The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N 6MT Is A Crazy Fun & Affordable Turbo Sport Compact
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Gone are the days of the #HyundaiElantra being just a boring commuter car that gets no respect for enthusiasts. The first-ever #HyundaiElantraN would put many of its competitors to shame with tis rowdy sounding exhaust system, nearly 300 HP from a 2.0L turbo engine, and the choice of a 6-speed MT or an 8-speed DCT. The new #ElantraN perfectly straddles the line between a Civic Si and Type R or Volkswagen GTI and Golf R. It's one of the most desirable new sport compacts money can buy.
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Happy Wednesday everyone! Hyundai is definitely getting the last laugh in the sport compact segment with the new Elantra N! For those of you out there that still doubt Hyundai/Kia as makers of performance vehicles... you simply haven't driven vehicles like this and you should... Because the upcoming 2023 GR Corolla and Type R is going to have to contend with this car when they come out and we expect both the Honda and Toyota to cost at least $5,000 more.
Great video!
I just saw a review from Puerto Rico and the one they have is 6TM with Sunroof
This car is $4k more than an Si. And like you said, interior quality is cheap. And from your video my knuckles hurt just watching you explore the interior.
@@jev2867 Ns can sell for MSRP while 99% of dealers want nearly $40,000 for the SI. The N interior is packed full of new technology and toys and the SI isn’t
@@devn3813 NO. Stop dreaming. It's no longer a Mark-up. Officially called market adjustment. Dealers want a cut of the profits from when consumers do a turnaround and sell their cars at a handsome profit. Bought a brand new 2020 outback, sold it to CarMax with over 10k miles for $37k. I cleared just under $6k profit.
Hey rather than complain about no leather on handbrake, lets appreciate that hyundai put a handbrake unlike something like type r with electronic one. Honestly this car is hard to point fingers on given that its as good as current type r. Every car will have some nitpicks as this does. Kudos hyundai and good review.
The 2022 Kona N handbrake is leather covered and blue-stitched. Puzzling why the Elantra N's isn't. I also appreciate the fact that the Kona N driver's seat is power-operated. The front seats also are more accommodating for an empty-nester enthusiast like myself, who is broader in the beam than I was way back in my boy-racer days.
I would prefer the electric parking brake .. why appreciate the regular hand brake what’s to prefer ?
@@Qxvvs so you can do hand brake turns. No front wheel drive sports car should have an electric parking brake in my opinion.
You can get the microfiber handbrake, armrest and shifter boot and knob from Korea for like all in $400. I think it was a move to hit a price point. Im okay with it. The steel hood, well that I think is a bit of a silly thing to skimp on.
As a Korean woman, I'm ashamed that Hyundai is still using animal skin on certain models.
Excellent review! I’ve had my Cyber Gray Elantra N DCT for about a month now. Being in my mid-40s I was a little worried I’d feel like a 20 y/o driving it, and you know what, I do lol. But that’s ok, it makes me feel like a kid again and I’m really just enjoying the fun aspects of it like the incredible exhaust, amazing steering feel and great acceleration (the NGS button is like my Fast and Furious NOS hit ha ha). I’ve gotten so many compliments on it and people stare at it trying to figure out what kind of car it is. It is cheap in certain areas and the seats are not comfortable, but I’m ok with that because the good still far outweighs the bad. I just think, “because race car” when my hips are sore from the bolsters lol. It’s such a fun car.
I'm late 30s and have a Veloster N, so I fully understand what you mean on fun. Really cool vehicle.
54 years old, Performance Blue 6sp, 7k miles already and absolutely enjoy every minute! The feedback is amazing-- funny how haters are silent in real-life, whereas compliments are literally daily.......I have never had any car garner this much attention....
I guess the seats are not for everyone. Day 1 I had my EN I drove it for 1000 miles just fine haha
@@Specialist7 I’m 6’3” 220lbs so they are tight, but after 1,500 miles they’ve broken in a bit and I’ve adjusted to them. The key for me was not putting my seat as far back as I might usually put it, which might seem counter intuitive, but because of the steep angle up on the bottom cushion the less my legs are straight and instead are “forced” to be at an angle matching the incline, the more comfortable I can get.
@@n-power-automotive Oh yeah I agree with you, you're bigger than me. I hear that the Kona N is more comfortable for people. I test drove the Kona N and it did feel a bit more comfortable and I felt that it sits higher but the EN does hug you in pace if you were to do quick or hard turns while the KN does have a slight more body roll to it.
