My daily driver is a 2020 Elantra Value Edition with the standard 2.0. It has a very nice combination of comfort, features, and practicality. It also has just enough boost in sport mode for fine acceleration, whether it be getting on highways, passing, or launching from a stop sign when a vehicle is approaching at a short distance. And just like John said, Hyundai's CVT has the perfect feeling and sound of a smooth traditional automatic.
@@calebj2886 Good answer. History is repeating itself in the auto industry here in America. Compact cars are now looking like midsize cars from 10+ years ago. Midsize cars are now looking like fullsize cars from 10+ years ago. Even economy cars are looking like compact cars from 10+ years ago. Vehicles are also getting heavier. This is a very similar trend to how big vehicles became in the late 60s to mid 70s vs the early and mid 60s. Americans have always had a thing for roominess and comfort. Look at how big a 2024 Nissan Versa is vs a 2010 Sentra. A 2023 Malibu vs a 2007 Impala.
Hyundai/Kia white paint is prone to peeling, but don't feel too bad. So is Toyota's. It's a problem with the water-based paint formula manufacturers are using now. My black 2012 Nissan had peeling paint as well.
I have a 2019 Veloster and I absolutely adore it. They want me to trade in today for a 2024 Elantra. I’m so on the fence… I love my Veloster. It’s never needed a repair
If you love your Veloster and it's treated you well, stick with what you know works. A new car is always a gamble. Many have reliability problems. Also do you really want to take on many more years of car payments when you don't need to? The decision should be pretty easy to keep your Veloster. Plus, Hyundai doesn't make anything as cool as the Veloster anymore.
So I've owned my 2021 Kia Forte FE for ten months now (same car, different clothes), and have to agree with everything John said. While my car is definitely quicker (if not exactly fast) with the 6-speed manual, I still get a consistent 40mpg on the highway and my average has never dropped below 32. And that was the one tank of all-city driving. Yes, it tends toward understeer, but is easily neutralized with proper FWD steering/throttle techniques. And yes, very much the size of a mid-size of 15 years ago, but right in there with Civic and Sentra.
Your '21 Forte has the same engine, but is based on the 2017-2020 Elantra platform. The new Kia K4, the Forte replacement, is based on the 2021+ Elantra platform, which is a bit bigger.
0:08.........................Yeah, I didn't want to say anything, but that is why I eagerly await your Retro Reviews every week, because that's the OLD MotorWeek that I miss which used to test anything & everything on 4 wheels, & from $5,000 to $50,000.
Yep, I don't mind some hybrids, boutnindont care about those EVs or those expensive cars a real person can't afford. It was like this entire season, this week on motorway a bmw, a porsche, lamborghini, tesla, hummer, Porsche gain, back-to-back Chevrolet pickup trucks of the same GMC variant. I mean there's so many other vehicles out there can you review those and please get away from the damn Camry, God I hate that car. Why not have a segment that actually tests pre-owned vehicles and see how they're holding up today and not some short video segments about pre-owned cars in the market how much they're going for and financing and this and that and this is what you look out for know. I actually test them now and see how they are holding up today. All my vehicles on my channel are older. And what happened to the motorcycle segment!? bring back the two wheels 🤠
We have a Venue, an Elantra GT and have had a Santa Fe - love them all and "knock on wood" no real issues in 12 years of Hyundai ownership. (also have two toyotas - Sienna and IA that we have no complaints with) All have been reliable, comfortable but not "earth shaking awesome, which at the price point we have been looking, is all we wanted - major perk for us is the added safety features at this price point - have several young drivers in the family. (although, I think I may need some of those more than they do :)
I bought a 2018 Elantra SEL new. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I loved the design, comfort, features, smoothness, and fuel efficiency. However, right out of the gate, it was unreliable. Problems with engine, transmission, suspension, and other problems that weren't as significant but still annoying. Trying to get two different Hyundai dealerships to fix anything under warranty was like pulling teeth. I finally gave up and sold the car after 3 years with 25k miles. I really like how Hyundais feel and drive, but I'm leery about ever buying another one.
I had a 2013 Hyundai Accent. One of the best cars I've ever owned. Only problem was replacement of a rear wheel brake cylinder. Then while at a stop sign, some idiot took a very shallow left turn to where I was waiting.
