This is Hyundai's second crack at an Elantra Sport following a mid-cycle refresh for the model. We applauded the first-generation Sport for its sharp styling and fun personality, but this updated one feels like a diminutive step in the wrong direction.

The 2019 Elantra Sport isn't as nice to look at as the prior year’s car. And though not much mechanically has changed since 2017, the Elantra’s age is starting to show against competitors like the Si and GLI. But hey, at least it's still fun to d