Hyundai Elantra review. IS IT BETTER THAN THE CIVIC?

[@BoriPR82]

I love my 2017 elantra. It's smooth it's efficient, the wheel turns so smoothly. I love it. I commute 53 miles going and 53 home and I'm getting 50 mpg on eco mode and I fit 3 car seats

[@spenceroleary482]

Buying the car just on this comment alone

[@johndavolta3124]

Does the heating system work in very cold temperatures? I have read some forums where people say the engine doesn't warm up until 20miles of driving.

[@tacocruiser4238]

I got the 2018 Elantra Limited. Great car. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. It looks much classier than the Civic. Has all the features that you want. The level of technology is unparalleled in this class of car.

[@rooster4u641]

I recently accompanied my daughter to select a new car of her choice where she narrowed it down to either the '17 Honda Civic or '17 Hyundai Elantra. She only possess mere technical awareness of automobiles and like many women is attracted to style, user features and overall comfort of the drive. She first drove the Civic, then the Accord. The Accord was nice, but, just a bit too large for her. Then, she drove the Elantra right after we left the Honda dealership. She immediately felt more comfortable in the Elantra. It was smooth and more roomy and quiet than the Civic. She claimed that the engine in the Civic was noisy whereas the Elantra was whisper quiet and equivalent to that of the Honda Accord. So, she bought an Elantra Ultimate and is very delighted to have done so.

[@GlenWFord-ps8ts]

I think you mean the Limited.

[@rooster4u641]

Yes, it's the Limited, then one step up to the 'Ultimate' The last designation shown in the brochure which is with the addition of whatever is left to add-on to the car. I guess you drive a Ford, Mr. G.....right? *chuckle*

[@rooster4u641]

Anyway you take it Folks, if you go the current 2017 Consumer Reorts Car mag the Elantra is pegged 'Highly Recomended'. ..............'doasyouwouldbedoneby'............

[@Mrbeecash]

Rooster 4U how’s the realizability? And MPG?

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

Your daughter made a good choice. I love my Elantra too and I really enjoy driving it.

[@Uedukai]

Lol, salty Honda drivers in here. If you know your car is so good, why feel the need to be a keyboard warrior about it? Elantra is an awesome car.

[@palesatalks6629]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@quietguy1948]

I bought a New 2018 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition today (11/2/2018). Great car, great value, great warranty... Can't beat it.

[@redline9973]

This design is ahead of its time.

[@biancalogan5640]

Redline 997 2020 now and the design is bangin. You’re right

[@herczeus9341]

Don't forget the Elantra also won North American car of the year as well. And it doesn't have the engine issues/recalls that plague the new Civic and Honda products in general recently across their lineup.

[@dominicfong6341]

+Herc Zeus The Civic should be dethroned of its car of the year award due to such a debacle.

[@dominicfong6341]

+Kyle Morton If you check on the internet, search for engine block coolant leak on the Honda Civic, may be that will change your mind. My personal advice is to lease don't buy!

[@LAC32Griffin]

+Dominic Fong says the non honda owner, buy one and you'll be amazed. I use to be the biggest Honda hater, I feel like a fool now.

[@toyota420xp]

in 2012

[@the1reef.243]

Dominic Fong I see like Toyota with their water pump problems.

[@robbflynn4325]

just recently I bought a basic SE Elantra, 2017 for less than $11,000. There are a lot of fantastic cars in this compact class including the Civics and Corolla, but all I wanted was a no frills, late model basic commuter for a great price, and the Elantra fit the bill perfectly and I love it!

[@directorbeau]

How many miles were on it when you bought it?

[@derranlawston4052]

@Angryperson I bought the 2018 for $18k and 75k miles 😔

[@CR_ferPsn]

@@derranlawston4052 where do you live that it was that expensive? I got my 2018 SEL with 18k miles for 11k

[@derranlawston4052]

@@CR_ferPsn that’s a whole 7k cheaper and had less miles!!

[@derranlawston4052]

@@CR_ferPsn sorry I misunderstood your message. I live in AZ 😔 buying a car is crazy expensive rn bc of current events. When did u get ur car?

[@jaxandmore440]

Love my 2018 Elantra SEL overall. It looks and feels more upscale than one might expect for the price, but still embodies all the virtues of an economy car, such as ease of parking and low running costs. It's hard to expect more than this for under $20k and I think the Elantra has the competition beat in a lot of ways.

[@bwooodstar]

My parents just bought me this car. OMG I LOVE IT. so beautiful!!!!!

[@gominamyoung6071]

Jay Lucky you you have parents that can afford it.

[@trungnguyenthanh1254]

Your review on this car is great, it helps me figured out so many things on the car without reading the car's functionality book. Just got one today and I love it man

[@browneyedgirl6564]

I just bought a 2018 Elantra, and it does have Apple/Android car play. It's a great car!

[@Unusedaccount451]

Brown Eyed Girl thats a 2017 Hyundai Elantra in this video

[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

I would take the Elantra over the civic any day.

[@whitney2162]

USFanlovesjiwoo Right!💯

[@OCAQelvin]

Why?

[@joshuaBrooks.nicholas]

I told my friend this

[@boci11]

Better than Civic especially being sold at a lower price !

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

I have an Elantra and love the car. The suspension might not be as good as the civic but it is fine for me with everyday commuter driving. Overall I love everything about the Elantra and IMO you get a lot of bang for your buck. I love the way it looks too and it is very spacious for a compact sedan. I also like the way it handles.

