's always good to explore your options before making a decision.
Apologies for reviving this thread, but I just wanted to say that it's great to hear that you enjoyed driving the Elantra GT N Line and found it to be a worthy contender for the GTI. It's always exciting to find a car that meets your needs and budget. I can understand your disappointment about the news of the Elantra GT not coming to America. However, it's good to keep an eye out for any updates from Hyundai in case plans change. In the meantime, if you do end up finding a car out of state, you may want to look into the cheapest way to ship a car cross country. There are many options available, such as open or enclosed trailers, and it's important to do your research to find the best fit for you. Happy car hunting!
All truth for 2023. . Agree with you here.This is the same flawed mentality that Ford, GM and FCA have used to justify their own vehicle offering changes. We're going to offer you more SUV/CUV's & trucks to make up for/replace the sedan, wagon and hatchback models they're discontinuing.. But not everyone actually 'wants' or 'needs' an SUV, CUV or truck.
As I see it all they're doing here is intentionally giving away around a 1/4-1/3 of the new vehicle market to the competition in exchange for the 'potential' for increased short term profits.
Sad they are so short sighted as if, as I suspect, we're looking at at least several 'very hard' economic years going forward here, I tend to doubt a lot of people who may not feel all the secure in their current employment situation will be willing to risk plunking down $40-50-60-70+k (or the equivalent monthly lease amount + deposit) for one of those highly profitable SUVs or pickups the US Big 3 are banking on you buying and that they derive the vast majority of their profits from. To a slightly lesser extent I think Hyundai are looking at things the same way here and in doing so making a mistake but that said, what do I know since I'm not part of the auto business (anymore)..
I can say one thing for sure if my own EGT were to 'vanish' from my garage tomorrow it would never be replaced by a Kona or Venue. No way in hades.. A Veloster N.. perhaps (but not likely due to the price), but that'd be it from the 2021 Hyundai model lineup as it is now. They'd simply loose me as a customer.
If y'all can't find a 2020 Elantra GT N-Line with tech package, you might consider a Kona Limited. MPG 29 city/ 35 highway, 196HP, 205(?) ft. lbs. torque (NB: presuming exact same engine they've been using since at least 2020), for $30,285 incl. freight. Personally? Since I managed to get a last-of-its-kind 2020 EGTN-L with tech pkg (heated and cooled front seats and panoramic sunroof, etc.), I'll be keeping mine, thanks very much... Good luck!IMO, a part of the market speaking is because the Elantra GT had zero marketing. I didn't know the Elantra GT or GT N-Line existed until about ten days before I bought one a little over a month ago, and I regularly look over the sport-compact market tor cars that have a combination of fun and utility. What did I know existed? The VW Golf and GTI, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza and WRX, Toyota Corolla hatch, and even the less-sold Toyota F86/Subaru BRZ. How are they going to sell Elantra GTs if they don't market them, and nobody knows they're available? It's about the top-end for what's fun to drive without requiring premium gas (Golf GTI, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si, and on). I agree with you that sticks are selling less and less, however, the N-Line offers a DCT, as do some other Hyundai models, and that situation is only improving, as Hyundai adds the 8spd wet-clutch DCT as an option to their new N models. Get me that, an LSD, and active torque vectoring on an updated Elantra GT N-Line, and watch my excitement. A refined DCT can make a car a lot more fun without requiring someone row through the gears if they don't want to. If they had announced a 2021 Elantra GT N, I'd have waited. A Veloster N isn't practical for my needs, even if it's fun.
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