2021 Hyundai Elantra | Changing Again?

We do a review on the new 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited and cover the good and bad. This fresh tech focused update has many mechanical and design changes to showcase and discuss. Other cars to consider are, Honda Civic, VW Golf, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla.
#cars #elantra #hyundai
Index:
00:00 - 00:30 Intro
00:30 - 4:30 Interior Impressions and Audio Test
4:30 - 8:47 Mechanical Changes, Suspension, and Engine
8:47 - 14:13 Driving Impressions
14:13 Final Thoughts

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I now get ads for a man. Just one.

[@jnitro75]

You win the internet for the day ....

[@dil6969]

Hyundai Elantra: The official car of "new year, new me."

[@lucisleesion8824]

Korean auto companies fall into a self-trapped loop that only keep refreshing the design can make the sell... On the contrary, nobody wanna buy a quickly outdated car, That's the reason why young buyers do not appreciate Hyundai. Now is the Kia

[@tocreatee5736]

elantra has a major design flaw. I have the 2018 Elantra and The grille has no mesh and is wide open. I've only owned the car for 2 months and my AC went out and their trying to make me pay 800 dollars for repairs because a rock hit the unprotected condesner and it's not covered under warranty because an object came through the wide open grill and hit it. So now every few months I'm supposed to pay 800 dollars??

[@CatalystOfFire]

Mr. Regular, is that you?!

[@kenedtsu]

Likely just following the opposite of "If it ain't broken, don't fix it."

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

This.

[@Dan-do2op]

If you listen carefully you can hear the wailing of Hyundai designers who haven’t seen their family in years because of the new breakneck design refresh cadence

[@johnnybravo5044]

Hyundai, the sweatshop of car manufacturers.

[@muyaho420]

Actually fact. South Koreans work the longest among OCED nations.

[@derekpohjolainen2953]

You think that car has breathtaking design it fell down the ugly tree and hit every branch

[@seankurth4371]

@@derekpohjolainen2953 It clears the low bar of being better-looking than the frowning catfish Sonata by comparison. It's cheaper than a Civic while having cooler-looking (IDK if it actually offers more features, but nobody will care) tech than a Corolla. The 2021 Nissan Sentra is the better car in every way...except reliability, which is the most important aspect of a compact commuter car. The USDM VW Jetta is dated, probably not long for this world, and not stellar on reliability either. I really think Hyundai knocked it out of the park here, and the target buyer couldn't care less what the car looks like as long as it's marginally tolerable, which it is. The only question is whether the Hyundai badge and the fallout from the Theta/Nu engine fires will sink it anyway. My guess would be yes. Nobody cares about the car under the hated Hyundai badge, or which specific engines are good/bad, except internet fanboys like us who won't buy one new.

[@luisamoa2500]

@@derekpohjolainen2953 😂😂

[@Wnull3]

Thank you guys for reviewing cars that are super expensive, while also reviewing cars that most people are going out to buy. And doing the cheaper cars in the same depth as the 100k vehicles.

[@2004cyrus]

Damn I thought you were Gale Harold for a sec!

[@adamlamberti1805]

One of smartest things Mark has done is bring Jack on board with his videos. Together they make a great team and videos that are always informative and worth watching. Keep up the awsome work.

[@EricCalabros]

And as bonus his voice is surprisingly alpha.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@EricCalabros Yes he has a deep voice but how is that a bonus for us men? I don't want to hang around with men more masculine or alpha than me because it makes me look bad. Only a gay man or a woman would consider it attractive LOL.

[@khoaphan8490]

I kinda miss Turbowski though, hope he’ll make a cameo soon.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

We need Turbowski and Todd and 30 min episodes!

[@johnnybravo5044]

@@braetonwilson4296 It's sounds yummy. Lol!!!

[@adam145]

In near future : - I have a Hyundai Elantra 2020 -the refreshed summer model? - no, the winter redesign

[@aadi8568]

Hahaha

[@o_o-fk7ym]

May not know this, but for Hyundai, the Elantra is the testbed for consumer experiments to see what works and doesn't before they implement it into their main fixed lineup. It's what keeps Hyundai at the head of the industry when it comes to adapting fast to changes in the market.

