2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW

[@Blackhawknickc]

“This bar is intrusive for certain activities” 🤣🤣

[@amonmoseley5663]

What is he talking about?

[@ShakeyJake117]

😱

[@jrcoconutkiwi]

What is that bar for?

[@wolverine7968]

Its for married people

[@effortlessproductions]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tony056]

Love this car!! Driving it so far for the past few weeks has been nothing but pure joy! Coming from a 100% electric vehicle with not much range has been nothing fresh air. I love the fact of the combined mpg! I mean in the city and highway is much more than what I was getting from my previous car. Love this car!!!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thanks for watching! Hit the subscribe button if you’re new and stay tuned for tomorrow’s review of the 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited!

[@2muchtalk173]

Just bought one in Liquid Metal … i LOVE this car!! It’s gorgeous on the road. • Handles great. • More power than i expected. • Lots of safety features!! • Lane Assist & Steering Assist are great for my commute to work. • Rear camera is very predictable • Seat heaters are the best i’ve ever used • Cruise Control feels weird but works as intended • Key FOB has excellent range • Controls are well laid out and easy to use NOTE: Stereo is way nicer than I expected ( not sure why no one is talking about this but it’s much better sound than I expected for a cheap commuter car )

[@tonybanks9015]

Excellent review. I just bought mine a couple days ago. A couple things I don't remember you mentioning. The speedometer is weird. It goes in increments of 10 until it hits 40, and then goes in increments of 20. It's got a button you can push for standby mode. Where you can take your foot off of the gas pedal without it moving forward until you hit the gas again. Also, you can set it to beep when you shift it into reverse. I agree that you won't be passing anyone on the highway that doesn't want to be passed. I will have to learn to be patient. This is replacing my 2012 Elantra Limited that had a sunroof, leather interior, signals on the mirrors and low profile tires. Other than that the Blue trim Hybrid has many more features, including the back up camera that I'd been missing. I paid $450.00 extra to get it in white, because it was the only one currently available in roughly a 150 mile radius.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This is my favorite Hyundai hybrid sedan. Good job with your content as always bro.

[@jondi3694]

I currently have this car. It’s been a month and I get looks all the time when I’m slowing down entering a parking lot or someone house. I hear it all the time, “Your car sounds like heaven and angels are singing.” 🤣🤣

[@the_primetime2187]

Would you buy it again?

[@graedot]

Mine should be coming in May 10th. Looking forward to angels singing!!

[@fabiomino3506]

How much did you three lease the car for ????

[@MrMxxt]

Just bought this car 3 days ago and I love it!

[@fabiomino3506]

How much did you get it for? Lease or loan?

[@dmo562]

I got the Blue trim on Thursday, I'm not impressed with the mileage though. My average is about 32-42mpg and I'm not an aggressive driver by any means. I've had it on the ECO drive mode the whole time and at half a tank I got 284 miles out of it which is WAY lower than I expected. I calculated the drive distance total at 686.4 (13.2 gallon tank x 52 MPG average) so there's a 60 mile discrepancy there and I don't know what the cause may be. Maybe because it's winter?

[@nttinvis]

​@@dmo562hybrids kinda lie

[@Rosfield_SW]

Really like mustang, Camaro, challenger review people…. Most of the time they actually go in depth like u lol ty

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thank you man I really appreciate that!! 🙏🏼

[@dhimanibutler4038]

Been lookin into this exact trim and Im definitely gonna save up for this car. Great review👍🏾

[@bingo67lum]

Good review. Waiting delivery of an Elantra Hybrid Blue. It's just been so hard getting into one of these, I will believe it when they hand me the keys!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thank you hope you can get it soon!! 🙏🏼

[@bingo67lum]

After repeated delays, the dealership called today. It arrived! I pick up my new 2023 Elantra Hybrid Saturday.

[@rdmineer1]

Note how this review also avoided the dealership markup sticker. Dealer mandate, I'm sure. Well, a deceptive dealer isn't getting my money.

[@Cinder-g2o]

i just bought the 2024 refresh of this car. my experience so far is the EPA estimated MPG averages are completely wrong. On the 2024 its 51 city / 58 highway. Real world driving I see the opposite. Im between 50-54mpg on the highway, but I'm doing better than 60mpg on most of my city driving. I do live at 4500ft elevation though so fuel economy at sea level might be better , but im very impressed with its actual performance in city driving being so much better than advertised.

[@aliteraldumpsterfire672]

I'm waiting on a 23 blue of my own to be delivered to a dealer so I can pick it up, and I gotta say: as a soon-to-be college student concerned about expenses, this thing's gonna save me some money on gas, and keep things cheap. Can't wait to get ahold of it!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Sounds like a smart car to buy!! Wish you luck man I appreciate the comment 👍🏼

[@Zeemis]

Same here

[@2muchtalk173]

Your gonna love it, I can’t say enough good things about mine!

[@rekkoha-dk1nh]

major dough.

[@Offensively-normal]

I am very impressed with the fuel milage and the price. A affordable hybrid for the masses. But the rest of the car, not so much. I guess they had to keep the cost down somehow. Looking forward to the limited review. Thanks for all you do, keeping us up to speed on what's available how it works and what it will cost.