Thanks for making the best car reviews on CZcams. Hyundai really stepped up. Even back in the day of the Genesis coupe. It was a good car
Ive had my EN DCT in Ceramic White for a month. Absolutely loving it so far. Only problem I have is the paint thickness. If you like to tailgate, drive in a rough/dirty area, or are going to track it you NEED to get this car wrapped. I already have a chip and a scuff mark on the red strip near where the N is imprinted. Can only see it on close inspection but still.
Other than that its great to me. Quick, torque hits hard and fast. Shifts quick and does it smoothly under normal acceleration. Sounds incredible. Can power through corners with no loss of grip. Really dont feel or sense any cheapness in it. I dont care that a part of the door is plastic, its not a Lexus. Comfortable seats. I often have hour long drives and no problems, whereas the GT2 package seats in my Forte GT were awful.
The infotainment and gauge cluster look great, fast, and clear. Good mileage in eco/normal mode (35mpg highway in real world, up to 38). Spacious back seat. I could go on but point is this car is great. No regrets at all. I still get looks and comments daily too in it.
White is a thinner paint I wouldn’t recommend
Nice! I'm looking to buy an EN next year. Can't decide between DCT & MT... I drove the Veloster in both trims and I like the DCT as much as the MT, they're both super fun 🤘
Yes I have a black one, Hyundai paint is very very soft. Definitely needs some type of rap or something on it. Just went through the process of filling in all the chips and now working on getting it wrapped. All in all I love the car. I have had zero regrets owning it.
@@LordHolley I had a silver Veloster for 8 years and it had no paint issues. I have heard issues with the white and black paint tho.
@noodles By wrapped you mean getting PPF (paint protection film) and a ceramic coating? You think that combo would be enough?
This reminds me of the first generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. A monster of an engine, but dinky cheap interior. But then again, who cares about a little extra plastic when you have an exaust that sounds like that from factory. Love these. Great review Sofyan.
Elantra's interior isn't dinky nor cheap imo. Auto journalists and enthusiasts that will never buy love to complain. If I put my GF in this car she'd probably think it's completely passable and even nice. Oh and by the way, most women I know aren't impressed with VW Golf (GTI / R) interiors and exteriors. I say this as Porches TT driver. As someone who has drive high end cars, I don't get the hate for interiors at a price point; we can't all have leather wrapped everything for $30k.
@@iluvcakes19 first gen Evo interior was definitely minimalistic even for it's time when it came out. Besides the Recaro seats it was pretty basic. Honestly it's a breath of fresh air looking back on it. I love Evos and would love to own one. Listen dude, I once drove a tired 1982 Datsun and loved every minute of it. Definitely not a car snob here. I just love cars in general. Good taste in cars you have as well sir.
I love my 6MT. It's such a fun car to drive on track!!!
are you dailying it?
Hyundai is killing it right now. Because of the price point, the features and the powertrain; I believe all the N models are really in a class of their own. Not to mention with dealer markups specifically on Honda's right now I can't see why anyone would even consider something like an SI over this. And this is coming from a guy who drink coffee out of a Honda mug every day.
Now i wanna Honda Mug thanks for the inspiration G
been following you for a couple years now, I remember when you had *only* 100k subscribers. crazy to see how far you've come in such a short time. love all the reviews, keep it up!!
It does have drive assist, just not adaptive cruise, it has lane follow, lane keep.
The 2023 N Line does have the 10.4” screen and digital gauge cluster (change from 2022)
It does have rear parking sensors, but not front.
Elantra is also the longest car in the class it’s almost midsized
The Jetta is 2.4 inches longer.
Hyundai is doing good these days they have improved so much, this is their golden age
I really love this sports sedan from Hyundai.
Terrific review and POV test driving Sofyan.
6MT for me, I drive it hard, on 93 I get 24-26 all city driving.
I absolutely love my performance blue DCT. Drove it on a long near 300 mile day trip. Average about 31 mpg.
Which mode were you in🤔
@@klasseact6663 Mostly eco although I did switch to N custom. The trick is to not use boost. Also set cruise control helps.
@@Neher_Perfection how’s the ride quality is this car? I hear too many people complain that it’s too harsh even in comfort mode.
@@luisjalvareztorres8481 It’s not that harsh. People forget this is sport car similar to a WRX. If you’re fine with that ride quality you can easily manage this. It’s not type R, R mode rough. It doesn’t bother me one bit. It’s my daily and I love it. I find what ever little excuse to drive it.
@@Neher_Perfection you can do better, unless it was hilly🤔 I was doing 70-75 mph w/ECO and cruise control on.
Really an excellent review with so many poor auto reviews on youtube.
You know what you are doing and thanks again.
