The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Is a Surprisingly Sporty Sedan

[@WillemVerb]

A few years ago this is never where I would have imagined that Hyundai would go

[@63JackBlack]

agreed, they are doing an amazing job offering affordable sporty vehicles

[@cameronstewart9959]

imma need a “THISS… is a mamiya rb67” my guy

[@williampamula290]

Nice to see another fav KZbinr of mine watches daddy Doug, that Hyundai is perfect though.

[@kakashi99908]

Didnt the Veloster N come out a few years ago?

[@610smoke]

The veloster and the genesis coupe had already came out, and you didn't think hyundai planned to make their cars more sporty?

[@sahirgahlot]

Hyundai has to be the most improved brand of the last 10 years.. no argument

[@StreetPreacherr]

Dig a Pony?

[@ChaosTheoryArchitecture]

Lincoln could have a good argument made as well

[@handleOfParabellum08]

@@ChaosTheoryArchitecture True

[@lefthanded5473]

@@ChaosTheoryArchitecture Lincoln is a dying brand. They will die with the boomers.

[@Frizzionnare]

@@ChaosTheoryArchitecture Killing off all of the sedans was a good thing 🤔

[@TonyStone3000]

The driving impression consisted of Doug driving around talking about what vehicles it competes with. He never gave it any gas to see what he thought of the acceleration.

[@Kart_18_Racer]

@@h.m.8589 I just watched his video and yeah, he drove the wheels off the Elantra N. Definitely a great review

[@VitalJoe]

I’m sure he would have given it gas, just not on film. Wrx is better

[@TonyStone3000]

@@VitalJoe WRX not better.

[@TonyStone3000]

@@VitalJoe I don't see anywhere near the praise for the wrx that I see the Elantra N getting. Wrx is just another car. Elantra N is different. Watch what these guys think of the vehicles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSxeJqYp9yVhac

[@juancruz-jg5pq]

And comparing the elantra with the wrx all the time . So bad about this guy. I no longer dont trust in his reviews.

[@billcaddy359]

Honestly, I’m very impressed with this Elantra. It has technology that pretty much better than everyone else in the segment, good quality materials for the price, a very interesting and eye catching design for the price, and not half bad performance. This is pretty freakin good car, and I never thought I’d say that about an Elantra.

[@romka_ind]

You can say how god are materials after thus car will become 4-5 years old usually Hyundai or Kia materials don't last very long. Design is sure eye catching but not pretty or timeless. It just screams I'm modern and different but also ugly and temporary.

[@mavfan1]

@@romka_ind you’re simply wrong.

[@iceman5117]

@@mavfan1 he's right. The engine won't make 70k miles either

[@pstarke1066]

@@romka_ind Hyundai N has i30n in europe and veloster n in us, They are over 5 years old and still have a good reputation in the market. N is definitely another level.

[@justsam100]

@@iceman5117 Lol based on what? Plenty of smaller frst gen i30n in Europe have clocked more than that, with track use mixed in, and don't have a problem. Although i know for a fact the i30n and i20n are built in Germany so that might play into the quality factor a bit...no idea where these Elantras for the north american market are built. I do agree on the other guy's point about questionable design tho. The old gen i30n still looks nice because it's simple (much like a VW Golf)...this Elantra is the opposite.

[@VladPayne]

I respect Hyundai massively that they still produce manuals and you can actually get them (got mine with manual)

[@melorate]

Why wouldn't they😀 It's cheaper and less complicated to produce a manual

[@Emira_75]

@@melorate * than an automatic ?

[@melorate]

@@Emira_75 yes of course

[@Porsche4life]

Same with the new Honda Accords 1and civic SI’s but I agree on that

[@vjdfl5]

It’s my first manual (at 33) and I love it. That clicking feeling when you shift is so satisfying lol. The auto rev matching makes me look way better than I actually am at downshifting. Played around trying to learn to rev match on my own and it’s just so much easier on auto.

[@PPE707]

I love the effort they put into this car, I love the interior . Hyundai putting out great products. Wishing Great success to the company.

[@nevercommitsuicide]

same, but i wonder if they still use the same gearbox/engines from 6-8 years ago. These old engines used to be so trash we literally had a hyundai with engine/trans damage in the shop every other week

[@bunsenn5064]

@@nevercommitsuicide I can assure you. They don’t use those anymore. Plus, they get great gas mileage these days.

[@nevercommitsuicide]

@@bunsenn5064 thats good to hear. Seems like hyundai got some competent people in the right positions who know what customers want

[@SKULLCRUSHER659]

I had a 2012 sonata, lasted me about 1 year, before the engine seized. Was part of a recall that engines would eat through oil and could seize anytime. And yes, I kept up to date with service and oil changes frequently.

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@SKULLCRUSHER659 those were some terrible years. Majority of that especially for sonatas were the models that had little experience being made in America which only started in mid 2000s. Already had a 21 and up of a Tucson and palisade and they both gave me no issues. Those were from the early weak gdi design and manufacturing that happened in America which is why I’m glad I only had Korean made Hyundais even my old Elantra from 05 didn’t give me any engine or other issue and it was made in Korea many were made in America especially the sonata after that.

[@jordanreed1119]

I drove the Dual clutch version and it was INCREDIBLE! The handling and cornering grip felt waaaaaaay better than the WRX. Also the driving engagement with that exhaust makes it really fun. Doug I think you kind of missed the point of this car. Hyundai has knocked it out of the park with the Elantra N!

[@LordHolley]

@@yungboicontigo9278 Spoken like a man who has not driven the DSG

[@K3GT1]

@@yungboicontigo9278 better for fun driving, but if we're talking performance, DCT takes it. But! It's all just preference which one you like, because dct can also be really fun, especially with manual pad shifting.

[@MK3504]

@@LordHolley lmao have you driven the N, I'm going manual but the DCT is miiiiiles better than the DSG. Ppl just can't get over its a hyundai

[@SpartanArmy117]

Yep, posted from my other comment. "Yep and the auto is a CVT. Even if the WRX was the same price as this honestly the Elantra seems to be the much much better car. Not sure what Doug was thinking in this one."

[@Realz-bb3uf]

there is no driving engagement in a front wheel drive autobox

[@pinut187]

I never thought I would think an Elantra would become a cool car. Well done Hyundai 👏

[@ainchamama]

I thought the same think as you!

[@romka_ind]

It is still a cheap Korean bucket with questionable design :)

[@tjm34]

I was just thinking about it

[@tjm34]

They should make a genesis version

[@apebitmusic83]

I own a 2019 Elantra Gt. Great hatchback IMO

[@Piketom1]

I know people really want AWD on performance cars but front wheel drive can be really fun too. AWD adds additional weight to the car and in a compact car, an extra 150 - 200LBS is a noticeable difference.

[@copperkeyracing6167]

Don't forget worse fuel economy, more moving parts which means more maintenance, and more complexity, and more costly repairs, and more cost up front... and... and...and you want AWD, go buy a lambo, so that all those "ands" are justified.

[@thechannelflow7840]

Rwd would’ve been amazing

[@bryanribey]

AWD is really popular in places like canada where FWD is a major hinderance for 5 months of the year. But at least with a car like the Elantra N you get a limited slip diff so the traction on snow and ice is still good, as long as you have proper tires.

