Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited the BEST new compact car to BUY?
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- The REDESIGNED Elantra is ready to blow the competition away. For 2021 Hyundai bringing a ton of changes for the top Limited trim On the outside you will find all new sheet metal, wheels, grills and a host of other changes. On the inside you will find more interior space, all new larger infotainment system, and digital gauge cluster. On the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 that produces 147HP & is mated to a CVT transmission. Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited the BEST new compact car to BUY?
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I respect this man’s work ethic.
Thanks for having my back Christopher!
Cant wait for you to review the Elantra N Line Joe
Nobody works harder...props to Lauri too.
I agree, Joe is a great motivational example of picking yourself back up and working towards success.
I think Hyundai is a great brand. Love them. I’m not so sure about the new front clips on some of their vehicles. They are a solid buy though.
Can we just appreciate that we have more options than ever to find the car you want, rather than the tiring hating we see on social media.
That is a great point!
My Hyundai Elantra is approaching 400,000 miles. I gave it to my kids. Engine/trans never been opened up. Only work was 2 radiators, 2 fuel pumps and one power steering pump.
EVERYTHING still works. AC, power windows, power sunroof ect. Still runs and drives great.
Hyundai bringing their A game. Glad to see that they are not the cheap little Korean car in a bad way anymore!
You are so very right!
Agree 20 years ago Hyundai and Kia were junky tin cans, now they make some of the best vehicles on the road now
@@joskjj3625 maybe true, but you could buy a new Kia Rio for $8k. I bought one in 2005 and put over 200k miles on it. No other car maker can compete with that.
@@hse6144 agreed thats what I practically said
Hyundai and kia make excellent vehicles now
@@joskjj3625 understood. My poorly made point was that I wish they still had an $8k version. Kia and Hyundai have raised the prices. Value is still there, but not everyone can afford a $25k car.
I just saw one of these in person and they look pretty good, but the interior is definitely the selling point if you ask me. I'm definitely excited for this elantra's future
I love this car. Its fun to look at and I feel its the best value in the compact car category. A loaded limited for 26K? Ten inch screen? All digital dash? Bose stereo? I'll keep my scat pack but the elantra would be a tempting option if I were looking a new car. I would even look past the four doors.
I am so glad that you are liking this one.
Love mine it feels so luxurious inside
You know that you are in America when the Hyundai Elantra is called a compact sedan.
LOL!
Lol ya. In my country, the Elantra is considered a midsize sedan.
I was really shocked to see these on the road already! I saw one at Olive Garden in North Carolina a few days ago! A MUCH better looking model than the outgoing one
I totally agree with you!
Dangit dale
Joe would take leftover breadsticks and put them in the door pockets with a peach tea To-Go!
Olive Garden customers are the ones youd expect to see these , and at Olive Garden lol
The tail end is amazing
Although, I wish the Sonata had the same tail; that'd make it A+ style for me
I am so glad that you like this one.
That car has come along way. I owned a 2010 many moons ago and man, what a difference 11 years has made.
I totally agree with you!
Just got mine last week. This is an amazing car!
How has it been
@@ultragoldcoin8780 this has been an incredible car, no issues at all. Gas mileage is great, the lane assist feature is greatly improved over my 2017 Elantra. I got the grey exterior and I get compliments on how slick it looks from everyone, love this car to death.
@@daleithgribbleshire2092 how about the transmission and maintenance? Thx for answering my previous question
@@ultragoldcoin8780 no issues at all, no maintenance required yet. Transmission seems fine, it’s not too jerky or delayed when switching gears or anything. It’s a winner for sure!
Dude I been loving mine!
Shame so many people are stuck in the past who still think Hyundai and kia are still junk
I totally agree with you!
Typical normal people
They're still making headlines having to spend billions of dollars on recalls and not warning customers properly about recalls this year alone. The chairman on their latest Q3 2020 fiscal report apologized to investors for continued recalls, safety issues, and quality control issues.
