Hyundai has really stepped up. I personally really like almost everything about this car. I think it looks great, but I can see how others could dislike it.
I don't know about you but compared to some of the other cars in the market it looks really rad and the headlights are really cool I'm not too impressed with too many new cars as I drive a couple vintage Volvos but I might have to take this one out on a test drive on their gas LOL
I wish they made an N line for my 2018 Elantra GT sport hatchback. When it came out. Only thing I wish it had was a 2.0T not the 1.6 had a little bit more power.
I genuinely appreciate that Hyundai is taking what they learned from the veloster N and has made a better car. It honestly really cool to see hyundai bring multiple cars and their performance models to try and show that they’re serious
I am driving a 2019 i30 N Fastback. Bought it new for 31.500 Euros. I absolutely love it. Last week it got a Turboupgrade , Software and so on, running now 360 HP and 470 torque. Its sooooooo good 😎😎😎 Great Job Hyundai
@@boygonewhoopdataZZ Indeed, Honda is increasing prices on an insane level, I believe it`s mostly the dealers not Honda itself, but still. It`s awesome to have competition.
I actually own the Elantra N, and man do I have fun with it. The fact that it makes my car guy friends giddy seeing it and riding in it, makes me happy as well.
Hyundai has impressed me with their latest car, and I personally like almost everything about it. The design looks great to me, although I can understand that some might not share the same opinion. It's awesome to see Hyundai stepping up with their performance models, showing they are serious about enthusiasts. I also appreciate the fun and value it offers, and prefer it over competitors like the Civic Type R due to the significant price difference. Lastly, I'm excitement about the manual transmission option!
Wanted to say exactly the same. Definitely did not expect Rory to show up, but man I am glad he did! I don't care if it's "fan service", because it served me a smile and made me even more of a fan!
Please forgive me for my absolute ignorance but who is Rory and why is he relevant? I mean I know he’s the Englishman in the courtyard drinking tea w/ James but I don’t get the nuance
When I owned the Sonata N Line I was bitter about the “almost performance” comment; after a year of driving it “almost” was the perfect summary of the car. Traded in for this and could not be any happier. Such a fun car to hop into daily. Easily my favorite car that I’ve owned in my 16 years on the road. When I first saw pics of the blacked out front bumper I hated it- now I wouldn’t change it if I could. Looks great in person
@Ryan Duguay the sonata is the n line model NOT an N MODEL therefore its not as fun. Yes it has 2.5 4 cyl turbo that's bigger but not all the upgrades this or the VN has. Sorry you don't know much about cars.
@Ryan Duguay I got “scammed” lmfao. I put 30k miles on the Sonata N Line.. I think I know what I’m working with here. All that power is shit when you can’t even put it down. Floor it from a stop in the Sonata and you’ll be checking to see if you broke your dash somewhere from the insane wheel hop. The only car I’ve ever wished had less power lol
Tbh seeing Doug’s review about this car on his channel got me kinda mad. All he did was talk about the Wrx on his drive and about how the wrx drives better in the rain. But that’s not what the EN is for. Throttle house just instantly justified my anger for Doug’s review when this vid came out. Great job on throttle house’s part
the TCR feature from the sound is insane . i tried it and put everything high it felt like im actually in a race car and also felt like the exhaust popped more
LMFAO, that sound is generated over the cars audio system through the speakers for in cabin only. Excessively loud exhaust would be in violation of too many state laws on the books across the nation. In the video he even says for in cabin only sound.
@@bayte7076 My tuned Subaru STI spits fire and backfires loudly from anti-lag. I don't live in California, so their smog laws don't apply to me. I have visited Cali and gotten ticket for this exact same thing and have beaten every single one because I have out of state plates. Some cars are using the audio system to make the engine sound more aggressive (New Civic Type R) and I know the N makes popping sounds in track mode.
Hi, I fit exactly in that venn diagram so I bought one. Zero regrets, fantastic car. My brother owns a type R. The Elantra N does NOT feel like a 10k less expensive car. Great value. Hyundai is also doing everything they can to stop their dealers from marking this up. I got mine at MSRP
You should note that apparently in CA having it in anything besides stock mode can cost you a lot in CA. Even pull your registration. Look it up. There’s even a vid on RU-vid
Either they used some great editing and digital wizardry for that intro... Or their budget is getting crazy. Either way, I'm impressed. The Rory cameo was a nice touch.
@@papa_pt u are looking at price I am looking at performance... clubsport S makes about 290psi in DSG this in NDCT makes 286psi... very close 0-62 times as well
Difference is, the Acura will still be running like a fine-tuned watch in 10 years and will retain a much greater proportion of its original selling price. Reputation takes a long time to earn.
@@lancemannion4113 this isn’t the 1980s. Both Hyundai and Kia are well respected manufacturers now. You also can’t beat their warranty if you are so concerned about reliability. The new Integra is a complete joke.