[@scotchbingeington6761]

​@@juubilo1509 yeah I've seen plenty of people drive out to their fish houses on the lakes in the winter with Civics, as long as you have decent tires and know how to drive you gucci

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Pretty awesome to see a performance sedan with a manual still being sold today

[@volvo09]

Hell yeah, big thumbs up to Hyundai for that...

[@PumpkinCobra]

The DCT on this car is nuts as well.

[@stopitas5790]

Lancia Thema 8.32 had a better spoiler solution.

[@felixf4378]

Now go buy it. Tired of all the "wow it's so awesome that x company is still making a manual" and no one ever buys them.

[@camogap7392]

@@felixf4378 True

[@lewispark4838]

Okay, I definitely disagree with Doug in terms of handling. AWD doesn’t always improves the way it drives. It is definitely beneficial in terms of rainy/snowy situation, but on dry tarmac AWD usually means heavy understeer. Yes FWD does that too but you can’t really ignore its weight. It’s much lighter.

[@copperkeyracing6167]

@@chrisg5101 He's from the future, and he's driven everything. :)

[@Boosted00]

@@chrisg5101 He was talking AWD and FWD cars comparison in general i believe .

[@davidlake611]

I agree, I live in Washington state with a 300-hp FWD car. It's really not a big deal in the rain. I'd take the Elantra over the WRX any day.

[@iceman5117]

A fwd car will always push more than AWD by nature

[@BenTroxell]

@@iceman5117 that’s not remotely true lol

[@RDROff]

I had a launch version of the Veloster N, and I'm totally sold on Hyundai's ability to make an exceptional performance car. I'd buy one of these if dealers were actually selling them below MSRP. But much like the Civic Type R, the price shafting really takes the fun out of it. The idea is for this to be a fun and affordable car...

[@thebetterjetstreamchad3130]

Hell at msrp I’d get one but hell naw I ain’t paying 8k markups for a goddamn elantra when I could get a camaro lt1

[@ATR-_]

The best thing would be having good friends at a family owned dealership. I was able to get exact MSRP for every vehicle from my Kia/Hyundai Dealer.

[@ollyvoxx]

Got SUPER lucky on a new '22 manual Veloster N @msrp and couldn't love it more (unless it had 4 doors and the elantra n's interior, lmao)

[@juniorss8333]

@@ollyvoxx 🎃

[@final3119]

Dealers aren't as bad on Hyundai's with markups. If you aren't too picky with color, I found a handful of dealers selling at MSRP. It was like 1 out of 10 selling at MSRP. Just gotta show around and be willing to buy out of state. I bought my 2022 Veloster N under MSRP because the dealer, about 30 miles outside of Houston, had no inquiries for the car after 4 months on the lot. Only had 15 miles on the clock.

[@justinturner4850]

As a 2018 STI owner I can see how much Subaru is behind in interior and tech. All the money goes into the drivetrain and safety features. What Hyundai has done here is really Super cool.

[@raycurran616]

I have a 2021 type r.. I feel our cars (type r and sti) have way better track potential, tuning potential and better ride quality.. this is a step for Hyundai but at the end of the day the STI rules the rally and type r rules the track. Subaru has better drive train and reliability.. (head gaskets only go due to bad tuning or pushing car beyond what it can do) and the civic still hold up with 400hp with a simple flash. With a price point of 32-33k i believe the 8k more for sti or type r financed over 5 years will not break the bank on monthly payments and our cars will still turn heads.. cant beat the subie rumble with any 4cly... and the type r has better body lines than elantra.. im not worried about the competition trying to pass our vehicles. We have drivers cars for the driving enthusiasts.. the elantra will never hold up to our cars

[@EricHamm]

Subaru needs new management and a new lineup. They could of cornered the turner market by now but just want to sell basic ass super safe boring cars. Like why is the imprez and STI versions the same, they should be much more different under the skin. Imagine if STI made a Yaris GR and how great that would be and how well it would sell (the Yaris GR sold out). Subarus alway have been ugly but they could at least have some more options and definitely needs to overhaul their interiors and make something other than a family car.

[@justinturner4850]

@@raycurran616 very well said! I agree. I really enjoy the analog nature of my STI and The type R is super impressive.

[@MJT-DA]

@@raycurran616 You forget that 90% of owners of their STI's don't rally their cars most of them use the autopark. I work at a dealership and I never heard of any STI owners in my area taking their cars to the rally.

[@StarForgedTCG]

@@raycurran616 tuned my elantra N . now putting out almost 400hp, and 350 lb ft of tourque. added more aero too

[@thegirthquake8574]

Hey Doug! I can answer the question about that awkward gauge circle! In the N-Line Elantra, there's a COMICALLY oversized drive select button there. It's literally the size of that circle. In the N they moved the button and kept the panel for cost cutting presumably. You can see it in other people's reviews of the N-Line! Hope that helps!

[@DougDeMuro]

According to Hyundai, it's the opposite. In the N-Line, they had an unused blank, so they repurposed it for the sport button. In this car, the sport buttons had a different spot so they went back to having a blank again. The "official" reasons for this bizarre panel are as I said in the video. Keep in mind all other Elantra models (aside from the N-Line) also have the same blank that this one does.

[@thegirthquake8574]

@@DougDeMuro Oh that's even weirder! I was under the impression it was designed for the sport button! Thank you for the clarification!

[@oxouk]

@@thegirthquake8574 Doug’s response makes no sense. He’s agreeing with your original post, although he says “It’s the opposite”

[@LocoLeeep]

@@oxouk I think Doug is saying the blank came before the sport button. They didn't create the blank by removing the sport button, when they created a model with the sport button, they chose that blank space for it. I wonder why they didn't put the weird magnet there that's in the same spot in the Ioniq 5. I assumed thats what we were looking at until Doug clarified

[@oxouk]

@@LocoLeeep Yeah the blank has been there for a while before the N line. Either way, it’s so odd that Hyundai chose to just put a white circle there with a line through it.

[@DriftingPancake]

The evolution of Kia’s an Hyundai’s remind me of how Nissan evolved their skyline from an economy car to the GTR trim levels. Can’t wait to see how these lineups turn out in the future

[@nevercommitsuicide]

one word: Electric

[@harrisr1018]

I'm a die hard type r fan but I'm definitely hoping that Hyundai overtake Honda considering how lazy Honda have been recently

[@BurnPerimeter]

@@harrisr1018 Yeah. I used to prefer Hondas too but recently they have been pissing me off with their new decisions.

[@hellswindstaff91]

enjoy the present while you can it's the end of days for cars like this. sad

[@Insideman666]

@@nevercommitsuicide yup 😂🤣

[@kevinmccallister3133]

My teenage self wish I had this in high school. Can’t believe they integrated a red rear strut bar. This is something I would think was cool back in 00’s. I think I’d like it in a different color but it’s not bad. Diffusers, duals, and pin stripes seem to be the thing these days.

[@automation7295]

I love how people say they wish they had something that didn't even existed back then.

[@TheCostantinus]

The only thing that kills this car is the front wheel drive only, otherwise it's really nice

[@shiikon2193]

But it also restricts cargo space making folding rear seats pointless

[@Awsme]

@@shiikon2193 the red bar can be removed pretty easily when the seats are folded down

[@youngsquad89]

@@automation7295 facts lmao !!! 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@HughRussell06]

Not sure if it’s the case in the US but here in Australia, the 5 year warranty on this (called the i30 N sedan), along with the i30 N hatch, i20 N and Kona N actually covers you on the race track. Hyundai Australia seems pretty confident that people who buy these will take them on the track

[@shortroundChris]

It's 7 years here with 100k miles

[@HughRussell06]

@@shortroundChris yeah with ours it’s unlimited kilometres

[@toka.lifeworld868]

Called i30 sedan N.

