Today, Hyundai revealed the significant refresh done on its Elantra GT, the sportier hatchback cousin to the Elantra compact sedan.
Right off the bat, the new Elantra GT distinguishes itself with a very prominent grill redesign, that features horizontal chrome and argent slats. The new assertive look is more in line with the design language of other current Hyundai models. Wraparound headlamps further the sporty look and fluidic accents like the chrome belt line molding give the GT a more dynamic sense of movement.
Under the hood, the Elantra GT carries over the 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection engine that gives it an output of 173 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque. This is all sent to the front wheels by either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed electronic automatic with a manual shift mode.
While the Elantra sedan is more comfort-tuned, the GT is given a bit more feel and responsiveness. The fitted McPherson strut front suspension receives a little more sporty refinement while the torsion beam in the back gets a stiffer upgrade. This all rides on a new set of newly styled 17-inch alloy wheels.
Electronic selectable steering modes make a return, allowing drivers to choose a floaty comfort feel to the wheel, a stiffer sport mode, or a normal setting that mixes elements of both.
The interior has been refined, keeping the standards other vehicles in the product lineup have kept. A new 7.0-inch touchscreen navigation system adorns the center console, which displays, among other things, the view from the Elantra GT’s new mechanized rear view camera. The camera tucks away behind the Hyundai badge when not in use. Driver and passenger also get treated to ventilated seats, which is a first for this segment.
Starting at $18,800, the Elantra GT will be available to customers as early as this March.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.