I have a 21 Forte FE, base as can be. The only differences are- no auto A/C, 15-inch steel wheels, HID instead of LED lighting, cloth seats, plastic steering wheel and shifter and no satellite radio. So at least in this case, it doesn't really matter since the differences in equipment are minor. Oh, and I got both OEM leather wheel and shifter off ebay for less than $150.
U gotta put these cars in sport so they can wake up. Normal mode makes it get up to speed casually. Even smart mode is more responsive. I hit 7 seconds in my 23 Elantra Limited
SLOW… reminds me a lot of the 1989 Corolla I grew up in. Looks like Hyundai decided on the “low tech for reliability” formula Toyota uses. If I wanted one though I’d take the hybrid. P.S. 328,000 miles on my Genesis.
I have a Genesis sedan and borrowed my brother's Kia Forte. It's not fast but the CVT gives plenty of acceleration when needed. Honestly not worth complaining about compared to other cars I've tried.
Please stop complaining about 0-60. You are creating a market for price gouging by manipulating people into spending more money to go faster. Speed kills. This is one of the last affordable cars you can buy. Stop complaining. Not everything is about speed. Speed means more fuel burned. Higher insurance etc.
I agree. 0-60 is something to consider, but it should be taken with a grain of salt. It's irrelevant in typical day-to-day driving. People put too much emphasis on it. 9.4s is slower than past Elantras because the car has grown in size and weight without a power increase, but it's still perfectly acceptable for keeping up with traffic and getting up to speed. I owned a 2018 Elantra with the same engine. 0-60 was 8.0 - 8.6 seconds depending on who tested it. I wouldn't call it "fast", but it felt plenty peppy for my driving needs. 9.4 seconds isn't going to feel noticeably slower.
@@palebeachbum If they offered a real manual transmission that would help alot too but nobody wants to buy them. And the people complaining about it don't have brains to realize there is an Elantra N just for them. Shows how smart they are right? Lol
@@XenomorphLV426 not necessarily. I know someone with a Kia Soul with 328k miles on the original engine. But that's beside the point when discussing fuel economy.
"There is not allot that is earth shacking..." It is a Hyundai Elantra. It is NOT a sports car! What it IS is a VERY reliable, efficient daily driver for the average joe who wants just that!
I really don't know about that Lester clay pool because I got a hyundai Elantra 2016 had it for over 3 and a half years and had absolutely no problems with it Except the heater went out a while back not too bad for having a car just over 3 and a half years then I had a american piece of junk a Chevy and all I did all the time is to fix fix fix fix lol...
I'm looking forward to a complete exterior redesign. I really don't like the look of the 2021+ Elantra. Too many huge slabs of matt black plastic make it look cheaper than it needs to. I've never cared for the huge creases on the sides. The front redesign looks much better. I've always loved the design of the interior. Looks upscale for an economy car. I think Hyundai is getting a little too bold with the pricing of the latest offerings. They're pushing into Toyota and Honda pricing, which is way too much money for a car from a brand with sketchy reliability.
Rented one for a cross country trip. Shockingly comfortable, quiet and smooth riding. No rattles. Incredible mileage in the mid 40's plus. The con is it's a Kia/Hyundai.
Your sentiment is the same as mine was about my 2018 Elantra. Loved that car, except for reliability issues. I rented a 2020 Corolla and although it was a perfectly nice car, it didn't feel as good as my Elantra. Elantra was more engaging to drive, felt more substantial, and had a better interior.
Unfortunately the track we use was doing some repaving recently and so there are a handful of vehicles that we were not able to get 1/4 mile times for.
Nice looking, I dont like the manufacturers who put that stupid grab handle on the console. why? it cuts off everything, its a sedan not a CUV. I like Hyundai/Kia (had an 04 Elantra and an 05 Santa Fe) but their cheaper metals in the engine kill them. They can last but need preventive maintenance. There is the delivery woman with the million mile Elantra. Cars are all getting bigger, thats how the car makers are flubbing the numbers to get around CAFE regulations... its based on the fleet
All GDI engines tick like that. It’s just something that’s unique to GDI’s. Some say it’s the noisy high pressure fuel pumps but I’m not sure. But yeah they all do that
Nonsense. I drive a far slower car and in those 9 years, I only once had to floor it, and that was my mistake (a misjudged passing manoever). I would say, the safety limit is at 20 seconds from 0-60 miles per hour.
