# Sporty High-Performance Car The New Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Exceptional Speed and Control By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hyundai References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hyundai-elantra-sport/44337/) & [hyundainews](http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/models/elantra-sport/2017) The Elantra Sport is a beautiful new [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-vision-fk-concept) vehicle that is designed to elevate [Korea's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire) leading auto maker from a company known for family vehicles to a purveyor of [fine sports cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport). This new Hyundai sports car comes witted with a turbocharged GDI motor with a fuel capacity in the region of 1.6 liters. This allows the vehicle to operate using as much as 200 horsepower in conjunction with 190 pounds-feet of torque, giving it an excellent balance between speed and control. Drivers can exercise control of the vehicle using a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox or a six-speed manual setup. This Hyundai Elantra Sport is truly a high-quality sports vehicle and a clear attempt by the brand to boost its credibility in the area of sport vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Cars:** The trend of high-performance cars offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by developing advanced technologies and features to enhance speed and control. - **Sport Vehicle Market:** The growing market for sport vehicles provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by creating unique, stylish, and powerful cars to cater to the demands of sports car enthusiasts. - **Shift Towards Sports Cars:** The shift towards sports cars represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by integrating sustainability and electric technologies into high-performance vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by investing in research and development to create cutting-edge, high-performance vehicles that meet the demands of sports car enthusiasts. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced features, such as autonomous driving and digital connectivity, for high-performance sports cars. - **Alternative Fuel Industry:** The alternative fuel industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing eco-friendly powertrain technologies, such as hybrid or electric systems, for high-performance sports cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Next-Gen EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-hyundai-ioniq-6.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [70s-Style Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-n-vision-74.md) - [Aerodynamic All-Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-6.md) - [High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt.md) - [Technologically Advanced Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-hyundai-sonata.md) - [Aggressive Overlanding-Ready SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-santa-fe-xrt-concept.md) - [Quick-Charge Streamlined Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq.md)