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Hyundai has lifted the veils off the all-new US market 2017 Elantra Sport, which now comes with turbo power and a multilink rear suspension.  Deemed as the  most powerful Elantra model ever , the new Sport is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine with “more than 200hp and 190lb ft of torque”. Customers will be able to choose between a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The chassis is fitted with an exclusive multilink rear suspension to  ensure sportier handling  while the exterior gains a subtle body kit and bigger alloy wheels.  The small changes continue inside the cabin which now features a flat-bottom steering wheel, sports seats and red contrast stitching. Hyundai didn’t reveal any more details on the performance or pricing  of the new Elantra  Sport which will become available closer to the on-sale date which is the fourth quarter of 2016.  “The new Elantra Sport demonstrates our commitment to pr...

Presented on its local market under the Avante moniker,  Hyundai's new Elantra Sport  will arrive in the United States by the end of this year. The US-spec model should remain virtually identical to the  South Korean , with a redesigned bumper at the front with larger air intakes, Turbo badge on the grille, horizontal LED DRLs, HID headlamps, larger side skirts, reprofiled bumper at the rear with an incorporated diffuser, chrome-finished exhaust tips and different signature LED taillights.  Completing  its design  is a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in 225/40 rubber, but for some extra cash, Hyundai will throw in the "Extreme Package", consisting of a rear spoiler, 18-inch rims with different pattern and performance parts. Inside, the range-topper has gained sportier seats, flat-bottomed steering wheel, faux carbon fiber and red accents.  The Elantra Sport is powered by a 1.6-liter T-GDi turbocharged four producing 204 PS (201 HP) and 265 ...