2020 Hyundai Elantra Review // New Transmission, New Look

[@martinc.720]

I'm glad he took the time to highlight the difference in pronunciation between Canada and the US. I'm sure many potential buyers were wondering about that.

[@jeffdavis4794]

Hes full of crap .....

[@thomasgodlewski1943]

I have a 2020 Elantra SEL and I absolutely love it. I've had zero problems with it and I currently has 62,000 mi. On the highway I've gotten as good as 43 miles per gallon with the cruise control set at 70 mph. The transmission is buttery smooth I love it.

[@ktmidol]

This car looks beautiful from all angles.

[@liddlebopeep]

Ha ha ha. Very funny. Not

[@joshlmccall6294]

I agree! And I love mine! And a Ford Focus is far from what i see. I have the same exact color and model as shown here!💙

[@ThatCarGuy2]

Yeah it is beautiful

[@PassionGrows]

I love this look much better than the older model. However the 2021 is looking really sharp.

[@chrisbaskett808]

As someone who lives in the US, I appreciate the comparisons between north and south of the border.

[@charkee167]

Who the fuck says E lan trah? Its el antra

[@PassionGrows]

This car looks much better than the older style.

[@RichAction]

Just bought this car value edition 2,200 miles I love it

[@jay3744]

Looks sharp ! Way better than older one !

[@chrissorreda4982]

Wow. I’m surprised no one has ever thought about making a CVT that’s chain driven. Sharper, more direct connection with the engine and wheels but you get the fuel economy benefits still. Great job Hyundai/Kia.

[@yankees29]

Chris Sorreda people keep thinking it’s like other CVT’s. Hyundai fixed the main problem CVT’s have.

[@machocommonda]

I would never buy one....but the looks have grown on me somewhat. And I'm disappointed that manual is only on the base. I would love a stick...large screen...and sunroof on a hot summer day. Manufacturers need to bring the stick back!

[@johnfranklin5277]

I used to say the same thing, I would never buy one. I was already an adult when the Hyundai Excel hit the streets here. But in 2005 I bought a kia spectra. Wow, was a really nice car. Put over 100.000 miles on it and only thing I did was a new battery, and new set of tires. And oil changes of course. So in 17 I bought a new Elantra, fully loaded. 68.000 miles now, 0 problems, 0 issues. And they are everywhere now. I m very pleased with this car.

[@Barrettfloyd82]

I love the front end. The older Elantra was ugly. This is better. Rented one and love it! Honda and Toyota cars suck in comparison. I'm going to be buying this soon.

[@billgale5568]

Barrettfloyd82 .. we own one ... best car I’ve ever owned and at age 84 that’s a bunch of cars (including the 2018 Camry LE that I still own)

[@joel4233]

Just bought it now in 2019 SEL and love it with 143,000 miles I live in DR but I don't care about miles is in good condition and sign up for an engine and transmission guarantee to a company.

[@Concerncitizenoftheworld]

This Elantra does not look like a Ford Focus at all. It is a far superior car than the Focus and much more reliable.

[@sharkishark2094]

Doesn't look like a ford focus...glasses

[@neeko.b]

peter lee Elantra has no feeling in the steering, tons of body roll, cheap cabin materials (even compared to a 2012 Focus - soft touch and textured), less HP and torque, and torsion beam rear suspension (compared to independent on the Focus). Interior room, price, and fuel economy are basically the same. Only thing objectively better is Hyundai's warranty, so how is it far superior?

[@supredogiton]

@@neeko.b because it doesn't break down on the highway.

[@jamesm.8392]

Is the trany sealed so that the OWNER has a near impossible task of maintaining the atf fluid ? The engine = Timing chain or cheap belt ? Whats the engine HP ?

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

The 2.0L 4cyl puts out 147hp... The transmission im unsure of its being sealed, its a timing chain.

[@tacocruiser4238]

I'm glad I have the 2018 version.

[@JJ-iw7nh]

How's the heat? My 2018 takes forever to heat up, even with the service bulletin update

[@tacocruiser4238]

@@JJ-iw7nh I didn't realize it was an issue. Im in Southern California so heat isn't really a priority. Is there a recall?

[@JJ-iw7nh]

@@tacocruiser4238 there is a service bulletin that will re program a few things

[@tacocruiser4238]

@@JJ-iw7nh my biggest complaints are the rough ride (no independent suspension) and the seat cushions are a bit too hard (I have the leather seats with lumbar). They have plenty of support but I wish they were softer.