@@kenedtsu honda has 1.5t oil dilution that Honda still can’t fix,slipping auto gearboxes,poor build quality and have electrical issues
@@joskjj3625 So you're not denying Hyundai still has massive problems. All I needed to hear ;)
This video is the reason I just bought my 2021 Elantra Limited. Keep up the work !
Always enjoy your videos Joe. You really showcase vehicles very well. Love the humor you bring to the videos too lol. Been hooked watching all your videos from before and always can’t wait for the new ones you are bringing of the 2020-21 vehicles. 👍🏼
I test a 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL over the weekend and came away very impressed! It's a very solid, refined, quiet and well mannered car. Ride quality was excellent, vehicle dynamics are very sharp and engine/transmission performance very smooth! It rides on an all-new platform (K3 platform) and it definitely shows. Interior is very spacious and seats are very comfortable. Also, super quiet and great visibility. The doors close with a high quality, solid thunk. They had a 2020 Elantra sitting right next to it and the difference was night and day. The 2021 looks leagues better in every way.
I have a 2012 Elantra Limited, so cool how this car has progressed in 9 years! Another great review man.
Thanks Ian! I totally agree with you!
@@arrogen2831 It’s never had any problems besides a faulty ignition coil. Other than that nothing at all.
As a bigger dude, I never would have thought I’d consider the Elantra but this is way better than the Sonata IMO. Great review. That left aesthetic piece is a big negative for me but everything else is so competently and beautifully done.
got me one in columbus, oh! i had never seen these on the road before i got it i was super impressed with how they’ve upgraded this car!
Ever since I’ve since I subbed to Raitis, I’ve never been so excited to watch car reviews :)
Thanks Stanley that really means a lot!
I love the way u always tell the MSRP😅... thanks for the review Joe... keep it going
You are so very welcome Avon! Thanks for the great support!
Another great video Joe. I have owned 4 Hyundai’s with relatively few problems with any of them. I purchased the 2020 Sonata a few months back and I am very happy with this latest generation model. I have the 2.5 litre engine and find this has all the power I need. The 2021 Elantra is a great looking car! Thanks from Toronto.
Thanks Randy for letting me share it with you! I appreciate your support!
Yep their cars have been very reliable over the last decade or so. My 2005 Elantra is still going strong almost zero issues over the years .
Bro your reviews are too funny "egg McMuffin and a bottle of OJ". I'm dead 😂
kinda humorous, yes. But to make you "dead"? You have a sad sense of humor
I was just building this car thinking about buying it thanks for the review Joe ‼️‼️
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
I'm a big fan of the color...ofcoarse☺️ This styling must be seen inperson, even Joe's great review doesn't do THIS car any justice👍❗😉
Thanks for pointing that out! I can't wait to get my hands on the N version.
I just bought my limited on Friday! Ended up getting it Memorial Day 2500 rebate so only around 24500!
Hey whatabout that led strip that they had running through the dash board that we can change colors of, is that available as an option or not?
13:38 is me when I watch these videos and start adopting some of the vocabulary the legend himself drops on us
The review I’ve been WAITING FOR! Thanks Joe!
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
I've bought this trim on day one. And I just love this car. I'm only one I'm Miami with this trim.
Congrats Eugene and thank you for taking the time to say that.
Very sexy car. I picked up the 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL with the two available packages. The only thing you are missing from the top trim is leather seats and mood lighting. Not a big deal to me personally. You still get the wireless Apple/Android auto car play, all of the safety features, and the most important feature to me the Bose Premium Sound. I will tell you I listen to heavy metal and hard bass EDM that is not played on normal radio and the sound system kicks hard! Very happy with my SEL, exact same blue color with gray interior and you get the smart driving system that will kick it into sport mode for hills and passing vehicles.
Congrats Chad!
Just bought one (in white) and my wife and I love it. Such a smooth ride!
Congrats!
