The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT will bow at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show next week.
The Korean automaker released a few teaser images previewing the upcoming hot hatch, which is expected to be a U.S. version of the i30 that debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The 2018 Elantra GT will usher in Hyundai's new design language featuring a hexagonal grille framed by a thick, chrome-look trim along with a set of swept-back headlights. It will also ride on a slightly longer wheelbase, offering more interior room and cargo space than its predecessor.
It's unclear what the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT will sport under the hood in the U.S., but expect it to share the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the standard Elantra sedan. That powerplant offers 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. Of course, we hope Hyundai offers a high-performance version with the Elantra Sport's 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 200 hp.
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