@@jeanvaljean1475 it's in miles. I live in the US. Florida. The US has yet to adopt the metric system in most of their consumer products. We may have separated from the old Mother Country 200+ years ago, but seems hard up on giving up on the ol' British System of measurement 😂
My wife just purchased a 2023 Elantra SEL. To be honest, I initially did not get the idea why there is a handle in the passenger side of the car. But when I sit in the passenger side of the car, I immediately understood why there is a handle. I have long legs, so the handle can block my leg from touching the gear lever and all other stuff in the middle. Additionally, this handle can serve as a support for my leg. So at the end I was amazed by how thoughtful those Hyundai engineers are.
In romania we have a stick version and when you go to fifth if there’s a long legged person on the right you will always hit their left knee. The plastic is brilliant actually.
I bought my first Elanta in 2000 and kept it for 12 years and 250,000 miles. No problems whatsoever except wheel-bearings went a 100k. I then gave the car to my son who drove it for another 4 years. They are cheap BUT they do the job and the quality is very good. We have owned 6 so far with no issues.
I had a 2004 Elantra & tell people that car was way better than it had any business being. Base model, looked like you could punt it down the street, but it was a steady farm pony. Sold it at 144k & got a new 2016 Santa Fe Sport when we started having kids. That thing is sitting dead on it dealer lot right now at 88k. I took care of my little Blueberry & did the same for the SF, but very different results
My grandma had a 1999 Elantra. Loved it so much that later on, she bought a 2008 Sportage. She told me that she loves how the Hyundais look, just can't afford one.
I’ve owned my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL w/ Convenience Pkg for about 2 years now and so far it has been flawless. The only “issue” was that there was a recall for a seatbelt tensioner but I took it to a dealer and they resolved it quickly. I would say that the car is fun to drive. Although it has a torsion beam rear suspension layout, it still drives smooth and is compliant over bumps. It also handles pretty well through turns. I know 140 horsepower doesn’t sound like a lot but for this car it works. I would say it’s pretty zippy through town. Getting up to highway speed and passing is also not an issue. I find it quite easy to speed on the highway as 80mph feels like 60mph because the car is so smooth. It has a CVT but it doesn’t feel like one. The way Hyundai has tuned it makes it feel like a traditional automatic transmission. I usually leave the transmission in Smart mode and the car does the rest. When you put the car in sport mode the gauges go into this red racer theme and you feel like you’re driving a race car. The car gets great mpg’s. I was able to get 37 mpg with strictly city driving. I get about 400 miles of range on a full tank and it usually cost me $35 to fill it up. Road and wind noise is a little bit louder than I hoped but I’m usually bumping music so I don’t hear it too much. I think the interior has a big wow factor when you first look at it. When I have friends get into my vehicle they are shocked that it is a Hyundai. It’s really nice for this segment of vehicle especially with the dual 10 inch screens. The touch points feel nice especially the leather wrapped steering wheel although there are some cheaper harder plastics throughout the cabin but you don’t interact with them too often. The seats are comfortable but on longer trips they may get a little stiff. I’m glad to see there still are physical A/C controls and it works really well. I leave the A/C in auto and the car does a great job of keeping me cool. I wish this car came with rear air vents. The base speakers are alright. I sometimes have to turn the volume way up to really hear the music. I would recommend the upgraded stereo system. Interior storage is also pretty good with huge side door pockets and a deep center console. The trunk is also really roomy. The exterior is definitely a grower. This is one of those cars that look better in person than it does on photos. One complaint is that the C pillar on this car is really thick and it creates a big blind spot but thankfully blind spot monitoring comes standard on this car. My Elantra is red and the paint is holding up pretty well. There are minuscule rock chips on the front but that’s inevitable. The best part about this car is the technology. It works really well. All the safety system are top notch. The AEB has saved me from rear ending somebody twice already. Automatic high beams are great. Lane keep assist keeps you nice and centered in the lane and you can easily turn it off with the push of a button. The adaptive cruise control is excellent and the buttons on the steering wheel on clearly laid out. I am able to take my hands off the wheel for a good amount of time before the car starts beeping at me. Highway cruising is made easy thanks to the cruise control. The interior screens are really quick and load very quickly once you start the car. It lags every now and then but most of the time it’s crisp. I would say 9 times out of 10 the wireless Apple car play connects flawlessly. Every once in a while it wants to act up but most of the time is perfect. One thing I’ve changed about this car is the headlights. The lower trim Elantras come standard with these ugly halogen projector beams. I went on Amazon and purchased LED lights for less than $100 and installed them on my car and it makes a HUGE difference. The car looks much more cohesive with the LED Drls and headlights not to mention I can see much more at night time. Overall I have no regrets purchasing this car and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable sedan. The best part about this car is it’s value. You’re able to get many luxury features without the luxury price and that’s where I think the Elantra has the Civic beat.
