2021 Hyundai Elantra - Driving Impressions In the Real World POV (Binaural Audio) 

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tedward literally has the best pov style driving videos on youtube!

I just picked up a red 2021 Elantra last night. Drove it round trip around 80 miles today and it is fantastic on the road. I hit around 40 MPG for my trip. Great value for the price.

I love the look of this Elantra, to me the angles really work. I was really impressed when another reviewer drove one on the Autobaun in Germany. He was at 120 mph and the car was steady and quiet. Seemed very well put together.

I absolutely love the new Elantra! It's bold and daring. I don't like anything that is bland or basic. I currently owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition. To be honest, Hyundai was never my first choice when it comes to car shopping. But what attracts me about my current Elantra is the features for the money and the warranty. To me, my current Elantra gives me Audi-esqe/VW vibes. Which makes sense, because the current VP of Hyundai Albert Bierman, used to be the head designer for VW and Audi. I have friend of mine who drives a 2017 Toyota Corolla LE. He was shocked with all the features my car has. My car has heated seats and it's cloth! Sunroof, blinspot monitoring, and push start. When I showed him the smart trunk feature, it was all over! I always say this about Hyundai/Kia. They were the first to integrate tech features in their cars. They were the first to bring in panoramic sunroofs in an economy car segment. Couldn't even get that in a Honda or Toyota. I'm looking to trade my car in end of the year for a fully loaded 2021 Elantra Limited. That ambient lighting and that full Mercedes like dash is what sold me. Not to mention that fastback sport styling that makes the Corolla and even the upcoming new Civic looks vanilla.

I feel like they add fake shifting to a CVT so ordinary people don't go "YOUR TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN!" "YOU'RE GONNA BLOW THE ENGINE UP!!!"

Just got this switched from a 2004 chevy cavalier to this and man is it nice. People get caught up in prices and how nice things are but for this price of this your getting more tech than some expensive ass cars!!

Love the running of the stop sign 😂 this a real review right here 💯A+

I bought one SEL 2022 , and this car for $22,995 is amaizing indeed. Is the best in the midsize car category. Good video

As a mom that mostly goes to the store and things for the child this is a PRETTY SWEET RIDE I can’t complain a bit! Love my blue Hyundai ❤️

I got this car a couple weeks ago and I love it, although I didn’t get a chance to enjoy it much because a careless driver ran right into the back of my rear 😒 so it it’s getting ready to go into the shop now.. the car wasn’t even a week old then.

I have a 1978 Chevrolet Nova with a 350 engine in it as my first car....then i bought this as my 2nd car and it's awesome, it's a good car and have so many features for it's value. If you are thinking of buying a 1st car and u want a new one this is the Best for u.

I'm currently renting a 2021 Soul with the same engine and transmission as the Elantra and it's made me want to look into the Elantra. I enjoy driving the snot out of a basic car, it's the whole "more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow." I don't really like the exterior, but the features and interior really look good. Especially at $20k, which is what the SEL with Convenience package is selling for where I live.

the "fake gears" and the way it handles them are why I actually like hyundai's iVT.

I want to upgrade mine now, I have the 2019

i go a 2013 with 217000 km,s on it. Runs like new, great cars, Ill buy this one one day.

Found these brand new for only 18k in my area, such a steal

Most entertaining review of this car I've seen. I agree the reviews are much more useful when you get a real production model off the dealer lot instead of a press car. Someone needs to tell Hyundai black wheels are not a good look on this type of car. They need to switch to a conventional silver finish pronto!

Besides the use of a CVT,Hyundai and Kia are most def moving in the right direction. Personally tho,I’d spend more money and get the Elantra N when it comes out.

Love your review dude! It is a great car, totally agree with you 👍

I don't like the new design but I like that the price is good for the decent car

I love his energy 😍😂

im in looooove !! Prayerfully will have mine this weekend!! :-)

Do you see yourself reviewing a Forte GT with the manual? I actually heard it’s a real contender with the Civic Si, GTi etc. there’s a good number of them out there on auto trader going way under sticker, would like your input.

Between the Elentra and the Altima which would be a better choice? That Elantra looks like a great car that drives really well

Just bought one today!! Looks like an Audi / Lamborghini. 10 K less than an SUV!! BUY what everyone else Doesn't!

the front visibility is a hyundai thing. my 2017 Tucson has the same thing.

