现代在去年洛杉矶车展发布了新一代伊兰特紧凑型轿车。与以前一样，该车也将增加一款伊兰特GT掀背车型。最近谍照记者在欧洲拍到了一辆伊兰特GT原型车。不过在其他市场，该车可能会作为i30销售。由于去年发布的车型是作为2017款车型销售的，因此这辆伊兰特GT将作为2018款车型于明年上市。从照片看，新车外观有点像现代的高端车型Genesis G90。车头的硕大蜂巢格栅搭配细窄运动风格前大灯，车身线条干净利落，更增加一分优雅的感觉。新车将搭载四缸汽油和柴油引擎，而美版车型则与轿车版共享。这其中包括2.0升四缸引擎，功率147马力，扭矩132磅-英尺（约合179牛米）；1.4升四缸涡轮引擎，功率128马力，扭矩156磅-英尺（约合211牛米）。另外，现代有可能推出高性能版本。伊兰特今年底将增加一款201马力车型。而现代已经证实，N高性能系列的首款车型将以伊兰特GT为基础。预计新款伊兰特GT将于今年底或明年初上市。

 

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT (i30) spy shots

Hyundai unveiled a new generation of its Elantra compact sedan at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. And like the previous Elantra, this new one will eventually spawn an Elantra GT hatchback variant, a prototype for which has just been spotted testing in Europe. In other markets, the vehicle is likely to retain the i30 badge currently in use.

 

While the new Elantra arrived in showrooms this year, as a 2017 model, it’s thought the Elantra GT hatchback’s arrival will be deferred until 2017 because the outgoing model was just updated. It means the new hatch will likely arrive as a 2018 model.

 

From the spy shots, we can see that the new Elantra GT is adopting a look that resembles the lines on the upmarket Genesis G90. Noticeably, a large hexagonal grille is paired with slim and sporty headlights, while clean and refined surfaces add a touch of elegance.

 

The new Elantra GT is designed to fit various 4-cylinder powertrains including diesel units. In the United States, powertrain offerings should match those offered in the new Elantra sedan. This would mean options of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder delivering 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque and a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder with 128 hp and 156 lb-ft on tap.

 

There could be some new performance variants, too. The regular Elantra is destined to receive a 201-hp Sport model later this year. And Hyundai has confirmed that the new Elantra GT will form the basis of the automaker's first model from the N performance division. It's not clear if this N model will make it to the U.S., though.

 

Look for a debut of the new Elantra GT late this year or early next.