Love your reviews watch almost all of them! But.... I own this exact car and trim and honestly coming from a 2023 Mazda3 Premium AWD, it honestly was not a downgrade. The engine is quieter and smoother than the Skyactiv, The IVT/CVT is far smoother for A to B transportation. Fuel economy is great mid 30s to 40 plus mpg on highway. PLUS MPI and no turbo does equal long term reliability. The road noise to my ears is not that loud, but do hear some wind noise but the overall package of smooth quiet engine and trans really bring a lot of value and again do not feel its much louder than the Mazda which ranks near the top for NVH. The ride is noticeably smoother than the Mazda3. The interior plastics are a bit cheap but are well assembled and the leather seats feel well made and bolstered. I am in no ways a Hyundai brand loyalist but I do think that you were a bit hard on the car especially compared to rivals in the class. Based on simplicity and ease of maintenance I also do not see this having serious reliability issues. Owning and reviewing a vehicle definitely give you a new perspective. Also the style was hard at first not going to lie but has grown on me and despite the crazy lines, the car makes maximum use of space for taller drivers, another huge improvement over the Mazda.
Agree w/ all. Have owned several Elantra’s and most recently 2023 SEL w/ Convenience. I wasn’t a fan of grab bar at first, but it wasn’t a deal breaker - after owning the car it isn’t even a thought. Love it for all the reasons you mention. Love the looks vs cookie-cutter style of many small sedans on the road.
@@sethtenrec I have owned 8 Hyundai’s over the years and very happy. When comparing a 2023 Hyundai Elantra to a 2023 Toyota Corolla I’d give a slight edge to the Elantra based upon - A better basic warranty (5 vs 3 yrs); better drive train warranty of 10 vs 5 years; better roadside 5 vs 2 yrs; very similar options (I have SEL w/ Convenience Package (parking assist, key fob remote, navigation, heated seats, 10.5” infotainment etc); large space…. Overall I think it just boils down to personal preference - both are great for the class - If my plan was to keep the car 10 yrs+ , I might lean toward Toyota based upon reputation of great long term performance. I usually change before 7 yrs. Of course with today’s insane prices that might change. Best wishes.
@@sethtenrecToyotas being superior in quality? Have you sat in the 2023 Corolla? The ride is rough, interior trim pieces feel super cheap and the car is so slow, it's borderline dangerous. You really have to plan out a strategy to pass people on the interstate. And the seats are not as comfortable as the Elantra.
Hey AMD. Thanks for reviewing the Elantra as I have one and been driving it for the past 2 years. I agree and disagree with some of your points. Before y’all call me a Hyundai fan please know I still think a civic or a corolla is a better buy. I am simply stating my points and opinions as an owner. 1. The engine and transmission is solid and very smooth. It being a NA 2.0 port injected engine means it’s probably one of the most reliable Hyundai models. The CVT can get drony but that’s the nature of any CVT. 2. Exterior design is subjective and I personally like the styling. In person it looks a lot better than in videos imo. 3. You mention a lot about insulation and NVH. If you watch most reviews the Elantra is actually quieter than a civic or corolla. 4. Handling wise the car drives fine. However due to the torsion beam suspension the car doesn’t absorb bumps as well. I’ll say though, the car chassis feels solid and confident. The new Elantras ride on the new K3 platform. 5. The interior is really easy to use and I think you’re overthinking it. You have physical buttons for almost everything lol. 6. The biggest advantage the Elantra has over its competitors is the tech. You get a lot for your money. With all that said, I believe the Elantra is a solid car. Yes, the civics and corollas might be more reliable. But with the simple engine/transmission set up I believe this is one of Hyundai’s safest models to buy.
I recently purchased a 2023 SEL model and what is missing in this review is the safety tech. In my opinion the car excels in this area, plus the fuel economy. I traded in my 2010 Elantra that has 117,000 miles and I never had any issues with that car. Thanks for your review !
He's a Toyota mechanic. He's talking about what happens at 200,000+ miles and 15+ years down the road. And of an average of 100 or 10,000 cars because even many American cars can make it to high miles but some won't due to defects. Higher % for Toyota models.
I am not a Hyundai or Kia fan but I think the car looks pretty good. It’s just me I guess. That’s your opinion on how it looks. But I like your reviews. You have to remember this is a $21,000 car !
yeah i dont understand why he think its bad looking. But , hyundai and KIA is the WORST car brand when comes to Owning. almost everyone I know who owned hyundai KIA regret after 4-6 years buying them.
I would buy this for 21K. I paid $12,600 for my brand new 5 spd Elantra back in 2004. Was the most reliable car I ever owned. Felt bad about trading in my old reliable friend.
Too bad you didn't review an N or Hybrid model; both of those come with independent rear suspension. I own a Hybrid, and am absolutely blown away by the handling and performance of this 50 MPG car. Thanks for the in depth review.
Bro me too! On my elantra hybrid test drive I took my dad and we instantly noticed the rear suspension. Went over a railroad crossing. Felt better than my moms VW Atlas. The hybrid is really slept on.
I think it is better if he reviews a basic trim that more people will be interested in buying instead of a more niche trim like the N-line. Maybe he can talk about it later if this reviews gets enough views.