I've spoken to a few transmission technicians and they all say the same thing, cvt transmissions are garbage. They don't really last and it cost around four thousand dollars to rebuild one.

Lol I kept wondering why everything in the background looked so familiar! You’re in South NJ, right? 😂😭

Is there any improvement in cvt transmission? thanks for test.

The steering wheel makes it look more expensive than it is

Loved the look of this car from the moment I saw it. I like different. Own a Hyundai Tiburon and yes it's still on the road. Owned a Sunfire too. Lol. This Elantra will be my next purchase. I love the Electric Shadow colour. Btw you are so RIGHT about the new Civic design, BORING and expensive. Not a great combination.

Thank you for the review. It’s very helpful. I have been checking the Hyundai website and I couldn’t find the model that has the digital display for Elantra. So, can you share the exact model that comes with this digital display- essential or preferred?

Actually, right now used cars are appreciating in value 😂 Not even kidding! Bought a CPO in June, it’s now selling for $2-4k more now than what I paid and believe me I didn’t get a great deal. I mean, I did, but only because it’s still at the Hyundai price point. But it’s not like I got it at a rock bottom price, ya know? They’re selling for well over MSRP currently. I wouldn’t give any car up right now though, you’d not be able to afford to replace it, if you could even find an available car right now at all!! The industry has gone insane 😂

i just bought hybrid Elantra for $28,192

I got to wonder with all those sharp angles in the body of they will be place for scratches and issues with the paint. Round and flat body panels take impact wear a lot better I wound think.

Please review the N-Line or the N when it comes out!

What is going on with the stitching on the back of the driver's seat, right below the headrest. It appears to be exposed or uneven. Otherwise a nice car.

In Turkey no car is budget friendly.

11:04 old Elantra

Yeah but 7 out of 10 car engines and transmission break at 100,000

Yes

Cool interion much more than ext.

I like this new car but I'm not sure CVT is durable/reliable like traditional automatic transmission.

Hyundai/Kia’s progress over the last decade or so is pretty incredible. So much respect for their growth and accomplishment. The styling of this new Elantra isn’t to my personal taste, but I applaud Hyundai for taking risks. If I was looking for a new car for around this price range, my choice would actually probably be right next to this on the dealer lot, though - Veloster R-Spec! You’d enjoy it. See if McGovern has one in stock!

I bought the 2021 Elantra SEL w/convenience & premium packages for our teenage daughter, which brings its features to right below the Limited trim. But since it’s not a Limited she gets to keep wireless Apple CarPlay!! But what she loses is the leather seating and the large screen with navigation. She prefers Google maps to my Sonata navigation system so that doesn’t matter at all to her. And the wireless Apple CarPlay will be far more useful to my daughter than the leather seats & a bigger screen would be, so it’s no great loss. 😂 She is in LOVE with her sporty little car 😍 And all the safety features & smart drive assist features makes this mama’s heart happy ♥️ We never expected to be buying her a brand new car but with the shortage, we had little other choice. What makes that hurt less is Hyundai’s price point. We only spent a couple thousand more than what our max was, since we were looking for a new-ish Hyundai CPO we knew we were going to be spending a good amount anyway. I just wanted her to have the safety features that I’d grown accustomed to having in my Hyundai’s. And I’ll never not buy a CPO, a used car with no protection is no longer at all attractive to me, not when automakers will stand behind their used car certifications now. But after looking for over a month for a decent CPO and not finding anything, I broadened the scope of my search to new and used cars and this beauty instantly popped up and located on the lot right at our preferred dealership and so we were able to give the sale to our favorite Hyundai salesman!! ♥️ So yes, while it is a couple thousand more than we wanted to spend, that peace of mind knowing she’s not in a clunker as a teenage girl on the road is how I can sleep at night. Also, the finance offer at the time shaved $1,500 off the pricetag anyway, so we didn’t really go too crazy over budget. And my husband and I now have peace of mind when she leaves the house on her own in a super safe vehicle 😍

Guy says the word 'cheap' so many times like he drove a rolls Royce in his mama's womb

I really like it’s interior

i think Hyundai did some good work with that Elentra interior! World class review as usual mate!

ANGLES ANGLES ANGLES ANGLES. Also how the heck can you make an Elantra review so entertaining haha

4:26 that's a simple but important point to make about depreciation, well said

The back looks like some sort of origami project I did in elementary school when I was bored.