[@JJ-iw7nh]

@@tacocruiser4238 yes. I wish the rear suspension was independent. That would help a lot. But the current set up probably is cheaper

[@kristianhermann5971]

Better economy and cheaper than a crossover unless you really need the utility. Nice car.

[@catsspat]

"Doctor, I see Ford Focus." "I'm prescribing you a KIA Forte. Stop by a KIA dealer as soon as possible."

[@wendellbanks6243]

As far as headlights go, headlights are a safety item. Put in headlights that work best and adjust the price. People that have poor night vision should not have to struggle to see or crash just because they can't afford to buy a top model. Using headlights as a marketing tool is evil.

[@edcipriani8873]

Actually the Hyundai Elantra used to have independent rear suspension in all the trim lines. I know that my 3rd Gen Elantra which I bought in 2003 had independent rear suspension. I remember when I purchased that Elantra at that time I verified that all the 3rd Gen trim lines had the same better suspension. I also remember that the 4th Gen Elantra which was released in 2006 also had this better independent rear suspension in all trim lines as well. When Hyundai released the 5th Gen Elantra back (I believe it was back in 2011) that's when they started using the torsion beam suspension in most of the trim lines. I am not sure when the 5th Gen Sport trim line was released, but I know that the standard for several years here in the USA is that the Sport model does have independent rear suspension. BTW the Corolla also used to have a torsion beam suspension in most of their models as well. I am glad to see that Toyota made the change to go back to the better choice. I just wish Hyundai would do the same for their 4 door Elantra.

[@ytascoobs]

The 2019 doesnt have the CVT same look and all. Does what it's supposed to do, point A to B.

[@lastchretien]

Great video, as always. Agreed on the front end. Looks like a step down from previous model. I also preferred the 2015-refresh Sonata to the current one.

[@PassionGrows]

I disagree.

[@hubsanrcproductions7222]

Canada is a good country. :)

[@jjpcat]

For me, the real issue with the CVT is its droning noise. How's this new Elantra in that department?

[@billgale5568]

Zero noise ...extremely quiet

[@chuckwalla2967]

Interestingly, 2 generations ago these had independent rear suspensions while many competitors didn't. Now it's the opposite.

[@cloudk2030]

Nigga wtf you taking about

[@BanBiofuels]

I much prefer an independent rear suspension, but if you give that up you can save a lot of money with the Elantra. Here in the USA you can easily purchase a base Elantra SE with IVT for between $16,000 and $17,000 US after dealer discounts, while a base Toyota Corolla will give you lower gas mileage and cost you at least $18,500 after dealer discounts. So, it's a matter of how much money you have to spend. I think the 2020 Elantra front end is ugly, but it does seem to look better in blue, silver, or fluid metal. How much ugly can you stomach to save money? They are reliable; probably more reliable than the Civic, so the cost per mile is very low over the vehicle's lifetime.

[@balilrogers6925]

Great video.

[@deanclark8783]

With regards to the front and rear clips on the Elantra AD (2017 to present), as an owner of a 2015 Elantra Limited (the Elantra MD, built from 2011 to 2016) I think I understand how they got to the current design. I love the looks of my Elantra MD and in 2017 when they launched the Elantra AD it was disappointing to see them 'Audi-fy' the Elantra by toning down the aggressive styling cues. I found it a bit too boring, and I think after it was launched they decided they'd gone too far in toning down the styling and the Elantra wasn't distinguishing itself from its competition so they went to work on a refresh that would bring some of the Elantra MD design back to the Elantra AD. Since there's only so much you can do with a front and rear clip it basically came down to hardening the lines for a more triangular design. I think the main issue is that they wanted to keep the big grille design (a design cue I don't particularly like) while making the headlights more aggressive so the lights ended up poking into the grille. I will say that in the dark its running lights make it a very distinctive vehicle; on my way home from work there's a 2019 Elantra owner who drives to work and I notice him every time. I'll also mention that in the future I can see Hyundai taking the front end design of the 2020 Sonata and using its styling cues (wide but lower grille, low swooping hood, distinctive running lights) on the next Elantra redesign.

[@moeanthony9308]

So your point is?