Totally biased reviewer! Sits on the passenger seat and complains that touch screen is far to reach. What nonsense! And, this is the first reviewer that has so much to complain about Elantra's high-tech feature-rich interior. One must see what they get in a Corolla to appreciate what you are getting in the Elantra. For him, this Elantra is so loud and noisy that it's a city only car. Seriously? I dare you won't say the same for a Corolla hybrid which is a LOT noisier. For those in the market for subcompact category cars, I highly recommend taking test drive of the cars you've shortlisted and experience it yourself in terms of comfort, convenience, features, tech, road noise etc. Do not take your decision based on such highly biased reviewers. This reviewer is a Totoya technician. In another review, this guy was compaining about the highway noise on Hyundai's flagship SUV Palisade Caligraphy edition while some other reviewer actually rated Palisade as one of the most silent highway cars based on the decibel ratings he actually measured. So, don't go by the whimsicle/imaginary stories of this "expert" mechnic and trust your own guts. Go and take the test drives and judge everything YOURSELF. Get behind the wheels of your shortlisted cars and see what all boxes it checks for YOU. Talk to few current owners, if you can catch them in parking lots of malls/grocery stores. Getting brainwashed by so called experts is not a good idea. Fun facts: Hyundai motor group is #3 world-wide and #4 in the US (YTD) in terms of no. of cars sold in a year. And, as far as current gen Elantra is concerned, it won coveted NACOTY (North American Car of The Year) award in 2021 that gets judged by 50 professional auto industry journos/reviewers.
I personally really like the look of this car and as someone who drives it every day, I dint think the screen, controls, or start button are hard to reach! I'm just hoping it holds up well but so far, so good! Also, I find the inside to be pretty quiet all things considered.
I appreciate the thoroughness of this guy’s reviews, but man, his opinions are generally so bad. I get that he’s a mechanic but his critiques of things like design and build quality just make no sense. He calls this car too “generic” but then in the next breath says it’s too “over the top.” It can’t be both lol. Also, I was going nuts listening to him criticize the interior. No, the grab handle does not “completely intrude” on the passenger’s space. I have this car and literally no one has ever said that. The buttons are not “too far away” from the driver. I’ve never once felt that I had to reach too far. Overall this part of the review just felt like someone blabbering about things they knew nothing about.
I have owned three Camrys, an Avalon, and a 2014 RAV4 Limited. I have always liked Toyota, but through happenstance I currently own a ‘23 Ridgeline and a 2020 Elantra, which I believe has the same power train as the ‘23 base Elantra: 2.0 and CVT. I think this review is a little too critical of the Hyundai compared to other cars in its class, especially In regards to the beam axle and sound deadening. Lots of cars still have beam axles and they do have some advantages. Cheaper of course, but fewer alignment issues and they do flex to some degree, better than a live axle. And so far as sound insulation, my 2014 RAV4 Limited AWD had none either. It was by far the loudest vehicle I ever owned since my ‘64 Beetle, and the road noise was far higher than the Hyundai. I was embarrassed by how loud it was and almost ashamed to have others in the car. It was developing VVT start-up rattle and I was sick of the noise so I traded it for a very quiet Honda Ridgeline. I’d also say that despite some road noise (true that) the ‘20 Elantra is a pleasure to drive, the motor has decent power and the CVT tranny in particular has no rubber band feel and under medium to hard acceleration even has faux shift points. Fuel mileage is astounding, I can do 48MPG at a steady 60mph with the AC off. I’ve taken many long trips with no issues in the Elantra. It has a decent sound system and rides nicely, so the road noise is not a killer for me, hey its not an Avalon, right? I also consider myself somewhat lucky in that I think I got a good motor in this car; it uses no oil and I’m close to 40K miles on it. I never go more than 5K on an oil change. Honestly, were I aware of all the engine issues Hyundai/Kia are having I don’t think I would have purchased this car. I think the major issue with KIA/Hyundai is consistency of manufacture and QA not technology and design. If they can get that under control I think they will be right there with Toyota/Honda, And as bad as the recall issues are with Hyundai, they pale compared to Ford/GM/Stellantis. Just MHO. And lastly, I had an oil burning Camry 2.4, and my Avalon 6 speed had the infamous 1-2 shift flare that was never cured. No car is perfect, not even Toyota.
As someone who has worked on my own cars for my entire life, I agree with you. Toyota's can have their own issues and like any car have to be maintained. And you have to be as thorough as you can in evaluating the mechanical history of engines and transmissions before you buy. My wife drives a 2017 Kia Sorento Limited purchased new. The 3.3l V6 and the 6 speed transmission both had an excellent history and reputation at the time. It has been a solid SUV for us and is super quiet on the highway. @ 84k it has been issue free, but I do regular PM. That PM has included me cleaning the intake valves @ 50k. Having said that, I would not purchase a new Sorento today as you have to get a 4 cyl turbo mated to a DCT. No thanks. One further comment. Daughter bought a new Kia Optima in 2017. Got to 30k and engine seized up on interstate 200 miles from home. Yes, this was due to the now infamous kia/Hyundai 4cyl engine problem during this period. I will say the story ended well. She called the kia dealer near where the car crapped out. They immediately knew it was one of the recalled engines, got it towed in and got her a loaner to get home. Dealership was super accommodating. ..... Couple weeks went by and dealer had new engine in the car. However when she went to pick it up she got to looking at the new Optimas on their lot and ended up leaving with a new 2020 model, lol. She still drives it today and has had zero issues with the car. I believe your later model Elantra should also be fine.