@@brucesuitt993 nobody said they weren't respected. And I'm not sure how you can say the new Acura is junk? Style is obviously very subjective but the reviews for it are solid, and Acura has a pretty consistent reputation for being an excellent driver's car - a few atrocities in styling, aside. But Honda/Acura didn't get to where they are by fluke. Hate them all you want but it'll be a while before the Koreans can truly compete in both value short-term satisfaction and long-term reliability.
@@lancemannion4113 I think the Koreans are already proving their reliability now. My issue with the Integra is they are charging most likely mid-30s for a 200hp tarted up civic SI. From a performance standpoint that is junk when you compare it to what Hyundai is offering in the same price range. As far as reliability, I had a 2020 RDX and that thing was plagued with infotainment issues. When it would go on the fritz I couldn't change my drive mode, use the radio or anything. The AD couldn't figure it out, so I ended up selling it.
@@brucesuitt993 Well given the situation of your SUV, there are exceptions to every rule. Nobody bats 1000, but if you look at the history of Toyota and Honda products, even with the misses - which are rare - they still are the standard that everybody has to measure up to whether we like to believe it or not (and I'm a hardcore Ford guy!) I've had just over 80 cars in my life including a Kia Koup daily that had an absolutely horrible clutch that could never be fixed properly (once warm it would be brutal trying to shift gears) - and I basically had to dump it as the resale on these is horrible. And I even had a stock Hyundai Tiburon Genesis Coupe V6 that was only about 3 years old. And the thing squeaked and rattled to no end. I sold it with less than 100,000 km and the car felt looser than a 2002 Celica GTS I had in 2018 that had 425,000 km on it!! The Koreans build cars that give you great value for your money initially. That's their selling point. But they haven't proven themselves long-term, especially when it comes to resale. And this is where the Japanese won't lose their grip. Competition will only make them better. And I don't think it's a horrible thing rebranding a car with the loyalty and following that the Civic has. Other than the Toyota Corolla, I don't think you'll find a better small car with a better track record! Also I should mention that Hyundai and Kia had the huge engine fire issue since 2018 that affected half a million cars. They tried to bury it. But there was a W5 program up here in Canada a couple of years ago that actually talked to the people that had cars that essentially spontaneously ignited, and they had to finally fess up.... I think? But this will take a long time (for those that actually do their research) to make ground up on. Issuing recalls is one thing, but avoiding and dismissing things as serious as this can't be overlooked. On a side note, my daily driver is a 2015 Fiesta ST. And even at 7 years old this thing has been absolutely bulletproof reliable and easily one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned. I think people write off domestics because of their horrible track record from the 70s and '80s....they shouldn't.
Just some cool info for the N badging. The all powerful Albert Biermann, VP of engineering for BMW M in the 80's until recent when he joined Hyundai and banged life into the N models. Hyundai says "N" is for Namyang, where the product and development of the vehicle took place, and Nurburgring where the road and handling took place. Albert Biermann may have retired but you can definitely feel his seeds spread all over these cars and I can't wait to take delivery of mine and take it in the face.
Bought mine without even test driving it. No regrets - absolutely fun. Mine is also same in the video; performance blue 6Spd MT but with sunroof. Australian market doesn't get the N lighted seats but we get cooled seats (heated seats also included), so I'll take that trade. Also, I've been told that the red brace can be removed if you really need to fit something through.
A great car. I would definitely buy this over the upcoming Civic Type R simply because the price difference will be nearly $10k. I don't care for the Elantra N's front clip styling, but everything else seems great. Sounds fantastic as well.
I’m 5000 miles in and I still enjoy driving it every single day. I don’t care about about numbers-it’s just simply a fun and spirited way to get to work and a nice weekend driver as well.
@@luislinares690 I mean come on, it's impressive to see a brand create something within 6 years that's relatively competitive with the likes of the Type R.
@@luislinares690 it helps when your car is designed by the former lead engineer of the BMW M division. Nobody doubts the Type R, but for 10k extra in my pocket (ignoring markup), the N is pretty awesome
depending on the person the price difference is having the stock rims for snow in those regions, a track rim/tire setup. Or in the west having an eco/daily tire with the stock rims and a track rim/tire setup for the weekend. For those individuals the N is pretty viable out of the gate with those concepts as priorities. Or a chip tune+side rims/tires. Thats what i see same with a gr86 vs a 40 thousand dollar FI option.
I got myself an I20 N.. man the N cars are just so much fun. Before I drove a Mercedes C class, mostly listening to music and chilling. With the I20N I got the better sound system, but I enjoy listening to the car so much more. It keeps talking to me, I love it. Even in Eco mode in the city, the exhaust is quietly burbling.
I have a tuned / lightly modified 2018 WRX that I love and I’m 99% sure this will be my next car. My friend has the Veloster N and it’s awesome…and this is on a new platform and supposed to be even better. While I’ll be N mode all day everyday, I absolutely love the idea of switching to comfort mode or whatever when I’m driving around my wife and kids. I can’t wait.