[@wyw201]

@@o_o-fk7ym What keeps Hyundai at the head of the industry is all the work hours put in by their overworked engineers. Can't imagine the amount of stress pulling off a redesign in 2 years. Thankfully I don't have to work in that kind of environment.

[@TidewaterC]

I just traded in my 2016 Elantra for a 2021 Elantra SEL . The new car has less cabin noise and it has a better ride on rough roads and bumps. The CVT is very good in the car and I find it to be better than the old 6 speed auto. Going from and older Elantra this new update is a step up. And non of the other manufacturers are going to give you 5/60 ,10/100 warranty and 3/36 free services.

[@jeffk412]

I LOVE the mechanical reviews from under the car. No other car review channel does it better!

[@anthonydannunzio134]

Bruh, was that a pic of you in high school? Legend

[@Ruluxx]

Took a second 😂

[@user-ov2fc5sd1e]

Where?

[@johnrapp1116]

I really like the low key approach to all your reviews. Total lack of yelling and hyping. Keep doing this.

[@maxcactus7]

0:45 Photo of Mark from his high school days. Nice mullet you had, Mark. Never would have guessed you were a ginger.

[@nbertolo]

I get more excited for the "peasant" car reviews. Probably because it's all I can afford :)

[@chengzhong5342]

Agreed

[@markmiller3279]

Yes, it's fun to get their perspective on those. Mark does a good job of evaluating cars in terms of who actually buys them. This is a reasonably priced entry-level commuter car, or a good city car. It doesn't need to be quick or handle twisters well, just be a pleasant, comfortable place to spend time in. Hyundai nailed that. I hate the side creases, but otherwise don't mind the styling. It's better than the bland previous model.

[@2004cyrus]

Me too

[@johncoll4456]

Less expensive doesn't mean cheap.

[@chengzhong5342]

@@johncoll4456 true

[@thedirtbag7]

Just a few points to add to this: The CVT in this vehicle uses a steel chain which is why it is superior to the belts used in other makes. The smart cruise control feature on these is outstanding and so is the lane centering. With those features you could basically drive drunk on the highway and appear sober (not a recommendation). Excellent commuter car for those with a longer highway commute.

[@alexs1640]

I agree. I was able to eat a sandwich recently during rush hour traffic because the car basically drives itself with lane centering and cruise control break and go. Only issue I had was the pesky keep your hands on the steering wheel warning, lol. And all for a little over $20k. Didn't think you could get this kind of tech at that price point.

[@aarjavshah416]

Perfectly said

[@peruprofundodance]

The good thing about Kia and Hyundai, they are flexing a new design every new generation, but still keeping it look like a Kia and Hyundai.

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

and you never know what they’ll do next year, so it’s always a surprise

[@darnedbloom]

I mean is that really a problem. Its good that they have their own identity

[@gong9901]

@@RandomVideos-re9ux Power to suprise

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

That gauge cluster might actually be one of my favorites in the industry

[@Dowlphin]

I wish I could hide comments like this.

[@kristians2704]

Mercedes, Audi, VW, JLR all have better gauge cluster screens

[@jstnnn]

@@Dowlphin god you are so annoying lmao

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

@@Dowlphin who knew an opinion could upset someone so much lol

[@wessam486]

Here in Egypt, we like Hyundai so much, especially new Elantra. I bought one from 3 months ago.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Enjoy!!

[@tayumapower]

I really like the new styling of Hyundai, it's very unique and stands out quite a bunch

[@Dowlphin]

I loathe the yawny-boring brand face approach. (With certain exceptions. If the basics look good and then a minor tweak makes it look even better.)

[@christianherrera8359]

Same

[@tutigseg]

Yeah especially this new Elantra in black it looks amazing

[@Lasertrac]

I had a dream last night. I was sleeping next to Mark and occasionally reaching over to pat his bald pate. Slightly disappointed to find that thought untrue, I went to my computer and the good news is Mark and Jack were there with a new video notification. You guys have found a secure niche on the way you report on and demonstrate vehicles. NO ONE does it like you two. I'm always informed and entertained. Great job guys.