[@deanclark8783]

@@moeanthony9308 I stated my point in the first sentence, that I think I understand how they got to the current design of the front and rear clips versus the rest of the car. I then explained my thought process of why it was changed. Zack mentioned at about the 40 second mark that he didn't think the change was an upgrade. I personally think it's a slight upgrade from the 2017-18 look because I like a more distinctive style but I do recognize it has flaws.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@deanclark8783 Ah ok. Got it.

[@liddlebopeep]

Any way you cut it, the refreshed Elantra looks awful.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@liddlebopeep maybe they should cut it

[@deansmits006]

The car is not tuned for sport ride and handling, regardless of IRS. Mazda 3 has great handling, and they moved TO beam rear suspension

[@incredibleshrinkingfungus1731]

Do all Canadian car reviewers test acceleration in a housing development???

[@matttheroux4769]

Also you have the top of the line version and i don't see any fog lamps.

[@ampiciline]

folks in Canada , wait wait wait , don't buy this car . I just saw Nissan Sentra 2020 , and its interior is second to none ..... with 23 000 on this new Sentra 2020 you could get Every safety techs you name it PLUS smart cruise control + moon roof . It is a truly beautiful car .( I am driving Kia forte 2019 manual transmission myself )

[@Yondaily]

Ew

[@ampiciline]

did you see 2020 or 2019 ????? I bet you saw 2019

[@mdd47]

Love the front clip now, but I hated it at first. Still hate the piano black lower rear bumper. This makes no sense at all, IDK why they would do that. always looks dirty.

[@boivbam]

I got an Elantra Sport 2019 6MT and it got the forward collision warning and braking. So i doubt that's why they drop the manual in the US.

[@dennistyler8746]

I dislike the CVT/IVT more than the Ford Focus front end...north or south of the border.

[@kiayungko7731]

Love Hyundai and Kia! Support South Korean products🇰🇷🇰🇷

[@tossmonkey1]

No support North Korean products

[@kellingtonlink956]

Having just returned from the Caribbean (Cancun), its amazing that 80% of all there cars (& vans/trucks) are all Manuals. I still can’t figure out why Americans can’t/don’t embrace them. Thanks for another very well thought out video. Merry Christmas to all your Family, friends and fans.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Americans... and Canadians. Though manuals are somewhat less rare in my province (Quebec).

[@JogBird]

Manual trannys dont work w alot of new safety tech like crash avoidance, auto pilot, etc

[@curemeister7443]

Americans are too lazy to shift gears. Living in the US I must admit that we must be the laziest society on earth. Under the guise of SAFETY, all these new features just enhance our unwillingness to pay attention to our driving and allow us to slack off and relax.

[@moeanthony9308]

It's not about laziness. It's because they are rare these days and not as efficient as cvt, 9 speeds 8 speeds etc. The Manufacturers must meet cafe standards. Lastly to be honest, who the heck wants to change gears all day in the city? Manual would be horrible with Adaptive cruise control and safety features as one mentioned. In Carribean most Japanese or Korean shipped vehicles come with manual because quite frankly their emission standards are quite different than here.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@curemeister7443 The reason is the cell phone. You should be thankful they have all these safety features. Pray that when you cross the road and car approaches you that it has pedestrian braking. So what about the cars that don't have the features and they are distracted by their phone? Blame the manufacturers or Government if you still believe its lazy Americans. I guess thank God Iam Canadian.. 😂 😂

[@kennychiu8278]

Did the Ford designer moved to Hyundai recently? Both new Sonata and Elantra styling are disappointing to most buyer. Plus ICVT. 2019 version is a much better buy than 2020. Good looking, handling and resale value - Honda civic Reliable point A to point B -Toyota Corolla Premium interior and handling but don't want to pay BMW premium price and no CVT - Mazda 3 Want to save the earth, good fuel economy with long warranty - Hyundai Ioniq Best bang for the buck new car with long warranty - Hyundai Elantra Base Manual.( US unavailable ) I will buy the new 2020 Elantra only if I want a bargin car with manual transmission. The base manual in Canada has low price and more standard features than others. Also no CVT to worry about.

[@peruprofundodance]

Just not a great looking front clip. I agree that the Kia looks better.

[@RoCCo_CarmeLL]

You need more subs. I love your channel. Only watch your auto channel

[@Motormouth...]