Reminds me 90’s JDM golden era making affordable cars for true car enthusiast fun daily driving!
Gr86 ;-)
I had a 2010 Jetta Wolfsburg that was a BLAST to drive. And it had 200 HP / 207 Torque. Thank god for the extended warranty as the plastic intake manifold croaked twice. Hope the Hyundai lasts longer.
If not mistaken even N models have full 10 year or 100,000 miles on the cars
Thanks for making the best car reviews on CZcams.
The front design is based on a helmet visor design. It really stands out from the rest and I think it looks great. Hyundai/kia designs stands on its own unlike most manufacturers.
I really like the front in as well. Especially in colors like red
I know this is a performance car but for those who care I took my car on a 120 mile round trip using the freeway exclusively and putting it in Eco mode and going 5 miles per hour over the speed limit I returned a 38.3 mile per gallon score 👍👍
By the way this was from using the calculator method, not using the or computer rating!
Watch for oil consumption. It will start to happen when usually gets worse quickly.
@@phatgringo2.0 I check my oil on a regular basis and broke the car in very gently. I know Hyundai/KIA has had their issues with engines in the past, I'm hoping they ve solved it here. I'm also planning on having a catchcan installed by the fall. My last car, 2018 Elantra Sport, got one installed and it collected alot of sh!t, especially during the winter, and I don't want that crap going back into the engine for sure!
Great mpg, do you have the dct or 6 speed?
@@gotmefckedup4781 DCT
My favorite Elantra model looks badass and the Kona N as well
Bro got this ride. It fits so well for the whole family. Also….gets going really well. I’m 6’4” and was comfortable in the front and back including driving. Didn’t get to get the turbo going, being with my family on street roads. It had the balls though
I was not expecting such nice exhaust sounds, wow
That is until you get the 7,000 mark up from our good friends at the dealerships hahaha
My friend and I both got lucky and bought them for msrp
Great car and great review. You make the best reviews on cars. I watch all your videos. That Elantra N might be my next car even though I love my Accord 2.0T sport.
Really, that's great!
The thing is that the Civic SI isn't really cheaper bc the stealerships try to mark it up. They tried to sell me a MT for 35k. They said it is an "exclusive car" I told them they need an exclusive buyer. It just feels douchie and snobby. I test-drove that 6-speed Elantra N and was blown away. After 6 months I am even more blown away. I tracked the car and it was amazing. It is the funniest car I have ever owned and you don't need bolt-ons for this car - it is already designed that way bc they know what we want and delivered. It needs a lower motor mount, a tune, and maybe wheels. If they made this car AWD it would be perfect. BTW, Honda called me back after a couple months about that Civic SI they still had. I told them thank you for marking that thing up. I would have bought it and never would have known about this Elantra N that I got for 34k out the door. I may not be in the cool crowd, but I never was a poser and I would rather be a loner with a cooler car.
Great option for the enthusiast. There are some interior bits that are behind the competitors and the layout is a bit awkward. Overall great vehicle at a fantastic price.
I love that the CarPlay is wired and not wireless. My moms kona 2022 n line is wireless and it’s so buggy always disconnects, this wired is just fine by me. Loving my EN picked it up on Saturday 6speed gang🤘🏼😎
is it your daily? im still debating on getting one.
I cant wait to pick one up next year! Super excited
While the Elantra N may be the first swing at a performance sedan, but the Veloster N seemed to be their first strike at the GTI, civic Si, etc.
This whole N-line is fantastic!
Genesis 2.0t - Am I a Joke to you?
Such a gorgeous car
I still don't like the looks of this generation of Elantra. The 2011-2016 models were the best looking ones, IMO. There's just too much going on with this design, especially in front. I think they should bring that design back but leave this engine in. A perfect compromise.
Last design was just boring and frumpy..Corolla level boring. The new Elantra redesign is much bolder and larger. It doesn't blend in with other compact cars, which I can appreciate.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 2011-2016 models were not boring, but they weren't overstyled like this one. And the Corolla design is anything but boring.
@@damilolaakanni I'm thinking last generation. 2017-2020. But IMO, this generation is much better and futuristic. Corolla is a BORING vehicle. With the exception of the GR.
Corolla suck and the gr may have awd but the engine is 3 clilinder no matter how much hp they put in that engine its not going to be reliable once its tuned like its competitors that are 2.0
@@opadilla123 the GR Yaris in Europe has been tuned to 500hp out of the same 3 cylinder and the only thing that gave out is the head gasket. The cylinder walls are super thick.
