2021 Hyundai Elantra Review - Best tech in Class?

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@extremebeastreaction6245]

A fan

[@kiuklee90]

4:17 in n-line there will be drive mode switch button. odd place to put but you can switch to sports, sports +, eco, normal

[@Remenschneider]

Fake gears are bad! Make CVTs Continous Again (MCCA). Or better - let the driver decide if they want fake gears or not, it could just be a setting/drive mode.

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

@@kiuklee90 Thank you for that !

[@Fadedmane1]

I'm poor bc I'm 15 and I'm a freshman

[@ZackNakazora1]

Seems like a completely adequate daily for the masses. And it looks well built. Kudos Hyundai

[@Timothyoilypants]

I have a 2018 and love it

[@octaneplaysmc3156]

@hiroshima thompson hit your elantra once and cry once you repair and drive it again, it creaks like a bitch altho the accident was minimal

[@octaneplaysmc3156]

@@arrogen2831 i have owned a 2018 elantra and 2015 sonata and after 2years the interior creaks like shit and the brakes go shit as well and the engine has weird rumbles to it, it cant even be compared to a toyota camry or corolla

[@octaneplaysmc3156]

@@arrogen2831 yes i do take care i have an almost one million miles lexus ls, i dont drive it anymore but yes i do take care

[@oxis77gas]

Not enough for Europe. Rear trunk is useless.

[@larpy]

Can’t get any better car for this price. The most futuristic, high tech, big screens and premium looking interior. Thanks for the review

[@KARADTZ]

hyundai and genesis have been killing it lately. love their style and the way they handle the budget.

[@moeanthony9308]

Lol. How come you fan boys never mention the lawsuits snd engines blowing up. It's junk

[@thundergato84]

As in killing engines with fire? They just had another recall.

[@مشعلالغامدي-م6ل]

@@thundergato84 everyone makes mistakes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

First of all, we owed a 2002 Elantra that we finally got rid of at 170,000 miles and only got rid of it because we were ready to upgrade. But since that time we’ve owned 2 Santa Fe’s and a Sonata and NO ENGINE PROBLEMS AT ALL!! So not sure what some of you are talking about? Also, the only recalls on the 2021 Elantra have ZERO to do with engines, there have only been 2 and both have to do with the seat and seat belt. So again, not sure what some of you are talking about? Any mechanical issues we have run into? Hyundai has always stood behind their unbelievable, incomparable warranty for us. Not a penny out of our pockets, and no lingering, unaddressed problems afterwards. We always leave the Hyundai dealership satisfied customers! ♥️ Don’t know why Hyundai haters come to hate-watch these videos, it’s pathetic really 😂 We just bought the 2021 Elantra SEL for our teenage daughter and couldn’t be happier! Peace of mind for her father and I, knowing she’s in a safe & reliable vehicle!

[@RJB117]

I'm still partial to Mazda 3 and 6 but I'm warming up the these

[@brett2396]

I just had the SEL model as a loaner car. I was impressed. The low power numbers don't exactly translate to real world feel. It feels very responsive and peppy while still getting 40 mpg on the highway easily and 30+ in town. The handling is really good especially for a compact economy car. The build quality inside the car was really good, the back seat room was as much as a mid size sedan and even the trunk was big. For around $20k new with a 100k mile warranty this is a really awesome car! I'll definitely consider one as my next car in a few years when they are $12k with 50k miles.

[@pianoman4979]

Two uploads in 2 seconds???? Now that’s a first.

[@langstonreese7077]

Well... Two uploads in 2 secs means someone’s hacking the KZbin channel with a mod or something!

[@anishahluwalia6147]

You guys should start talking about cars sound system quality and how many speaker do they have in all you car reviews. That’s important too.

[@amasinc]

Music is priority 🎵🎷🎵

[@ShaiyanHossain]

*cough* savagegeese also more speaker==! better sounding

[@shefakhairullah1569]

@@ShaiyanHossain not always lol

[@MishMoves]

@@shefakhairullah1569 Shaiyan's comment doesn't imply that more speakers *won't* mean better sound quality, just that more speakers isn't inherently better sounding (i.e. more speakers doesn't necessarily equal better sound, but a system with more speakers, in general, is likely to sound better).

[@jacobinite2384]

Lol if you expect cars journalists to do more than talk about looks, ramble off spec sheets and read PR releases.

[@charlesworton4020]

Just bought a 2023 Elantra Hybrid, and absolutely loving it. Electric motor gives peppy starts off the line, 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, dual clutch 6 speed auto tranny gives positive, precise shifts, independent rear suspension gives incredible handling. And, oh yeah... over 50 miles per gallon in the city. And the electronics is staggering. This is close to the worlds perfect car.

