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Type of vehicle: Front-wheeldrive compact hatchback Engine: 2.0-L four-cylinder Power: 173 hp at 6,500 rpm, 154 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm Transmission: Six-speed automatic Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS Tires: P215/45R17 Price: $18,449 base Elantra GT/$27,099 as tested Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L/100 km): 9.8 city, 7.2 highway be quietly smug with the fact that it has become the better car. The Elantra will leave the high school reunion having made a good impression, and its peers now have a lot of catching up to do. Overview: Well-equipped hatchback should be at the top of your shopping list if you’re in the market for a compact Pros: M-ore power than com petition, hatchback versatility, well-designed and roomy cabin Cons: Noisy cabin, suspension is stiffer than it needs to be Value for money: Great What I would change: A softer suspension, a quieter cabin, sharper brakes How I would spec it: Elantra GT GLS + Tech package