Tell our friends!

[@levaranoia]

I dont see the influence, are you high?

[@markanthony3275]

The styling is like the Toyota Corolla ...BLANDIOSE !

[@nickolastiguan]

Just rented one in Maui, everything about the car was “okay”, nothing special. It’s lane keep assist is very annoying/aggressive, it constantly wants to keep me in the middle of the lane. But since it is not one of the more advance systems, it just constantly adjusting the wheel.

[@jaxandmore440]

I'm really glad I bought the 2018 before they gave it this ugly refresh for the 2019-20 model years. I'm not sure what Hyundai was thinking. That aside, the 2017-2020 is a really nice car overall. They're well-built, comfortable, great highway cruisers, and get phenomenal MPGs. I routinely average mid-40s on the interstate at 70-80mph with the AC on.

[@NorthernPaddler]

If you are lucky the engine won't fail catastrophically . You need to start reviewing cars by including reliability info and data

[@matttheroux4769]

My engine has a horrible knock and burns oil and they refuse to do anything about it. i pray it burns to the ground on the side of the highway.

[@rafap8057]

The old version used to look better

[@Barobran92]

It was changed for 2019, not 2020.

[@MrCarpediem6]

I find the front looks worse than it's prior version

[@DNR5586]

Yes, Pokemon gone wrong.

[@ovaisafzal600]

Good Car 👍👍👍

[@teadott]

2020 with manual gauges, 2012 civic has a better gauge cluster, SMH.

[@teadott]

I'll pay more just to not have manual gauges. Come on Hyundai.

[@oydevil]

Plz stop caring about what the idiots from the states will say when you pronounce Elantra, Mazda etc differently. It seems like you are trying really hard so they don't say anything. This channel mainly caters to Canadians anyway. Keep up the good work. Love your reviews.

[@Motormouth...]

Just a little education, the lack of knowledge can be shocking...

[@janoycresnova9156]

Not sure what the point was repeating the way Elantra is pronounced south/north of the border 8 times

[@SuperCortisone]

i guess he liked the sound of it

[@JJ-iw7nh]

Drinking game

[@jdm1039]

Janoy Cresnova- Who cares how many times he does it. KZbin is always good for some critical a__hole keyboard commando comment. The crap you types key in on proves you need a life.

[@martinc.720]

@@jdm1039 speaking of... you just took time out of your day to call a complete stranger names.

[@stevegrooms1142]

People who say they hate CVTs may be saying they dislike the early versions of them. Newer designs get better reviews. In view of the way CVTs improve mileage, I'd expect them to become more popular and prevalent.

[@moeanthony9308]

No way?

[@dennistyler8746]

Get a hybrid if you need more mpg...

[@practicalguy973]

One thing with CVT no matter how new they are in constant movement and sliding metal on metal. Once wear happens its a massive repair bill. Get that extended warranty!

[@zenithred9731]

I actually like those triangular headlights, what's a pity is Hyundai's trend towards awful looking fake directional rims.

[@marlamorales6841]

I have a Elantra 2020 SEL and is not gas saver nothing

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Objectively speaking, isn’t this a worse looking update than its predecessor?

[@moeanthony9308]

It's like human nature isn't it?

[@MrCarpediem6]

agree.. I actualy thought this was a newer subcompact or older Elantra model

[@keviny1989]

I think the front looks like a squinting Jetta

[@gerardomolina1048]

Kevin Young indeed!!!

[@moeanthony9308]

Good point, so I guess the new Sonata looks like a Squatted Passat?

[@atmark666]

kia hyndai have worst engine in the world. they catch fire. google it.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@atmark666 yea poor engineering

[@blknightsixtyfo]

The front end looks more like a Ford 500.

[@camalexander8843]

Isn't 5.6 l per 100 km equivalent to 50.4 mpg imp?

[@nickolastiguan]

Kham Alexandro should be around 42 MPG

[@Motormouth...]

I posted the Hyundai Canada and Hyundai USA numbers, look them up too.

[@ahmadabdelhyeibrahim4585]

Takecare gearbox cvt damage in 80%of nissan and renault and costly 4000 dollars انتبهوا يا شباب الجير الفتيس cvt نيسان ورينو بيخرب في ٨٠٪ من نيسان ورينو وغالي ب٩٠٠٠٠ جنيه لا تشتري نيسان ولا رينو

[@silkhead44]

the jetta 8 speed turbo is the best base engine in this class in performance and mileage..I got just over a 1000kms on a highway trip on one tank

[@tekeriamcknight5825]

Volkswagens Are Shit !