Wireless CarPlay is a "dealbreaker" for you? You drive enough cars from enough brands to know that wireless CarPlay is GLITCHY, regardless of the brand. Seems like a strange thing to make such a big deal over, especially when a dongle is available to add wireless CarPlay to any vehicle with CarPlay for less than a hundred bucks.
With that being said, very much enjoy your perspective & content, keep it up man!
Exactly. I have an Elantra N and I bought a sub-$100 wireless unit and it works flawlessly. Definitely shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
Even worse when higher end brands he praises don't even offer CarPlay at all or are just now getting the functionality, like Porsche.
Thank you Hyundai building a great package for good price
For anyone driving a kia/hyundai with no wireless carplay android auto... you can buy a dongle for about 100 bucks. If thats your deal breaker then it's easily fixable
name of dongle please
@@Nora-tp7dp motorola ma1 ...its in and out of stock on amazon but you have 3rd party sellers overcharging a bit more if you need it right away. Its plug and play.
Its better without wireless i have a dongle from Carlinked and i can watch net flix and my home cameras right from the cars infotainment system
Seems like they just made a car for driving/ a good time! And it affordable ! Great job
I think the GLI is more in the class of the Elantra N-Line/Forte GT. I know price is different, but everything else with those cars, coming from a GLI owner who test drove a forte GT, is fairly similar
Yeah I agree, the N-line is more onpar with the Si and GLI/GTI but is under powered compared to the Germans. The N-line is a really great option, not a penalty box at all and I think they look great as well👍👍
@@klasseact6663 I agree 100 percent. I went with the GLI cause I have always had Volkswagens. And the forte GT/Elantra N Line with the markups (at least around me) were insane, making the price in the end all too close to the GLI
@@klasseact6663 N line too me feels too soft compared to the GLI or Civic Si
@@f181234 like he said, the N is a "tweaner" and the N-line is a little too but my 18' Elantra Sport, which became the N-line, felt pretty good and is on par hp/tq compared to the Si and under the VDubs, point taken😉
Agree. I went from a '21 GLI to the Elantra N and the N is in another class from the factory. VW tune scene is better because it's been around longer though.
People have been getting 30- 35 Mpg on normal driving while on the highway and high 20s in the city. The car is very easy on sipping fuel.
Yes! My Kona N with the DCT is a real fuel-sipper and astonishingly nimble and quick in "Normal" mode.
I heard you can only get that much driving like a grandma in eco mode. It seems to be matching or slightly overperforming vs epa numbers.
@@macaron3141592653 Sigh! My wife and I are old enough to be a grandparents but, alas, we have no grandkidlets yet to put in the backseat and go for a thrill ride. I think if Hyundai admitted how truly economical the Kona N is to drive, it would scare off a lot of the performance-minded drivers for whom the car is aimed.
-Really hoping they bring the I30 N to the states.
-the sound 100% reminds me of the Neon SRT-4 stock sound. (No offense Hyundai)
-I would just vinyl the front. I would prob do like a black forged carbon fiber wrap, or maybe that performance blue in a forged carbon fiber.
-It drives me nuts when they put led lights on a car and leave incandescent turn signals. Obviously not a deal breaker but come on its 2022.
If only.... But too bad it won't
Affordable. Not after the crap dealers where I live want to add a 15% premium on everything they sell.
please do a review on the 2017-2019 Fusion Sport, they are pretty badass unknown sleepers (the equivalent of a baby Taurus SHO) they are AWD twin turbo V6 from the factory and make 325hp and 380ftlbs stock with a 6 speed auto and electronic dampening suspension they are pretty loaded for the price. The suspension literally firms up in Sport mode electronically and the handle capabilities basically double, less body roll, less front end nose dive under hard braking, and at high speeds on a bumpy road it makes the car alot more controllable! Just trying to get one of my favorite overlooked cars out there so they can be appreciated. The reason I'd say they are pretty unknown is they only made them for 3 years and made less than 28,000 of them all together even though they were faster than the Taurus SHO they were kind of over looked I'd say cause the SHO was produced twice as long as had 40 more HP, but here is the kicker though the Fusion makes 40ftlbs more torque! And with a turn they gain over 100hp!
This is not a luxury car....you keep complaining....it would add weight and bump the price up....the money is in the engine, suspension and multiple adjustments. Dude!
+1000. Civic type r doesn't even have heated seats lol. This has way more features than that. Weight loss baby.
It's okay, all car reviewers hate the Korean cars, and I have no idea why, savage geese, compared the 2018 Genesis G80 sport to an E63 and M5 BRUH! And said it's not as good as the competition, yeah no shit, these cars cost three times more than the G80.