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thanks Sam I should have the limited video posted any minute!! 👍🏼

[@tphillips37]

Thanks for the video! I've been trying to find out if it had a trunk or a hatch and it seems like nobody thought that was important. It is! If you're someone who might pick up something oversized at the flea market, a trunk won't work, even with the seats down. With a trunk you have to go in and then under the back glass and if it's too long - not happening. A hatchback with the seats down you can just put it right in. Thanks again!

[@lances6466]

Great in depth video!

[@GrumpyWolfTech]

How does the suspension feel, I'm looking at trading in my 2022 honda accord hybrid and the thing feels like a boat and it bottoms out on everything if I'm not careful and I hate it.

[@rw9495]

Dual clutch auto is really cool for a hybrid.. I've hated every CVT hybrid I've driven. Since Hyundai did that I'm actually considering this car now :)

[@daphnechang5892]

I bought this car for this EXACT reason!! 😁

[@lokivato]

Did you get it

[@jamesbeauchamps9835]

Just test drove one little while ago...I'm thinking about getting one Tommorow honestly

[@2muchtalk173]

Can you do a video explaining all of the features of this car? Like the auto hold, lane assist, back up alert etc.

[@HarryTwatter]

that electric torque off the line is very helpful

[@nicktestajr]

Going back and forth between this or going full electric with the bolt EUV since they’re both about the same price. This car does look pretty slick.

[@WTFCRLT1]

That’s a tough choice! Kinda depends on if you want to charge or not but let me know what you decide on!👍🏼

[@jeremyjeremy8795]

if the Bolt EUV is around the same money I can almost guarantee you it’s gonna be built like a tin can and probably ride like one

[@Jonathan-qz9td]

What did you decide? I’m also looking at this one and the bolt ev

[@2muchtalk173]

Skip the Bolt ! The warranty alone on the Hyundai makes it better much less the added cost and inconvenience of charging.

[@Crybabehot]

My Ioniq 5 eclectics all broken down,I only drive 60K miles,ev is big scam

[@effortlessproductions]

Dual clutch affordable atkinson-cycle hybrid with pretty solid technology. I like it!

[@mattquila4039]

Anybody else notice the RPM goes up and down when on cruise control with this car? It happens even on flat surfaces.

[@j23araluce]

"this bar is intrusive for certain activities" hmmmm , hahaha

[@WTFCRLT1]

It is🤷🏻‍♂️

[@furtceli]

How strange, this hybrid seems to be the only one that gets MORE mpg on highway than in cities, usually it's the reverse right? Can anyone tell me why is that?

[@WTFCRLT1]

In the city, you’ll be in pure electric mode for a majority of the time which burns zero fuel, while on the Hwy the engine is permanently on with an electric assist.

[@mach1_v1]

To add to this response, the Hyundai and Kia hybrids do a great job of always mixing in the electric assist at all speeds. Giving them really really good efficiency throughout. Whereas most other hybrids prioritize electric mode at lower speeds and using the engine only at higher speeds.

[@alexc2093]

Do the rear seats fold down on this model? If not, any idea what the maximum width of the trunk is?

[@hhlol9477]

I believe it would fold down, you could see the latches at 11:01

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

It's nice package for a poverty spec hybrid. Hyundai was smart to add wireless Carplay/Android Auto as standard equipment. No auto manufacturer brand is doing this..Would be nice to have that feature across the board on the larger screen. But I understand Hyundai is working on doing that. Just some software negotiations, which something with their embedded GPS system. Overall, I'm digging the new Elantra hybrid. This would not be my trim of preference. Limited Hybrid is my pick of poison!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Hopefully the bigger screen goes wireless asap but wish you luck let me know if you end up going with the Limited Hybrid! 👍🏼

[@robray7106]

Trying to figure out why they have an OS bar on this hybrid lol. Just gets in the way imo.

[@TheHugginMonkey625]

Blue?! Looks more like red to me.

[@fabiomino3506]

😉

[@toyota420xp]

What color was that

[@PatriceBoivin]

Your blue is red? I am confused

[@Crybabehot]

Blue is just the name of basic model ,not the color

[@katiecowan7133]

Man we’ll use anything but the metric system 😂

[@3030hp]

What actual MPG do u get?

[@Zeemis]

Did you watch the video?

[@2muchtalk173]

I know exactly what you’re asking… I have just under 900 miles on mine and I haven’t been out of the low to mid 40s yet. Supposedly it’s going to require at least a couple thousand miles of break-in before I get into the 50s. In full transparency‘s it’s January in Michigan as I post this! Your best fuel economy comes in warmer weather.

[@dmo562]

today was average of 32.4. Not good. Overall about 42 average. I'm sitting at 308 on the odometer.

[@Aram829]

I drive mostly highway and get an avg of 60 mpg driving 60-65 mph. In the city i get like 50 on longer trips and 30 for short trips, especially when the engine is cold.

[@3030hp]

Excellent thanks@@Aram829

[@Tsl-p5h]

Does this have GPS

[@2muchtalk173]

It easily Bluetooths to your phone 🤷‍♂️

[@JEFF4X41]

i have 2021 elantra hybrid

[@lokivato]

139 hp seems low

[@JEFF4X41]

i love it

[@JEFF4X41]

mine is silver

[@mjw064]

That car is red

[@gmtoek]

omg i thought it was blue😐

[@robertk1049]

Dealership shill.

[@rjbbtv959]

Whats the name of the host? Hes hot

[@Zeemis]

Cringe.

[@BoopSnoot]

Kumho? Are we sure its pronounced like that? Sounds like a slur.