[@Real_Natural]

I love when someone elevates their craft to an art. I don't care about this car at all. But I will watch the review as an art lover. Wait that interior is pretty nice....

[@dawsonswain1357]

Thanks for doing videos like this. I’m sure it’s not as exciting for folks like you to do an economy car review, however it’s still appreciated!

[@brybrysofly4093]

This car has had more evolutions than Pokémon lol

[@fixman88]

I drive a 2007 Elantra and I ended up parking right next to a silver 2021 Elantra at the supermarket last week. My jaw hit the damn floor! I had to do a double-take before I knew what I was looking at. The difference between that car and mine couldn't be more stark!

[@hutchison15]

As a person that is very much a casual car enthusiast, but more of a tech enthusiast in general - this video has definitely given me some thought about checking out Hyundai again. For a daily that gets me a-to-b, this is right up my alley.

[@anokyekofiboateng628]

3:11 I don’t know why I do but I love that signal indicator knob. And thanks for uploading this made my day better.

[@cranixten2620]

Nice to see you guys do a car that anyone can afford. Young people need cars that they can get into and enjoy.

[@johnfranklin5277]

You do know that actual millionaires buy cars like this too, not all people are frivolous with their money, no matter how much they have.

[@JP-hb4mv]

Your frequency is what keeps me coming... back

[@johnridesadv2512]

Please pay Jack more so he can afford a pair of gloves instead of just one!

[@jackholmes8105]

😂

[@adams4244]

When the kid from UP grows up and lives in the Midwest to become a co-reviewer of cars

[@QuantumImperfections]

I think one of the reasons I love this auto reviewing channel more than most is because the little sarcasms and jokes don't actually over power the review. Same goes for the commentary - it's not some sort of newscaster vibe, it's like I'm having a full conversation with someone at an auto show. It's all good stuff.

[@andreikoukharev7660]

Its weird, but here in Peru people think that the Elantra is a sports sedan (maybe because of the styling), because 90% of the Elantras you see on the road drive like they have BMW's , they overtake at any time, tailgate at 5cm from you and start flashing you, and in the highway they go crazy. Its very common to see elantras with spoilers, custom bumpers, stickers, exhaust, etc. For some reason people really think its a sports car. Great review as always!! you are my favourite yt channel!!

[@jitendershergill9884]

Got mine last week, loving it 🖤

[@michaelpetrowicz2165]

I leased an Elantra Sel in August of 2021. I love it and receive many com_ pliments about it.

[@eazy529]

I know on the base model on the previous Elantra they had a torsion beam suspension. It was the models with the 201hp engine that you get the multilink suspension. The 2021 Elantra n line will have the multilink suspension

[@Kizzle001]

This is the review I am waiting for, I have an 18 ES .

[@windanthonystream]

Yes that is true... They are talking like every model in the previous gen had the independent suspension when only the higher end sport got the independent setup.

[@kyle_throws_tools]

@@Kizzle001 Also have an 18 ES manual. Love the car and like the styling a lot more than this new one. BUT... I'm really am looking forward to what the full blown N looks like.

[@toddp7324]

Yup, they got this wrong. The run-of-the-mill Elantra has never had a multilink. There's no change between the last generation and this new one.

[@TheDanibus]

I believe the hybrid model has the multi link as well

[@karny27]

I'm new to the channel I leren a lot about cars i think he is the best car reviewer keep up man great content

[@mooncookie3688]

I convinced my husband to subscribe and now he hates CVT and enjoys CBT.

[@theslowdrive657]

The Elantra is so edgy now, it could be the edgelords' official car.

[@Dowlphin]

Inb4 *Hyundai Sonic*

[@jalepenomack]

Ever since I subscribed, the void in my life has been replaced with a warm abyss.

[@thisisntsergio1352]

2018 Charmander 2019 Charmeleon 2021 Charizard

[@megamachine7818]

i would really never consider getting this car but it was enjoyable to watch the review of it. their interior is actually rather impressive for a change. also that transition from the underbody shot to driving really fast at 8:10 was frickin sick and im not sure why, but really enjoyed it lol.

