2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Review - Can It BEAT The VW Golf GTI?

[@omardrives]

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[@mugensamurai]

Surprised hatchbacks like these are not more popular in the states. It's like a lower suv. Reliable and practical.

[@NileshR12]

I love the way this looks especially in the Intense Blue! It looks incredible!

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

In Australia where they are sold as the i30, they are mostly white, but nlines are not a common sight like the full fleged Ns, which are also not common to see. The most you'll ever see of the N brand, is the tucson nline and god I don't like those things!

[@teeztoyz]

N Line FTW because in top spec the GTI is like 6k more than a fully equipped N Line. The. Veloster N has more performance but less amenities and is less reserved. Being an older dude, and more reserved I went with the N Line it just looks a lot better to me as you can definitely see the Audi design engineers DNA influences.

[@TheDrRJP]

It's not a VW. That makes it infinitely better right off the bat.

[@NileshR12]

Damn how bad of an experience did you have with VW 😂?

[@shanemitchell5807]

VW are crap. Unreliable junk that looks great and drives OK but will break on a regular basis and become a money pit.

[@ArnelZapataJr]

If Hyundai actually brought the real i30N Hatchback here in the US, I would gladly trade in my Honda for it ASAP! Unfortunately, they only have the Veloster N here which is too small for my needs.

[@omardrives]

Next gen Elantra will get a true N model

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

@@omardrives Why on earth would you buy this 200HP one when the 270HP GTN is coming next year?

[@denith969]

I just test drove this tonight, fell in love with it. Only downside is I can't get the color i want (Fluid Metal) without the tech package. I really want a Veloster but the closest one to me is in Michigan (I'm in Wisconsin).

[@scottdavidson7543]

Did you get the N line?

[@denith969]

@@scottdavidson7543 no, in the end I went with a 2020 Toyota CH-R I enjoyed driving that one more when I took it out a few days later and I definitely don’t regret the decision I love my Deadpool car lol (it’s red/black color)

[@MrTrashcan1]

Bought a used 2019 manual in this color and love it, but in watching videos I discovered that Hyundai lied about the cargo space in the US version. In videos on the I30 N line, the identical car overseas, they list the space in liters. Converted to cu. ft. it comes to 14 seats up, 46 seats down. Yes, the squared off hatch enables you to stack things higher, but longer cars like the Civic hatch and Impreza have more cargo space. Don't understand why Hyundai made it so short. Four more inches (175) would have given more rear room and more cargo space. The Elantra Touring wagon was the perfect form factor.

[@nixh5100]

I just bought one yesterday but a 2019, it drives really nice and it’s pretty quick. I love the car more then my old Jaguar

[@redflagy8]

I just bought a stage 1 i30N 2019 300hp it freaking pops like a supra. Police are angry, but all my upgrades are legal 😂

[@TopGear759]

Love mine but Hyundai at 2200 miles said it needed a new engine.

[@rogerthompson2005]

HI - still happy with your car? Im awaiting mine, due next week. thanks.

[@attnMoFo]

Great review! You said there will be an Elantra GT N....in a hatchback for next year? Can you point me towards that info?

[@omardrives]

They are testing and developing one right now. You can Google up spy shots of it

[@TheDrRJP]

It's been out since February: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXakaYijltpkeK8

[@martinm2921]

car and driver said that theyre scrapping the elantra gt for US markets next year. is this true?

[@FourJaysFour]

@@martinm2921 I confirmed there will be no hatchback for MY2021. Not sure of the rollout plan for true N in Elantra sedan. COVID massively disrupted supply chains. I think that will also play a role in their choices.

[@jeffreybrown76]

I bought the nline and love it

[@omardrives]

Good decision!

[@rogerthompson2005]

HI - still happy with your car? Im awaiting mine, due next week. thanks.

[@jeffreybrown76]

@@rogerthompson2005 yeah, it's a kick in the pants with low fuel economy

[@FlyingGentile]

Never understood why some if not all of the tech packages features could not be had with the manual gt n-line.... Why does the r-spec manual get more tech features then the gt n-line and for less!? 🤷🏾‍♂️😅 Poor packaging from hyundai, almost like they want people just to settle for the Veloster

[@aroundomaha]

Your review has a nice flow and I enjoyed the informative execution. I test drove this last year, wound up buying a previous year GTI at the same price, but still find myself wondering how it would be to autocross the Elantra N Line.

[@omardrives]

Thank you 🙌 I think this will do well in autocross but hang in for the true Elantra GT N

[@justWIN96]

This is my favorite review of this car on KZbin. Solid video man! 💪🏿 new sub 💪🏿💪🏿

[@omardrives]

Awesome! Thank you - I really appreciate that!