This guy obviously has a bone to pick with Hyundai! Wonder if he ever worked from them and was fired. I own a 2017 Elantra, MINT condition still and ZERO issues. The car also has that center mount engine stabilizer and the car "DOES NOT shake a lot!" My Elantra is 7 1/2 years old with 95,000 miles and the engine is totally smooth and ZERO shake. This guy is NOT being honest, or has NO clue what he is talking about!
Sorry, But I disagree profoundly with his review here. I have been using one for Rideshare as a rental. I have put almost 7,000 miles on it in 6 weeks. I am getting 40 MPG measured.. from a Non Hybrid. They sell a Hybrid model also rated at 51 MPG, something he did not even talk about. That gets the 1.6L NA engine with a DCT. And has independent suspension instead of the rear beam. I get complements on how the car looks daily. And it has a MASSIVE back seat for the size car as he mentioned, and trunk that is almost as big as a Camry's. My passengers have commented on how nice the car looks, and how smooth and quiet it is. And I agree.. If anything the ride is almost TOO soft.. The SEL trim gets the smaller rims so that helps. Maybe the crappy streets in Chicago are are causing him to bottom the suspension out.. That could be a reason he thinks it rides bad. Or maybe the much bigger rims with less sidewall on the tires. I do get a little wind noise right next to my ear.. But it is not on the passenger side. I think my car was hit in the driver side at some point and the door is not exactly right.. The quarter panel is also not exactly aligned right. Mine does not have the digital display. People today constantly complain that all new cars look the same.. then complain when a company makes a car look COMPLETELY different from everything else, including the rest of there own models. He mentioned the new civic... which is the MOST boring looking thing.. a baby accord.. which also got more boring in its last update. My only concern for this car would be long term... will that CVT hold up to 300,000 miles? Who knows. It is a chain design not a belt.. they are supposed to be more robust. Toyota uses that also. He also did not mention all the standard safety equipment at all. Mine is an SEL trim.. a $22K car Had Blind Spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, Lane Departure warning.. and lane Keep, AND it will drive down the center of the road on its own too. It will warn you when the cars in front of you start to move when the light turns green. The only option mine does not seem to have is Radar Cruise... kinda weird. The only part of his review I agree with is the very dumb grab handle thing on the passenger side.. It IS.. in the way, and does not do much that is useful. I tie a trash bag to it. I love the Car Care nut.. But I think he is WAY off on this one. Most of his dislikes are Style... I guess that's subjective.
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are all stretching the definitions of car design - in a very good way if you ask me. I think Kia and Genesis have hit their marks more often than Hyundai, but at the very least, they are trying to move automotive design in a new direction. Typical American/European/Japanese designs stuck with individual elements and tend to look like a human face. The Koreans are boldly moving away from that, and I love it. All that said, your review was excellent and I learned far more than I thought I could.
They also lead the way in engine fires and failures too with millions of cars affected. Dont you watch news? They should also hire good engineers rather than just ex audi designers.
Simple. No. Always issues. You can buy one and pretend you have a good car. There is nothing outstanding here. The engines are tossaways. Better off buying a quality Toyotas or Nissans. Better a used certified Chevy or BMW.
I personally like the look of this car. I do have a 2013 sonata with 219,000 miles on it that I use for work and I haven't had any major problems. Obviously this is a notch below but seems like this guy would not like any Hyundai just guessing.
This car you beat upon is one of the best car for the money but everyone but you…! I would think you work for one of the competitors…..! I have one of these and think it may be the best lower cost car I have ever owned…! Now I listened to the end, and found you to be very bias against the Elantra…!
Best Elantra? 4th Gen 2006-2010 2.0 Beta 2 engine with a manual transmission, rock solid. This was the non-GDI era Hyundai. Remember this was an era when Civics were blowing head gaskets/transmissions like crazy and the Toyota 2.4 was breaking off headbolts and burning oil. For some reason, 2006-2010 Hyundai's were in their prime from the Sonata to the Santa Fe to the rock solid Elantra. If you can get your hands on a cheap Hyundai from this period its gold.
I was cross shopping between Hyundai Elantra SEL, Kia Forte GT, Honda Civic, Mazda 3 earlier this year. In the end, I decided to buy the quietest car I test drove. And that's Mazda 3. You are absolutely right that even in small economy car segment, people do care about road/traffic noise.