Jeff here form Runnergy. They had me till the "o'crap bar" which is completely unnecessary and too high. It actually would look great without it. The different door colors, again unnecessary and weird. I think that blank screen on the left of the dash should have been at least a clock. And those "C" pillars remind me of an old Jaguar with blind spots the size of Jupiter. What?!? No rear vents, usb's or heated seats....seriously? WOW! That MPG and top dash steal the show here. Great video as always!
The Death Star space in the dash is great for sticking Post It notes.
I like that Jose!
Never was a fan of Hyundai ..... I am now. They are doing a great job on these new cars. Watch out Honda, Toyota etc.
I am so glad that I can share this one with you!
I think I watch every single review you put out. Every day there’s a new one I watch it..lol
Really liking Hyundai, a good competitor for the Mazda, that I also like. The steering wheel is something! Thanks for bringing this, Joe! Lori, thank you for the wonderful views of this one! Time to relax yet? 10 cars in 1 day, you guys truly enjoy your work!
Thanks for being so supportive! You guys deserve the best and I want to bring it to you!
*2021 Elantra looks better than the 2020 Elantra!* 👍👍
I think the 2014 model was / is the best looking / styling.
@@MrGreenelight even if taste is subjective, that model year looked like a darn prius.
Yes it has honda logo
HUH?
Hey Joe, showing my car some love (2018 Elantra sport owner here) Next time your in Chicagoland you can review my car, couple tasteful mods that will "amp up" the ON THROTTLE part of the video👍👍
Thanks brother! That would be awesome! The 2018 Elantra Sport was done really right.
@@RaitisRides ...it started with the 2017, so only 2 yrs👍
Cheese and Rice this whole video was one take. Kudos to this man.
I don’t know Joe. It looks like Hyundai is starting to over style this model. The interior would look better without that long grab bar among other things. How about sending some Florida sunshine my way. We have snow here and 30 degrees.🥶 Nice review as always. Lori deserves a raise. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
It will be very interesting to see how this car ages. You better believe she does. That is really chilly! Raiti's Rides and a hot cup of coffee is the way to go.
👍🏻☕️
I love the grab handle as a young guy LS!
Ok I spoke a little too soon.. I’m in love with that infotainment center.
Ok but that random 6-inch section with nothing but a weird circle would distract me every time I drive it.
LOL! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@@robbyu.672 You could put a smiley sticker over it.
@@RaitisRides put the Mazda symbol over it!
It does look a million times better than the mid 2000's version.
Always a treat when Joe drops a new review!
The Koreans are doing well. Thanks Joe for being the best!!!
You are so right! Thanks for letting me bring it to you!
Elantra N is coming (with Veloster N engine and DCT) everyone should wait for that version instead.
This is true.
Wish I would have waited 😭
How are you my brother, long time away. Well I think the Mazda 3 is the king on this segment no doubts
The new Civic coming will knock out this and the Mazda 3
@@shiftautomotive854 lol the new Civic interior looks bland, this, the Corolla, and the Mazda 3 all do better on the interior. Honda may have speed but its not the better car.
@@shiftautomotive854 the huge zonk is the CVT
I am great Matt! How have you been?
@@shiftautomotive854 It will be interesting to see how it pans out!
9:10 this is what a car cluster and screen should look like.
Thanks for letting me share it with you.
low front end is an expensive nightmare on most streets and parking lots !
This very well might be my next car has everything I need for a good price.
I am so glad that you like this one.
Can’t wait for you to get your hands on a N line !
14:10 his face after he said "that" lmaoooooo
Good Job Joe!!! You really show the full detail of any vehicle that you profile!! KUDOS!!
I have a 2012 model that I've been driving since new and still very reliable having 228,000 miles on it and having no major issues. One of the things that I look at; is this model is still using a timing chain? Myself, I prefer a timing chain. The 2011 model went to chain that year design. BTW, always appreciate your reviews and I hope with this design that they can pump a few more ponies out of this little engine and keep it naturally aspirated. I feel that reliability should always come first and foremost.