[@Ampy8384]

I bought mine 2 years ago… Still so in love with it…

[@lunabird89]

Same here I love it . Great car

[@matthewsmith1461]

We just bought a 2021 Elantra last week for my daughter and we love it. Its just the base model with auto and we are totally happy with it. Best looking compact car out there.

[@Barrettfloyd82]

I'm planning to get the SEL trim for the XM radio and remote start. It is too bad they don't allow those as options for the base model because.

[@MrShoub123]

What do you guys think of it?

[@yashkhanchandani4520]

My dad test drove the all new hyundai elantra just recently, he was impressed by lane keep. Great job Hyundai!

[@shivs_pov]

The useless black sticker on the left of the cockpit is actually going to be the drive mode selector on the N-Line model.

[@marcco954]

Correct

[@coolronz]

unless its got a standard gearbox, they dont get drive modes... lol

[@toocoolfrank7933]

This comment didn’t age well

[@shivs_pov]

@@toocoolfrank7933 yep tell me about it 😂

[@washingmachine5198]

9:45 "cheap Cars, expensive ones, luxury, normal" and then there's mazda, which exists in limbo

[@9rows]

and then there's mazda, which exists in excellence

[@Kenny-vs4pr]

Mazda which exists in zoomzoom*

[@robertczimmerman3774]

Yes, it exists

[@hihan9555]

haha..mazda?wtf

[@UIracing]

Honestly I think It’s a very good value for money

[@FreewayBrent]

Yup, and you get that free 100,000 mile warranty. Major plus.

[@MJ_868]

@@arrogen2831 both those cars will be more expensive but actually be worth something in 5 years

[@MJ_868]

@@arrogen2831 if you paid $13k for a 7 year old hyundai you got robbed. The average Kbb value for that year's elantra with standard equipment and 50k miles is about 5-$7k. For the corolla it's 7-10k.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@FreewayBrent That's because you will need it.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@arrogen2831 Only the Elantra would have blown up by then. Can't touch a Corolla in longevity and reliability.

[@godfreychung7260]

Two videos in 10 seconds Really hard working

[@jonathanizaguirre1392]

Yeaaaaaa something doesn’t seem right lol

[@grimacemcccheese]

I'm not complaining

[@DancingSpacePotato]

That poor confused woman driving the Mach-E

[@mattliljequist]

Why did they put in the Mach-E cut?

[@FreeRangeLemon]

@@mattliljequist Because its rare I guess

[@Lightspeed-eo6nw]

When Yuri makes the “Ewwwww” face on launch, I LOL.

[@deansmits006]

Yeah, he used to be fine with most anything, Jakub was the driver. He's become spoiled

[@jonahjett278]

Me: *Gets in bed Straight Pipes: It's not bedtime yet.

[@hittingtax2670]

Quite the hard-hit hit from the blunt if I do say so myself! 😂

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I watched the Sonata video first and then came here because it was recommended at the end. Now its recommended I go back to the Sonata video. I'm stuck in a loop. Your plan worked.

[@gurbakshsingh9856]

You guys are one of the best automotive vloggers on KZbin👍 Good luck

[@YouAreBreathing]

If I was looking for a new compact car, I'd have this on my list.

[@lowlanz]

Actually the fake plastic part on the left side of the gauge would be perfect for attaching a phone holder or other accessories with that flat surface.

[@TristanSilverwood]

Why would you need to put your phone there, you shouldn't be using it whilst driving

[@tomnorman3123]

@@TristanSilverwood I totally agree but you may want it there in case you put directions to somewhere before you get on the road. For instance, if you’re stopped somewhere you can glance at it real quick to make sure you’re on track. Also its an easy spot to access if you want to get your stuff together faster as you exit your car. I do agree to keep your eyes on the road but there can be advantages.

[@TristanSilverwood]

@@tomnorman3123 yeah but surely this car comes with apple car play and android auto? By using them you discourage yourself from looking at messages

[@Arcadia1997]

@@TristanSilverwood Navigation on Android Auto still isn't as good as on an Android Phone, audio control is still weird, and you can't type any languages other than English.

[@TristanSilverwood]

@@Arcadia1997 fair enough, I've never actually had android auto I just assumed it would be almost exact mirroring without the distracting aspects

[@jacksonbf]

Mach e in intro, really interesting Hyundai Elantra redesign lol

[@TheStraightPipes]

That’s as close as we’ll get to a Mach E review

[@jacksonbf]

@@TheStraightPipes we’ll take it!