Bro, but how many dollars ruber materials for the doors cost?A Mazda 3 isn't a luxury car but it has very high end materials.
@@leumamk5259 Mazda 3 isn't as fast as the EN, the top Mazda 3 has 227hp! And they have less warranty, you really can't go wrong with the Current Korean vehicles.
Facts!!!
I think this car in all black to match the front is perfect.
Is the Elantra N reliable like a Corolla w/ very low maintenance costs? I have been a Toyota person most of my life. I have owned 4 Corolla's and 1 4Runner. I was considering a Hyundai Elantra N but I have read that the reason that Hyundai has a 10 year powertrain warranty is because the car needs it (it has problems).
All Hyundais have free maintenance for three years, so that is $0 cost. The main issue with Elantras is their transmissions on the traditional automatic on the lesser models, something that the N should not be affected by.
That said, historically the Corolla should be more reliable, especially long term.
I bought my wife an abused 2020 Elantra SEL off Avis lot in Morrow, GA with just over 30k miles for $13k out the door. This was back in September of 2020. The car has so much tech and hasn't had an issue. I took it to a local dealer for a free firmware update but no issues at all. Tires, brake pads, and air filters had to be changed immediately after the purchase. The only regret I have is that I didn't buy more.
your logic is broken. car makers give long term warranty bc they trust their products. not bc they need them. giving warranty to a bad product that breaks gurantees the financial ruin for the car maker
You're out of your mind if you think a car designed for the track is going to have the same maintenance costs as base buttermilk econobox Corolla. Tires alone will eat more than the entire maintenance costs of the Corolla, unless you're talking about the GR.
Only if you drive like a Corolla
You can get a 2.0 accord for $32k with 255hp or a V6 Camry for $35 with 301hp. And both come in manual transmission. I think you get value for money in terms of power, luxury, space and looks. You def get more comfortable ride but have to sacrifice in handling. There is value in Elantra N too for $32k if you want a sporty ride, better handling and a better exhaust sound.
I think also the N satisfies the tech-y aspect of buyers as well, if they are looking for it. Having all the info available to watch real time, and being able to adjust all the driving aspects of the car is super cool as a buyer imo.
Um the accord doesn’t offer a manual at all anymore
Same for the Camry. And the Camry isn’t much better. It’s a bit slower than the accors
@@naveenthemachine Heavier too.
Yeah nah I'm good. 1)the accord only comes in Auto 2) same applies to the Toyota TRD. The N does just fine.
Camry manual? I never seen any need one in my life.
I don’t understand how you can expect them to wrap and stitch everything in leather and have wireless CarPlay, and all these other features while only charging $32k for the car…
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!!!
Nobody cares dude
If I find this car I’m buying it . Spent 10 hours today looking at new cars . This is it right here
So how do you want this car if you never found it?
@@porfiriato84I found it right here on U-TUBE! With all the positive reviews I knew I wanted one.Went on Hyundai website and researched different dealers and began contacting them when I saw a car with the color and transmission that I wanted was scheduled to be delivered to them. Negotiated the deal over the phone and took delivery the day after it arrived.That was 15 months ago.
I do agree about some of the cheapness of the interior but I was able to address 3 important areas for for $400😉 I now have Alcantara shiftknob and boot, e-brake and armrest. The dealership charged me 1 hr labor ($186) to properly install everything.
Everyone talks about a cheap quality interior but I actually love this interior so much. I think it looks amazing. I think it feels more expensive than $34,000, especially considering normally performance cars are all striped down and don’t offer half the stuff this car does for even way more money.
U make a goof point. Upgrades can be down pretty cheap to bring the interior up a notch. Adding some simple armrest cushions on the doors and the center console armrest will go a long way
@@ThinkBeFree99 These 3 items done together now match up the center of the seats and door panels and looks absolutely fantastic! The company I bought them through used OEM part so it looks very factory of course!
@@devn3813 my g/f just had a 2021 Sentra as a rental and the top portion of it'd door panels were a soft touch material, so I think Hyundai could've done a little bit better IMO.
The head scratcher is why so much decontenting of our cars...no heated steering wheel, rear seats and rear seat vents😋 The home market gets them and I think Australia and Canada get these things, for sure Canada gets the heated steering wheel and last time I checked the mid-west isn't exactly tropical 😛
@@klasseact6663 other markets always get more for some reason. I’m so shocked this car got the digital display because the N line didn’t before and usually the American ones never do. When the veloster n came out it had no options and not even blind spot assist. I’m so happy with this car for a performance car and for the money. It’s hard to get even a non performance car with these features for under $40,000
Unfortunately this car isn't affordable. The dealership markups make this car very expensive. The cheapest Elantra N I saw was $45,000 😡
I don't know where you're looking. I paid a 3k markup, but that put the car at 36,500. Markups above 5k for this car are pretty rare.
