I love this car. I bought it back in January in the fluid metal color. The launch from a stop does suck, you can turn the traction control off which improves it a little, but it's still not the greatest. Rolling is much better. I have really bad arthritis so manual is no longer an option for me, but the DCT is fast and it can be pretty fun with thr paddle shifters. I constantly get 35mpg just casually driving. The lane keep assist is super impressive, great if you have to grab something out of that glove box or whatever.. don't need to knee drive. I enjoy this car immensely even with its draw back on the launching from a stop, but that's my only real gripe about the car. The fluid metal color is the way to go and I blacked out my Hyundai logos and Elantra lettering. She's beautiful.

@potskeeters9507

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100% Joshua, I have the exact same car and agree with your statements. I am a HUGE Honda fan, can could not get a Civic of any kind it seemed. My only other grip is, for me, I seem to have to have the steering wheel sat so high to not obstruct view of the gauges. I paid sticker for mine and could not get an SI anywhere close to that price. And as far as MPG, I can get 40+ on highway at 65mph, and have averaged 36mpg over the first 1850 miles. I was initially worried about fuel usage.

@karlvlawton

Жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, does this car drive relatively smooth? I’m looking for a sport compact that can fit me the wife and two teenagers but I don’t want to feel every bump in the road. I was looking for Eurosport firm and smooth ride quality. Is this it, and can the family fit?

Great review Kirk! Luv these you shd do more of these .

Just ordered the N Line today I hope it lives up to the hype!

Just got my 2022 N-Line and LOVE it.

Elantra N looks decent exterior, but as a rear passenger kind of a bummer for 27k. Anyone else just enjoying the views of driving around in FL for all the green? So glad winter is over

@yearight6294

2 жыл бұрын

u don't buy a car to be a back seat passenger so who cares ?

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

N looks worse than the n-line exterior wise

I can't wait for you to get your hands on the Corolla GR.

Saw my first Elantra N 2 days ago The best looking Elantra to date since the ones before it were shaped almost like eggs 🥚

I'm glad you drove the DCT as most reviewers got the manual to be honest. It sucks if you're someone whom manual isn't an option (bad arthritis) who wants a fun affordable car. I test drove a '24 and I gotta say it feels a lot quicker than 7 to me.. Felt very close to my old 228 gran coupe which was high 5-low 6. I was rather impressed with it overall very nice little car for the money A new 24 one is *probably* what I'm going for since there's not much else at this price point (GLI is 5k more, I don't want a base GTI, Si is manual only, Integra is CVT.. Full Elantra N is nice but I can't even find one I could sit in to see if I can do it with my joints)

I do not know whether the Hyundai is better than the Civic ? but if it comes to the exterior and interior design, I like the Elantra more.

Is this a good alternative to a Sonata?

It's definitely better than that new MK8 GTI, especially interior-wise. Civic SI/Integra is also better than GTI, and even the GLI Jetta beats the GTI. I love hatchbacks but the unergonomical interior of the GTI is a dealbreaker for me.

@f181234

2 жыл бұрын

The GTi definitely has a better DSG way faster

@Blank00

2 жыл бұрын

@@f181234 but it's the worst interior of the bunch. Because of that, if VW makes better DSGs, then might as well get a GLI instead

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@f181234 i was a big fan of the golf whole of my life but current gen golf is really bad.performance wise excellent but otherwise no.new civic is premium and almost looks like a audi a3 and interior is very classy

Good video. I have the 2021 Hyundai Elantra N-Line with the manual transmission. To launch the Elantra N-Line, you will need to turn off traction control and get your RPM to about 2200-2800 before launch... you should be able to get the 0-60 under 7 secs. In regards to price, the Elantra N-Line is about $10k USD cheaper than the Elantra N. For under $25k, the Elantra N-Line has the best value compared to its competition. If you have the extra $10k, the Elantra N is a lot of car for the money. Otherwise, folks on a budget for a daily, the Elantra N-Line is the car.... IMHO. Cheers!

@wbwayne8887

2 жыл бұрын

I would argue, the even less costly, yet better equipped Forte GT manual is a better value still. Even includes LED headlights. However, I think the Elantra N-Line looks better inside and out.