[@HAA0603]

@@TheStraightPipes well that didn’t age well

[@yappanesee]

I really wasn’t expecting a midnight upload, well there goes my 8AM class

[@airbenderx10]

I love the gauge cluster transitions way more than I should

[@thndr_5468]

Every time I see one on the road I am blown away by the rear end look. If the front end was similarly angular it'd be a knockout

[@tariqamjad863]

Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is absolutely killing it with design recently. Nice to see an automaker who clearly enjoys designing cars and giving good value and warranty.

[@tokyo7815]

My favorite part of this show is when they floor it. Watching their expressions as they decide if the car is fast is always funny 😂

[@matty1053]

Shoutout to TheStraightPipes... Got a 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD because of your video review! I have had it for 1 week now, and I am in LOVE with it. So smooth and a premium feel to it.

[@yyyyyk]

I would like to see more new videos like this about normal (not luxury, super expensive) cars. More Toyota, Honda and such, please. (Especially comparison videos like you did before, maybe for crossovers or regular family cars, help us pick our next car, for real)

[@nickdeane6158]

My gf just picked up her 2021 elantra this week and I bought a 2020 mazda 3 back in October. The Koreans are absolutely killing the economic sedan game.

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

Two uploads in one?! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@7dragongames]

I imagine this "cockpit" style interior is close to what a new SAAB would be like if they were still around.

[@tren133]

At least Ford had the decency to sell off Volvo to Geely for a relatively cheap price, and Volvo has flourished under new ownership. JLR is also doing okay under Tata ownership. Those worthless bean counters at GM could have done something similar but just shuttered a historic brand for nothing.

[@mO0nkeh]

F

[@MrJohnnybravo141]

Elantra over all competitors 👍👍👍

[@busboy3232]

its 2020 does GM and Chevy cars even exist? Koreans killing the game!

[@W0nTonSoup]

They basically couldn't compete, so they gave up

[@ARCNA442]

GM cars basically don't exist any more - after the latest round of cuts they only have four models left: the Chevy Malibu, Chevy Spark, Cadillac CT4, and Cadillac CT5 (I guess six models if you count the Camaro and Corvette, but those aren't really competing against anything the Koreans are selling)

[@stereopony9421]

ARCNA442 they also sell SUVs

[@mercury0214]

@@W0nTonSoup go over throttle house literally reviewed like 5 gms within the last month...

[@mercury0214]

@@W0nTonSoup I hate Chevy but they are still around sadly

[@Davepq100]

Best looking sedan at its price point / size!

[@vvedhant1280]

Woke up to a StraightPipes video Today is a good start to the day !

[@lex_uss]

I am going through my 2nd quarantine here in Greece and I really needed this video to spare my time. Thank you so much.

[@baljeetkanda]

I commented on the old video on this car during lockdown that I wanna see full video. I guess they hear me. Love u guys.

[@gaganbot3606]

U guys always come in clutch!!

[@itstime3723]

It's the perfect daily driver in the new n line version. Just enough power while keeping great fuel economy with all the new tech , sun roof , mood lighting for a affordable price. The 2021 elantra will be car of the year

[@gaganbot3606]

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!

[@nilevincz9706]

Bought one yesterday. Lovin it so far.

[@salem3641]

what’s it like having it a year in? i just got mine last wednesday and i’m super excited

[@-NGC-6302-]

Hyundai’s been stepping it up

[@Wolfy400]

I am so excited for the new Elantra N thats going to come out. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis have really been putting out banger after banger recently

[@moeanthony9308]

They are bangers alright. Look at the law suits. Bang goes the engine

[@brandon2755]

This Elantra is soooooooooo much better than the last model. Those triangle headlights were done in the worst way they could have done headlights. The triangles actually look kind of badass with this design.

[@haydenmills8858]

10:31 I Never thought that I would recognize a road that Jacob and Yuri were driving on in a video! We live nearby and we welcome "Cliche Kanata Corner" as the new name for that road!

[@ahbrian]

This Elantra is the best looking car hands down. nothing can compare with this right now!!!!

[@zacharymcdonough2864]

Elantra is amazing for the money. That warranty can’t be beat

[@oxouk]

Cool feature on the new Elantra is that you can activate the rear camera without shifting into reverse.

[@Alia-yi3yf]

I have to say, seat comfort in Hyundai cars is one of their determining factors for justifying the purchase.