[@justWIN96]

@@omardrives actually it's the best review on KZbin ! looking forward to more content fr

[@omardrives]

@@justWIN96 Thanks man - starting to put up at least 1 or 2 videos a week so keep checking back - and check out my Instagram @omardrives

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

I have Veloster N and ADORE the new Hyundai performance cars. I know a dude running one of these with a LAP3 tune on it. It’s a great car Don’t know why they didn’t do the Elantra N instead of the watered down n line.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

I'm aware people like modding the nlines like the full fleged Ns and that shows what sort of an audience the nlines are amid at. That is why I don't like the tucson nline, it ruins that because it is amid at the masses (like the current kona where there is only an nline, but it lost it's big brother N, although I don't like the kona or ioniq 5 N, as the N brand shouldn't be feeding into the suv sheep), while the other nlines are more amid at the car community with modding and customization in mind

[@t.k.morris]

....... How can I buy one? I can't find any in the US. When will it or the N model be available?

[@tylerpenner5881]

Thank you for doing the door test, underrated test and I really appreciate that.

[@BigCarso]

24 mpg isn't bad? Isn't that worst in class?

[@stuff8605]

I prefer analogue gauges. Glad I got the last model they put out in the USA.

[@jibraelbasdeo3521]

This car is badass 😭😭 I want one

[@FourJaysFour]

It is maddening that Hyundai dealers know NOTHING about this vehicle. And 9 out of 10 have never seen it or driven it because there is NO inventory.

[@luisjalvareztorres8481]

Can you get the tech package with the manual or is it only available on the automatic DCT?

[@joshpye7395]

Nice review buddy. Thank you

[@Jakethesnake689]

I have the 2020 gt it's a beautiful car and so nice to drive.

[@rogerthompson2005]

HI - still happy with your car? Im awaiting mine, due next week. thanks.

[@zongtian3030]

I have an i30 n-line In NZ, I think it took 7 second to 60mph? Why there is some different? And the sound of exhaust is different

[@FourJaysFour]

Probably differences in EPA standards

[@rogerthompson2005]

HI - still happy with your car? Im awaiting mine, due next week. thanks.

[@skella722]

Elantra? This is what we call the I30n here in Europe, which is just the Veloster with normal amount of doors. Do love that spec though

[@omardrives]

yup the i30N is known as the Elantra in the states

[@skella722]

The more you know!

[@shanemitchell5807]

Where did you get those 0-60 numbers?

[@t.k.morris]

Do you feel like the VW GTI models are reliable and inexpensive to maintain for ten years of ownership or would the Hyundai be better for long term ownership?

[@FourJaysFour]

This is a hotly debated topic. MHO from experience is German cars are engineered well with regard to the driving experience (handling & performance). But they break. I'd NEVER own but I'd lease (unless I wanted an older LE model). If you read the history of this car's design you will discover there were former Audi/Porsche designers heavily involved. I predict Hyundai will soon screw the pooch because they don't know how to market this vehicle and the level of "service" at the dealerships is akin to Yugo.

[@shanemitchell5807]

VW GTI are unreliable. I didn't quite believe this when I bought one, I wish I had of listened. After about 70-80,000km or less, stuff starts to break. At 90,000km mine needed: New pistons, rings and conrods (bad oil consumption), 2 window regulators, dual mass flywheel, water pump leaking again. In warranty the timing chain was replaced due to stretching, water pump, 3 diverter valves, one coil. I think that's it. I've had the N-line for 45,000km and guess what needed to be replaced....nothing. If you like bleeding cash get a VW GTI.

[@rogerthompson2005]

​@@shanemitchell5807 HI - still happy with your car? Im awaiting mine, due next week. thanks.

[@knryland1]

Good video!

[@Jaethewoo]

I thought the real N wasn't going to come to North America because we have the Veloster N

[@omardrives]

It is slated for some time end of next year

[@Jaethewoo]

@@omardrives so they keeping it a "secret" ? If so damn me, I just bought a 2020 elantra gt nline

[@Catfishplays]

I’m gonna wait till the 130 n

[@Jaethewoo]

@@Catfishplays it was a stupid rumor we are not getting the i30n

[@Catfishplays]

:( wow

[@robertestrada4061]

What is the quarter mile time for the 7speed DCT??

[@dillybop28]

Omar - I heard you mention a 2021 gt N coming to the states. Any way you can help confirm that? I'd easily replace it with my 19 for the extra 75 horses

[@FourJaysFour]

Even if they do bring it, they are not going to offer a hatch. Same mistake Subaru made. The WRX was soooooo much better as a hatch

[@dillybop28]

@@FourJaysFour I am a hyundai dealer - I can now confirm that they will NOT be bringing it to the states. They have officially discontinued the GT in the US market. Possible Kona N on the way.

[@elbarto113]

How do I get my lights to do the flashing like that? 🙏

[@omardrives]

That's just because of the camera. LED lights flicker once filmed

[@jeffreybrown76]

LED

[@elbarto113]

@@omardrives I was hoping there was a way to do the lights that way. Thanks.

[@agauvreau5510]

love this car!

[@James-xs9mn]

This is competing with the Polo gti not the Golf.

[@7778jonathan]

Can I get this in automatic

[@FourJaysFour]

Yes. Well, technically it is an automatically shifting double clutch manual transmission (DCT)

[@omardrives]

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[@erikscherer22]

Sadly 2021 never came. :(

[@redflagy8]

Can't you get an i30N 2019 now? It's been 5 years, this is how it works, right ?

[@clandfaf]

The car market is so f++++ right now these are just as much as Veloster N's shit makes no sense.