Yes Me Mazda has the best interior and a quiet ride and you can get a non turbo motor that last..Also if you get the crystal sol red paint it's second in red paint to only Ferrari .Simply Mazda are drivers cars with good interiors and they last .
I'm going to receive my Elantra in 5 days. You don't like the exterior? Well, I do. You don't like interior? I do. You don't like the handle near passenger's seat? I like it very much for the reason you mentioned in mean words. There is a space for a driver and a space for a passenger. What the heck is this review? Is it about your preferences or about the car? Egocentric review. Valuable content is when you talk about what's under the mask and what's under the car. Your problem is that this car looks more expensive than it costs and drives? Is that really a problem? Not for me. I decided to buy this car because of simple engine. There isn't wide choice in this budget - let's be honest. Other cars may be better but their price is significantly higher.
The appeal of this car to those who like the styling is that you get a LOT of styling, and quite a bit of tech for a low price. It looks like you've got more than you paid for.
It is clearly for young people, lot of gimmicky than who know how useful it is or how realiable it is. Puting all that shit on low price is the only way they can compete with the big japanese names.
dude is raggin on the car the entire time because its not a toyota essentially. its contradicting how he mentions the good things like chain drive and easy to service pretty much any part of the running gear, the mpi and not di and simple effective realiable and cheap torsion beam set up. Then goes to ragg on it and say it will be unreliable and you wont keep the car very long lol even with that cvt i dont see how this thing wont be around for a long time with many examples doing well over 200k miles. This dude puts too much emphasis on how things look to be a MECHANIC review. Also calls it out for feeling cheap with not high end materials, because its supposed to be a cheap economy car with good tech and safety. Mentions Toyota Honda and Mazda being better interior feel that may be true but we should not be encouraging auto manufactures to keep making these things more and more expensive... I bought a 2005 Elantra base model new for 12k out the door... good luck getting one of these newer economy cars base model under 20k all because people keep bitching and asking for more and more luxury and better materials... if you want better materials and luxury get the model up or a luxury brand.. Also this dude never heard of denim? Does he not know that denim is quite durable? Dude is just a typical Toyota shill raggin on anything that isnt toyota
I agree with your assessment of technical build quality !!! Wish hyundai / Kia wouldn't cheap out on things. But strongly disagree with how the car looks, same kind of body lines on tucson, and santa cruz. Love my tucson limited !!! And the tech is really nice. They did the same with santa cruz and left out options available on other limited vehicles .
I understand that Hyundai is not known for reliability. Like Honda, Toyota, but you seem very harsh on Hyundai. This is a far more interesting car than a Corolla. I know the Corolla will outlast the Elantra. The design is fun, may not be everyone cup of tea, but chill out.
I think it’s a great commute car. It is NOT loud ride. Personally I think it’s great looking car esp the front. I bought the 2023 Elantra Limited. Great car so far with excellent mileage. I use it for commuting. my only wish is to have a little more horsepower. 😊. You keep saying the car is ‘generic’ and also say ‘over the top’. Lol. The car is NOT generic. Interior is great and infotainment screen is not far. The only thing I don’t like is that bar handle and that extra decorative thing on the left of dash.
If this is generic interior just “cheap” quality than I guess mr mechanic has never been in a Toyota 🤷🏼… and you will pay a lot for it… btw. the “jeans material” is actually called denim fabric in English language.
I put 455k on my 2010 Elantra. I commute about 40k per year. Last year, I purchased a 2022 SEL. Have 50k on it already. Am getting 42 to 45 mpg on a 182 mile round trip, driving 80 mph. Great commuting car.
I think you should get it to him for a review. People underestimate korean cars and most of them never owned one. I have had many brands before, and ill stick to the korean brands. HYUNDAI/KIA. Never had any issues either.
😂Wtf is this bs video? The Elantra’s are packed with more features than any other car in its bracket. Heated/ventilated seats. The car literally drives itself 😅. This review was pure 🗑️
Before he even said a word i knew he was going to hate it. He's a Toyota fan boy. I'm sure he honestly feels that way though, so it's HIS honest review. It's like an iPhone guy reviewing an S23. It's going to end well for Samsung. Yes, I've got one and I love it. Test drove a Civic and didn't care for it, and much more money than my '23 Preferred Elantra.
One positive thing that should be noted about this Elantra - fantastic fuel economy! This is one of the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid cars on the market, and certainly in its class. You can easily beat the EPA rating. Secondly, it's also the fastest new car you can buy for low $20k. Noticeably faster than the base Sentra, Corolla, and Civic.
Bro i think you should do a bit more research. Unless you talking about the N model which is over $30k is the only trim thats fast. Also seeing stats and actually driving it is completely different. My friend has a base 2016 elantra and i had a base 2009 civic, both stock he said my car pulls much faster between the 2.
Nice to see some engines without direct injection again. Have you seen the new Civic Sport Hatchback has the old K20 non turbo with port injection and a 6 speed manual? How interesting. Very old powertrain.