I have the Kona N. I paid $37,500. They wanted 45k!!!!
@@barnhib
I live in Arizona. The MSRP is $37,000 + fees + taxes = $45,000
@@ryanm9628
I am going to wait. I am not going to pay over MSRP.
@@ShineLikeaProAZ me either,im in texas and for manual N they want 39-40k and for the DCT like 43k lol this is criminal
This car should be the top compact competitor i have both the type r and the elantra N and have to say unless your going to track these all day and not using them for day to day driving there just about the same
Throw a $600 jb4 on the N and it's basically a stock type R lol. I get Hyundai purposely went for that "tweener" status on purpose for both price and power. Wish they had just gone 300 from the factory.
My type r is at 370whp and 371tq believe me it goes
Front rotors are 14.2 inches
Put a deposit on a new Elantra N that should be arriving on Aug 2nd . I’m trading in my ‘22 VW gti se for it , while I understand the VW is more refined , more upscale interior and better paint quality the car doesn’t really make me smile when I drive it a bit aggressively. From what all the car reviewers have been saying it’s a hoot to drive and I believe for the price you can’t really beat it , even my 2018 golf R isn’t super exciting to drive but living in the northeast the awd def comes in handy ., never driven the new Elantra N as of yet but I will soon find out if I will enjoy it as much as it’s hyped up !
I genuinely don’t get the polarisation of the design… I think it looks sharp as hell. Better than its competition. I’m not saying it looks like a Lamborghini but I think you can really tell that Hyundai hired a former Lamborghini design boss. I like the front - I think it looks aggressive and almost exotic, certainly sporty.
Yeah its not as boring and conservative as something like hondas which is 1 size fits all. This is a great example of a company taking risk a bit out of the box. This ends up getting lots of attention in real world.
@@porfiriato84 Biermann headed the N division but was not responsible for designing the Elantra. Luc Donckerwolke was, which is who I was referring to.
@@porfiriato84 What are you talking about? This is the Elantra. The difference in design here is the bumper. Biermann is not a designer and didn’t design this car. He headed R&D of this variant, i.e what’s under the hood and the driving dynamics. I specifically commented on the aesthetics which is a different department entirely.
I love my ceramic white DCT!
This is the best affordable sport car . Hyundai does it again and again 👍🏾
Easily best bang-4-buck in the segment
The Elantra N is definitely a Type R competitor. The Elantra N Line would be considered an SI competitor. Feel like every reviewer gets it mixed up
It's kind of in a weird spot. Not quite the Type R but also more performance than the Si. Actually Si hasn't been competitive in a long time. 👎🏿
The wrx holds it up in its tracks.. type r and wrx far superior, can’t be compared, it’s made in Japan!. Hyundai made in Korea, cheap car. It’s like buying a Hisense tv and thinking it’s a Samsung.
I am getting this Elantra N in few weeks, the DCT one.
I've been looking for an N line with manuel transmission for a year.
No luck!
This Hyundai also catch on fire? For no extra charge? :)
Help me decide between Mustang GT versus Camaro LT1 versus Veloster N and versus Elantra N all manuals.
Preferences - handling straight line speed and looks
7:15
amazing exhaust sound
Honda dealer here in Houston TX just gave me a quote 8k over sticker for a civic si. How much are y'all paying for this elantra N? Any dealer markups?
They seem to range from 2-5k markup. Some rare dealers say they sell at MSRP, but they usually add useless ultra expensive accessories, which is basically a markup.
@@barnhib man it's exciting times for these cars coming out but this markup is ridiculous... sigh....
That drivetrain doesn't belong with front wheel drive.
how is a 185" car compact
Love your reviews. Thanks! Curious to know what your daily ride is?
Can you turn off the shift indicator chime? Cuz that would be kind of annoying after awhile, for me.
Great video. If anybody is looking for a spare instead of the fix-a-flat kit check out Modern Spares. They make some great kits to fit just about any new car. I wasn't about to be stuck waiting for a tow truck if I can just change out a flat tire my damn self.
Thanks for the tip Jason. I bought a spare from there for my N and it’s of high quality. More peace of mind for me.
@@boogiedownkid5465 I'm glad you got a spare for the whip, and the peace of mind. Not just you but anyone we can spread the word to. One beef I have with a lot of manufacturers right now is the lack of a spare tire.
