Not everyone wants to drive an appliance, but although many of us would love to be able to afford something like a Porsche, that’s just not a reality. But there’s hope, for those drivers that want to add a bit more fun than the typical forgettable compact sedan there are few more memorable models, like the VW Jetta GLI and Honda Civic Si. Although Honda and VW have dominated the compact sport segment for years, Hyundai is jumping in the sporty compact segment with models, like the Veloster Turbo and the new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport. The Veloster is Hyundai’s answer to the compact sport hatch, but can the Elantra Sport rival the Civic Si sedan? Here are the five things you need to know about the 2017 Elantra Sport:
4Comfortable Cruiser, with a bit of Sport
These days nearly every automaker will easily throw a “sport” or “S” badge on a car to make buyers think they are getting a sportier model. For example, look at the Toyota Corolla S, which is the same as the standard Corolla, but with a slightly more aggressive body kit, but not really any extra “sport” thrown in. The Elantra Sport is a true “sport” version of the popular Elantra. While the Civic Si goes after the tuner crowd with its standard manual transmission, the Elantra Sport tries to appeal to buyers that want something a bit a little more sporty, but that don’t want to give up on comfort. The Elantra Sport finds a nice balance between “sport” and “luxury.”