Thanks Dane for sharing that great ownership experience!
I like the looks of sentra
the left part of the dash with the circle looks like wireless charging pad 😂
Lol if only magnets
Honestly I would love it if it could double as a strong magnet or some sort of area to mount your phone if you need to but you really don't.
I can't wait for Joe reviews N manual one of Elantra.
Is there any way we can just zonk the refresh design lol
LOL! Sure you have that right!
Agree with all the zonks. Your audio sounds really good on the video!
The infotainment and gauge cluster scream Mercedes wannabe.
LMAO
It did a darn good job too.
They did a good job with it for the most part.
@@dalegribble3684 Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
@@andybub45 I totally agree with you Andrew!
I hope you can do a MPG test on the Hybrid model.
Definitely will Robert!
Undeniably, Hyundai knows what consumers need better
There's a lot of Hyundai recalls lately hopefully these new models are better Ace review, tho"
Many brands have recalls.
@floyd watt This is a good point.
@@RaitisRides Are you implying that recall is acceptable because other brands also recall www.caranddriver.com/news/a34807375/hyundai-fined-santa-fe-sport-sonata-engine-recalls/
@MAGA www.caranddriver.com/news/a34807375/hyundai-fined-santa-fe-sport-sonata-engine-recalls/
We have a 2020 Elantra SEL and it’s a really nice car ...... drives like a dream
wow, checkout that interior! Nicely done.
I am so glad that you are liking this one.
Another great video Joe & Lori.
I'm watching your video's from Canada. The U.S.A. gets these models before we do. So this gives me a heads up on what is coming our way.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
That is so awesome! Thanks for the compliments.
Mystery spot on left side of dash is for the N Line drive mode button.
That is not what I heard.
@@RaitisRides It's on there for Korean spec models. Check out Asian Petrol Head's review. Whether it will be on U.S. spec models remains to be seen.
@@RaitisRides 21 Elantra N Line showed up today at my dealership with drive mode button located in the "Mystery spot". Original drive mode button has been removed from shifter area.
That divide isn't really necessary at all. It would've look better without it. I could understand that they wanted to make it different to stand out but in this case it just look dumb. I would hate being the passenger and trying to change the station or so.
I agree with you!
Congratulations on crossing 400k subscribers 👏 🙌 Always look forward to see your reviews.... 😊
Thank you Namit for saying that! I am so grateful for your support and for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
LED display but no connectivity in the rear. That plus the driver focused center console and HVAC controls ..they assume a total commuter
Thanks for sharing that great input!
I definitely prefer the style of the 2017-18 model, especially the Sport; the 19-20 refresh was horrid. Definitely, Joe needs to drive the N model stat!
I agree with you 100%
I think the design language Hyundai is going with works way better on the Elantra than on the Sonata. Love the interior on this one, too, sans the "Death Star" lol
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Wow, Hyundai is on fire 🔥. Nice job Hyundai and another great review Joe. I am excited about the upcoming Elantra N review.
My favorite Hyundai sedan! Great job Joe.
Wow Lori !! 10 cars in the Florida heat?!! You guys are throttles-down, the hardest working Auto Review channel in the world! See what I did there? Lol - Thanks Raitis Rides for bringing us these awesome cars! These are helpful.
What up Joe? HYUNDAI!!!
Hey Tom! Get on the Hyundai Train!
@@RaitisRides Yeet! Yeet!
The screen to the left for the Guage cluster is a phone holder. It electronically holder
Put some fangs on the grille and you can have the Sabretooth Edition!
Anyone noticed at 1:06 a car turning and backed up when he saw Joe lol?
there was also a guy yelling in the background lol
LMAO! That is hilarious!
@@yousufansari4962 LOL
Any news on the KIA K5 GT
Should be in a few weeks!
I can't wait to see the all new Kia Forte.
I can't wait either Andrew,.
Isn’t it out? I’ve seen reviews
Same as the 2019. No big changes for 2021.