I wish you talked about the clutch and shifter feel
This sound is what I expected out of the Kia Stinger GT. Also to add, I think this Elantra N would've looked a whole lot better had it been all black with red accenting.
its not their FIRST serious take at this right? what about the Veloster N? one of my dream cars though i drive a k swapped integra.
People who cant get a Type R or GR corolla might want to look into this.
I want to see an Elantra N wagon. Keep the seatting but make the trunk bigger. I would go buy that tomorrow.
The Kona N isn't a wagon, but its cargo area is much more flexible and usable than the Elantra N's.
@@ronforeman2556 I am currently debating which of the 3 in the N family to go for. A wagon would be my go to. Not a massive fan of the new kona's looks.
@@ArtifactSkyline My wife is a professional harpist, so we need at least one vehicle with a flat load floor that is long and wide to accommodate a concert grand harp laid on its side. We bought a 2019 Kia Sorento SXL for that purpose (influenced to a great extent by Solfan's review) and it's been the most delightful, trouble-free vehicle we've ever owned. The Kona N is nowhere near large enough to serve as a harpmobile, but its form factor is very similar to the 2003 Mazda Protege5 wagonette/hatchback I drove for 20 years before passing it along to my younger son.
Overall styling is ok, but grille is the ugliest. Looks like a replacement grille that has not been painted yet. What were they thinking?!
lmaoo my guy said the lack of "wireless" apple carplay is a deal breaker for a drivers car
Have a good day everyone
Ahh I forgot that quote but that's a good one given the N line
Isnt this the same engine that was in the turbo versio. If the sonata back in like 2011? The fluidic sculpture styled ine...man those were nice
These first edition Elantra N (CN7N) were designed and sold as a full on, track car for the masses. There was little to no consideration for creature comforts. Some of what was implemented doesn't make entire sense. Suggests some features were there to fill voids or meet standards. This is speculation obviously but heated seats in a car delivered with track tires... Ok maybe that wasn't the best example but who needs rear cupholders at the track anyway? Its subjective of course, but this car isn't geared toward people who want a GTI. That has practically baked in. Here it's an afterthought. It's an inexpensive track toy Biermann/Hyundai wanted to share with the world, that happens to be shaped like a sedan. Price aside, the Hyundai Elantra N could have a heated steering wheel, or rear cup holders or whatever. Heck add AWD and then it would be a direct RS3 or VW Golf R competitor. That being said, the 326HP Civic Type R is a bit more executive performance than this. I'm torn. This car absolutely rips!
IT HAS THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL..AND....SUN ROOF FOR THE MANUAL HERE IN CANADA
Mine is manual with sunroof here in puerto rico no auto
@@davidbarlow372 that's nice. I surmise the heated steering wheel is available in Canada due to the extreme cold in there and since it's present for a longer period than here in the States. It makes sense. Cater to your market.
If you paint those black parts in the front, the car ends up looking like a rental car. I also think the Cyber Gray color lends itself better to the front design. This is all coming from an Elantra N owner so I have a bit of bias ;)
As does red IMO.
Have a 2023 model 6MT on preorder. There is supposed to be some redesign with the engine mounts, air intake for throttle response, a bit of weight reduction etc. Hoping the launch will be improved in the latest iteration to help make it more comfortably to 5.5 seconds (or less).
I have a 2023 on order also, Red, 6mt.
Same here performance blue 6spd on preference order
I got the dark blue on pre-order, the other colors are already in my neighborhood 😂
I call BS. What is your source??? All reports are that the 2023 is carryover and there are NO changes.
@@jeffc1753 ‘twas bs. In hindsight - and now having gotten mine - It was some site that proposed and claimed possible redesigns, but this was quite some time ago. This is the same car as a 2022
Great video. U should do the 2023 Kia K5 GT!
That wheel hop when you were doing your 0-60 runs would drive me nuts. Nice car otherwise. Good review as usual!
Yeah that's from a poor launch. I have one of these as well, when I screw up the launch I get wheel hop, like any other fwd car.
Ez fix with motor mounts.
Wheel hop makes it fun but thats subjective
I'm sorry if I missed it in this video, but what is that white circle display to the left of the gauge cluster?
It's literally nothing.
I think the n line is the best looking Elantra tbh.
Good job Sofyan
Link your Alexa account and Apple CarPlay will be accessible in Bluetooth. Dealers really should inform new buyers of this capability!
Just got my DCT Elantra N in White just a few days ago. Such a great and fun car!