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

In America they also honor your warranty if you use it on the track. This was a big deal back then because Honda said the opposite and they void your warranty if you put the Type R on the track.

[@copperkeyracing6167]

@@BoldBrandFlakes Honda voids warranty for wearing your pants backwards. Seriously, a guy had his new Acura warranty voided for not wearing his pants proper. Look it up. (Edit: I bought my Acura new, by the way, so I've had to deal with it myself. Accept it: Honda could careless about their customers)

[@ConLLee]

I work at a car wash and I saw one of these yesterday. It didn’t wash but I saw it drive by. Shit looks pretty nice in real life too. I’m a huge fan of Hyundai/Kia and have been for a while now. Been saying it and I’m saying it again, the 2020s are going to be the “transformative era” of this car company. We are at the beginning of what people years from now are going to associate with the name “Hyundai” or “Kia”. I’m extremely entertained by these Koreans being like “you know what? It’s our time to show everyone what we can do” and start making the long list of insane looking/priced/good performing cars we have today. See you in 2030 lmao

[@TheConorMLife]

15:44 The exhaust sounds legit actually. I’m impressed! Sport+ is the best obviously!! Lol

[@gang-yc4je]

sport normal is imo just better, the pops sounds really bad on sport+

[@preciadoalex123]

@@gang-yc4je you should hear the DCT version

[@automation7295]

I bet you people are going to put it on Sport+ at 1am, waking up everyone in the neighborhood.

[@mikes9756]

@@automation7295 this exhaust is NOT waking up everyone in the neighborhood lets be honest

[@dup]

@@mikes9756 if the exhaust system is similar to my veloster N a simple resonator delete makes it much, much louder. Pops are borderline ear piercing

[@arcane6656]

Who would have thought a decade ago that Hyundai and Kia would be making these types of cars in the near future! Before you'd drive a Hyundai or Kia when you didn't have much money but now we drive them because they're impressive and an all-rounder. Crazy!

[@mdrumt]

Took the words out of my mouth

[@somenygaard]

They were literally the punch lines to jokes about bad cars. They have come a long way.

[@dastumer]

A decade ago they were making the Genesis Coupe, and lower end sporty cars such as the Forte Koup and Veloster Turbo came soon after.

[@arcane6656]

@@somenygaard Right, my family used to joke about them. Whenever they used to hear a car break down, they'd assume it would be a Hyundai or Kia.

[@luker4815]

I own the n line and I have to say that it’s a great value car, pretty sporty, great gas mileage, practical enough for my needs, it’s a wonderful car, my biggest issue is the turbo lag when accelerating, but that’s probably due to me never driving a turbo before

[@victorvillalobos8456]

I also have an n line 6 speed manual transmission and it does lag's that acceleration when I first push it but once I gear it to 2nd gear it goes

[@SkylineFinesse]

Downshift to 3k then go

[@bryanribey]

Don’t expect it to have power if you’re under 3500 rpm

[@bradenkelly3279]

He never really showed where this car shines and that is when it’s already rolling, in turns, under constant heavy braking and fwd making the car that much more efficient. I guarantee on a track the Hyundai will be faster than the new WRX and I bet in the dry with the DCT just as fast when accelerating

[@shinedownfly]

@@RatBürgerSk8 Doug’s energy and personality is great but honestly if I want an actual drivers review I look elsewhere like redline reviews or savagegeese. His thing is quirks and features not so much driving.

[@anothey93]

@@shinedownfly redline reviews is great for launches and tire screeching scenes! Totally agree

[@copperkeyracing6167]

You forgot to mention the feature that makes other cars a deal breaker, yet this car has... A REAL HANDBRAKE! What happens when your battery dies on you and you want to push start it, since it has a manual... sorry, brake is still engaged, electronic brake won't let up. Real Car guys want manual transmissions and real handbrakes. It should be a no brainer for companies. Real car guys are what gives the halo car the brand image... just look at the failure that is a kia stinger->no manual, no real car guy cares, no one buys it, no brand image. Pretty simple.

[@iceman5117]

The WRX is going to absolutely destroy this shitbox from a dig and on the track. A shitty dct won't make up for fwd, especially when the WRX is offering a technically superior cvt

[@tinypantsbatch1002]

@Iceman511 a WRX isn't gonna beat a veloster N or even this on a track, just not gonna happen. look up actual lap times, they're on a different level compared to almost all newer cars of the same price and year. even STI's just can't keep up on the track with these N's stock for stock.

[@ralphlambda5359]

I think you touched on the cost setting nicely. It cut costs where a majority of the 25-35 year old owners are not going to care. The only time i use the rear seats in my car is taking coworkers to lunch, quick 10 minute drives. Rear seat room and material matters more then the lack of cupholders or armrests. It’s time to upgrade from the used v6 mustang/brz/college beater, this is a good choice vs a civic si if you don’t need awd. I wonder the mpg between this and a wrx

[@Hmmrtm18]

31 highway according to the EPA. I'm really impressed overall. I'd love this as a daily driver and if no rear seat cupholders / armrest is the price so be it, unless you're carrying 3-4 people for long distance it doesn't matter anyways

[@ballathug8404]

@@Hmmrtm18 that cost cutting is just what is seen. We'll see how long the turbos last

[@choppyswag]

@@ballathug8404 100,000 mile warranty has you covered for 5 years lol

[@ballathug8404]

@@choppyswag the warranty is built into the price. Over $30k for a car with no rear cupholders or vents and hard black plastic interior? A 1995 Toyota has that

[@ballathug8404]

@GalaxyBoy ok gaylaxyboy

[@SloppyToffee]

I work for a Chrysler and Hyundai dealer and I love what Hyundai does as an automotive industry! Their cars are amazing, the warranty is amazing (so even if you have doubts about Hyundai reliability the warranty makes it so much better) they take great care of their customers (granted dealerships ruin that with the high market adjustments) but their rebates are usually awesome, they have the safest vehicle on the market for all their models, and the design of their cars is so impressive! plus we definitely sell way more Hyundais then Chrysler products. I absolutely love Hyundai and yes it’s because I work for them but it’s because I’ve been able to see so much about them. That is what made me fall for them!

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

On my N-Line the weird circle with a dash is replaced by the drive mode selector (a big round button) so I think they decided to just leave the plastic molding across all Elantra's to compensate for the ones that have the drive mode selector next to the steering wheel. It's still an odd choice, but there you have it, probably trying to cut costs by not changing the design all that much.

[@thatpersonsmusic]

I’ve seen people put analog clocks in there on Reddit, and it looks pretty good.

[@mducheine2784]

They should have put the (missing) LH blindspot monitor there. Looks like an obvious place for it.

[@aluisious]

It's still horrid design. They could have put anything that did something there.

[@TotalySidYT]

@@aluisious horrid = horrid henry = horrid hyundai

[@nickhanscome]

I would put a magsafe charger just behind it lol

[@djsone3499]

I live in a snowy climate, I really wanted a WRX, and I STILL put one of these on order instead. The Elantra N just ticks more boxes. All the HVAC controls are physical, there's no oversized vertical screen that looks like a Leap Pad from 2002, it looks way better outside, and I can't argue with the warranty. Also, I have driven FWD (and RWD) cars through many winters so I feel AWD is more of a luxury than a necessity where I live. Edit: actually I really wanted an Evo, but since those aren't made anymore I naturally figured the WRX was next in line.