I love that Hyundai is bold with their styling but honestly this car is already looking old to me, I have a feeling that this design will not age well.
I agree and buy Volkswagens and people say those are too boring! I give up
@@2004cyrus Jetta drives real nice though I'm renting one right now
@@E-utube yea I have a 2011 Jetta- the previous generation and its been great and I have a 2019 Tiguan. It’s good too! Glad you like it.
Bro you were wrong, these are literally everywhere now haha
WE GOT THE ALL NEW 2022 MDX 12.8.20 YES SIR
Heck yeah Calvin!
Joe, what about the Hyundai Sonata N car that just came out not too long ago. The people need a review on that!!
I am waiting on one to show up.
Isn’t it only the N-Line?
@@2004cyrus , yes the Sonata is N line only. Confirm this for me Joe. 😬
The rims can make or break a car and these rims are a no go.
I totally agree with you!
They look like Subaru rims from cheap imprezza
One Hundred and Sixty MPH Speedometer ! 147HP can do miracles nowadays.
#racecar
The mufflers have turn turndown tips, nice.
Mazda3 still wins.
All day. Mazda cleans Hyundai all week.
@@robbyu.672 Agreed. Even though I drive a Hyundai, I still know Mazda always wins.
My choice!
@@robbyu.672 AGREED!
@@ccruz619 You are hilarious!
Yep, Keeping my 2018
Really the best year.
THEY HAVE IT IN OHIO BRO I SAW IT 🔥
That is so cool!
hmm. I'm not sure how Hyundai do their service in U.S., because Hyundai has big customer service & product quality issues in Korea right now.
Thanks for sharing that info!
12:51 would have been cool if it was a clock.
Or just about anything LOL
belt buckle, Hyundai belt buckle Joe.
@floyd watt it’s just for visual appeal
Can't wait for N
Neither can I!
That divider.... why?
#racercar
You know when the on throttle portion is in a neighborhood where the speed limit is probably 25 it's not a very quick car 😂
Your reviews are the best. I'm actually getting this car today. I was sold on it before watching but you definitely made me more excited to go get it. 😀
Hows your car going?
@@eljaviv9276 Wonderful actually. No major issues yet. I have 20k miles on it, I average 40mpgs. Costs me about $35 to fill up with todays fuel prices.
@@Boogie1197 im getting limted in june. how much was it out the door?
only if the lower trims had the same infotainment screen/controls then this car would’ve been perfect
That is a very good way to look at it!
Hyundai does it again!!! They threw aaaaaaallll the angles at this Elantra and it looks so good for it! Great job Hyundai! We're waiting patiently for the Elantra N💪🏽🤯🚘 Excellent review Joe!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #OnThrottleAgain #CrownVic #OnThrottleAllDay #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #Hyundai #Elantra #AllTheAngles
Sure its good looking, but it can’t compete with the Japanese reliability.
It will be interesting to see how it pans out in the long run.
You’re wrong
Idk about that one, Korean cars have gotten a lot better even in terms of reliability.
@@RaitisRides that is what it’s all about. People can’t make conclusions about a vehicle’s reliability until at least 5 years or 100k miles. Except for Land Rover, they have a different thing going.
It can compete, probably more reliable than Nissan and recent Hondas, not as reliable as Toyota though.
Trying to decide on a 2021 Elantra SEL or a 2021 Toyota Corolla SE, first time car buyer, currently have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe but it's on the he downhill slide, what would y'all get?
I would go with the Toyota.
@@RaitisRides, now THAT surprises me. That's like going from a six flavored cone down to a scoop of vanilla.
awesome review, hyundai continues to amaze. great value!
I know exactly how you feel!
You know joe heres the thing about the Elantra limited. when you sat in the back seat there were no vents. now the korean version of this car has it but not for North America . i just wish Hyundai put some thought into putting vents in the rear seats and I would love for you to do an exclusive review on the upcoming N model that and the 2022 Honda Civic