@sirprince888

2 жыл бұрын

@@wbwayne8887 Agree about the value. However, I chose the Elantra N-Line because of the some features that is missing; heated seats are not available on the Kia Forte GT. Also, the Forte GT is assembled in Mexico...this was a big "NO" for me. The Elantra N-Line is assembled in Korea. Some folks don't care about. Either way, Forte GT and Elantra N-Line are both great cars. Just a matter of what you are looking for.

@wbwayne8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirprince888 I didn't realize that about the Forte GT. I knew you can even get ventilated seats with the DCT and GT2 pkg, but thought heated seats was standard on the manual version. I completely agree with where the vehicle is manufactured. I would much rather have my Korean car assembled in Korea.

@sirprince888

2 жыл бұрын

@@wbwayne8887 All good. The Elantra N-Line is my first Hyundai. Also, I tend to look at the finer details about a car that normal folks don't pay attention to. Nothing wrong with that but it says a lot about me.... I'm very particular when it comes to my cars. LOL! Again, Forte GT is a great car and also comes with the 10yr/100k warranty. You are right about the looks... I also think the Elantra N-Line is very attractive.

Btw, 6k difference between this and the Civic Si in Canada so no contest.10K difference from the DCT N Line and the Manual N here too... 12k between DCT N Line and DCT N... for a daily commuter, not sure if it's worth and the fuel hit as well. The Elantra N Line is an insane value here in Canada for 30k. Also, turn off traction control and this car easily hits 0-60MPH in less than 7 seconds. This thing smokes the Si in every pedestrian "race" aspect and even on a strip.

Some car companies are threatening dealers of no longer selling them cars if they are caught selling for over MSRP! I'm not sure if Hyundai is one of the companies but might be worth finding out if a dealer is asking over MSRP. You could simply write or call Hyundai and ask about it. This came about due to so much price gouging going on due to car supply issues.

@oldpirate7434

Жыл бұрын

Also some states it's against the law too.

Absolutely love my 22 n line fantastic daily driver and super fun to drive in sport mode and is great on mileage

@belfalas92

Жыл бұрын

How firm suspension on this car mate? And how noisy is it?

@ika894

9 ай бұрын

Wjats your average mpg?

I have the n line and it’s a beast in the canyons

I love my elantra n line 2022 it has incredible power💪

It will let you neutral drop it if you dont press the brake like you did. It works on mine

Honestly I get that dealers wanna make money but the markups just make it stupid to buy the car first hand. Honestly kinda sucks for the car industry as well. I get maybe a 4,000 dollar markup on a 20,000 dollar car but to double to price on some cars just isn't a good tactic if you wanna last in the long run its more self-destructive when it comes to the market.

you have to turn of traction and stability control to get 0-60 times dude. hold on to the traction control button for 3-4 seconds

@KirkKreifels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Does this model uses the same wet 8 speed dct of N model? if it is 7 speed dry dct, you need to take extra care on it. Many Korean users of Hyundai's dry dct complain a lot on it.

@KirkKreifels

2 жыл бұрын

7 speed

tbh if I have to have an automatic, I'd much rather see these cars coming with something akin to the ZF torque converter 8-Speed that BMW loves to use. It's plenty fast and precise even in manual mode, it's way smoother (esp at low speeds) and more reliable than any DCT, and in cars that aren't like M3-level hardcore you're not really going to notice any hypothetical performance benefit going with a "real" DCT. Hyundai and VW both keep insisting on sticking these finicky, complicated, maintenance-heavy, occasionally failure-prone DCTs in all of their hot hatches and budget enthusiast cars because they have to justify/recoup their big investments in the tech and in manufacturing facilities, but it's a bad deal for the consumer IMO. It drives up the price on cars that should be inexpensive, it forces the companies to cut corners in other areas, and it forces the owner to deal with all of these expenses and headaches over the lifetime of the vehicle, especially as it ages and racks up miles.

@sim217s

2 жыл бұрын

They are really good at keeping up with performance mods do. ;) i have the dct in my veloster 2020 and its really good.

@DexBarnacle

2 жыл бұрын

hyundai has the best drivetrain warranty of any manufacturer they clearly arent worried too much about having to fix their transmissions

3:52 The hell happened to your shoes?

@wbwayne8887

2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

I saw a review where they said DCT transmission has more failure chances.