Yes the only interesting HB compact in canada is this HB Civic with the base 2.0L and the manual transmission ...but way overpriced even if made in canada it should at least reduce the destination charge here . A cheaper alternative HB is the Forte5 LX but after this mechanical analysis of the Elantra its twin sister from kia is even less attractive.
Can you review Elantra N ? Looking at forums especially the manual variant seems to have no issues from owners so far but just wanted to hear your thoughts.
*Buddy a car is a car* you were acting like you paid 100,000AED for that it’s not a rolls Royce you pay for what you get so don’t argue the looks but just try to convince people about cars not otherwise
These are such good reviews, I think your channel is the only one around with such deep technical reviews, but also general impressions reviews. Which is a perfect combination. This has the potential of being the best car review channel in all of RU-vid in my humble opinion. It already is for me. Wish there were many more videos like this.
I actually like the back of the car and the simple design of the engine. The valve cover looks like it would be the easiest to replace the gasket that I have ever seen.
Until they completely replace the GDI engine, with a new design that doesn't break, its not worth the risk. Lawsuits left and right, yet Hyundai insists on pumping out this garbage motor.
From body shop experience, I agree the design will be an expensive nightmare to repair. Aesthetically, however, so dramatic and unique, there is no mistaking this for anything else except maybe the larger Sonata. Many buy Elantra for its stellar reputation, but these visual affects do draw attention of new prospects who aren't thinking so far ahead.
The N is closer to the Civic Si, WRX base, Golf GTI and 86 price than the R and GR. If you cross shop the N against a those cars and an upper trim regular Rolla, it's the best in segment. It's also loud and rowdy like a SRT-4 or the Fiesta ST and it's got it where it counts. It's great Hyundai is in a space that that a young person can make a stretch buy to own one, drive it like a maniac for 100,000 miles and then go do it again. Hyundai is killing it. It is ugly though.
I also dont like the styling of the Hyundai/Kia vehicles. As you said, too much going on. Bizarre for the sake of being bizarre. Give me understated any day.
I feel like people won't even listen to what this man is saying, and automatically start ragging on this car because it isn't a Toyota. That isn't the purpose of these videos.
Its like you didnt watch the video lol the dude is raggin on the car the entire time because its not a toyota essentially and that he doesnt like the looks lol The purpose of he video is to have a review of the car from the mechanical side of things not about how this guy doesnt like cars that dont look like toyotas
How can a person who has workd on and promoted Toyota for years, if not decades, give a truly independent assessment of a Korean car? He is one mechanic in a sea of thousands. Take into consideration the remote possibility of bias. Many current and past owners write to the contrary.
Not experienced or technical enough to speak on the engine or components of the car.. but.. I strongly disagree on the exterior and interior reviews of the car. I find this car to be the best looking car out of its competitors ( Kia forte, nissan versa, kia rio, nissan sentra). The design looks the best compared to nissans goofy bubble look. The grill looks cool, as do the edges. The interior is good as well and had the most space for me compared to the kia and nissans I sat in. The gauges you were showing are only in the TECH version of the elantras. I didn't purchase that one anyways as its a waste. Also.. you are talking about honda, toyota and mazda.. but those are like 8k more than a base elantra, so they are not comparable. Of course they are better than this performance wise.. But funny enough.. I still find this car to be better looking than honda and toyota.. They have the same boring look for like 30 years.
I purchased a 2023 SEL in December and have thoroughly enjoyed the car, with no issues at all. I will admit that some of the angles are an acquired taste, but this is a competitive car and tremendous value. His head shaking at this car is not justified, he must be a Toyota or Honda-phile. I find the Elantra equal in ride to the Mazda, and superior to the Corolla. I bought this care for 21K all in, while all Honda lots had Civics pushing 30K.
Out of respect you should be a little softer in reviewing a car brand in which you are employed by? Just my opinion however. I see the Hyundai as a sporty looking car that might be a bit too busy with its exterior lines and angles perhaps but certainly not boring looking from the human eye! I am more familiar with the KIA Forte but the Hyundai Elantra SE would be a very nice car for me with nice amenities and features! By the way I have been a Mopar/Dodge fan since I started driving many years ago! By the way I have been driving my 2014 Dodge Dart SXT which I have enjoyed with no problems at all. The Hyundai Elantra SE could be my next car? Thanks...
I find it attractive, I like the lines, and I like the interior layout. The complicated controls aren't going to be a problem for owners who figure it out and get used to it. My only real problem with this Elantra is the poor visibility and the nearly all-black interior (hate that!!!!!) Otherwise, it looks decent. I wouldn't buy one though.
I got the grey interior it looks real nice, but the piano black on the cupholders gets so dirty so easily. the rear view is horrible, but it's on par with a civic, at least the models I've driven (90s, 2013) might get one of those rear view dashcam combos
As an owner with over 100k this car is reliable. Only issue were a driver side drive shaft boot and top engine mount both replaced under warranty. Still getting 28.6mpg mostly city with close to 36mpg on the highway. It just works. Oil changes at 5k with a full fluid change and serpentine belt done with full tune up at 90k. Love this car. Just needs rear air vents and ventilated front seats.