I rented one of these for a road trip (including mountain driving), it was impressive overall, and what really stood out was how comfortable the driver's seat and position is on a long drive. I'm 6'4" and some small cars have uncomfortable seats for me. Also the CVT didn't have that rubber-band feel they usually do, it felt like an ordinary transmission. I'm a Mazda guy, I like more road feel and tighter steering, and the Elantra felt good on the road, not that spongy feel you sometimes get when small cars are trying to feel like big cars.

Good review, I like hood props. They never wear out, and won't cost you 300 Bucks a few years down the road when they are shot. And no one will be impressed if it has a prop or struts!!

With the stats of the Elantra N coming out and looking right, understanding how it performs in base trim gives us some insights into how good the N can be! Thanks for making this

SHPORT MODE

This is the car that I want! It will be my first one! Is it really that affordable?

I always appreciate your reviews and how you review the car properly and review the car for what it is. Too many major car reviewers (one in particular a certain (Color) Line Reviews, talks about every car like it should be a Porsche or some kind of a sports car when he's driving a Hyundai Elantra or a Kia Seltos.

I never skip ads on a Tedward video!

A million times better than those horse-pooh BMW, Audi and Merc. And I mean this car is better than an S-Class, 7-Series and A8 and all the other models under them. Because they all look the same, boring, pathetic and sickeningly unreliable for the price you pay. Modern German cars are an absolute fooookin disgrace. And they save so many models now, not only they are not exclusive/prestige enough, but they are actually offensively common.

Dang this thing is nice for a mid-level trim. I honestly really don't like Hyundai but they are really good at making an inexpensive car that looks and feels really premium.

No strut is ultra-economy. THANK YOU! I hope WV fanboys hear that when they buy their 40k Golf piece of crap without hood struts.

That car has a nicer interior then cars almost double it’s price in some cases. Very nice

This reminds me that Hyundai has the Veloster N in their lineup, idk if you’ve already done a video on that but it surely looks worth it. That car looks like a really fun hot hatch that makes all the great noises you would want

As soon as you said CVT, I dismissed this car. I drove a rental car with a CVT once, and it was awful! It's like driving with a manual but a worn-down clutch that keeps slipping! Very annoying! @8:10 you can hear what I'm talking about here, it's like the engine is struggling just to get the car going from a stop sign.

I really hate the styling, but you're right that it's not another boring econobox. Great value for money.

totally agree with you, "reviewers" (most of them cringeheads) will drive fully loaded models and worship the car while the "base" trim/"affordable" is a fisher price plasticky box

I honestly love the look of this car and just pretty much everything abt it. Thanks a bunch for making this video!

Yeah I think it’s ugly, but it’s better than the last Elantra with the pizza slice headlights. This one looks like a slightly refined version of that I guess

I love my 2021 Hyundai Elantra 😊 I commute about an hour/hour and a half to work everyday (depending on traffic) and this car is great for those long commutes. Heated seats are great in the cold mornings lol when it gets too hot, it automatically goes down from 3 to 2 😂 I have the electric shadow color. It’s super nice and I’ve gotten so many compliments on it. I also love the center console and the handle that is a bit of a divider between passenger and driver. And small detail but the cup holder are amazing because I can switch it to make it deeper or not so deep 😂 overall an amazing car and a good price 💕

Bought one 2 weeks ago. Love it

10-15 years ago I laughed at Hyundai's because they just lacked originality and looked like they were made out of cheap plastic. When my neighbor purchased one I thought he had went insane. Now they have stepped up their game, and for 23k I would gladly take this car as a daily commuter over any Ford or Subaru. This is a neat daily driver for the price, albeit the CVT

Hyundai is doing an amazing job!! I’m looking at the Veloster N DCT

How long until that "car in front of you is moving" reminder beep becomes really annoying? And I wonder what caked on snow would do to those sensors?

I bought a white one .. absolutely fucking love it . Not one problem and I’m at 1000 miles in 2 weeks lol

From classic Ferrari's to Hyundai's, that's Tedward 🤣

When I saw the changes in the 2021 Elantra, it made me wish I had held off a year. While I absolutely LOVE my 2020 I do enjoy the sharpness of the new model.

I got the Essential (base model in Canada) in Manual. I love it. For $17,899 CAD its a hell of a good car. Is it just me or does it sound like the engine is loud even under 4k rpms?

It seems like a nice car overall and good bang for your buck. I prefer the exterior design of my 2018, but the interior of this new 2021 looks very upmarket. I also like that they gave the back seat more room, as mine is seriously lacking headroom with its coupe-like roofline. I do wish they would start making sedans function as liftbacks though for better practicality since they are making the decklids so short these days.