[@Awsme]

Great choice hope you enjoy!

[@thenewhalogod]

After driving many FWD/RWD and AWD cars in Canada, I fully disagree. AWD is almost mandatory, while winter tyres technically are mandatory. With the Veloster N, you can barely put all the power down in the summer with good tyres, never mind in snow. Point being, the WRX and the Elantra N are not even in the same class. The WRX is in the same class(In my mind and based on drivetrain, power and size) as the 328 xdrive and the A4 quattro.

[@robertr8413]

I have an Elantra N. Once you have snow tires you don’t have a issues in the winter.

[@sabni8668]

Hyundai’s are great. Until they fall apart

[@rogersmith3295]

I don't like the new wrx. They kind of ruined it. Lol.

[@Diordna11]

Doug is the only reviewer to drive this car and not do an acceleration run or even talk about the acceleration. This car destroys the GTI and WRX on an autocross course.

[@axx27]

Because he’s about quirks and features only. He doesn’t know how to drive a car

[@edwinramos4910]

@@axx27 which is why he didn't seem to appreciate what Hyundai managed to create for under $35k. His tone for much of the review was borderline condescending.

[@axx27]

@@edwinramos4910 he couldn’t control MT front wheel spin in rain, and thought he broke something lol. I wouldn’t rely on his driving impressions in general. Quirks and features only

[@jbrenofficial]

Honestly considering this is only a few grand more than the new Si, I'd take the Hyundai. The Si is better looking but the Hyundai is just so much more powerful.

[@CumBrianFries]

Looks are always subjective. I happen to like the exterior design of this way more than the Civic Si. What's left to decide is just a matter of power vs perceived reliability.

[@AGZF1983]

its kinda interesting that hyundai's most powerful engine for the elantra n and kona n has less power then a jcw mini's and the m135i hatchback and 3 of them are 4 cylinders with slightly different displacements

[@PumpkinCobra]

These have dyno'd to the wheels, what they advertise to the crank. Definitely pushing low 300 hp and torque at the crank from factory.

[@waki0069]

@Ace still better than BMW/All American made cars reliability

[@sangh1120]

@Ace these things are made to be totally fine after taking 2-3 laps at the track. Engine is built to take some beating. Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about. It aint 2012 Sonata with troublesome Theta 2 engine

[@xilnes7166]

Hyundai and kia have really uped their game in recent years, just ordered a genesys gv70 abt two weeks ago....I fell in love with it...

[@xilnes7166]

@TDI for Life LOL

[@JorgeMartinez-iq2tc]

Would have like to hear how the Elantra N suspension and throttle response and how the car takes the corners, or if the chassis is stiff and if it has good balance in a corner. All you did was talk about how Subaru perform really good in the rain.

[@davidlake611]

Yeah, I picked up on that too. The Elantra would be fine in the rain. Nobody should really be trying to "perform" in the rain asides from the track. That specific instance shouldn't make the WRX a better driver all around.

[@wbwayne8887]

Definitely not his best drive review, that's for sure.

[@Talerigm]

There are several reviews from other channels, that were invited to Hyundai's track for first drive. Looks like it does very well

[@julianpark93]

I'm amazed at how much BMW influence the Hyundai guys are bringing. The illuminated headrests, drive modes on the steering wheel... N badging... it can't be a coincidence with Albert Biermann probably behind a lot of it.

[@FTC207]

Omg same thoughts literally your right

[@demetriosb5758]

Yea I was just about to say him coming from BMW and joining the N team at Hyundai had definitely had his influence. Those little details like the illuminated headrests and the nice steering wheel is what makes a car feel special for a driver/owner. Hence why Hyundai copied the similar features

[@FTC207]

@@demetriosb5758 Tbh its cool but big L for Hyundai in my opinion

[@jimmypena2442]

@@FTC207 Apple does it. Why not

[@romka_ind]

@@demetriosb5758some lausy lights make car special for diver :) lol performqnce car becomes special for driver when it performs as performance car all year long not cause it has some lights in the headrests a bunch of badges and a screen :) this is just cheap fwd family sedan that had been riced from factory. If it hops when floored in dry with Michelin Ps tires when Doug drives it then it is already a fail, what is the point of power if you can't manage it?

[@anthonyd8560]

Hey Doug, I own a 2022 Kona N-Line with what I’d imagine to be the exact same centre screen as the Elantra you reviewed (10.25 inch). I wanted to say that there is indeed a way to have more than one thing on the screen at once. In the settings you can enable split-view which allows you to see 2 or 3 different panels at once (ex. Map and radio). Great review as always! :)

[@worldofdoom995]

Is the n line a bit more peppy than the standard Kona?

[@poppachoppa8956]

daddy doug loves you

[@copperkeyracing6167]

@@worldofdoom995 Yes. Kona n-line/limited has 195hp, standard kona 147hp, kona N 276hp... Elantra and Veloster are similar

[@vroomgc]

Yes that is the general issue with some of these reviewers. They make comments that people think are actual reality and it takes someone to respond to it, but its too late, the damage is done. They need to do more homework on what they think are issues

[@grabber_blu_angel]

Sure can, I have it split between sat-nav, media, and weather in my 2021 Sonata. Mine has the 12.3'' though.

[@randomous23]

I was this close | | to buying one. I ended up buying a CTR, but this was my second choice. Hyundai has come so far as a company its absolutely amazing. Probably the most complete car company at the moment.

[@beexiong2995]

Good choice. Hyundai wont become a collector car like the Type R someday

[@dg7438]

What's a CTR?

[@siripal17]

@@dg7438 civic type r

[@jacksonputnam5220]

Hyundai REALLY killed it with this car! I have a Veloster N and I wish it came with all the features this thing has. Amazing that it's 600 dollars less than the Veloster too.

[@gwcrispi]

Same here. Except the rear doors. Got to lose those.

[@conceptofthemind5877]

Lol ooops

[@vancedgalaxytab331]

It's incredible how much hyundai has evolved. I can't believe I'm actually drueling over an elantra🤤

[@Awsme]

Ikr…

[@zombl337og]

fr......this thing is so compeling that i might get it over an audi a3/s3 :O

[@rickroma]

@@zombl337og don’t do that unless you’re stretching for the Audi.

[@zombl337og]

@@rickroma wut do u mean?

[@dup]

@@zombl337og if you can afford the s3 and a couple mods (intake, exhaust mainly) get the s3 but if it's between this or a3 100 percent the N.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Wow, this is the ONLY person who said the WRX handles better than the N. I still think the N is superior in every way other than traction.

[@armadillolover99]

If only this was available in something other than FWD, I’d consider getting one. Doug compared this to the WRX and honestly this looks better than the new WRX, even if most people will just think it’s a riced out Elantra. Edit: I really don’t understand why so many people seem personally offended by this. I’m not saying FWD cars can’t be good, it’s just not what I personally look for in a car and it would’ve been better if they offered more options.

