Hyundai Elantra review. IS IT BETTER THAN THE CIVIC? 

I love my 2017 elantra. It's smooth it's efficient, the wheel turns so smoothly. I love it. I commute 53 miles going and 53 home and I'm getting 50 mpg on eco mode and I fit 3 car seats

I got the 2018 Elantra Limited. Great car. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. It looks much classier than the Civic. Has all the features that you want. The level of technology is unparalleled in this class of car.

I recently accompanied my daughter to select a new car of her choice where she narrowed it down to either the '17 Honda Civic or '17 Hyundai Elantra. She only possess mere technical awareness of automobiles and like many women is attracted to style, user features and overall comfort of the drive. She first drove the Civic, then the Accord. The Accord was nice, but, just a bit too large for her. Then, she drove the Elantra right after we left the Honda dealership. She immediately felt more comfortable in the Elantra. It was smooth and more roomy and quiet than the Civic. She claimed that the engine in the Civic was noisy whereas the Elantra was whisper quiet and equivalent to that of the Honda Accord. So, she bought an Elantra Ultimate and is very delighted to have done so.

This design is ahead of its time.

Lol, salty Honda drivers in here. If you know your car is so good, why feel the need to be a keyboard warrior about it? Elantra is an awesome car.

My parents just bought me this car. OMG I LOVE IT. so beautiful!!!!!

just recently I bought a basic SE Elantra, 2017 for less than $11,000. There are a lot of fantastic cars in this compact class including the Civics and Corolla, but all I wanted was a no frills, late model basic commuter for a great price, and the Elantra fit the bill perfectly and I love it!

I bought a New 2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition today (11/2/2018). Great car, great value, great warranty... Can't beat it.

Don't forget the Elantra also won North American car of the year as well. And it doesn't have the engine issues/recalls that plague the new Civic and Honda products in general recently across their lineup.

Love my 2018 Elantra SEL overall. It looks and feels more upscale than one might expect for the price, but still embodies all the virtues of an economy car, such as ease of parking and low running costs. It's hard to expect more than this for under $20k and I think the Elantra has the competition beat in a lot of ways.

I just bought a 2018 Elantra, and it does have Apple/Android car play. It's a great car!

i love corrolla,elantra and civic.All of these cars are amazing

I would take the Elantra over the civic any day.

Better than Civic especially being sold at a lower price !

Your review on this car is great, it helps me figured out so many things on the car without reading the car's functionality book. Just got one today and I love it man

I own 2 Elantras 1- 2011 & a 2017 both great cars!

I have an Elantra and love the car. The suspension might not be as good as the civic but it is fine for me with everyday commuter driving. Overall I love everything about the Elantra and IMO you get a lot of bang for your buck. I love the way it looks too and it is very spacious for a compact sedan. I also like the way it handles.

Excellent! He explained everything so well. Someone should hire him to do this. Editing is pretty good too.

I am six two and drive my Elantra 2017 as Uber over weekends. It is a very comfortable ride. At times I am in stop-start traffic for hours. Though it is not great on fuel.

We just bought a 2018 Elantra SEL and we love it. It has great safety features, for the price we paid. We actually like the understated look but classy features, in our opinion the Elantra SEL trim has. We got a great buy because we bought last year's model as a certified pre-owned owned vehicle with original warranty still on the car. Depending on the mileage already on the car will determine how many miles are still on the warranty. Of course, a CPO car only a year or two old will be like brand new.

I like my 2014 Elantra GT. It works very well. The big issue I have with it is the Torsion Beam suspension as opposed to independent rear suspension. The ride is very choppy and it does not inspire confidence. The car drives fine on smooth surfaces but it's awful when the road surface is imperfect

Like both cars. Bought my first Hyundai on 2/17/18. With the $2500 rebate for this month, walked out with a 2018 Elantra Value for $17, 700 plus tax (with over $400 in additional options included). With the options you get with the Value, you can't beat it. This is the first car that I've bought for under 20K, and I am appreciating it greatly. One note, happy that the CVT is in my wife's CR-V and not in this car.

Note: The 7" screen version ALSO has Android Auto (and Bluetooth, of course).

Yes, absolutely this elentra is better than 7. generation civic.

Hyundai the best!!!

The Kia Forte SX has had these kinds of amenities (heater rear seats, memory seats, etc.) for years now. I also think he said "Civic" more times than he said "Elantra". I'm surprised Hyundai didn't offer a more powerful engine in its Ultimate trim. For $30K, the equivalent Civic and Mazda3 trims offer peppier engines with better fuel economy.

I just bought one..great car..SPORT -ECO

If you seen the Elantra sport, you know why Hyundai is getting better

ELANTRA LIMITED

EURO Crash Test results : Hyundai Elantra 2017---> 5 stars vs. Honda Civic 2017 ---> 4 stars.

Did not age well lol. I own a 2015. Still get compliments on the cars looks.

