2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Base 6MT
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- Photo: 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT in Monaco White, Front Right, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT in Monaco White, Front Right by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 17 Hyundai Elantra GT Base by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Elantra GT (GD) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Base 6MT is a 173-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,800 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 173 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Elantra GT measures 169.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,800 ($25,458 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,635 ($26,589 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Nu G4NC 2.0L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 97.0 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs and gas shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled torsion beam axle |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in steel with cover |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in steel with cover |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23 ft³ |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.9 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA GT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 15, 2026 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence: An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V307000
267 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA GT
Owner Complaints
267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA GT (21 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 104 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Power Train | 25 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Steering | 19 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.