[@AozoraUltra2006]

Tried a lower trim yesterday. Hyundai user experience is king. I prefer the physical gauges on Lower trims tho. The steering wheel is kinda thicc, but I’m deciding between a mazda 3 and an elantra and the elantra is far more practical looking

[@evanparker]

designwise, they NAILED this car so hard. you really gettin there s korea! way to be.

[@lgz2006]

After watched this video I feel like this Elantra and the Sonata N Line was somewhat connected in timing...

[@TechCulture]

Awesome! I was waiting for this review 🚙

[@langlebl]

You guys are on fire with the uploads today!

[@damonlee226]

the new Tuscon interior as with this new Elantra cockpit are the top of the damn pops, yoo!

[@ARCNA442]

Watching this right after the 11th gen Civic reveal makes the new Civic even more disappointing.

[@gauchegaucho]

Definitely best design in its segment

[@EBackwards]

That panel on the left, works great to hold your cell phone with suction. So it does have a good use :)

[@just_cade]

I know many people disagree with me, but I'm not a huge fan of the current generation Elantra and Sonata designs. I think it's the front end, the grill is a very strange shape and the headlights look kind of weird. I like every other angle though, especially the rear. The interior is really attractive for this segment as well.

[@burgos041]

Yeah me too, I don't dig the catfish grill

[@ReallySimpleRich]

Two vids in one day!, good thing it's still morning here

[@TheBimmerMan]

I don’t actually understand the hate behind gloss black... personally I find them really nice, and if you take care of them properly the shine is really worth it...

[@mauricetremblay1324]

Love Hyundai products. Elantra looks great. Better than Honda or Nissan. Love the light colour interior. Fresh change from all black.

perfect interior

[@플로디아-r4c]

Hi, I am Korean and I bought 2021 Elantra. The design is really pretty. But Hyundai Elantra had a slight defect. Don't worry, Koreans are beta testers. Hyundai will sell it to us first and if there is a defect, we will secure it and sell it to you guys. All Hyundai cars do.Damn it. But my My car's not defective yet. And so beautiful 😍

[@greatgallade]

The car looks incredible and for the price it is amazing

[@jaxandmore440]

I drive a 2018 Elantra and I'm having a really hard time liking this exterior design. So many awkward angles and shapes. It's as if Hyundai is repeating Honda's thinking with what they did to the Civic several years ago. It's trying too hard to compete for attention and just looks like it's having a stylized seizure. The interior, on the other hand, is full of graceful lines and shapes and looks upscale for the class. The 2021 is going to have to grow on me.

[@vuklozo]

The most metal music for the least metal car. Love it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Sheet metal bro

[@AirShark95]

Eyyy nice to see The Straight Pipes in the YOW!

[@yuiwayui]

Don't like the fake shifts on newer cars that had CVTs. They're ruining the efficiency that CVT introduces to it. Embrace it. It's quite good to be smooth.

[@mamarosa539]

Just had my Continental recommended tires for my rav4 installed Thanks guys

[@curiousadonis2766]

I’ve been thinking of getting this car really, the vid helps a lot

[@salem3641]

do it omg i just got it last wednesday and i have 0 regrets

[@curiousadonis2766]

@@salem3641 I’ve had mine for almost a year, I got it last June, great car, decent mileage, $40-80 Canadian for a full tank whenever I need gas . No regrets for the car. Although, I’m really a Lexus type of guy

[@salem3641]

@@curiousadonis2766 any issues with it at all?

[@curiousadonis2766]

@@salem3641 just one bit, sometimes I feel like I could hear squeaking/screeching sounds when I’m driving the car, and the car tends to get really hot in the summer time even if the windows are widely opened

[@pruett89]

Random Mach-E in there and then I saw the Electra just peaking in the bottom left!! Love it

[@jordanmalibiran8540]

I currently have a SE trim as a rental and now I find myself looking for a Limited trim to trade in my personal car. So much tech and style for the money.

[@ronyjose100]

Back to back review awesome for the week , so don’t forget to upload another one in Friday.

[@joeyo6209]

You guys should talk about some of the features that are available in the cars in the US that are not available in Canada like the digital key, dynamic voice recognition, remote start heated seats, or the ability to control the car through bluelink with google home. Feel like its important to mention since during the lead up they touted those features alot but removed them here and you guys are a Canadian channel. Also the car is 25K without those 10.25 screens. To get the both of the 10.25 screens, the interior ambient lighting, LED headlights, power driver seats, and highway driving assist its an additional 2700 making this closer to 28K. No rear AC vents in a 28K car. Also only apple carplay is widescreen in the car right now, android auto is locked to 8 inches with an ugly black box taking up the rest of the screen you cant do anything with. You guys also didn't mention the Bose sound system which is also nice.