@lukemothug

2 жыл бұрын

Who's they?

@TTGaming6969

Жыл бұрын

Link or your full of 💩

That is a beautiful car!!

N is definitely affordable, one of the funniest car in the market but N line is... hmm

@SIIKAP1

2 жыл бұрын

N is almost $40k after taxes and fees. Not my definition of affordable, but it is the best bang for your buck

@aono335

2 жыл бұрын

@@SIIKAP1 Friend of mine got it for 36k. It's super cheap

@SIIKAP1

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 $36k is cheap now?

@MegaVoisey

2 жыл бұрын

@@SIIKAP1 right! I make 106k a year before taxes. I don’t buy cars over 7-10k. Why spend over 40% of my annual income on a deprecating asset? This is why most people in our society can’t afford to retire

@SIIKAP1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MegaVoisey most of society is stupid. No offense to them lol. People love buying stuff they can’t afford

You can't do a brake launch with this DCT, it kills power for a second off the line to save the clutches... I get 6.3-6.5 0-60 in my N Line DCT by just mashing the gas hard off the line with TC OFF!

@KirkKreifels

2 жыл бұрын

Those times seem very plausible with a solid launch!

@MrJrod899

2 жыл бұрын

THIS

@micway71

2 жыл бұрын

Mine still has 1800 miles and I haven’t fully opened it up. At times, I regret getting the DCT. I wanted the manual, but these aren’t the easiest to get as it were. Are you in sport mode with the traction control off? The DCT at times can’t make its mind up. I am undecided if I like it or not. Thus far, it’s really the biggest bitch I have about the car. It does seem it is getting smoother. If you feather the gas pedal turning into traffic it bogs and shifts way too damn early! I have learned you have to press a little harder to help some with the quick shift too early.

@micway71

2 жыл бұрын

@@NBABY-J well I have had smooth sports cars. I still say the DCT is confused some of the time. I try smart mode and I can’t much difference from normal. I don’t hate the trans… but I would have been more happy with a manual and saved some money. I just can’t see mid 6 0-60. On paper it should easily. That DCT should be able to take a beating too!! That is what hurts performance. I had a Rspec Veloster in 2019. Had to have dealer go 3 states away. It of course was only offered in manual. Fun and quick, but the seats were dismal!! I hated it overall. Kept probably 7 months and dumped. I was in it 2 hrs commuting daily, 4 days a week. The Elantra N line way better.. I just wished it ran like my rspec.

@micway71

2 жыл бұрын

@@NBABY-J that is indeed where it shines!! From a roll and mid range it gets it!! I’m old school on the quarter mile.

I am an Elantra sport dct owner, which is pretty much the same thing as the n line. The DCT is definitely a downside to this vehicle. it seems to be a sporty trans, but it's not. The shifting logic is quite weird and its shifting feel is just not sporty enough. Plus its reliability issues. I had the transmission replaced within the warranty, which is lucky but still a hassle secondly, this car needs an LSD, the wheel just spins when you try to make a quicker turn. Wheel hop can be solved with an aftermarket engine mount. Other than the issues above. This car is a great little sporty car. But the real solution is actually the Elantra N. That 5k difference is totally worth it!

@Kizzle001

2 жыл бұрын

Good points. I was an 18 ES owner, and the dct was shaky sometimes at low speeds, but sport mode was the best way to drive it spirted. I always hated the wheel hop, had excellent brakes but not much steering feel.

@vapeking466

2 жыл бұрын

I have read many articles saying to avoid all dct's! Evidently they are known for reliability issues.

@micway71

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with everything you said except: The N damn near impossible to find and it’s a lot more than 5k. Those sorry ass dealers are playing that market adjustment game. They have been warned about it, yet still are doing it. So really the N is about 8k-10k more. Why Hyundai didn’t put limited slip on the differential is really stupid!!! As you stated, one tire spins . I’ve noticed this while turning trying to not let the DCT shift at 10mph.

@GingkoMister

2 жыл бұрын

@@micway71 I know it's impossible to find one in the lot at MSRP. I ordered one and it takes around 4 months for it to come. If hyundai had put the LSD into the Elantra Sport back in 2017, it's price would be much closer to the Si I would have got the Si instead of a hyundai sport badge car, if the price difference was small. I didn't regret getting the sport, it's still a really fun car, it's just not the most performance oriented one within the Si, GLI, GTI segment.