This is good to hear but i would still put it behind Toyota and Honda, in like a third place or runner up in terms of reliability. Cus if you had to change drive shaft components and engine mounts, those are things you'd never have to worry about in those JDM vehicles. So it makes me a bit weary. Also heard its hard to claim the warranty from dealerships in certain areas.
@@poopsie117 I've heard of the AC going out on Civics before 100k and the steering rack needing to be replaced on a Corolla before 100k. Japanese cars are far from flawless.
I would also like to point out Hyundai has the best warranties on the market as well. This car is basically the same price as a Civic, has more interior bells and whistles from the entry level packages, and offers a much longer, overall much better warranty.
From my experience and the experience of many others, I would advise all to stay away from Hyundai products as this company has been known to make crappy engines and they will leave you to fit the bill unless you win a Class Action Lawsuit which there are 2, 1 in the USA which was won and the 2nd is in Canada which is on going. The fact that Hyundai placed a non GDI engine in the 2.0 is because Hyundai does not make reliable GDI engines and they were sued.
Looks are subjective but personally, I really love the look of this car. Nevertheless we still went with the 2023 Corolla Hybrid XLE mainly because the Elantra Hybrid has a DCT transmission which I just don’t trust. But if it had a traditional transmission like the Sonata Hybrid, I would have probably went with this.
@@jack8002 It's not a CVT, it's an eCVT. The names are similar but they are not anywhere close to the same. Search on RU-vid for "eCVT vs CVT" there are many videos including one from the Car Care Nut. Toyota's Hybrid eCVT transmissions are bulletproof. It's one of the last things I will have to worry about on my Corolla Hybrid.
I agree that the Elantra N is not a great-looking design. The front end, in particular, is not pretty. I had no intention of buying one. Then I drove it. Let me tell you: Have you ever met someone that you thought wasn't great looking but then they f*c#ed your brains out? I drove the 2023 Elantra N and it blew me away. This car is comparable to Civic Type R, but MSRP is about 10k less - and then stealerships usually mark it up. I got my 2023 Elantra N 6-speed for MSRP. The technology is amazing, the performance is mind-blowing, it is still pretty good on gas, they have the best warranty in the game, and the insurance is low bc it is a "compact sedan" with a ton of safety features. If you are working with less than 40k, you can't do better than this car. This video is a smut campaign. I am not sponsored by anyone; I am just a girl who bought a car. If you don't believe me, go test-drive one.
If you watched the full video he effusively praises the Elantra N’s engine and general performance. I’m an N owner and the car is just superb. He really craps on the lower trims and to be honest, he might be right about that. All I know is that my N is a beast and I’m a very happy owner. Just yesterday I was pushing it on some curvy roads with a mustang behind me trying to keep up. When we stopped at the light he pulls up next to me and asks about my car. He couldn’t believe that a Hyundai could perform like that.
Not super knowledgeable about cars, but it seems that having the bottom portion of the car uncovered is a terrible idea and . Why would they leave portions uncovered like that? Does anyone else do this? Seems as if road debris or salt would damage this a lot quicker. Strange
Informative but overly critical review. I think he let his hate of the design influence his opinion too much. He spent way too time hating on it's looks, it was kind of comical! As a Toyota fan, I must concede the Corolla is just as inferior and just as cheap in terms of interior design, materials, and ride. The mechanical review though was very informative, fair, and very enlightening! Love the red light style too. Keep it up ❤
Old Toyota 2.4s burn tons of oil but that problem has been fixed. My 2018 Hyundai has 195k miles and I've never added a drop of oil between changes. Point is, all manufacturers have their issues. The good ones evolve and fix them. I believe Hyundai has.
I have the 2023 SEL with Convience Package. Originally I was going to go with a Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla. I had a 2017 Cheverolet Cruze before my Elentra and love the Elantra over it. The design actually drew me to it just like the Cruze design drew me to it over the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The Nissan and Toyota just seemed too boring. Too normal with little features compared to the Elantra.
I know several people with an Elantra that have over 200K miles and have had very minor to no problems with them, whatsoever. I plan on picking one up after my Kia is paid for.
I have an 18 elantra. Bought it new. It's a base model with a manual transmission. 139k. Outside of normal maintenance, had a wheel bearing changed. By far the most reliable car I've ever owned. I check oil between changes, changed the plugs when asked...over 40mpg. My next car will be a hyundai. When you look at the horrible reliability right now in the automotive world, I think Hyundai is doing well.
you're the first and only person that i heard say that you did not like the design, you might have to get out of prehistoric style vehicles and you could appreciate a more modern design vehicle 😂
i like the futuristic design myself, stands out from the others, not boring. looks like a more expensive Italian car. i have owned 4 Hyundai's the first 1986Exel very very bad, the rest all great cars.
I purchased a 2023 Hyundai Elantra sel back 8 months ago. Had the 2.0 non turbo w cvt. The engine started burning oil right at 19,000 miles. They didn’t want to fix it so I traded the car in and went electric with the bolt. Best car yet!