[@aarjavshah416]

Just bought one. Absolutely love it, especially smart cruise control and lane centering

[@mikealvarenga3721]

Man, Hyundai stepping up even with the economy cars!

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Jack Supposably: Boss, how many camera angles do you want in this video? SavageGeese: Yes.

[@2004cyrus]

#Supposably #jacktalk

[@Butts0hboi]

New N model is going to be dope

[@spandan8837]

you are so right!

[@southbayla3137]

I like how you compare the corolla and civic to cars in their segment because a lot of people have the corolla and civic . And it gives us a idea of how it handles and if it’s better than those cars .

[@benediktniedermeier3928]

At exactly 3:00 Mr Goose flexes on us with his new LC500. LMAO

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

@Csab title of song.

[@user-qc7dr3cd3q]

I'm interested without direct injection and normally aspirated.

[@autonewstv86]

I wish LED headlights were standard.

[@Sodapopper100]

*laughs in 11th gen Corolla*

[@tocreatee3585]

led headlight is cheap. engine is not. I would not buy any car with smartstream engines in it. they are prone to cease at around 50,000 - 100,000 miles.

[@Bartonovich52]

In about 5-10 years.. everyone is going to be fawning about halogen bulbs.. just like they do about vinyl and film and organic produce.

[@ztekz]

Shame on Hyundai...at least the Forte has LEDs on their base trim...same as Toyota and Mazda!

[@brandonlin6126]

@@tocreatee3585 You do realize that the smartstream engines are new right? It was the theta (2.0 and 2.4 GDI) engines that had issues... This is the 2.0 MPI, not the GDI

[@cookedfruit]

this is a much more stable relationship he looks so much more happy. He feels seen! 🥰

[@ianpolo5673]

Love this pair reviewing a car. No B.S. or lack of seriousness, what-so-ever. Good pairing.

[@guitargod63]

Just bought this car yesterday! Waiting for it to be delivered to the dealership, can’t wait!

[@youling1997]

They really nailed the sports mode. Tap on the gas and power comes instantly. MPG is great(38MPG for me). I haven't spent a single dime on oil change yet. I can comfortably carry my gf and parents together with all the luggage in the trunk. All the tech inside just works, the physical button is my fav. And it was insanely cheap.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Ever since I subscribed I found my prostate massages becoming quite enjoyable.

[@marktuyet]

When they take the dents out of the doors I might buy one . The older models still look good .

[@Dowlphin]

Euro model looks overall less edgy.

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

If I had a dollar for every redesign they gave this car, I could afford to subscribe to you on Patreon.

[@johnnymichael1804]

I don't get it... It's had exactly 3 redesigns since 2016. One was a mid cycle refresh. No different than any other car.

[@fffwe3876]

Total junker... Transmission problems already being new. Walk Away!!

[@stevethomas760]

Look forward to your review of the upcoming Elantra N. Bought a '20 F150 this past summer. The panels underneath made the oil changes a pain.

[@herrgolf]

It’s unconscionable that they wouldn’t put any glass in that C pillar. It ruins the entire car!

[@thomasandreou6806]

I agree. My son just bought one in dark gray. They could of at least used some better looking material instead of that cheap looking plastic. Otherwise I like the looks of the car. Truly a value.

[@devilsrighthandman769]

You're right. That blind spot could hide an aircraft carrier!

[@2004cyrus]

I sure agree

[@toweringhorse2054]

Probably can’t because the big daddy Government has strict rollover safety now. That’s why roof pillars have gotten so huge recently.

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

For me it feels like investing so much soo much in design, looks and some fancy features making the product delivering a very different view of what it is rather than what actually it is. Looks sporty but drives like a corolla, looks aero as a fighter jet but no facts to validate that. Its all about capitalizing on misplaced judgements of gullible customers.

[@singular9]

Its for the GEN-z''s who go for gimmicks over engineering. You can get a base accord for LESS than this POS.