[@MrPsychopathYT]

Have you driven a fwd car before? They surprisingly perform very well and great in the canyons. Although I prefer awd cars, I’d def take this over wrx

[@srt4788]

It's not riced, it's a tuner looking car

[@AS-oo4gv]

It has an E-LSD that minimizes a lot of the wheel spin and hop

[@timjeanjaquet5576]

@Truth Teller something you hope will be fixed in future years. cars like this slowly will bring manuals back into the world its nice to see

[@douglasm3310]

@@srt4788 aka riced

[@T-Rex-nm1se]

I remember the days when Hyundais and Kias we're known as the worst cars on the road because they always fell apart after 5 years, nowadays they are really good. Hyundai and Kia have come a long way.

[@drunkpolack7612]

And they're still a good value, pretty awesome

[@A1steak]

Same progress will be made by Chinese cars. Actually, Chinese cars are already really good.

[@T-Rex-nm1se]

@@drunkpolack7612 i know, back in the 1990s and 2000s they were really cheap, nowadays they have value to them, especially the Hyundai reviewed in this video and the Kia Stinger which i thought the stinger is really cool looking with it's sporty design

[@siimu111]

@@T-Rex-nm1se And newer KIAs and Hyundais hold their value.

[@T-Rex-nm1se]

@@A1steak we don't have any Chinese made cars here in the U.S, any car from an Asian country driven in the U.S usually come from Japan and South Korea

[@kevinjackson9649]

I've owned six Hyundai cars all purchased new. Only one, a 95 Elantra was a disappointment. The rest were great cars! I'm super impressed with the Veloster N and Elantra N.

[@raftermanhoward1883]

Woah, Doug sure wasn't kidding when he said that Hyundai was trying to distinguish themselves with their styling in that recent Tucson video. I like it!

[@thrasherx2k1]

You can all thank the BMW engineer who came over to Hyundai and putting his touch on all these gems…

[@smartkid1201]

Soo 1. Looks better than the Subaru 2. Better Technology 3. More Horsepower Cons: Doesn't handle like the Subaru. That's it? Elantra N for win! 😎

[@noreik222]

Doug's been uploading a ton recently. We appreciate it Doug!

[@MidnightVibesMedia]

I own a 2019 Elantra Sport, the predecessor to this car and I bought it new back in 19’. I love it 🤝 5-6 years ago I never thought I’d own a Hyundai, but they’ve come a long way! Even mine was a huge step forward. Might have to trade mine in for the Elantra N 🤩

[@lfOnly]

I'm in the same boat. I've got a GT N-Line and it's a great car. ...makes me want an actual N, though haha.

[@Awsme]

Same bro, love mine

[@henchmancortez]

I recently got the Kona N and I can confirm it is an absolute blast to drive. Surprisingly nice interior as well. Lots of customization options for the N screen too.

[@charlieleiman3784]

Really random question but do you think you can fit golf clubs in the back of the kona?

[@lucasceleste4743]

@@charlieleiman3784 itll be a little tight but you should be able to if youre smart with it

[@Iamdesignproducts]

I get it's a Hyundai....but this is seriously impressive. Huge Kudos to the engineers.

[@1209MArky]

Yup, Kia and Hyundai have been killing it. Whole family switched from Benz and VW to hyundai

[@josephf9324]

@@1209MArky I had a 2019 Elantra sport and my mom had a 2020 Santa Fe limited recently. In my experience Hyundai’s seem really nice when you first get them and then maybe 6 months down the road they start to “shit out” and show their numerous flaws.

[@heartcomedy5]

Hyundai now has former bmw designers, who are doing an EXCELLENT job

[@gavincolgan1827]

@@josephf9324 I mean that's anecdotal. I could say the opposite about having mine that's 7 years old with no isses.

[@solar901]

It's about time to change our bias about Hyundai.

[@georgebull-mclean3333]

Remember in Toyko Drift, when Han says "I'm not gonna let you ride in a Hyundai" when he gives Sean his Evo? Funny how Hyundai has basically become what Mitsubishi was then, and Mitsubishi is nowhere. They've swapped, lol

[@thousandlemons8766]

*tosses Hyundai keys* "Think I was gonna let you roll in a Mitsubishi?"

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

They’ve concentrated on East Asian market and their 4x4 lineup. Remember they are now part of RNMA.

[@georgebull-mclean3333]

@@thousandlemons8766 I think it would be awesome if hyundai made a Toyko drift tribute Elantra, and recreated that scene.

[@thousandlemons8766]

@@georgebull-mclean3333 Yesss! Especially since Sung Kang himself said that line aged poorly

[@jbvilla82]

He might as well have done just that.

[@Apizzle66]

Thanks for the review Doug! I really wish you would have talked more about the elantra N's performance while driving it. I don't think you floored it once for us! Looking forward to your review of the Kona N! Have an awesome day!

[@paulritchie8873]

yeah, i felt he was way too focused on the WRX and not the car he was driving. Wanted to see the full throttle stomp too.. disappointed.

[@christianboyd4635]

I love that Hyundai N Blue color, it really does look nice and stands out.

[@Thisisjvmo]

Doug, you can change your radio presets on the map screen or others, simply expand the menu on the far right and it becomes dual mode access. Some of the things you covered were incorrect but decent overview.

[@its2realj]

The rest of the automotive world says you're wrong about the wrx comparison. Thank you

[@Spppanky]

It’s cool to see a company like Hyundai making fun cars

[@BLACKRAINW11]

And killing jdm

[@Spppanky]

@@BLACKRAINW11 lmao killing JDM? The only REAL surviving JDM car is the WRX

[@BLACKRAINW11]

Yah that's what I mean the wrx was the only jdm car left and the elantra n was trying to beat it. if the elantra n wins in the next 2-4 years jdm will be 😵

[@prodigyy268]

@@BLACKRAINW11 killing jdm in your dreams lol

[@hungvu6705]

@@BLACKRAINW11 i like Hyundai but beating JDM are still long way to go. But Hyundai/Kia FTW

[@jaydenmackenzie9670]

Love what Hyundai is doing. Making FUN cars which most brands forgot

[@lostkaiser1995]

Mitsubishi is a great example of a brand that forgot about fun cars

[@SonikDethmonkey]

I’m absolutely dumbfounded by Doug’s driving impressions. I’ve driven both this car and the WRX and the Elantra is in another class entirely when it comes to dynamics, lap times, and overall FUN. Did he actually drive this car in a spirited manner? It’s truly puzzling.

[@Softwilly]

i just put a deposit for one today :D (got mine in manual)

[@lustStar]

i know you love it now nick :P

[@CG-jt9th]

An update on your experience so far, please.

[@vaibhavravichandran]

That glossy panel on the left could have been a wireless charger with magnets, such a missed opportunity. Regardless, the glossy plastic will make sticking a phone holder much easier!

[@rickroma]

Now that Android Auto and Apply Carplay is standard on new cars, why would you need your phone on the dashboard? Navigation is already on on the gauge cluster AND the center screens, you can change music / answer calls / etc with the buttons on the steering wheel. Phone holders are very 2015, when most cars didn’t have center screens or Apply Carplay capabilities.

[@shortroundChris]

I saw it as a camera mount spot for track days haha

[@el_covfefe]

In the electric car it is for magnets but not charging

[@johndc2998]

I.C.E engines are much better thanks I'll stick with this 2 liter!

[@marcusvision]

You cannot do strong magnets, your gps will go crazy and also other parts.

