New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior, MPG, Redesign
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior, MPG, Redesign – This Hyundai sport sedan also has big 19-inch wheels hiding red brake calipers, the obligatory red lower surrounds, a spoiler on the back, and – as a true tuner throwback – clear taillights. Those after something more youthful might prefer what the Hyundai Veloster N or another hot hatch has to offer. Even without the N-specific badges, buttons, seats, and shifter, the interior is quite nice. The air vent trim spans the entire dash, the centre stack is skewed towards the driver, and there’s a grab handle separating the front passenger from the driver’s area, creating a cockpit-like atmosphere.
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
While the Veloster N’s pretty rough in the ride department, the Electra GT is a noticeably more supple affair. In its more sedate drive modes, it matches the Honda Civic Type R in not being significantly harsher than the regular compact commuter on which it’s based. Electronically controlled suspension capable of variable damping forces means N and sport modes are stiffer but still not punishing.
The bolstered and quite cool-looking front seats are similarly well-done, striking a good balance between comfy and purposeful. The front seats are three-stage heated, while the steering wheel can be warmed up as well. Road noise is noticeable but not especially so for a vehicle of this grade, performance or otherwise.
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Specs
Discounting transmission and colour choices, there aren’t any options. That means the heated front bucket seats with light-up N logos are manually adjustable, a 10.25-inch digital instrument screen, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, ambient interior lighting, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a heated steering wheel. Those two screens in front of the driver are a clear and significant upgrade from what you get in the noticeably older Veloster N, as is the dual-zone climate. New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior
Engine and Performance
Behind that aggressively dark abyss of a grille sits a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder making 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque. It’s the same engine out of the Veloster N, albeit making 29 lb-ft more torque to go with a whopping one extra horsepower. There is a smidge of turbo lag if you go looking for it, but the front-wheel-drive Electra GT generally pulls well.
This motor can be paired to either six-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions, and Hyundai says the Electra GT will get from zero to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds using launch control with the latter. Naturally, the manual tested here takes a little longer. For what it’s worth, it also features a launch control system that holds revs until you dump the clutch. It may pack less power than much of the competition – take the Volkswagen Golf R, for example, or the forthcoming Toyota GR Corolla – and be a little slower in a straight line. But outside of head-to-head drag racing situations, the Electra GT is far from a slouch.
Hyundai’s high-performance four-cylinder is quite capable of sending the company’s compact cars down a road quite quickly, but its true appeal is the way it sounds. In this car’s sport and N modes, the exhaust sounds pretty hilarious: boomingly loud on the highway, with almost obnoxiously audible crackles and pops on throttle release. When you’re ready to blend back in with the rest of civilization, switching the Electra GT back into normal mode makes it – from the inside, at least – nearly as quiet as the regular Elantra. New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Fuel Economy
When comparing combined-to-combined data, marginally surpassing the ratings of both the Veloster N and the departing Civic Type R. Similar to those two, the Electra GT outperformed expectations in testing, recording 9.3 L/100 km after exceeding 700 km. With the amount of enjoyment available, that is a respectable figure. It is advised to use premium gasoline regardless of gearbox type. New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Safety Features
Outward visibility is good all around, while active safety features include blind-spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, and lane-keep and follow assist. Adaptive cruise, however, is not available, nor is Hyundai’s blind-spot camera system. New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior
New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Price and Release Date
Not only is the Electra GT (relatively) economical to fuel but it’s very reasonably priced. Per this manual tester’s price sheet, this car starts at $37,199. The only other decision buyers have to make beyond transmission is colour, and there aren’t any other real options or trim levels to mull over, so adding $200 for the Performance Blue paint, $100 A/C tax, and the non-negotiable $1,725 destination charge, this exact car came out to $39,224 before tax.
Not only is the Electra GT better to drive, has a nicer interior with more modern tech, and boasts real back seats compared to its Veloster N sibling, but it’s $700 cheaper. It’s also significantly less expensive than its competitors from outside of the Hyundai family. Volkswagen, for example, commands at least $46,000 before any options or fees for the Golf R. New 2026 Hyundai Electra GT Interior