@@iangranados4899when I told the dealership that I thought it was burning oil, (bc there was literally no oil on the dip stick) the service manager said loudly across the room to the service advisor helping me “another one wow let’s start the process” and the advisor said we’re starting an oil consumption test. They started the test and I came back for every test, and it was low on oil every time I went back in for a check. They didn’t do anything to resolve the issue after I finished the test. I was having other issues with the car so I was in service frequently. Every time I went into service I would overhear the service dept workers talking about vehicles waiting for new engines. I had a complete regret for my purchase decision. I asked them how much they would give me for the car so I could get into something different and they offered me a measly $18,000. So I went to another dealership and bought a new bolt, and they gave me $21,000 for the Elantra lol
"slanted in a weird way"? The interior and exterior looks amazing and all the controls and screen are slanted towards the driver unlike other cars that slant away from the driver and have a stand alone screen that looks like a stupid giant rectangle out of place on the dashboard. The interior has a super clean layout.
Not sure how you’re able to speak for everyone by saying the people purchasing at this price range want basic looking cars… you can state your opinion but you shouldn’t state baseless opinions
EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL REVIEW 👍. However, I am quite confused. I have seen many recommendations on changing CVT fluid every 30 to 50 thousand miles. Why is this Elantra saying never to do it?
Thank you for your honest and thorough reviews! I really appreciate how in-depth you go on the mechanical parts. I was considering an Elantra as my next vehicle, but, since I plan to keep my next vehicle for a very long time (at least ten years), I decided against an Elantra. Too many cheap plastic parts, and you said that the design means it will vibrate a lot after six years or so. Pity because I think the refreshed design on the 2024 models looks at least a little better than this design. I would really like to see what you think of the Kia Soul. Is it any better, mechanically speaking, than this Elantra?
Consumer Reports rates the 2023 Elantra one of the most reliable cars, tied with the Civic and Corolla. It is also one of the quietest cars in its class as independently tested by other youtube reviewers. I still learned something with this video though.
Civic 1.5T and the Type-R also have air to air intercooler ))) And that type of lower engine mount can also be seen on the Civic. PS: The 8DCT in new kia-hyundai models was recalled, and not only in America.
That’s a dct issue. There isn’t a single reliable one by design. It’s just not a reliable transmission. The automatic transmission and manuals of hyundai are much better
@@robmalcolm8042 I think they are updated a lot of the "domestic intended models" with the extremely respected 8 speed automatic in this region (and maybe others).
IMO NO. All caps. Should you lease one? Maybe. But buying a Hyundai or Kia is an absolute crap shoot as to how long it'll last post-warranty. No vehicle brand is perfect, but these guys are just horrible.
This review caused me to unsubscribe. This review is the opposite of what has been said about the car. The front end to busy? But you have no problem with that big whale mouth grill on the Lexus.. All the things you said were subjective you went on and on about. You should of just started the video why I hate this car, and I wouldn't wasted my time listening ad nauseam to every little critic.
what did we expect from a toyota brand ambassador. dude is on the payroll. toyota is the master of the big shitty grills. Others have done it better. i just view to laugh at his hypocrisy.
Honestly lol. The interior especially the UX of this infotainment is miles better than crappy feeling Corolla. Not sure why this got bashed for no reason. And interior looks really good for the price too and exterior atleast looks different than every other camry, civic, corolla etc.
Lease? Sure. Buy? Heck no. *Edit* I don't understand the hate on a torsion beam rear suspension on a FWD car. They can handle very well, shoot, even the new Mazda 3 has a beam out back.
Aside from reviewing new cars, please also review if certain makes and models should be purchased USED and what to look for given their reliability and problem issues, etc. Otherwise, throughly enjoyed every videos you have put out. Thank you.
Thanks for your nice and honest review, actually I was thinking about this, but now!!!,, No thanks. I’ve been struggling thinking about Outlander , CX-5 and Qashqai, Outlander has the hood flutter issue, CX-5 not so many safety features except the Signature trim and Qashqai a little bit pricey. Which one would you go with?
This car really exposes a difficult balancing act in positioning this car in the segment. Sure, Elantra has some outlandish design, but Hyundai is trying to give buyers the feeling what they paid for is not another generic econo-bucket but something a bit more special...some sharp angles to hide the fact the material itself may not be premium...and I don't get why the reviewer just dismissed the gauge as being useless, is it because they are just simple gauges displaying on a screen? If one is turned off by the design, then wait for the 2024 refresh...but of course the prices will go up. IMO Elantra is probably the best vehicle that Hyundai makes...very efficient engine with the IVT to match, good amount of tech, decent implementation of torsion beam, very stable at high speeds, low engine noise...and to be honest, the noise in the cabin isn't too bad. This car has reached a certain level of refinement that is from years of development and production. It is a better car than the Sonata, and even higher model Azera in Korea. There are tens of thousands of these cars running on the same engine on the streets of Korea every day, from taxis to police cars.