[@Booster6969]

Holy crap is this guy a WRX fan boy or what?! The Elantra N is an amazing car at a great price, plus it looks much better

[@SuperUltraMomo]

I really like the sport + exhaust feature and the manual transmission really makes me want to buy one.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

That’s a good looking car right there. Digging the wheels especially

[@jacobdicicco2044]

@@frankfirewood5384 damn how do you feel about the civic type r then

[@Occone10413]

I wanted to add this: You can get standard Elantra with manual gearbox in other countries. In Romania, they sell it. In the UK and Ireland they don't sell Elantra at all. I've advised my parents to get an Elantra 2021 and, in Romania, the second trim (i think), what you get for the price is absolutely insane. 123 HP, 6 speed manual, with Android/Apple auto, a great sound system, Lane, Steering and Brake Assist, rear view camera and very spacious, if you travel with more than 2 people. For 15k euros, nothing was even remotely close to it.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

In Sweden they do not sell the Elantra at all either, not even the N. Maybe I will bring one to Sweden in the future once I move there from the USA....but I have no money at all right now, so it is only a dream....I can not even afford a Yugo right now, or a Geo Metro.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

The base model is much more expensive in the USA.

[@markg7213]

Thanks for the review Doug! I’ve had my Elantra N for 2 weeks now, and I’m really enjoying it. Before it, I had a Veloster N, and before that, I had a 2015 WRX. I kinda miss the rawness of the WRX, but I had sooooo much more confidence driving the veloster N. Maybe it had to do with seating position and how nimble it felt compared to the WRX. Either way, all cars have been great! Can’t wait to start pushing this Elantra N!

[@LordHolley]

So how many WRX/STI owners have you smoked? I've left 3 in the dust with mine so far. Very sad for them, they probably had to pull over and vape it off....

[@lennox285679]

@@LordHolley lol beating a wrx really isn’t an accomplishment they’re not exactly fast

[@Courtesyflush52]

Damn man why are you replacing cars so often?

[@markg7213]

@@Courtesyflush52 well the 2015 WRX was misfiring and I had spent 3k trying to fix and figure out what was going on, so I traded it in for the veloster on Aug 2020, but when the Elantra came out, with 4 doors, I decided to trade in the veloster on January 2022.

[@VanquishedAgain]

​@Leo not according to Doug. For some reason he was comparing this to the wrx. The new wrx is like 2 seconds slower to 60 than this and costs 7k more.

[@davidwales9657]

Alot of reviewers miss the fact that the two N buttons are programmable. They can both do whatever you want with the modes. On my i20N i just have Custom 1 and Custom 2 mapped to each

[@lowlanz]

I know driving impression is a subjective thing, but in common sense, I don't think WRX would have better handling than a track performance focused vehicle with LSD and liquid DCT. Hyundai is also doing very well in WRC in recent years. He's describing an N vehicle like some kind of fancy looking toy focusing so much on one thing Elantra doesn't have, which is AWD.

[@alexhutcheson8467]

This car is an excellent effort. Love the way it looks and the interior actually looks quite good. Being in a snowy climate, I can't justify buying it, as much as I want to. The old elantra was the same way, good to drive in the summer but as soon as it wasn't ideal conditions it felt dangerous with narrow tires, low weight etc. I was hoping this car would have AWD to at least compensate for some of that. Maybe one day it will

[@masonspohn125]

Have you ever tried snow tires

[@alexhutcheson8467]

@@masonspohn125 Ah damn never thought about that Yes of course I have snow tires, everyone has them because... it snows here. They aren't magic

[@bigskeet5655]

@@alexhutcheson8467 man I'm front wheel drive in all seasons currently, in Pittsburgh and I can get pretty much anywhere. My brother with blizzaks on his focus makes it an absolute tank. You can get away with front wheel drive virtually anywhere in the U.S

[@alexhutcheson8467]

@@bigskeet5655 I'm in Canada

[@masonspohn125]

@@alexhutcheson8467 neither is awd a fwd car with snows does better than a awd car without and I live in upstate ny and I would say 90 percent of people don't use snows so no its not a given that you would use snows in a snowy climate

[@caseyrolling1911]

The circle with the dash in it next to the screen is where the drive modes dial is on the N-line version of the Elantra. On every other model it’s just more or less a blank switch.

[@SMlFFY85]

Hyundai and Kia have come on leaps and bounds in the past 15 years. Korean manufacturers use to build cars like they build white goods, but I saw a Kia Stinger the other day and I think it's one of the best looking cars of its type on the road.

[@romka_ind]

Stinger is a nice platform but design wise is a ripoff from Panamera with some BMW mixed in it.

[@onlinealias622]

I think the stinger is horrifically ugly but the platform is shared with the g70 seems awesome

[@jamer25]

As an sti owner I’m happy that Hyundai is challenging Subaru. Hopefully it’ll force Subaru’s hand at making an even better wrx.

[@romka_ind]

They are not even close :) they shoud start from awd, fwd is nice in dry and can be made fast and sporty but still is not so fun and effective as awd or rwd.

[@Ravenousjoe]

maybe they can make an engine that doesn't need to be rebuilt multiple times over the ownership.

[@flagwashere]

@@Ravenousjoe they already did, what year are you living in? 2001?

[@Ravenousjoe]

@@flagwashere haha, oh ok tell that to any recent STI owner.

[@flagwashere]

@@Ravenousjoe oh I thought you meant hyundai

[@zxmurph1]

Doug- thank you for all you do!! I found your reaction to this car's actual performance as almost strangely dismissive? You didn't even seem to push it all. Your assessment of the car's handling seems to counter most of the points made at its NorCal track launch, admittedly from some reviewers a bit dubious, but also from others with a tremendous amount of performance street and racing front drive experience (like Brian Makse for example). The reactions to the front differential's performance seemed particularly stellar across the board. Maybe it is a case of street impressions being far more telling and I have to value your ability to drive cars back to back and the keen impressions that can give. Thanks again!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I've waited for two runs down the same road in Sport and Normal from Doug.He doesn't 'do' sport mode,yet picks out the squishy feel of vehicles that offer different levels of control.I watch you Doug because 95% of reviews are fun,and 98% accurate.TY.

[@davidgouyaie8027]

Exactly that.. On road is another and race track another..

[@gavinj01]

Well said. I was really surprised. I thought he like this if not just for his love of the Focus and Fiesta ST's which are sadly no longer available. This seems like another chance to get those cars with even more tech. Maybe he was having a bad day? :)

[@copperkeyracing6167]

Doug is biased towards extremely high performance cars. The YT videos has made him rich. So he can afford the high end cars. If it doesnt have 500hp or more, it's just a boring car to doug. Enjoy his vids for how quirky and feature filled he is. He's just a big goof, that knows little about the workings of cars, and confuse him regularly. He does his homework though, and entertains. Ultimately he's not a car guy, he's an entertainer. Entertainers are the richest group of people on the planet. If you don't like it, don't watch it.... do your part and drop that expensive TV cable/uverse subscription... and just pay $15/less monthly on streaming. It's what I do.

[@zxmurph1]

Huh? We were discussing why he spent little time on this car’s performance , while going on and on about a competitor. He has spent time on the performance of many an “average” performance car in old and many many recent vids. This was an unusually flat review and even the “quirks and features” were less than usual and even incorrect in the case of the two N buttons.

[@megajoe811]

When are people going to stop the whole “ Hyundai has gone a long way” or “ I wouldve never thought of a hyundai doing that x years ago”. They’ve been proving themselves for the past 5 years in terms of design, reliability and decent performance for price.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I’m impressed! Hyundai has come a long way from building crappy econoboxes! To building impressive and great quality cars, just like what Honda and Toyota was back when they started! Now Hyundai is doing the same! Great looking cars and SUV’s! And at a great price too!

