You have to respect Hyundai/Kia for helping keep affordable sports sedans alive, both compact and midsized.

@baraka3800

2 ай бұрын

KIA N HYUNDAI ARE THE MOST STOLEN CARS ON THE PLANET

@jdubdoubleu

2 ай бұрын

Are you kidding me. The price increased $6k in only 3 years

@pacmanc8103

2 ай бұрын

@@jdubdoubleuThey are still only tight for about 40,000 miles, though. After that, wobbly.

@319_AutoDetailing

2 ай бұрын

@@pacmanc8103absolutely false. Maybe early 2000s.

@christianyoung6654

2 ай бұрын

@@pacmanc8103not my 23 Elantra limited with 60k. It’s still smooth and tight around turns

While the American auto manufacturers pretty much abandoned the sedan market, the Asian and European manufacturers capitalize on it. The new Sonata looks to be a winner. Way to go Hyundai!

@justme-tu6sb

2 ай бұрын

Yeah now sedans are all asian cars and germans

@peachulemon

2 ай бұрын

Candian autoshow had no sedans besides lexus, we litery are being forced to buy SUV's literry being told what we want because the profit margins on SUV's is massive compared to sedans where u have to actually deliver a good car. SUVs are just low quality garbage with 60k price tag and no options for cheaper car because 'the market wants suvs' except no one wants suvs just forced on us

@laural7449

Ай бұрын

I get a lot of compliments on my 2024, more than i did on my 2023. many want to know what it is and want to sit in it. when they hear the price they are shocked

Sedans are making a comeback. Sales are up 42% from a year ago.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

We will see what happens in the end.

@MoeCamera

2 ай бұрын

Thank god. I was getting sick and tired of all the mom vans.

@KevPezJALP

2 ай бұрын

In all in on a sedan for my next car . Maybe a Camry, maybe a Sonata, or a K5

@davidp2888

2 ай бұрын

I just got a 2024 Mazda 3 sedan. It’s a blast to drive.

@jjpark1989

2 ай бұрын

​@@RaitisRides In the end... it doesn't even matter. I've had sedans, coupes and SUVs. I'm done with the small cars. I'm getting a Tacoma as my next vehicle.

For the money, it’s an unbeatable sedan. Add 100 to the price and add rear vents please.

@curiosityredpill7030

2 ай бұрын

You know every car actually have rear vents it’s usually under the driver and passenger seats

@pokerfred68

2 ай бұрын

@@curiosityredpill7030 true, but referring to the obvious lack of upper vents in center console.

@MarbsMusic

2 ай бұрын

@@pokerfred68 I noticed that, my 2023 SEL Plus has them, I have to wonder if the Limited will have them but not the N-Line.

@qnzman578

2 ай бұрын

True, the backseat in general seems to be the only place this car lacks compared to the competition

@tjkim382

2 ай бұрын

we r lucky that we have it in canada

I bought my 2024 N line two weeks ago. I thought it needed a badge on the trunk, so I went out and bought An OEM N line badge and added it myself. The column shifter works much better than the buttons on the center console that my 2021 N line had.

@OtusOne

2 ай бұрын

I added an OEM N Line badge to the back of my Elantra as well!

@slow_rednline4874

2 ай бұрын

​@@OtusOneme too

@Marcos-jq4ms

2 ай бұрын

I did this on my 2022 N line! Haha!

Man this car design is at another level. I’d like to test drive this N line asap. After the test drive, I’d probably whisper to myself, “Yeah, I’m Batman.” Thanks Joe & Co.!

@laural7449

2 ай бұрын

get out and drive it, they are a blast

That is one of the nicest refreshes I've seen

Been waiting for this one! Then the 2024 Elantra N and the 2025 Kia K5 GT, and THEN I can decide 👍👍

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

I am so glad that I can bring it to you!

@stevensafa571

2 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat! @raitisrides any idea when we will see the Kia K5 GT full review?

@LogoYt-gx9uf

2 ай бұрын

If you want something that is quick and can handle turn very well Elantra N is the best option. I’ve had both Elantra N and Kia k5 and k5 is more luxurious but no LSD in the k5 and Sonata N line is a big turn off for most. Only problem with the Elantra N is that they are nearly impossible to find at least where I’m located took me 2 years to find one. But test drive them all and at the end of the day it’s whatever felt the best for you.