[@TheJanderochefort]

This is the only time I was early for anything this past few months! Btw, that elantra N-Line looks super promising!!

[@J-GUT]

For a cad on the lower end to have all those features is crazy. Top 5 “budget” daily driver cars easily

[@ishveermalhans9726]

YEAAA THEY DID IT AGIAN IN THE BEGINNING, GOTTA LOVE IT🏎💨

[@charlesworton4020]

Yeah, the cube display you reference at 5:49 : I agree it looks weird, but it is useful in that it is the only display with a DIGITAL speedometer. You can bring up a digital speedometer in the center display, but that means you cannot use that display for other important information. So, as weird as it is, it is a useful addition.

[@liweojdc6017]

My criteria for a car are reliability, price wise, safety feature and gas efficient . Speed is optional because all new cars runs above 100 mph but if this new cars can have a flight mode that will be way cool better

[@hli33]

With intro music like that, i thought it was gonna be a WS6 trans-am

[@jacemcfarland3009]

Wish you would have commented on the fact there are NO AC/heat vents for the back seat passengers.

[@echoi7119]

Finally, youtube notifications are on time.

[@rookiebird9382]

this car is more funky than Prius

[@shibpenn]

That's a pretty solid value for the price imo

[@Itheman123456789]

Jeez is the Elantra redesigned every year or something? Can't keep up

[@Tritonal92]

Pretty much.. I don't see this elantra doing that well either, looks very over styled like all Hyundai's as of late

[@alessio54321]

@@Tritonal92 i find this redesign pretty ugly in all honesty

[@jaxandmore440]

Yep. A new or refreshed Elantra every 1-2yrs. It's crazy. Bought my new Elantra just 2yrs ago and they're already moved on to 2 other designs. They can update it every 6mos for all I care. I bought what I like and I'm sticking with it, unless it turns out to be junk, in which case I'll move on to a different brand.

[@catapultimage1137]

@@jaxandmore440 2017 started the last gen and they refreshed it with ugly headlights and taillights for 2019 model year, but not a whole lot of other changes. I got the 2018 sport and it looks great. Would not have bought the refresh.

[@jaxandmore440]

@hiroshima thompson in my experience, the outdated designs tend to be the most dependable vehicles. The manufacturers keep the models around long enough to work out the bugs.

[@coflyer2949]

I think they drew some inspiration from the Garmin G1000. I wish aircraft interiors were as nice as the elantra interior though.

[@Makoto1687]

Well, just like the Golf R review of old, from you guys. Driving the same car but with 2 different transmissions. I want to see you guys drive 2 Elantra N cars, 1 with a Manual and 1 with the DCT. Comparison and review. I get the feeling you guys will have a Great time. The new reviews of the Elantra N pre-production from Alex On Autos and Redline Reviews.....Positive reviews so far. Just can't wait for the TheStraightPipes review on it!

[@sergiomessi3608]

Did u guys accidentally upload 2 vids in 1 day ...or was it meant to?? Anyway I'm happy

[@FlexSZN23]

This car is very promising. The only thing I’m concerned about is the long term reliability. Other than that, Hyundai is seriously putting the pressure on Toyota & Honda.

[@resplendentwitticism]

What is your concern about long-term reliability?

[@AcuraAddicted]

Ah, if you don't look at it from outside, you can even prevent blood coming out of your eyes. And the interior is better than in many 100K cars: great ergonomics and material quality.

[@turtleonmeth1560]

Random video on a Sunday night? Bless!

[@itzshark6737]

Im not buying cars but ur reviews are nice so i watch them

[@ferdinandhe5239]

From 2017 till now the 147 hp engine still no change

[@SiegeDamage]

This was filmed in Kanata right next to my workplace beside the Brookstreet Hotel. Cool!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah we stayed there

[@Nalla328]

That intro was lit!

[@sebastianwisler5814]

How would you compare/rate this with the new Civic

[@edgarcia9206]

Mach E shot in intro?

[@Shaun-hp2yz]

I saw that too!!!!!

[@yegmtb8377]

To relate two ugly ass things

[@yes8032]

@@yegmtb8377 it’s not ugly

[@yegmtb8377]

@@yes8032 nope its definitely ugly dude if you like this i feel sorry for your taste R.I.P

[@mercury0214]

@@yegmtb8377 it’s really not an ugly electric car your biased because you don’t like it’s a mustang I don’t like it either but it isn’t a bad looking car just looking at it. Painful it’s a mustang? Yes. Good looking car otherwise? Yes. Get over it times are changing