Geez my 2012 Focus with a 2.0L did 0-60 in 7.6 secs and it got 38-39 mg hwy if I didn't drive aggressively. A new car with 12 years newer technology and it's a dog.
@@ronaldderooij1774 1980 ford pinto does 0-60 in 12.5 and that was one of the worst cars ever made. im convinced motorweek has youtubes dumbest viewers. 20 seconds is not acceptable, maybe 20 years ago. tbh it sounds like you get in everyones way when you drive slowpoke
@@allentoyokawa9068 Says the dude who goes around on every Hyundai video saying the same boomer statement time and time again. Worry about us youngins taking your social security benefits and less on cars you can’t afford.
@@ouis-xv3vpI don’t think you work at Hyundai, otherwise you’d understand that this isn’t a Theta II and isn’t affected as they once were. Toyota? Nope. Honda? Those are terrible now. 1.5T in the Civic is an oil consuming monster.
@@GeoBob-xf3hh “Every way” is rather disingenuous. Japanese cars have skyrocketed in price even from new. Nissans are measurably worse than new a new Hyundai. They have worse warranties. Honda is falling behind drastically with durability and longevity.
I would not buy a Hyundai/Kia after seeing the nightmare my brother is going through with his 2020 Elantra and the USB car theft. Someone has already tried to steal his car twice. Broke his window and messed up one of his door handles. Hyundai also had problems with thier keyless entry key fobs getting hacked. Maybe they've fixed the problems but it's left a bitter taste in thousands of owners and turned of thousands more potential buyers. No excuse for Hyundai. My 2006 Dodge had an engine immobilizer and a chip in the key that was programmed to that engine. No excuse for any car made in the last 10 years not to have an engine immobilizer.
@@nhp5067 Tell that to the thieves after they punch your window in to steal it. These teens doing most of the thefts probably don't know the model year differences, they just see that Hyundai nameplate.
This isn't what most people are driving. It's a compact sedan. Nobody's driving sedans. Especially not compacts. Gotta applaud your attempt to give the people what they want at Motorweek, but the fact that it's that slow means it's not safe or practical as a commuter car. On top of how small it is, just paint a giant target on that red body for all the road raging trucks and SUVs. Which is what most people are driving. They just usually aren't luxury or high performance models. Hideous aesthetic on the Hyundai, by the way. They seriously don't know how to make a vehicle that doesn't look like crap from trying too hard to be different.
The Corolla and Civic are the same size as this Elantra and sell better than many SUVs. They were the 13th and 16th best-selling vehicles in 2023, respectively.
@@palebeachbum Not that that isn't impressive. But the other vehicles that sold were all SUVs. There are a lot fewer sedans to choose from because of the vastly bigger SUV sales. Not saying nobody likes a sedan better. Just that most people don't.
Tons of recalls, fires, failed engines, theft and terrible customer experience, child labor violations and the manufacturer denying warranty claims left and right. Uh yeah buying a Hyundai or Kia sounds like a great idea.
It's an economy car with sporty styling to appeal to younger buyers. It's the #3 selling car in this segment, only behind Corolla and Civic because of their reliability reputation.
Hyundai and Kia are cheap to own because of their low MSRP and lengthy warranty program. While that's great news for the new car consumer these cars can bankrupt low income people who can only afford to buy used cars that are 10 - 15 years or older. As with all automakers there are some redeeming models for example the Lambda series engine found in the Hyundai Entourage and Kia Sedona minivan were quite good.
9.4 seconds to 60 that is dangerously slow. a 2006 honda civic has the same hp but is 2 seconds quicker. hyundai failed hard unless this car gets 50 mpg
@@palebeachbum that is half correct. that was the 60 time for a 2006 civic si. fact remains 20 years later hyundai is not much better they a 20 year old honda. you compare any current car to something 20 years ago and there is a big difference
@@palebeachbum but i said 2006 civic. like 3 times. not once did i say 2023. i even slammed the hyundai for being the same as a 20 year old car, how are you so confused?
@@MrPorsche91730 your argument makes no sense. You're criticizing the current Elantra for 0-60 of 9.4 seconds, saying it performs like a 2006 when I'm telling you the current Civic performs essentially the same.
I disagree, I'm pretty happy with my Hyundai Genesis. Like all of their V6s with 8ATs, The powertrain is quite reliable, while the electric and body reliability is "good" but not "great". The power/chassis tuning and UX are excellent so I'll probably buy again.