@SlownVibin

2 ай бұрын

Elantra N

@official_commanderhale965

Ай бұрын

@@LogoYt-gx9uf I was Fortunate to have 5 in my area, but could get the 6 speed in the color I wanted. DCT it was.

Joe knows how to get his hands on vehicles quick.

@jeffs6090

2 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for the new Nautilus though. It's been at dealerships for a few weeks now, and he still hasn't gone on throttle in it.

@josephsavage9055

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@jeffs6090agreed, I ordered a Nautilus, currently waiting on delivery, but I still wanna see Joe go on throttle!

This refresh looks way better than the last model. The front end kind of looks like a Lucid Air. Kudos to the fastest sun shade I have ever seen. 😎

Hey Joe. Great vid as usual but it’s missing the part when you go under the hood and talk horsepower

@vmaxbaby

2 ай бұрын

Yea he missed that :(

@speedyninetyone

2 ай бұрын

I believe it’s 290 horsepower.

@darthvader1759

2 ай бұрын

I was gonna say the same thing!

@dasheffield5596

2 ай бұрын

And the MPG?

@Crogando

2 ай бұрын

He will sunk the editor’s job behind scenes 😂

Hey Joe 7:42 you forgot open the hood😅

@justinprayor2286

2 ай бұрын

I was hoping someone would say it 🤣 I want engine numbers

@jazzyboy7784

2 ай бұрын

​@justinprayor2286 ..yeah I think he screwed up...not like him.

@user-oo7mf1jj9v

Ай бұрын

Yeah glad we noticed he didn't show under the hood, instead he drove off and showed us the interior where the Twinkies get stored

♥️Thank you, Joe and Steven!❤🤠

It’s insane how good that looks

Bought my 22 N-Line in Oct of 2021 in Canada. It has all these things and more. And easier to circumvent. for the older folks...lol

Hey! Joe, I can watch your videos all day long. I love your details, humor and your entertaining videos on all of the different types of vehicles. Keep up the good work.

Almost went and bought one today, I've a 2021 Kia K5 lxs, very tempted to get this over K5 GT

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow that is serious!

@borislee1054

2 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRidesi keep telling myself i don’t need it since my 2021 K5 lxs is paid off 😩

@jond4328

2 ай бұрын

Either way, you're buying a Hyundai. Only difference with the N_line over the K5, is your getting a Hyundai with a Hyundai name....not a Hyundai with a Kia name

I was waiting for this video big Raiti! Now I know how much food can fit in my future sedan!

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

heck yeah! I am so glad that I can bring it to you!

I just purchased the 2024 N Line. This is my 7th Hyundai Sonata. Couple things I miss from the others but more that I love on the newest. I will say the one thing I’d like to see the designers update is the ability to see song and artist title for satellite radio. There’s definitely enough space!

Definitely a nice redesign. I would get this exact package all black on black.

Removing the rear vents was an interesting decision. Especially since the previous gen has them. Also not allowing AWD on the N-Line trim is a huge miss.

@laural7449

2 ай бұрын

then they are competing with their own brand for genesis. Plus you won't be sub 40k price range and this car's features/power train sub 40 is pretty much untouched

@OtusOne

2 ай бұрын

I'll forgive them the AWD if they get a better transmission for this car tbh

@laural7449

2 ай бұрын

@@OtusOne I am highly confused, it is highly respected and reviewed system. It actually works extremely well day to day and when you want to have fun.

@alfrules27

2 ай бұрын

Don't think the car is gonna reach 40k just by putting rear vents and a spare tire. Hyundai decision doesn't make any sense.

This new Hyundai Sonata is going to be my new daily 👍

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great plan.

@lisamelting

2 ай бұрын

It’s already mine. Love it.

Went an checked one out at the dealership yesterday an videos don't do it justice, its really beautiful an well designed.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

You are so very right about that.

@porfiriato84

2 ай бұрын

That basically goes for any car. For some reason they look better in person.

@laural7449

2 ай бұрын

the transmission blue is one of those colors you can't photo well, looks way better in persom

@carlstallins4067

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 nope they want hit 200,000 miles

@user-ih6vg4rr9r

25 күн бұрын

@@carlstallins4067that’s what I was wondering. Have the engine and transmission issues been fixed? If so, it’s not worth it…there’s a reason why they extended the 10 year warranty on the engines.

Amazing review Joe.

