WORLD'S BEST HOT HATCH? - Hyundai Elantra N - Review

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Claiming the title of "World's Best Hot Hatch" is difficult when competitors such as the Honda Civic Type-R exist, but doing so is especially tough when the car in question isn't even a hatchback such as in this case of the Hyundai Elantra N. Technicalities, eh? But while the Elantra N might have a traditional trunk, it does come with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 sending up to 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque to it's front wheels. "Up to" as those numbers are only achieved for a limited timing using the NGS "N Grin Shift" mode. This specific Canadian 2023 Hyundai Elantra N is equipped with the 7-speed DCT, and not with the standard manual transmission.
Can this Hyundai Elantra N live up to the amazing performance that the N-team achieved with the Hyundai i30N and Hyundai Veloster N? Does it have the same playful character and pair it to an incredibly capable, yet affordable daily driver? And how does it compare to the more powerful Honda Civic Type-R and upcoming Toyota GR Corolla? Find out in today's review!
00:00 Intro
00:45 Exterior - Controversial, yet Good?
03:05 Interior - Economy Plus?
05:35 Interior - Practicality and Usability
07:10 Driving - Acceleration Run
08:00 Driving - Driving Enjoyment & Technical Aspects
14:30 Driving - Cornering Dynamics
16:25 Driving - Seat Swap!
17:05 Driving - Pure Joy & Why Numbers Don't Matter
18:35 Driving - N Launch Control
19:55 Conclusion & Pricing
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  • @GCCarsCA
    @GCCarsCA8 ай бұрын

    We already have our Civic Type-R review filmed, so stay tuned for the conclusion of Elantra N vs Type R! It's LIVE NOW! Check out our Type-R Review (and comparison vs the Elantra N) here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKSLo9ChZs2sXdo.html

  • @Nightwing01010
    @Nightwing010108 ай бұрын

    "Hatchback" is used very loosely these days

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    8 ай бұрын

    Just like "coupe"!

  • @ngrinshift4383

    @ngrinshift4383

    5 ай бұрын

    ...and turbo.

  • @simplesimonh123
    @simplesimonh1237 ай бұрын

    I bought a '23 EN DCT back in march. Once you turn off traction and stability control you can get the back end out, I've had a couple brown pants moments. Probably because once you do turn off the driver aids they are OFF, you are completely on your own at that point. I may be a bit biased, but I firmly believe that in sheer driving experience the EN is one of the best drivers cars of this era.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    7 ай бұрын

    The Elantra N most certainly was one of the most fun cars we drove this year, and we drove a lot of cool cars!

  • @SeudXe
    @SeudXe8 ай бұрын

    Great review. Love the quality of the video and nice personality of the reviewers.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Comments such as yours mean a lot to us. Glad you enjoyed it, more to come very soon!

  • @georgielewis4180
    @georgielewis418015 күн бұрын

    What fun! I have been watching with pure glee all of your videos--geeking out on all your incredible knowledge Eric, and the fantastic banter between you both! And this is the cutest -- watching Jesse half panicked and half in heaven shifting gears. Thank you both -- you are the best!

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    6 күн бұрын

    Haha, thank you! I do always enjoy making my passengers just a little bit uneasy 😂 - Eric

  • @prist10
    @prist108 ай бұрын

    Elantra N is called Avante N in Korea. I had a chance to drive it for a while and it is an amazing car.

  • @jessiewald4076

    @jessiewald4076

    8 ай бұрын

    I was pricing it out after. Such a good deal if not for current interest rates 😂

  • @prist10

    @prist10

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jessiewald4076 Buy it quickly.😆

  • @bradmorin5427
    @bradmorin54277 ай бұрын

    I have a 2022 HN and love it such a cool car.

  • @user-vk9sz2se5j

    @user-vk9sz2se5j

    7 ай бұрын

    hn?

  • @loganmyers9504
    @loganmyers95044 ай бұрын

    Getting my Elantra N next week!

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    4 ай бұрын

    Super jealous, enjoy!

  • @flcl_tx
    @flcl_tx8 ай бұрын

    Was this a review that was not released for awhile? The new version is about to be released in a few months

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    8 ай бұрын

    This review is a few months old, but Hyundai did put this Elantra N in the press fleet after they announced the new version. But you can be sure that we're gonna test that one as well!

  • @flcl_tx

    @flcl_tx

    8 ай бұрын

    Look forward to it @@GCCarsCA

  • @ngrinshift4383
    @ngrinshift43835 ай бұрын

    You didn't use the built in brake boost, N mode, grannies all the way off, RPMs high, at speed brake while applying throttle to build boost for a faster launch. Best for rolling starts (where this car shines). Talk to the voice button on the wheel (example: turn on heated seats) or "city" N mode in custom, Engine maxed, DCT Sport, E-LSD second bar... listen for the farts during shifts. There are alot of hidden goodies in this car.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    5 ай бұрын

    Huh, had no idea you could brake boost at speed. Appreciate the info, we'll certainly try it later this year when we're testing the new 2024 model!

  • @captainsewerrat
    @captainsewerrat8 ай бұрын

    It's not a fucking hot hatch. It's a sports sedan. A hatchback needs a hatch. The Kona N is more hatchback than the Elantra. Otherwise Golf, the old Civic Type R. Focus RS/ST, those are hot hatches.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    8 ай бұрын

    You're correct, that's why we said it's not a hot hatch! The comparison is only drawn for the sake of comparisons, as all of competitors are hatches.

  • @loganmyers9504

    @loganmyers9504

    4 ай бұрын

    The Type R actually does have a hatchback tho 😅

  • @tapout954
    @tapout9548 ай бұрын

    The elantra n has a slighter bigger turbo over the veloster n

  • @perfectperfecto
    @perfectperfecto7 ай бұрын

    Ontario plates represent! ❤

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    7 ай бұрын

    Shoutout to us Ontarians! 😎

  • @michaelwilburn1001
    @michaelwilburn10017 ай бұрын

    Is everything a hothatch now. Is a mustang gt a hothatch? The mazda miata? I love the car but this is a sedan, lets be real.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    7 ай бұрын

    You're correct, it's not a hot hatch! And technically we never call it that in the review either

  • @israellandry5009

    @israellandry5009

    5 ай бұрын

    Except in the title 😂

  • @JohnDoe-zo4by
    @JohnDoe-zo4by7 ай бұрын

    8 speed wet DCT, not 7

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    7 ай бұрын

    Oops, thanks for the correction. I had it written down correctly, but got it mixed up when driving. My bad!

  • @anthonylim2428
    @anthonylim24284 ай бұрын

    Definitely not a hatch but it is a very nice car.

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    4 ай бұрын

    100% agree! And we technically never called it a hatch 😉

  • @taemeister9302
    @taemeister93025 ай бұрын

    This is a Sedan....

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    5 ай бұрын

    Correct - which is why we technically never called it a hatch! :)

  • @N-Krazy1976
    @N-Krazy19768 ай бұрын

    It's not a Hatchback! 🤣🤣

  • @GCCarsCA

    @GCCarsCA

    8 ай бұрын

    Which is why we never said that it was :)

  • @N-Krazy1976

    @N-Krazy1976

    8 ай бұрын

    (WORLD'S HOTTEST HATCH) 🤣👍

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