@micway71

2 жыл бұрын

@@GingkoMister that grey sport or Si looks fantastic! Honestly; I like the Si/ Sport and my N Line. Another user on here told me a trick to get the most out of the N line. Now I can say it beats the Si I many categories. I don’t regret getting it. Both manufacturers are putting out some really nice cars. Hyundai seems to be bringing more for the $$.

I think the N would look better with this N Line's ducktail spoiler

Most people I know that have Hyundai products, have serious issues with them. For that reason, I’m out.

@tonychau1983

2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the warranty guys

@aono335

2 жыл бұрын

Anecdotal accounts don't matter. Honda fan boys need to chill

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 ok korean fan boy you chill.👎

@FeelReckless

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 it’s not anecdotal when it’s true for the majority of Hyundai products. Maybe their new products are better, but historically they haven’t been great in terms of reliability. I hope they get better bc that means more competition and better cars for everyone :)

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@FeelReckless dont talk to him .he is a korean fan boy .i see him commenting everywere .dont waste your time.

I do not understand how the elantra n line and the si are only 1,000 apart in price when in Canada they are 8,000 apart. Maybe because the si is better equipped in Canada. Really wanted the si, but the 8000 is just to much.

Does it have 7 speed dry DCT or 8-speed wet DCT?

@wbwayne8887

2 жыл бұрын

7spd dry DCT

The fact that this can't launch hard is super disappointing. What's the point of a DCT if you can't launch at 3000 rpm?

@MrJrod899

Жыл бұрын

Longevity

Lets gooo! First!

My understanding is that the Canadian N line gets a heated steering wheel, while the American spec does not.

@KirkKreifels

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds right

@f181234

2 жыл бұрын

Usually Canadian cars have extra features

I wonder if Toyota will compete with this segment, save for the GR Corolla.

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

Gr corolla is a type r wrx and golf r rival not si or elantra n line

@kpkp2655

2 жыл бұрын

@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 I know that, just the FWD version. Like a TRD Corolla?

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@kpkp2655 that would be good .even then toyota would kill the koreans.

@kpkp2655

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewalexis Interesting concept.

the n-line premium in australia is so much nicer

honestly i have left this bad boy running a couple of times would have never thought of buying a hyundai but i would buy again

Nice reveiw but the front is stiff but back is not si a much better product 😄

This would actually be a worthwhile contender if it had an LSD. Since it doesn’t, the Civic Si is just a better choice.

Funny looking "full spare tyre"

I actually like the lip style rear spoiler on the N-Line better than the small wing on the N. Make mine a manual though, I am not a fan of Hyundai's dry 7spd dct. Hasn't proven to be the most reliable transmission out there either over the years.

new elantra interior is bit too bussy for me, great looking car. but better than si? no

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

Seogab.you are right .

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 😂. Darkivaz-AAA you are right .You have no life.

If hyundai can make a good looking car

@matthewalexis

2 жыл бұрын

They're just overstyled.

@matthewalexis

2 жыл бұрын

@ŽAID DIAŽ (ⰆⰀⰋⰄ ⰄⰋⰀⰆ) Kia also overstyles their cars.

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewalexis they look great though

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

@ŽAID DIAŽ (ⰆⰀⰋⰄ ⰄⰋⰀⰆ) Mazda is so boring

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewalexis that's your opinion. Personally I think they look different in a sea of boring stolen designs

I've ordered one of these in red with digital dash

@MrJrod899

2 жыл бұрын

No you didn't You're getting limited then not an N line

@fazza84

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJrod899 outside of North America it's on the N Line

H > slanted H

@jakekaywell5972

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, in 2012. Times have changed.

I'm gonna go ahead and say "no", given that that particular Elantra has a DCT and the Si has a proper manual...

Is this just click bait? There is no way the N-line with the 1.6 and open diff is better than the underrated Si with an LSD. Also the Honda is getting top marks for interior quality. The Elantra is getting better interior-wise but it's not class leading.