[@MrHW1968]

I rented this car for a day, and I'm glad I did. Didn't like anything about it. Too uncomfortable. Doing up the belt buckle is a pain in the ass.

[@tmoney3198]

It screams Ford Focus; I’m not impressed with the look

[@souravvijay226]

Looks hideous.

[@janetrohrbaugh6494]

Camry is still better looking and a better car.

[@JulezWinnfield]

The Camry (midsize sedan) doesn't even compete with the Elantra (compact sedan). You'd think a Toyota fan nerd would've known that bit of information. 😖😖

[@janetrohrbaugh6494]

You’ve been single for that long?

[@curemeister7443]

It's all subjective

[@moeanthony9308]

@@janetrohrbaugh6494 In his Elantra not for long.

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@janetrohrbaugh6494 You might as well compare a Mercedes S-Class sedan to this Hyundai Elantra and proclaim the S-Class as better than the Elantra. Are you sure you're not on the wrong type of KZbin channel, ma'am?

[@swanblake]

Hideous! Prior gen was so good looking too. What a shame. Ruined it. Weak engine as well. The cvt doesn't bother me. Doesn't the Civic have those safety features and still has a manual? I feel like Hyundai is just making excuses to kill off there awful manual transmission. Competition is superior to this. Corolla, Civic, ect are all much better options

[@dennistyler8746]

Manual transmission are for those who want them...

[@Yondaily]

Hyundai’s are expensive in Canada 🇨🇦

[@BG-ig6fd]

yonda ila Everything is expensive in Canada.

[@joshuasyrtash860]

Took an lyft in the car, felt every bumb, the Toyota rides way better or the Honda ! Not buying this car

[@KYIV0482]

Agree on front design, ugly

[@JFomo]

This new facelift is ugly af. The pre facelift model that looked like an Audi was the better looking Elantra. I'll just wait for the next Elantra.

[@jay-uo2bi]

2022 would be my guess for next gen one.

[@MAGApepe]

why the hell would they mimic shifts haha,,, dumbest idea ever

[@martinc.720]

"you they mimic"?

[@QBNTO1]

Great review. Just a really boring car.

[@johnd.535]

I thought it was Elontra in United States. ( Elantra) Lol.

[@chetthehoss]

You pointed out the different pronunciation of Elantra many times, but you still can't pronounce Hyundai properly. It's not HUNDAY. The "y" is NOT silent.

[@jeffdavis4794]

Your Review is very unfair ,most dont compare to Fast cars .Just because your driven faster car dont put it Down .I dont understand your so called logic. Look at high end car reviews they get shot down .It dont matter what car reviews you watch everone puts all cars down. Complain Complain.......

[@jeffdavis4794]

Its Amazing do you realize thousends cant afford a expensive car. You put down the car because of looks . Your opinion is wrong , just because you drive fast cars dosnt mean you should put the car down . We all dont have your money. Real families drive these cars . Your review is your opinion witch Sucks........

[@yiso91]

Kia cerato wins over this junk anytime

[@Lucky8s]

Isn't sold in Canada, at least not under the Cerato name.

[@JulezWinnfield]

They're basically fraternal twins.

[@moeanthony9308]

Neither is the Ceed.

[@matttheroux4769]

This car is is piece of sh#t. I bought one and at 4000 miles I got a knock in the engine. took it to hyudai and it was low on oil. so they put me on an oil consumption test. it burned a half a quart of oil every thousand miles. engine knocks and they refuse to replace it. I even contacted hyundai motors directly and they said this was within their parameters. I just wasted $21,000 and have a car with a engine knock, burns oil and only has 12,000 miles on it now. so screw hyundai. stay far away. buy a honda or toyota. I'll never buy another hyundai.

[@stihldavebergen3469]

I had a 2011, they are pure junk, hardly worth there price in scrap.

[@emilywilliams1207]

My 2011 lasted me 11 years. I sold it when it had 270k miles, and it was still going strong.

[@moonlight_-.975]

You got a lemon then

[@dsinghr]

it looks shit and cheap.. the whole car. It;s a downgrade from previous model.