I know you guys have tracked the veloster n, but are there any plans on putting this on the track at some point to see how well Hyundai has done and how well it competes with its 4-door competition from Honda?
it's pretty fast, on a smaller and slower track of, it's as fast as a M2 Coupe and .5 slower than the A45S. mind that it was a small and slow track of, where HP is less relevant and the lsd and chassis one Elantra is extremely important
This is awesome and amazing, love the manual, full screen and the stuffs that comes with it... I cannot believe this is only $32k USD. It would have cost almost $172k USD in my country just to have this. Aint you guys lucky or what. You could probably guess the country I am from if you are in the know. LoL.. more my FML
I've had one in the 6MT for about a month now and I love it. I was heavily debating on if I should have waited for the new Type R or not but now I don't regret it at all. Just the perfect level of fun and sportiness for me as a daily, and personally I like the interior in this more than the current gen Civics.
I want this car but the front axle seems like a deal breaker. If what TH says is true. Then buying these used would be a nightmare. May go for the N line.
@Ed Findlay so what happens after 10yrs? Or when Hyundai stops making the part. Sometimes warranties do not carry over if buying used. Or gets reduced drastically to like 1yr or so.
I got a black DCT EN and I’ve got no regrets. With dealer markups on all cars the type R would’ve been a bit over my budget. Also the exhaust note is just miles ahead of the civic.
Great video! Love my EN so far. I have to admit, being 35 years old, they hit the nail on the head of the “feeling of youthfulness”. This vehicle is capable of being a fast and fun daily driver, while also being able to be the reliable family sedan.
I'm 35 and thinking of getting one as well. Depends on what the new Civic Type R is like and what the used car market is like in a year. I need a fun DD. My current Elantra GT is long in tooth (02) and my Porsche TT doesn't need to be driven everywhere. I personally have a sweet spot for fun economy cars, more so than other cars, I think because for a looooooong time they were all I could afford. BTW the Elantra N looks amazing in red!!
1) Hyun as in "Shaun" when you replace the "sh ( ʃ )" with the / h / sound. 2) Dae as in "Decibel" but only pronounce the "De" part. I am a South Korean, and I just showed you the correct way to pronounce Hyundai in Korean with similar pronunciation examples from English words.
Whoever does your video editing deserves a massive raise. Without him, you're just a informative, entertaining, humorous, non biased version of savagegeese.
@vTENKENv throttle house is definitely more fun. But lifeless? Really? You could say their editing is more monotone but most certainly not personality wise.
You get a higher level of mechanical and technical info from Savagegeese, which is useful. But these guys do a better all around review that's more thorough in my opinion. Both have value.
Ive had my elantra N for about 600 miles now. The car is everything I could of asked for. Drives like a beast, the interior tech is crazy... Lane keep assist is very strong. My only complaint is its not great in the snow but I havent gotten snow tires yet. Also, you can buy pass that funky front design by getting the black color. Not even noticeable
It's not "Die" at the end. Vice President of Hyundai confirmed on the Rachel Ray show (in America) years ago that the company brand name is pronounced "Hun-day." Which makes sense because no automaker wants to be associated with the word "Die" anywhere in its brand name. However, thumbs-up for letting us know that you need to keep the revs up to get real fun out of this car, in terms of performance. Not what I'm looking for in my soon-to-be next car. I need the performance to kick in down low.
I used to hate on Hyundai because I thought they literally copy bits and pieces from every other car maker to jumble their cars together…I must say I’m impressed now.
The Hyundai dealer at the auto group I work for got one. Got to hear that exhaust first-hand and let me tell you, there's never been a better sounding turbo-4. AND it has a manual, as it should.
As an employee of Hyundai, we have not heard anything towards that and it seems like the Elantra gt/hatchback has been discontinued and it’ll stay like that
@Patrick Bai that i dont get, the i30N & i20N are becoming more and more popular in europe, but the entirety of the usa gets a weirdly shaped veloster & the elantra, which we dont get 🥴
Its thanks to guys like Throttle House that help me develop the language for what I want of an sports car ahead of the experience. The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like! Or at least excites my curiosity. The Elantra N could have the 1.6 T and still be a buy for me if it keeps all those handling elements
The CN7 chassis feels fantastic, the rear's absolutely planted compared to my Veloster, turn in's good. I do wish the N-Line's got a hair more love when it comes to suspension and brakes though
"The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like!" Sadly this has become less and less important on modern cars, even performance or drivers cars. Luckilythere still are manufacturers that care about it as much as enthusiasts and not the biggest numbers like many others.
You guys are the best! It's funny how I found you watching "Pipas Rectas" but you guys are great, I dont watch the other guys anymore. I enjoy your videos a lot, a lot. Keep the great work specially your intros.
Another awesome collab guest appearance! Love Rory too as a reviewer. As for the Elantra N: There's definitely nothing else I'd take over it in that price range, and I'd have mine in Cyber Grey DCT.
James is actually pronouncing it correct. I worked at a Hyundai dealership about 10 years ago and the dealership's Korean overlords told them it was pronounced "Hyundai like Sunday".