“I think maybe they ran out of N line badges” lmaoo 😂😂😂

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!

@afr1952

2 ай бұрын

They ran out of rear a/c vents also. Those Hyundai back seats get real hot in the Arizona summer and the front a/c just doesn't keep up. Had lots of rear passenger heat complaints in my Hyundai Tiburon and Elantra.

@official_commanderhale965

Ай бұрын

@@afr1952 My Elantra N wasn't too bad, but I also got a ceramic tint to help cool it down.

Man whenever I am able to go to the US, I will have to eat all the different foods you mention in your videos haha, you could say it is one of the main reasons why I watch your videos, keep up the great work and never stop comparing the size comparments to foods 👀

Loving the refresh and especially that new tail light!!

So The speakers "Boss Premium" after purchasing car (N-Line) are great! Just have to adjust the base, treble, and audio settings and it's great. First time I tested at dealership the setting were set to low, so didn't sound good.

Wait heated and ventilated seats?? I thought they were just heated .. I’m sold !

@AndyFox22

2 ай бұрын

US spec Sonata Nlines only have heated seats. Not ventilated like he mentioned unfortunately

@fifasf3379

2 ай бұрын

@@AndyFox22 that’s what I thought. Thanks for the reply . I do t think it even has a heated steering wheel correct? The limited as usual has all those things …

@pugcore2736

2 ай бұрын

Ventilated seats are so nice I never thought I needed them but now I can't do without them

@fifasf3379

2 ай бұрын

@@pugcore2736 that’s why I was curious to see if this one was going to have ventilated seats like the Korean model. Of course, it doesn’t though lol. The Q5 still has that package though with ventilated seats so that may be an option as well for me. Although I love the look of this car. I currently have a 2020 Accord sport 2.0 And want more features such as ventilated seats, panoramic, sunroof, etc. That’s why I might be interested in the Camry as well even though it’s slower as a hybrid, but the all-wheel-drive intrigues me since I travel for work a lot and it comes with all the bells and whistles

I enjoy your breakdown of affordable vehicles! Right now looking for a new car so these videos have been helpful

Joe I couldn’t wait for you to do a first drive with this brand new Sonata N line. Now I’m waiting for the first drive of the new Toyota Camry 2025.

@riora

2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@richardbutton1179

2 ай бұрын

They still make the Camry? Thought the Crown replaced it

@kervensferdinand669

2 ай бұрын

Nah bro they still make it bro

@kervensferdinand669

2 ай бұрын

@@richardbutton1179 the crown replace the Avalon

@kervensferdinand669

2 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Leeyou mean u Prefer hybrid or…??

I think the car is gorgeous and has so many cool touches, but like you said Joe, there’s a few small things they could have done just to bring it to the next level for performance style sedan, def agree with you having nicer calibers and a rear badge. Similar to audi though? I believe the s line only has badges on the side fenders 🤔

I’m pulling the trigger when I come back from my trip I absolutely love it. It met everything I expected and then some I’m going for the White/Black one

Just picked up my N line two days ago. It's a fantastic car. Only wish hyundais assembly QA was a little bit better. The front bumper alignment was terrible. Had to take it off and realign all the panel gaps myself. But for the price point, its to be expected. Awesome car!

19:17 need that R badge on the speedometer

Another banging video 🎉

I went out and traded in my Subaru Legacy for this in silver. Such an upgrade. Thanks for the video!

11:00 TFT stands for "thin film transistor". TFT means any active-matrix LCD technology: TN, IPS, VA, or any other non-passive LCD.

Man I really like how they changed the front facial area and added the side blinker, things like that are big for me because It makes the car seem better in looks as well.

I had the 2021 N-line and it’s nice to see they finally added ventilated seats. It was my only complaint with it other than the gloss black trim that scuffed super easy.

Steven is a great camera guy 👌

Joe, you have contact with Toyota Motor Corp. When you get notice of the redesign of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 (hybrid) will you please post a picture(s) of the SUV?

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

You got it my friend.

Keep up the sport/muscle sedans. Still trying to figure one which one to go for. Just wish this sonata had more HP and had more aggressive features to it, but great sedan tho👍🏼🔥

Near the 8:00, you said you were to pop the hood to show the engine, etc. It’s not in the video. Do you have the director’s cut? 😂

Joe, love the review. Maybe some stickier tires might help when accelerating. Love the price point and the value proposition. You can't beat it for that class of vehicle. As long as the wind noise is not too much it's a winner.

