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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Hyundai
The Hyundai Elantra GT is the five-door hatchback member of the Elantra family, sold in North America as a practical, well-equipped compact — and closely related to the European i30.
Price:11,589.00 USD
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Price:11,991.00 USD
Model profile
North America received the Elantra GT badge on two hatchback generations. The 2013–2017 car (GD) was essentially the second-generation i30 adapted for the US market, offered as a roomy five-door with a focus on value and equipment. The 2018–2020 car (PD) moved to the third-generation i30 architecture, sharpening the styling and adding a genuinely sporty GT Sport variant.
Powertrain and equipment
Powertrains were four-cylinder throughout and front-wheel drive. Early GD cars used a 1.8-litre Nu engine before moving to a 2.0-litre Nu direct-injection unit of around 173 hp.
The Elantra GT is a five-door hatchback only — there is no sedan or estate under this specific name.
Vehicle selection
Availability is steady rather than vast, with the 2018–2020 cars being the more sought-after for their styling and the GT Sport option.
The Elantra GT suits a buyer who wants a practical, economical five-door with US specification, or who is drawn to the GT Sport as a warm-hatch alternative to more obvious choices.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail: 5-door hatchback |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail: approx. 4,340 mm (PD) |
| Wheelbase | Detail: approx. 2,650 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail: approx. 1,340–1,430 kg |
| Seating | Detail: 5 |
| Base engine | Detail: 2.0L Nu I4, approx. 161–173 hp |
|---|---|
| GT Sport engine | Detail: 1.6L turbo I4 (Gamma), approx. 201 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail: 6-speed manual; 6-speed auto; 7-speed DCT (Sport) |
| Drivetrain | Detail: Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail: Petrol (regular; premium recommended for 1.6T) |
| Related model | Detail: Hyundai i30 (Europe) |
|---|---|
| Generations (US) | Detail: 2013–2017 (GD); 2018–2020 (PD) |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail: approx. 7.5 s (GT Sport) |
| Production years (US) | Detail: 2013–2020 |
| Build plant | Detail: Ulsan, South Korea |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Nu engines are generally dependable, though some owners report gradual oil consumption on higher-mileage cars, so it is worth checking oil level and service history.If expressly commissioned, feasible at the vehicle location and approved by the seller, USCar Trader can arrange a driving assessment to document observable shift quality, shudder, hesitation or driveline noise; service and repair records are reviewed separately.
Germany and Europe
US Elantra GT cars run amber turn signals, DOT headlights, no rear fog lamp and mph-first instruments, all of which the TÜV will expect corrected or documented.
Typical approval work covers converting the headlights to ECE specification, fitting a rear fog lamp, and documenting the speedometer and odometer.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is a straightforward used-car import; we handle sourcing, freight, customs and TÜV approval.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
They are closely related — the US Elantra GT is essentially the North American version of the i30 hatchback.
The 2018–2020 cars are the more desirable, and the GT Sport with the 1.6 turbo is the enthusiast's choice.
On GT Sport models, the seven-speed DCT — feel for smooth low-speed engagement and check service history.
Mainly lighting: ECE headlights and a rear fog lamp, plus speedometer and odometer documentation.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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