How To Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

Updated 04/08/2019 | Published 04/06/2019

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$216.66

Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms

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Question:

I have been waiting for a hitch to be made. Do you know if there is one that fits the Elantra Sport yet?

asked by: Barbara

Expert Reply:

The reason that they do not offer a trailer hitch for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport has to do with the size and location of the muffler. I spoke with my contact at Curt and said it is just not possible to develop a trailer hitch to fit with the Sport muffler. I can only imagine that the same will hold true for Draw-Tite as well.

Therefore, the only way that you will be able to install a trailer hitch on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport is to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11424 and then have an exhaust shop fabricate a system to work around the trailer hitch. The holes in the frame will line up no problem but as stated it is the large muffler that is causing an issue.

If you just need a trailer hitch for use with a bike rack, we have trunk mount options like the Thule Gateway Pro 2-Bike Rack part # TH88VR available which are both easy to use and cost effective.

expert reply by: Conner L