I've had mine for 4 months now and I'll tell you the launch control isn't that great. I've had way better launches feathering the clutch myself. Launch causes it to bounce more than I like. We'll see if that changes once I install my engine mount
I just ordered the SXTH mount today. Really hoping to clean up those rough ass launches.
Hyundai is suppose to be doing engine mount upgrades and other small stuff on the 2023 models.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
I love this car except for the front end. If they swapped it with the N-Line front end it would be just about perfect. Still a bargain over its competitors though!
Nope. Maybe you haven't seen one in person. Everyone compliments the looks especially this color.
@@shrijanaryal4923 it looks so much better in person. I got it in white because I liked it so much better in person.
Not that the nose is bad enough to keep me out of it, but yeah, My very first thought is I wish the nose was painted just like the N-line, and had mettalic orange and a mettallic any other color available. Intense Blue only way to go IMO, or black, but blacks not my deal. For now I'm still enjoying my like new ELantra Sport with catless DP in grey. On looks alone, I wish Hyundai would have skipped developing a US market Elantra for the latest gen and just brought the damn I30 N sedan over, the EN doe look pretty good to me now though.
@@shrijanaryal4923 it’s cute but it’s such a bold color . I think white or gray would compliment it more
Im seriously thinking of getting one but the price where I live is ridiculously high. Commonly they are priced around $42,995 usd but then I saw how Subaru WRX and hondas are almost $16,000 above the MSRP I am really thinking of going for it but sadly there's no way for me to go for that nice actual MSRP. Not to mention that anyone might suggest a type r those are standing at the $65,000 USED.
I would look elsewhere if I were you, different county/city/even state. I found a Hyundai dealer 7 miles from me that has a $5000 dollar markup on the Ns if you can find one. But there are supposed to be very few Korean dealers out there with msrp.
the dual clutch version of this car is on my short list for my next work and road trip car, but i'd like the elantra limited's interior as an option...maybe next model year?
Why wouldn’t you buy the manual? Like sack up bro and learn.
@@smitdizz420 LOL...i learned to drive stick in a 1972 ford pinto...maybe it was a 1973, tiny bumpers and the 1.6L Kent engine (lots of good high school era memories from the later 1980s!) 😉
The spoiler is the perfect size.... The spoiler on the WRX is for teens.... The N is a bit more sophisticated...
0:30 you mean the Honda Civic Type R and WRX STI**
I would compare the N to the Civic Type R, STI, and Golf R. The N-Line or Kia GT would be the competitor to the SI and WRX.
There's no shame in being cheaper than the competitors.
It occupies a weird in-between space
Where’s the GR corolla?
@@naveenthemachine That is the sweet spot, unless Toyota asks some ridiculous price like $40K.
@@LearnAboutFlow oh they’ll ask high prices all right. Just like the civic type R
I'm thinking about trading in my 17 SS Sedan for one of these in Intense Blue with the 6-speed manual, but I also want to wait and see what kind of updates and upgrades the Elantra N will get in the next few years for its mid-cycle refresh model years.
Will Hyundai up the power on the 2.0T to be right in line with the GR Corolla, MK8 Golf R, FL5 Civic Type R, and eventually the future coming Integra Type S in the 300hp mark or will they upgrade to the 2.5T engine with a bigger turbocharger to get that 300hp number that the G70 2.5T and the Stinger GT-Line has? Will they offer synthetic leather or full leather on the N's sport bucket seats? Will they offer soft touch materials on the emergency (parking) brake, top of the dashboard, back doors? Will they offer more interior color options? Will Hyundai have an answer to implementing wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple Carplay for the bigger infotainment screen?
This is stuff you want to wait on to see how much the car will improve later on.
The FL5 Civic Type R and GR Corolla are on the way in, and the Integra Type S hopefully officially gets announced before the end of this year and starts being worked on in the new year and gets revealed as a late 2024 model year by the end of next year. Yes, those cars will be more expensive than the Elantra N, but the Elantra N is still a worthy and valid choice unless you're willing to spend the extra money for the more nicer and more powerful cars.
Yeah, I wish there were more color choices with performance compacts these days in the US market. I'm waiting to see if they ever decide to offer a metallic grey or something and if they decide to change the styling slightly, like paint the nose like N-line, or get rid of the tacky red stuff that to me seems to only fit a black car the best. Intense Bleu is easily the only viable color option on the menu right no IMO, or black, but that's not a color.🍻🍻
@@waynemangan9925 Definitely agree with you there.
Maybe I’m a fan boy because I have my eyes on this car, but I don’t like how you keep complaining about cutting corners with the cheap materials inside.. You mentioned that it’s faster and cheaper than the competition lol. Maybe they had to compromise on something…
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