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed .its the korean fan boys who say talk shit ..si is better and in my opinion interior looks feels expensive audi a3 or a4 like were as elantra n line looks over styled and has a cheap interior

@Blank00

2 жыл бұрын

If Hyundai developed the Elantra later than they did, interior would be worse. They recently stwitched to capacitive climate controls for models newer than Elantra such as Tuscon and Santa Cruz and capacitive climate controls ruin interior ergonomics.

@Cruiser203

2 жыл бұрын

It’ll never be better than a civic, there’s lot more to a car than big touchscreens and pretty plastics. Mechanically it’ll never surpass the Germans or Japanese

@replica4194

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cruiser203 I mean I might be tempted into a full on N over an Si, but an N-line?

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cruiser203 agreed .these korean fan boys

The elantra is not a bad 2nd option but the si easily.

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

si easily? hahahahahahahah

@wongchai807

2 жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 yes easily, just on reliability alone then resale value.

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

@@wongchai807 they've priced themselves out of the market here in Australia, it's underpowered here and cost 10k more than the premium model of the n-line. There's way better options. It's not 2014 , Hyundai/kia are very reliable

@mharro88

2 жыл бұрын

@@wongchai807 resale value of a Honda is fuck all in Australia. Nobody buys them.

@wongchai807

2 жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 your right Hyundai and kia have come a long way. I think thry surpassed American companies. They are still not reliable as honda &toyota. I think in Australia it has more to do with the dealership adding to the price. Im not sure how much mrsp is in the Australia market.

if you want LSD and you go to tracks (which 99% of the buyers don't lol), then Si is better. Other than that Gli, brz/gr86, N Line are faster than the Si. sad to say.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

Sad?

Civic si is better than elantra n line in everyway like .exterior interior engines value for money interior quality and truely brilliant to drive.

@aono335

2 жыл бұрын

Civic si is an ugly car. Not that Elantra is great looking but it looks better than the civic.

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 your are wrong .if you think the catfish is good looking in anyway and better than a si wow. I cant take you seriousely .lol 😂

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 you are a korean fan boy so your opinion dont mean anything anyway

@ironvista

2 жыл бұрын

@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 lol does that make you a weaboo? I'm team Elantra.

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@ironvista i am just saying whats better simple as that lol

Of course not. The Si is superior from the chassis to the manual to the engine. The Elantra looks terrible and has a cheap interior compared to the Civic.

@aono335

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaaooo

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 you are lmaaoo . Keep your korean fan boys comments somewhere else

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@NBABY-J you are real funny 😂😂

@uludak8468

2 жыл бұрын

but Elantra will eat hondo on drag and track

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@uludak8468 these are not drag cars so it doesnt matter .😂 man you korean fan boys just cant accept something is better than your products lol. I feel so sad for you fan boys. In many cases si has more than honda is claiming as well.👎😂 elantra eat a honda my foot.👎😂

Korean cars are gimmicks lol just because you put big touchscreens, sound insulation and bunch of heated parts doesn’t make it a good car. Most of their r&d seems to go into making nice looking plastics and bunch of unnecessary electronics instead of improving their chassis and other mechanical components.

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@NBABY-J ok.you are a fun boy so keep your fan boy comments somewere else

@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Are you done ranting . Si looks better drivers better and more .This is my opinion and if you dont agree with my opinion thats ok.I respect your opinion .👍

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

Said from someone who's never driven this

Resale values...hold out for the honda.

@kabooeybooey

2 жыл бұрын

You do understand MSRP for MSRP, the Honda is also costing you more, right? 6k difference in Canada. Initial cost vs resale? Not even close. The N Lines are still selling for near msrp price through wholesale here.

My opinion Honda will always outshine Hyundai and Kia no matter if more horsepower or not. Just my opinion. Just can’t stand them brands. 👎🏾💯💯

@adriangreen2554

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 They will always be a POS in my book

Not me, Si >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> N Line

Elantra is a great looking car love the looks beginning love Hyundai automobiles along Sonata. The Elantra is better than Civic has better value, warranty and price be much better. Elantra interior is better looking would buy this car more like top of the line compact car. Hyundai really did a excellent job with this car makes the new Civic Si bland.

Si all the way come on 😂

Civic Si is pretty awesome, but they are expensive. You'll pay $32k or MORE!

All Honda is overpriced now... its just not worth it.