[@iceman5117]

Nothing says high quality like engine failures and Fisher-price fake touchscreens

[@masterdinosawr]

By far one of the coolest looking and performing sedans on the market right now. It looks wild and unlike most cars on the road, especially from the back.

[@romka_ind]

Will look uninteresting, outdated and boring in 3 years...

[@lonemaus562]

@@romka_ind that’s good I can get one cheap

[@DSeN7]

It’s wild how wrong Doug got this car. Bias toward the WRX is on full display and is pretty much unfounded.

[@Realz-bb3uf]

front. wheel. drive. not a drivers car

[@tbunreall]

@@Realz-bb3uf If you go watch real car reviewers, you know, ones that actually take a car to the track, the elantra n outperforms the wrx

[@Realz-bb3uf]

@@tbunreall yeah, in the same way skipping down the street beats walking. very homosexually

[@tbunreall]

@@Realz-bb3uf Someone is insecure, about their cars and sexuality, embarrassing

[@NGSMODE]

@Realz-bb3uf Hey bozo, it has something called an Electronic Limited Slip Differential. But I know it's too much information for that thick skull of yours. You're more busy concerning itself with others sexuality. A casual and you zesty af lmaoo

[@craigsanislo7458]

Honestly props to hyundai for giving us real exhaust tips

[@sgtdan707]

I appreciate the lack of Hyundai bashing in this video. Doug, I miss when you would run through Doug score. We always got a little bit more insight to why each score was the number that you gave it. I even play games in my head like trying to guess what number you're about to give that category. Please continue to do it!

[@bonzobonanza]

Doug said on Twitter that he doesn't do it anymore because he keeps on repeating the same sentences

[@sgtdan707]

@@bonzobonanza thanks for the insight, i still think it's a major aspect of the Doug score. In just this video, there are discrepancys between elantra n and veloster n. The Elantra N is literally more practical but it gets a 5 where the veloster gets a 6. The Elantra got a 6 in value instead of a 7 even though it's more car per dollar. He also gave it less in acceleration but I thought the elantra had the same acceleration. This part of the video just is essential!

[@wbwayne8887]

@sgtdan707 He gave the Elantra a higher, not lower acceleration score. The Veloster N is more practical with it's hatchback body style, especially because the Elantra's trunk pass through is mostly blocked by structural bracing. Finally, the Veloster N was reviewed when it was first introduced, and the value factor was much higher. Since then, it has climbed quite substantially in cost, and probably wouldn't score as well if reviewed today.

[@sgtdan707]

@@wbwayne8887 While I some of the points you made, I feel as though it brings out my point further. Doug needs to explain why he is giving the scores that he gives. Otherwise the Doug Score becomes meaningless.

[@wbwayne8887]

@sgtdan707 I completely agree. That is always one of the things I looked forward to the most in Doug's reviews. That, and a thorough drive review, that was also lacking in the Elantra N review.

[@이웃집개리치]

I just signed my Elantra N MT today. I do not have any experience with manual driving but it was not a difficult transition. It took me perhaps an hour of tests and trials and I could drive the car back home. My satisfaction with this vehicle is far above the roof; I have never felt this way since my first car. I can't wait for my work so I can drive that thing and listen to the music it plays! This is by far the best price vs. value vehicle. It reminds me of how GTi used to be built and often was considered the Engineer's mistake a.k.a. Poor Man's Porsche.

[@PumpkinCobra]

I got one of these as daily. Really fun and nimble car!

[@ryanjang4789]

8:20 I think it's worthwhile to mention that Albert Biermann, who used to be the jefe for M division, had been leading the N division under Hyundai as the head of R&D, which led to some similarities in directions they were heading to. Regardless, a pretty cool car when spotted on the street but would never buy cheapass myself one LOL

[@ReviewedByAndy]

Now I'm imagining him going "alright so M is obviously taken already but we could just go with N for our performance lineup!"

[@Hellmore94]

@@ReviewedByAndy It's "officially" named for the Nurburgring.. but there's no way that didn't cross his mind lmao

[@Hellmore94]

@japanwatchconnection well, nobody said the Germans were bad, and they're not just making shit boxes anymore, so what's your point?

[@romka_ind]

@japanwatchconnection They still do, it is just nicely marketed and has longer warranty that actually doesn't mean nothing :)

[@brolyvi1211]

The guy retired already. Back to koreans not germans now

[@victoriataylor1885]

I never even thought about a hyundai until they changed the body style. i absolutely love it

[@gwcrispi]

A lot of people forget that Hyundai already has the N-line Elantra for people that want the luxuries and some sporty bits. This is really sporty and few creature comforts. This is truly a track car you can drive everyday.

[@romka_ind]

Track car :) don't make me laugh! It is Riced out family fwd sedan nothing else :)

[@ROLLINGFANATICS]

FWD is not that bad , I never really got stuck in the snow here in the north east.

[@FOWBOWZ]

Exactly.

[@Awsme]

Been driving FWD my whole life and never had an issue. I will say wheel hop is the only problem though. Can be fixed with some mods

[@CrashOut7]

Amazing Manual transmission with option for a dual clutch transmission. Definitely going to fly after some modifications but this car would amazing if it was RWD/AWD Still a good attempt and the price is great. I'll keep a eye on it but still looking at that 400Z

[@MK3504]

Drive train is overrated, don't need AWD to add 200lbs

[@TheCostantinus]

@@MK3504 it's definitely not underrated, it's importan where the power comes from, and only the front wheels are not enough to put all that power on the ground

[@ashravenpb]

The Elantra N seems like a great daily driver, even if the performance can’t match something like a WRX. Another interesting sporty fwd sedan that Doug should review is the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.

[@anarky305]

Or the G6 GXP Street

[@patrickbilodeau3785]

The only advantage the WRX has over the Elantra N is from a dig. Roll race, the Elantra N destroys the WRX !

[@volvo09]

Yes, i'd like to see one too.

[@williamrori1274]

What do you mean the performance can't match a WRX when even the Veloster N is significantly quicker in track tests...

[@blevin569]

While the wrx is a great performer, it can’t keep up with the N in a track setting. Straight line, backroads, track. The N out performs. This EN is underrated power wise too.

[@gondolagripes1674]

I like my 2010 Hyundai Elantra touring. It's a pretty rare very spacious station wagon that gets really good gas mileage for a compact wagon.

[@volvo09]

I forgot about those... I wasn't a big fan of the styling, but they made a wagon so I can't dislike it... It had a manual as an option too, right?

[@gondolagripes1674]

@@volvo09 they're ugly af, but yeah a 6 speed. I used it to move to college on the cheap

[@duchesssterling5655]

Respectfully, I disagree with the points in it's Value portion. The warranty alone on the Hyundai has to boost that up 1-2 points in my opinion. And maybe even the Features.

[@taze27]

Hyundai is on the move! They're making spectacular cars right now!

[@icomefromcanadia2783]

It's always interesting hearing different perspectives and priorities for interiors. Personally, I hate centre screens, the bigger and floatier the worse, so I'm glad to see the screen a reasonably small size here. My unrealistic hope is that now that we're switching to digital clusters, we'll just nix the centre screen and go back to clean, elegant interiors with physical buttons. Nav is better on cluster anyway, radio can be on the bottom of the cluster, pax doesn't need access anyway. Why do we need a gaudy centre screen?

