Power issues aside, a drive like this allowed us to really test the full capabilities of the steering and suspension – two big wins for the Elantra GT. For the first time ever, Hyundai has employed a driver-selectable steering system, with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes on offer. Of course, we've tested wishy-washy versions of systems like this in vehicles like the 2013 Lexus ES, but here in the Hyundai, there are noticeable differences between the action of the different modes – "Sport" doesn't just mean that a false sense of weight/feel was added to the steering effort.



This is the sort of steering feel we wish were standard across the Elantra board: good on-center feel with plenty of feedback, though a slightly quicker steering ratio would be welcome. Still, for a company not known for great steering feel – especially when incorporating electrically assisted setups – this is a huge step forward.







When asked, Hyundai officials told us that the selectable steering would only be offered on the Elantra GT for now, simply so the automaker can gauge customer reaction. Based on our experience, we certainly hope it spreads throughout the lineup.