[@DonnieDarko727]

That's called marketing

[@rydoggsc2]

It's a cheap car that looks interesting to some and has the tech inside to excite someone in this price bracket. I think the car achieves what it is going for and does not make a customer "gullible" for choosing it.

[@lilpeppa117G]

@@singular9 base accord is shit

[@papa_pt]

@@singular9? this is under $20k new

[@garmin1488]

Ok this has to be the best car review I've ever seen.

[@mdye.04]

Interesting thing I've found as an Elantra owner, despite the suspension it still handles surprisingly well and I'm still thoroughly impressed by it for this price range. Love it.

[@johnv4866]

I have a 2020 Elantra. The interior is easy to maintain and easy to use. Everything feels tight and the controls are intuitive. I wish the stereo sounded better.

[@billyhughes9776]

I've been subbed since '17 and feel no need to come up with a semi-clever, non-funny comment for attention because,...well,...I just don't care.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

so bold.

[@moloono1]

How brave

[@travisp11]

Gotta love the 2 Fast 2 Furious inspired transmission!

[@blakemorris2328]

Hey Mr. Goose! Could you do a video explaining the charts for the audio systems and what they mean? Maybe as a tech Wednesday feature?

[@chayan7232]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIOlaKKqg8t1Z6s he's already done one.

[@blakemorris2328]

@@chayan7232 Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!

[@kylosolo6128]

Sad to see cars in this segment are moving back to torsion beams, such a huge step backwards

[@1northsparrow246]

When you consider the meagre $300 savings per vehicle there is simply no excuse.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@1northsparrow246 im glad corolla uses multi link rear suspension and also Macpherson struts.... win win....

[@ervin7178]

Like they say in the video, people who buy these cars don’t notice or care.

[@stories1984]

The one that needs independent rear, the N and N Line get it. The basic commuter ones , whatever.

[@ConLLee]

@@1northsparrow246 just letting you know, that 300$ is saved from the cost of making the car, not savings in the selling price. A 25 thousand dollar car takes like 2-3k each to make so 300$ per car in savings is pretty significant

[@TheUiy1]

But where do I put my WADS of cash from my BUSINESS if I get this?!

[@sunnohh]

Let me direct you to a german manufacturer, or if your 16 year old needs a car.....Ferrari

[@metalsteakful]

You can lower the rear seats but you obviously need a 90 thousand dollar truck to put your small business owner money in the back

[@wigletron2846]

I'm turning 16 in a few months. Is a veyron a good first car? I figure it's safe with the awd and when I outgrow it I can get a chiron

[@RaduB.]

Damned infotainment... I don't need it! Strange design, good review! :-) Thank you!

[@o_o-fk7ym]

May not know this, but for Hyundai, the Elantra is the testbed for consumer experiments to see what works and doesn't before they implement it into their main fixed lineup. It's what keeps Hyundai at the head of the industry when it comes to adapting fast to changes in the market.

[@llewellynduplantis4019]

We bought one from South-point Hyundai in Austin Tx the limited wow we fell in love with it when we drove it my wife loves it

[@joannakleinheksel-horn3494]

Thank you for sharing, that review was very helpful :-)

[@o2i3u5klwerh8]

I just love the shoppe/mechanics part of the videos. Motoman also does some of that but this is better.

[@Ads7903]

Awesome review. The exterior will be its detriment in terms of sales. Interior, fantastic.

[@nicholasspecialmusic]

This does look so much better inside than the 2020 I rented last year.

[@rabbitenjoyer6320]

I really love your reviews of normal cars

[@gadeane287]

Add to that the very good warranty and you have a winner. Great value, warranty, and a very functional interior - Hyundai/Kia is getting more market share. They're on the right track for sure.

[@ilanier3]

Never thought I'd hear someone complain of NOT having start/stop technology. I hate it in my car.

[@johnsimun6533]

Buy a Chevy.

[@ilanier3]

@@johnsimun6533 Chevy's have this though, don't they?

[@Nesserris]

I got a 2018 Elantra but man, this one is tempting me

[@aaronjaggan]

4:40 best looking model right there

[@LJoel]

17/18 sport version best looking generation. Love my 18 ES

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

That’s a beautiful Elantra right there 🤍🤍

[@Mistadontplay89]

Love this little car. Would buy an Elantra N with the DCT in a heartbeat.

