2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Base Auto
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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
- Photo: Beijing-Hyundai Elantra GDi rear view (202411151243) by 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Base Auto is a 173-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,800 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 | $19,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,635 |
| 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 automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 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
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 28, 2017 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
NHTSA campaign 17V213000
Jan 26, 2017 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
NHTSA campaign 17V063000
Dec 30, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
NHTSA campaign 16V956000
Apr 21, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
NHTSA campaign 16V232000
735 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT
Owner Complaints
735 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT (35 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 18 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 284 |
| Structure | 127 |
| Unknown Or Other | 118 |
| Electrical System | 104 |
| Steering | 66 |
| Power Train | 62 |
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 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.