[@DougDeMuro]

We need a "gaudy" center screen because cars now have too many functions for everything to be integrated into buttons. Car enthusiasts say they want no screens, just buttons, but fail to take into account how many buttons would be required to control everything in a modern car -- blind spot monitoring, HUDs, lane keep assist, all the climate functions we now have, configurable interior lighting, dozens and dozens of settings. A car with no screen would look like an airline cockpit. Car enthusiasts usually respond to this by saying "Well I don't WANT all those features" and that's fine, but the general public does, and they buy way more cars than enthusiasts. People who want no screens and minimal equipment, there is something out there for you -- it's called a used car! :)

[@pinut187]

@@DougDeMuro that is exactly how it is.

[@SSruh]

wow the passive aggressive ":)"

[@soarozz]

@@DougDeMuro To parry off of this, you don't see car enthusiasts going around with flip phones and bluetooth ear pieces like 2008, so what's the big deal about a screen to help simplify things? At GM, they're considering themselves and more and more of a tech company and less of an automobile company by the year and I imagine that lots of other car companies are following the same trend.

[@oskarvnz]

@@DougDeMuro you just ended this man's done career. Well done Mr DeMuro.

[@alpenjodel24]

This circle next to the gauge cluster is actually not purely aesthetic. It's magnetic and you can put things there. Works nice with a magnetic phone holder.

[@thetorquedork5857]

Doug I always appreciate your insight. I own this car and have had it for about 2 months. One thing I would keep in mind this car is meant to cater to a different crowd. You give up some modern amenities to get more sportiness and rigidity. Comparing this to other cars standard commuters isn't really totally fair. Fun features like launch control, NGS, exhaust tone, LSD are game changers. Also the wheel hop goes away completely when you turn off stability control all the way. It does feel like the entire car is breaking haha. Thanks for all your hard work and insight.

[@parispierre10]

Very correct it’s more race focus. While other brands have amenities like AWD, comfort and blah blah

[@romka_ind]

And then snow falls and all of "racines" disappears and becomes "riceness" :)

[@patrickbilodeau3785]

@@romka_ind mine will never see snow and sleep in garage in winter...

[@jaden6211]

This isn't a wrx rival, its just an objectively better car

[@jamessaunders2248]

I think I know what the circle to the left is actually for. It's intended for mounting a phone/display with a suction cup or 3m tape, and Hyundai can't come out and actually say it because of safety reasons. It's illegal to mount a phone to your windshield in many states, but this feature provides and alternative location that won't obstruct your view. I imagine the base Elentra will be commonly used for ride sharing, and in that case this makes a ton of sense. Its the perfect location for a phone in that application. It doesn't obstruct your view, it's out of view from the passengers, and its a nice large smooth surface for a suction cup.

[@viper2131]

I got a Veloster N and love it. Will probably upgrade to this once they add remote start, the turn signal camera and other small things that would be worthy of an upgrade.

[@oakleyguy89]

Do they not come with remote start?? I thought the DCT one did but maybe I am wrong??

[@CaucasianWiz]

@@oakleyguy89 It should if it has a DCT. My 21’ Veloster N DCT has remote start.

[@sangh1120]

12:24 honestly Doug, it is great place to attach suction cup or some sort of Phone mount there! As you know, The new Ioniq 5 uses that area as magnetic board.

[@mt10-nick66]

The real reason for it being there is because in the automatic version of the car .. it’s a drive mode button for like sport and things like that. I guess for the manual they couldn’t of thought of anything better to do with it lol!

[@MisterWant]

I feel doug has really under valued this car. It's quick with 0-60 easily achievable in 4.9 seconds on the DCT. A very fun platform. Great at switching from commuter to track car. It has good cargo room and rear foot room. The only true knock to the car are the styling and the solid rear seats. Other than that, this car at its price is a heavy hitter that is hard competition for everything even remotely close to its sector.

[@Realz-bb3uf]

theres too much competition. might as well get a corolla GR civic SI, WRX. etc. other than looking like a plastic ricer, this car offers nothing on the others.

[@dav1d_da_car_n3rd12]

My dad owns one and I cannot disagree with your statement

[@NGSMODE]

​@@Realz-bb3uf Yet the Elantra N DCT seems to consistently gap all those cars and handles better without being overpriced 😅😅 but good riddance hater.

[@Realz-bb3uf]

@@NGSMODE lol, its better on a track where zero people would ever use them. no one has ever tracked a hyundai outside of reviewers. plus it looks like a girls car.

[@NGSMODE]

@Realz-bb3uf It's better on the road, too. You lost all credibility when you compared the Civic Si to the N. There's a video of a heavily tuned 330 hp Civic si getting bested by a Stock DCT Elantra N. A stock Si would get demolished. It'd be a joke considering that a DCT N also beats a Type R. kzbin.infodd6Q0LVAwhM?feature=share And you must be blind lmaoo. The styling is aggressive. It's anything but a "girl's car," whatever that's supposed to mean. Looks clean af in person, but cool, have your opinion on the look. You know nothing about the performance and technology, though.

[@DeutschBago]

Can't believe they didn't add the blue seat belts. I love these new N cars. Have the 22 dct VN and man is it awesome. Wish we had some of these neat stuff in the VN but overall couldn't see myself switching. Kona N next!

[@mmmmosaic]

This wasn't a surprise to anyone paying attention to the car world. They set the bar with the Veloster N and this is at the same high bar. Excellent performance at a relatively affordable price. Also the previous generation Elantra Sport trim level had a flat bottom steering wheel. Why not this way more expensive N variant?

[@GRAFHC]

I'm really happy Hyundai is putting manuals in these models, I'm not a huge fan of the looks but the manual keeps me interested.

[@pichu766]

Wheel hop can also feel pretty bad on the Veloster N. There are a few good rear motor mounts that will completely eliminate the wheel hop. I’ve enjoyed the platform that the Veloster N has given me, but always hoping things can get better!

[@vroomgc]

YOu know for a fact that replacing the rear motor mounts on this car fixes that ?

[@pichu766]

@@vroomgc it definitely does fix it on the Veloster N. Considering the drivetrain is similar and the engine is the same on the Elantra N I would imagine that a stiffer rear motor mount would eliminate wheel hop. It’s a common solution for high powered fwd cars with this issue. But no, I do not know for a fact it will for sure fix it on the Elantra N. It is worth noting though that changing to a stiffer motor mount will increase vibration in the car.

[@vroomgc]

@@pichu766 Yes stiffer mounts would probably do that. I know on the gti they use a dogbone mount to fix the hop, but perhaps this car doesnt have the same setup to take advantage of that fix but it also can cause nvh

[@CaucasianWiz]

Another good option is a PowerFlex bushing to replace the OEM RMM bushing. It’s like $40 and is almost as good as a full RMM replacement. I’m installing one here soon on my 21’ Veloster N DCT. I can give updates if you want.

[@nilesfree]

It’s a good thing you didn’t talk about the new WRX the whole time you were driving the Elantra N in the video…

[@ethankim2142]

Korean cars most definitely is the most improved in the last decade. They’re pretty much dominating the market

[@warrenf5821]

I have not always been a fan of Hyundai, but this car is really unique. Props to them for producing cars that enthusiasts actually want to buy!

[@Realz-bb3uf]

enthusiasts dont buy front wheel drive cars.

[@rishi4828]

@@Realz-bb3uf who said?