[@potusthepotatooftheuniteds1034]

Thank you guys for reviewing rental cars

[@ericblasvegas1575]

It would be nice if you would review the N-Line version in the future. Good job with all your videos. Informative and entertaining…

[@charleslulz6579]

This is going to be my next car, owned a few koreans cars, all bullet proof, love them! Thankfully they'll bring them to Europe.

[@bernardosellers369]

Great review

[@damonreynolds6775]

I think edgy does age well though. Like their 2011 design that put Hyundai on the map. Still looks good imo

[@trevorwray]

I'd definitely give the N-line a try, though I do really like the Civic Sport hatchback

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Looking forward to the N-Line and N of this car. Add in Hyundai's free maintenance for three years, and you've got a great deal on offer.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

So many entry level cars are so nice now, its crazy.

[@erranzimmermann1207]

2017-2018 Elantra design was peak Hyundai. Change my mind. As someone who has always been pro-Hyundai, the latest designs from them hurt my visual sensibilities.

[@leumamk5259]

Agree!

[@doncastro5752]

Yep. I'm keeping my 2018.

[@rhynecars]

I owned the Kia Forte, same chassis and port injected 4 popper for 9 months, it was a pleasant car, surprisingly roomy and well built. I did some upgrades with larger wheels & tires, rear sway bar, but then discovered you cannot fully disable stability control. No Scandinavian flick allowed!

[@banstaman]

Sure wish Hyundai made the 1.4T from the Eco model as the standard engine with the CVT; seems like it'd be a much better fit.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

less durable

[@wigletron2846]

The port injected 2.0 should last a long time though

[@Nexx]

Great review of an affordable everyday car.

[@animeshmahapatra]

Don't know why such a great channel is not known by anyone 🙄

[@vtecjeff]

Because Mr. Goose isn't cookie cutter and doesn't click bait.

[@ramk2443]

KZbin is all clickbait

[@robertpullis]

An interesting and helpful content addition would be to offer suggestions for speaker replacements when a car’s OEM audio is subpar. Perhaps a lower trim level model with a good replacement speakers might match or top the audio performance of the more expensive top trim model. Maybe I’m just showing my age where in my youth I’d replace terrible paper-cone speakers with Jensen or Panasonic 6x9’s.

[@firstcitytraveler]

My 2017 Elantra Limited Ultimate also had a torsion beam rear suspension. They only had a multilink rear on the Sport version. All others had torsion beam.

[@Soulbreeze]

Looks nice. I like everything except for the 'big screen' dash. I like that the info screen looks a bit more integrated, but I'd prefer a gage cluster that isn't a flat screen like that.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Sounds like a great time to buy Koran. I feel like when owners of past cars update their cars they will be happy

[@ak2112]

Found a certified 19' awd Mazda 3 sedan with the Bose stereo and 9k miles for sale locally for $18,650. I'm not in the market but I feel like that's a fantastic buy... certainly more so than shelling out more for a new Elantra like this.

[@jonf6191]

I have to disagree, I like the fully black interior. One of my favorite parts on my Elantra, but I can see your point.

[@playerroku4412]

He hates black interiors with a passion.

[@a_funyun]

I gotta tell ya, when I moused over this thumbnail to see fedora lord Goose on the sax again, I clicked it so fast I probably set human reaction speed records.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

The intro music reminds me of the 3 months I lived inside of Studio 54. Wow I did a lot of blow over that 3 month time period

[@Crystal-jr7lp]

I have an 18' with white pearl. Nothing but paint peeling problems and Hyundai painting panel after panel (won't do the whole car), A/C smell problems, and poor QC with a few other small issues.... Always drove Japanese, never this many problems. Going back to Toyota or Honda after the Elantra.

[@millipekmez577]

9:12 fast and furious 10 Hyundai Elantra edition.

[@nexushexus4365]

I live life one transmission at a time.

[@CharactelyAmazing]

It's futuristic in idea.. Looks lovely..