10:32 ''I get a warning'' *TRUCK HONKS*

I also have a Hyundai Elantra 2021, it is super smooth and it’s a good sports car, I got it for 20k which is an absolute steal in my opinion.

I share your loathing for CVTs as well. How do you feel about transmissions like VW's DSG automatic with Tiptronic?

I love this fucking car but I don’t have money 💰 to buy 😔

I cannot believe I have followed the Topher and the Winding Road magazine but have never discovered your RU-vid channel until just now. Just subbed and thanks for driving this car. I am actually going today to pick up this exact trim level with the exact option package as this car has today. 22500 is my price out the door

I completely agree with you about the Subaru Legacy. I took one test drive with a base model 2020 Legacy and my parents in the back and with two people plus the driver, that drivetrain was absolutely GUTLESS. We found the Crosstrek 2.0i Limited with the 147hp engine much nicer to drive because it felt like it could get out of its own way. Now three months into the new car search, I'm going to be looking at this same trim Elantra and a Tucson.

Just got a 2022 Elentra two weeks ago. It’s great! For the price point it’s incredible. The comfort is excellent

Kia & Hyundai - simplicity, reliability, value for money !!! 👌🏆👍✈️

WHY IS THERE A RANDOM HANDLE THERE

I love mine so much. I’ve got the red one and I’m super impressed so far. Thank you for reviewing it. 💀

At first glance, I thought it was a hatchback!

Looks like you have some different/better options setups in the US than Canada. Here to get the dual screens you need to go all the way to the top plus add the tech package, but that looks like a somewhat smaller screen here. That option would be nice to bring down to the Preferred at least in the 2022 refresh.

So I’ve punched one of these this year I love it. You drive it aggressive and still get good fuel Econ. You drive it light and get even better it’s comfortable, with some nice modern tech features, on the sel it gets wireless CarPlay. Decent res on the infotainment and rear back up cam. For the price I think it’s best in class

I had a legacy 2009 for 11 years. So cute but so many mechanical issues! Just got me a cute Kona! Never thought I would buy a Hyundai! Love it!

Cheap cars in highschool most likely don’t cost over 5 figures tbh

I have a 2017 Santa Fe Sport, not the best vehicle in the world for a driving enthusiast but it has enough to be sporty. With my Santa Fe if I put it into Sport or ECO mode, it changes the shift points as well as the pedal feel/reaction since it's drive by wire. I typically keep it in Schport mode and because I don't have a CVT I will also put it into manual shift mode, typically using it for down shifting. Hyundai has come a long way from its beginnings with the Excel and having driven one I can confirm that those things were garbage. Hyundai (and by proxy Kia) has elevated it's game & is making cars that people want to drive. My first reaction to seeing this Elantra was , "Wow, that looks great!". My wife's 3rd Gen Accent has 141K on it & is still going, though we will probably look into replacing it and this looks like a good contender for being the replacement. I love that it has the blind spot warning light in the driver's mirror (though that may be mandated standard equipment just like backup cameras). Also, love the fact you went to Blue Hills for your test drive, some great roads up there that more people need to just enjoy! Also, that tri axle driver probably got cited for dumping half his load on 128...

Looks pretty good, the engine is underwhelming though. My 8th gen 1.8L civic develops the same power, and that's 10 years old with a 200cc deficit. Plus I hate CVTs. Manual is much better, and would've shaved some dollarinos off the price.

"ordinary car" , it looks like a spaceship compared to european mid size hyundais. Also what is that rear leg room! Damn son! Definitely a selling point. It's a no nonsense good car, does it come without the computerscreen dashboard and / or cvt? (yes , I am that guy) And I'm going to agree with you on the legacy, I drove an older one cause I was interested in it (on paper it ticked *all* the boxes I had), but it was just not a good car to drive.

What are your thougths on Volkswagen mk4 1.6 petrol 2000. Its not a great or a new car but it can be entertaining to drive sometimes. and i know i know 1.8 or 2.0 has allot more tuning possibilities like cpu tuning or turbo kits.

Honestly saying Hyundai is so much evolved for last few years. I own second Hyundai/Kia cars which i bought from new for the last 5 years and in the interim i owned Toyota Camry. So comparing these cars i definitely love my current Elantra.

How quiet is inside?