Love the reviews man, but just wanted to reach out about one thing. You've said on multiple reviews that Honda Sensing is a more sophisticated technology than BSM. I think a lot of people out there would disagree. Having a video feed of your blindspot makes you the decision maker as to whether there is enough room or not. Your BSM lights up when there isn't enough room, and is dimmed when there is. Which is the better/more advanced solution?

2017 Hyundai Elantra review.IT IS BETTER THAN THE CIVIC.

Another good review. The only gripe I would have are the comments on suspension. I would guess that at least 90% of people wouldn't be able tell between an independent suspension and a torsion etc. That should not be focussed on to determine on purchasing the car. Now if the ride is downright harsh, then yes mention that. But handling? 28000 for an elantra top end model. You have lost your mind if you buy that!

I own a 2017 Elantra. They have a 2.0 Atkinson cycle variant of the Nu engine. Mine, and according to many reports the dealer told me they get, is they make a loud ticking/tapping noise when cold. It sounds like a diesel. Dealer reported Hyundai said it was normal because the metal shrinks in cold weather and there is no need to look into the issue further. They further recommended I bring the engine and transmission to operating temperature before driving. I am not sure why they would recommend this since this requirement it is not listed in the owner's manual. The owner's manual only states that engine speed should be kept "moderate" until the engine reaches operating temperature. I have never ever had a car do this in cold weather and I have had my fair share of junkers. I think there is a real safety issue here that Hyundai is ignoring. Are they engineering piston slap into their engines causing them to wear out early and suddenly which can happen while in motion which can lead to a dangerous situation like stalling or power loss on the road. It seems Hyundai in Canada acknowledged this with a recall for an issue with the EXACT same issues on the Nu engine but for some reason failed to take action in the US even though all the engines came from the same plant. That recall was for ill fitting pistons in the cylinder causing knock when the engine was cold. This caused damage that required the engine to be replaced. It seems this issue is continuing on these latest iterations of the Nu engine and Hyundai is continuing to ignore them and blaming the customer about them. Hyundai needs to be held accountable for their product and address/correct any safety issues world wide and not in just one country.

Got mine today !! Black color GL edition

when civic went to cvt - i was like "meh" on civic.

I have a 2016. The 2017 got a bit too conservative. Also ,all the 2011 to 2016 had four-wheel disc brakes. You now have to upgrade to get four-wheel discs on the 2017.

First to comment on the 2017 Elantra in 2017! Happy new year.

As mentioned at 5:00 = There are a lot of people who like the good old-fashioned automatic transmissions with gears instead of a CVT, and that means that for an 'ASIAN-DESIGN' economy car you have the choice of the Elantra or the Mazda3. If you want a conventional looking radio, with the controls on the dash, then your ONLY CHOICE is the Elantra.

Excellent review but two suggestions: Add more information on the engine. Like a pop box, not only for the HP, but torque at what rpm's. Second, I know the show is made in Canada for the Canadian market, but since 99% of the cars reviewed also sell in the US, could you please add as a pop box the Mpg in addition to the KM/L? Thank you

I think it's a perfectly handsome car. I love Honda, but I think this Elantra is a way better looking car, and I feel it has the mechanicals to rival it, too. Hyundai has come a long way.

In my opinion, you take any vehicle with a rear torsion beam suspension, take out 4 pounds of air out of the rear tires will make it immediately feel like an independent suspension with that firmly planted feeling around the corners..

Nothing ever really seems to beat the Civic. Like ever. I prefer the Mazda3 over the civic honestly.

Only serious complaint is your claim on the aging of the old body design. It was sharp and rounded at the same time. The new body is more boxy and loss some of the sharp lines. The back especially looks worse. Not a fan. In my opinion the 2015 year was the best looking Elantra made.

I own a 2015, can not adjust rear wheels. So I'm replacing the rear tires about every 8 or 9 thousand KMS!!!

I m confused. I want to choose any one among these 2 but I get attracted by both. My 1st preferences are space ( cuzz I m 2 tall), reliability and I would buy only the petrol version...pls help me out

elantra is soooooooooooooooo good

The all new Eeeelaaaaantra

what a shame the civic and corolla went with CVT transmissions .

They took the last models unique swoopiness away and replaced it with...Generic Car™

I can't wait till the new Cruze comes out and have a comparison video.

I have the 2004 Hyundai Elentra automatic

love the videos. Question for the Q&A videos. which company offers the best value in canada (vancouver resident), specifically looking at base engine models VW jetta trendline+1.4tsi, 2.0 civic EX... or is it worth getting the EX-T with price premium

I've never found Hyundai's leather particularly great. It feels like leatherette.

That's a good looking car in that red color.

Suspension can cheaply upgrade to KYB...KYB definitely provided good performance than Oem...

Not bad looking, but where the last gen was distinctive, this one just blends into the automotive landscape and gets lost. Too many of today's vehicles look like they were designed by the same committee, this one included.

One advantage the new Elantra has over the Civic is the passenger seat is height adjustable standard. The Civic front passenger seat is too low and not height adjustable at any cost. I think I like the back seat in the Civic better though due the more reclined seatback angle. I rented an Elantra years ago (2000) and was expecting a piece of crap and instead I was extremely impressed.