@newton2105

2 ай бұрын

It’s a FWD car with almost 300 hp and an open diff. Tires aren’t going overcome that issue

@iglapsu88

2 ай бұрын

@@newton2105 yep. thanks.

Hoping we get a base model/hybrid 2025 Sonata vs K5 vs Accord vs Camry in the next few months with all the new refreshes.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

That is really great! I will have the other trims coming as well.

@blackoutgaming3456

2 ай бұрын

​@@RaitisRidesawesome! Would be nice to see the K5 GT-line with torque vectoring AWD too. Interested to know how the new regular 2.5L feels :)

Also has a my drive mode where you configure it to sport + mode and better steering. Very good bang for you buck I have this in transmission blue

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

This is so very true!

@ericschwartz100

2 ай бұрын

I just bought my 2024 in Ultimate red! Upgraded from my 2018 Accord port 2.0T with 87,500 miles on it. It's been only a few days so far, but I got to say, I do love it so far! Very comfortable, performance--oriented sedan, and it looks very nice!

His videos be so detailed 💕

Which would you rather pick Joe? This or the 25 Kia K5 GT?

just picked up an n-line in portifino grey and Im loving it

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow that is awesome! Congrats!

what a car joe! I think this has impressive performance for the money. fire vid

I recall you having a blast driving this for the first time in 2021...you don't seem that way this time

I love my 24 K5 GT!! But this car is beautiful

I love this car look good 👍 Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

You got it man!

I have one question to you joe..i have noticed most of your videos when you say on throttle you hide the speedo meter ( dont show the actual speed)..what is the reason behind it? Other car bloggers they dont do it..i am just curious to know

why are you putting your logo on the speedometer ?? can you confirm do we get 360 camera on N line sonata or n line elantra ?

Which drives better in your opinion, Joe? Every Camry I've ever driven is as nimble as an 18-wheeler.

This design is awesome Joe. I really wish it got the rear vents from the Korean version, and a limited slip differential. With those this car would be unbeatable (for the price)

I love it how Hyundai and Kia keeps up with the new generation of trendy innovative designs. Also, the materials they use in the interior and exterior are very upscale. The only downsides are the lack of AC vents in the back and blind spot monitoring, and the regular brake calipers; it’s OK because my 2023 Sport Accord is very underwhelming overall, very.

Yes joe. All around including warranty and reliability

How comfortable is the suspension compared to the Elantra N? I found the last gen Sonata N Line harsher than the Elantra N in its softest suspension settings.

It definitely needs a NLine badge on the trunk. My brother got a 23 Sonata NLine and that was the first mod we did .

Everyone remember the Passat GT lmao omg that was a good one.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Oh man, I sure do.

I think that the new Hyundia Sonata looks very cool, and I especially like the fact that it comes with a panoramic sunroof and the option of all wheel drive

Excelawait!? That had me rolling!!! 😂😂😂

Each Hyundai you've reviewed has had really great updated styling. I loved the wheels and colors on this N line.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

They really have made some big changes for sure!

This thing is awesome looking. Fyi..there is a sport+ mode. I believe you have to go into the settings.

Is it quad exhaust? I'd say dual, due to the exhaust tips sharing the same outlet on each side. Camry does the same thing.

Real nice car definitely, even the interior too. I currently have a 2023 SEL+ with the same exact seat material expect for the ‘N’ badging with 19 inch wheels, but kinda bummed out that SEL+ got discontinued. I wish Hyundai would have kept the SEL+ for those who don’t wanna spend the extra $$ on an N-Line, especially for those who don’t want cloth seats on a Sonata

Went on throttle next to an unmarked at 20:18 😂😂 gotta love it!

Can’t wait to see all the Hyundai haters in the comments. Here we go.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

It is always a fun time.

@Cgee3

2 ай бұрын

Can’t be any worse than the Kia hater club.

Joe, as a friendly reminder, you're 6 feet tall and comfy back there. Another great review 👏

the backup camera does fill in the whole screen once u click the little car button highlighted in blue. why do i keep seeing some n lines with and without the blind spot camera?

@jefflass699

2 ай бұрын

The overseas N-Lines are better equipped than the US ones. They get features in an N-Line that you’ll only see in a Limited in the US, like rear vents, ventilated front seats, heads up display, 360 camera, turn signal cameras on the dash, and back seat/rear glass window shades. Korean models even have a dash cam available from the factory. Wish they’d spec them all like this.

