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The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport makes a good sedan better

With more power, a stiffer ride and slightly more aggressive looks, the Elantra Sport makes a solid case for itself.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Hyundai imagines the Elantra Sport will comprise 10 percent of total Elantra sales.

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This isn't just an aesthetic update.

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Under the hood lies a 201-horsepower, 195-pound-foot I4 engine, mated to the buyer's choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch.

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The Elantra Sport also features a multi-link rear suspension, where the "normal" Elantra makes do with a torsion bar setup.

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The muffler is different, spring and damper rates are up and the front brakes are larger.

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Despite the additional power, there's no torque steer to be found.

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Even with the sportier suspension, the Elantra Sport is still a comfortable ride on the road.

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The Elantra Sport starts at $21,650.

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That price goes up to $22,750 if you're interested in the dual-clutch.

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Keep on scrollin' to check out even more pictures of Hyundai's latest sporty sedan.

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