Korean not known for copy culture, but i guess they copied it from japan, korean today dominating the entire world example samsung, i saw classy look elligant design with their cars and gadgets, reliability?question mark?sooner or later I believe they would improve coz they were industrious than japanese

Hi Zack nice video!Is this your wife on a video?

Looking forward to your review of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

I wished the Honda had blind spot detection rear cross traffic alert memory seats and a heated steering wheel

I think elantra looks much better looking than civic but civic's design is growing on me.

got flashbacks to the Seinfeld episode when Jerry buys a car with "memory seats" to his father.

Last year I bought a 2017 Elantra Limited ( it says it's Limited but it's missing some features that I doubt would have been opted out of) and traded in my 2018 Soul Ex+. The Elantra is nice but isn't comfortable for long drives and the Eco mode makes it feel very sluggish and doesn't help very much with fuel economy. I don't hate the car but I miss my Soul.

The only advantage of the Civic over the Elantra would be the resale value. That's it.

what cars like these are the best for the buget of 20.000€

Yes. I had civic, and Corolla. Elantra is better

Hi thanks for the review on Elantra. I am thinking to buy new vehicle next month and have 2 options civic or Jetta. Will you please do a review on 2016 Altima also. Thanks

As soon as I saw it, I said Ford should sue Hyundai for rebadging a Fusion as a Elantra. I'll keep my Civic, it just got 60MPG on a trip and it's not even the hybrid.

Thts me or its Bryce from 13 reasons why reviewing a Elantra hahaha

looks impressive if you look back the Elantra has come long way it was never sporty just plain but i say hey looks great but Honda has perfomance

Great information! Thank you for sharing!

The rear doors of all Civics except the Touring model also have hard plastic. It looks like the soft plastic that's in the front but one touch will show how they even fooled you!

I would go with civic or mazda but the exclusive dealers for them are very weak . one service center for honda and 3 for mazda in a city the contains 3 million people live in

expect this car to receive a quick refresh just like the sonata; I don't think Hyundai expected the civic to be that improved especially the touring model. make a 5 door with 1.6 liter turbo, I'd buy it.

This car looks like the Ford Focus & Chevy Cruze got blended together.

I think it was definitely better for a while there. But the new Civic is much much better than that last one, and the Elantra is still pretty much the same.

I got a 2013, love it, think it looks better then the new one, sorry...

wonder full simple design

Well new civic is hands down better car in every way. But elantra is great city car. Cheap to buy and decent overall quality too.

The Elantra is actually more of a Corolla alternative than a Civic alternative. In Canada, the Civic has stronger resale values than the Corolla. Alternatively I would go for the Elantra GT or the Golf.

5 years old already wow time flies

Honda Civic 2016 rocks

You are not testing the Elantra se or sel. The safety features you are talking about in the video do not exit here. The back seats aren’t comfortable. Also se and sel model seats are adjust manually.

What's Dagmar up to these days?

Looks nice, but I am thinking the Civic would still be the better overall choice, especially if engine/drivetrain is a priority for you. I am interested in seeing the new Civic SI, and the Elantra Sport whenever they come out. Then make a comparison of those two cars. I would also put the 2017 Kia Forte 5 sx in that mix.

good review , i'm gonna subscribe

As for the ppl commenting about recalls on the civic atleased they recall them hyundai has tons of electronic problems with their fancy features and cause u to have them replaced at their terrible dealerships!

I have a 2017 limited edition and I love it. But I dont have the memory seat, lane keep assist, or heated steering wheel.

between a 2015 honda accord or the 2017 hyundai elantra, which one is more reliable? im getting a new car next month and i'm choosing between those two. looking for reliability more than anything else, but i don't really like toyota's otherwise i'd get one. I've heard honda's have always been reliable, and hyundai's used to have a low reliability rate, so i'm really curious about the newer models that i've heard are better.

I own a 2013 and I think the ride could be a lot smoother. I'd prefer a smoother ride. Fuel economy is great, but it's not very responsive when I accelerate...although I'm usually in Eco mode..not sure how much it impacts.

how about dct (double clutch)7 speed transmission?it s sold here in turkey with that one and ,thanks to government taxes it costs you 22k$...

What is up with the title, '2017..'? It is April 2016 and this car is in production. Please correct the title.

Can someone explain me in layman terms what CVT and Dual Clutch transmission is? I looked it up but I don't get it at all.

definitely finds the old elantra looks better, if this was how the elantra looked at the first place, would definitely have not gotten this car.

good car, I like ! definitely better than shi.y civic.

I have a 2016 GT and I love it except one very annoying thing, I live in Quebec and Hyundai added a light and a buzzer so as soon as the temperature goes under 5C it buzz and the light goes on, it's appen 5 month a year ! No way to remove this damn thing...

My 17 Elantra Limited came with Rust damage. Hyundai corporate refused to replace or refund the vehicle even though it was their fault. STAY AWAY from this company.