Which engine is inside? You skipped that part🤣 Great video as always!

@InfiniteStrife77

2 ай бұрын

2.5T 290HP

They need to start making some of these “performance” sedans AWD

@tcerano

2 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee I swear, if Nissan took the time to put 8 Speed Autos in All Their Vehicles (Maybe even the Higher Trims of Vehicles) They'd be More Looked at! Imagine a Nissan Maxima with a 8 Speed Auto and AWD OR RWD

@tcerano

2 ай бұрын

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee i have the '23 Altima VC TURBO and its cool but if it had a 6AT it'd be 10x Better.. Why Make a Limited Turbo Edition " Sports" Car and Pair it with a Crappy Transmission

@HVD23

2 ай бұрын

Price goes up and then you don’t buy and they withdraw the car from line up. Same with people who cry manual manual then don’t buy.

So I heard 4 Twinkie holders…….not sure how many the Camry has. We will need that info before I make a decision. Thanks Joe !

I like the new look of this car a lot . I also like the refreshed k5 and the redesigned Camry Xse. I drive a lot for work so an awd hybrid option with all the bells and whistles would be better for me but I have a 2020 accord sport 2.0t and still like that get up and go when I want to have fun . It will be a hard decision and come down to deals and manufacture incentives I think . Luckily, I don’t need a car but if there’s the right deal out there for any of the three, I mentioned I may pull the trigger.

I seen some videos were people had the Blind Spot View Monitoring in the newer Sonata's is it only in certain states or country? cause i really don't like that smh

saw a white one other day The front is really striking

I really like this and was actually surprised when you said $36 thousand I was thinking it would be around 40 plus. I wish Toyota would take some notes on the inside. I love what they've done to the camry on the outside it's really sporty but when you get inside it's looked the same for about past 12 plus years with just small changes like a bigger screen.

Love it! I have a 2023 SEL Plus and it's fantastic but would love to have that additional horsepower!

Sharp looking car Joe. I would like to eventually get this car or the Kia 5 GT tough decision 🤷‍♂️

Thank you Steven always and This may be a cop

Ever since head designer Peter Schreyer came from Audi and BMW performance guru Albert Biermann came over to Hyundai these cars has stepped it up big time from the Hyundai Exel. I wished the front seats had the lite up N on them and the red performance breaks like the Electra N

Price is competitive, for sure. Seats look perfect. Not bad at all.

Another great review Joe. Can't wait to see 2024 Elantra N.

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Stay tuned!

I miss mid-size sedans. I loved my 2018 Mazda 6. I'm not a new homeowner but I am slowly becoming my parents.

Wish someone could explain the purpose of the fabric pad to the left of the gauge cluster.

What time does Joe look under the hood? I don't know if he forgot to add it or if i missed it, someone please help

I'm waiting for your review of the Limited trim when it comes out

Midsize sedans for me all day. I love my 23 TLX Type S!

@D1man1525

2 ай бұрын

Preach brother!

Working our way down...town WALKING FAST, FACES PASS AND I'M HOMEBOUND

I had a Camry TRD last year and it's a fantastic car. BUT the interior is looking really old now. Tough choice with this or the new K5. I love the rear end on the Sonata better. Don't like the column shifter though.

Two minor complaints is the fact there is no net in the grill and its just wide open holes its going to catch bugs like crazy and the hood bulge is quite silly because the engine is off center there's nothing there

Is there a safety mechanism built into the column shift? I would be always nervous that I would fumble my right hand and accidentally push 'Park ' whilst driving. And destroy the transmission. I think it's ridiculous to have a column shift then just above it the indicator stalk.

@bobbyl5286

2 ай бұрын

It doesn’t let you push it while driving. I have the new kona with column shifter

11:15 ventilated seats is not available in nline. Only available at limited variant

@RaitisRides

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that great input!

Slick looking car, but I really dislike the touch capacitive controls. All of those fingerprint smudges would drive me crazy! Also I’m not sure yet how I feel about the column shifter.

I know I'm old, but I hate the dashboard cluster being an LCD screen. I'm not sure I could get used to it.

Man this looks so beautiful

I love it I think it's fantastic that the price point gets you all the excitement and finally finally something for the middle guy