[@tanveerlatif3840]

i love corrolla,elantra and civic.All of these cars are amazing

[@priscillacalle]

Excellent! He explained everything so well. Someone should hire him to do this. Editing is pretty good too.

[@michaellawrence3085]

Priscilla Ann he is one of the best not an average guy just talking cars. he 8 hired.

[@kwhite145]

I own 2 Elantras 1- 2011 & a 2017 both great cars!

[@syed1559]

I am six two and drive my Elantra 2017 as Uber over weekends. It is a very comfortable ride. At times I am in stop-start traffic for hours. Though it is not great on fuel.

[@daisyflowers9334]

We just bought a 2018 Elantra SEL and we love it. It has great safety features, for the price we paid. We actually like the understated look but classy features, in our opinion the Elantra SEL trim has. We got a great buy because we bought last year's model as a certified pre-owned owned vehicle with original warranty still on the car. Depending on the mileage already on the car will determine how many miles are still on the warranty. Of course, a CPO car only a year or two old will be like brand new.

[@lvlfk]

Love the reviews man, but just wanted to reach out about one thing. You've said on multiple reviews that Honda Sensing is a more sophisticated technology than BSM. I think a lot of people out there would disagree. Having a video feed of your blindspot makes you the decision maker as to whether there is enough room or not. Your BSM lights up when there isn't enough room, and is dimmed when there is. Which is the better/more advanced solution?

[@Yuu_Tuub]

Yes, absolutely this elentra is better than 7. generation civic.

[@paulman7422]

Note: The 7" screen version ALSO has Android Auto (and Bluetooth, of course).

[@sulwalki]

Like both cars. Bought my first Hyundai on 2/17/18. With the $2500 rebate for this month, walked out with a 2018 Elantra Value for $17, 700 plus tax (with over $400 in additional options included). With the options you get with the Value, you can't beat it. This is the first car that I've bought for under 20K, and I am appreciating it greatly. One note, happy that the CVT is in my wife's CR-V and not in this car.

[@tanveerlatif3840]

2017 Hyundai Elantra review.IT IS BETTER THAN THE CIVIC.

[@domodev143]

Do you still feel like that now ?

[@massimomtl4522]

I like my 2014 Elantra GT. It works very well. The big issue I have with it is the Torsion Beam suspension as opposed to independent rear suspension. The ride is very choppy and it does not inspire confidence. The car drives fine on smooth surfaces but it's awful when the road surface is imperfect

[@moisesfabian691]

Hyundai the best!!!

[@jelizabethteal5312]

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[@palebeachbum]

Looking back on this after 8yrs, this was a beautiful design. Very classy. Much better than 2018 Civic and Corolla. After watching this and other professional reviews on this car, I bought myself a new 2018 Elantra SEL in pearl white with a beige interior. I LOVED the car. It was comfortable, very solidly built, had an intelligently designed interior, and got phenomenal gas mileage. I agree the ride was a bit too stiff though. Unfortunately, my particular Elantra was having major issues within the first 10k miles. I guess I got a lemon. The engine, transmission, and suspension were all having issues. I could have overlooked it and continued to enjoy my car had the dealership nearby fixed the issues right away. Instead, they kept giving the car back to me after having it all day telling me they found no issues. This happened 5 different times. So, the issues never got fixed, forcing me to sell the car.

[@petergilbert144]

First to comment on the 2017 Elantra in 2017! Happy new year.

[@jason8897386]

Did not age well lol. I own a 2015. Still get compliments on the cars looks.

[@EllysaE]

Harriscandoit ... 2015 is 1 yr ago ... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@dudefromtherock]

Harriscandoit I have a 2011 Tucson and still get compliments

[@Sevan_UP]

If you seen the Elantra sport, you know why Hyundai is getting better

[@1Hogitta]

I just bought one..great car..SPORT -ECO

[@1Hogitta]

Yeah I like it and my 100,000 mi. warranty is a good net also

[@lplt]

love the videos. Question for the Q&A videos. which company offers the best value in canada (vancouver resident), specifically looking at base engine models VW jetta trendline+1.4tsi, 2.0 civic EX... or is it worth getting the EX-T with price premium

[@jrs9264]

both the jetta and civic ex-t are ten steps above this car , but in the same price range.

[@tezgill1891]

Got mine today !! Black color GL edition

[@LadybugAdventures]

Another good review. The only gripe I would have are the comments on suspension. I would guess that at least 90% of people wouldn't be able tell between an independent suspension and a torsion etc. That should not be focussed on to determine on purchasing the car. Now if the ride is downright harsh, then yes mention that. But handling? 28000 for an elantra top end model. You have lost your mind if you buy that!

[@Starchface]

+Ladybug Adventures It is crucial that we hear about the car's negative aspects. When I find a review that just gushes about a product like it is the second coming, whatever that is, I question the reviewers motives. Did the guy just do half a job? Did he forget to finish the review? Is it a review at all, or something more sinister? Questions to ponder. This car does not seem that good to me and I agree that it is drastically overpriced.

[@landlubber42069]

elantra track car 🤣

[@legendaryexo9023]

Ladybug Adventures щ

[@Jackoftrades72]

Ladybug Adventures I ended up buying the 2017 Limited Ultimate package used for under $15k. I’d say it’s the best value in this segment and one of the few without a CVT even if you buy new. The higher trim level Honda’s are at the same price but you don’t get near the dealer incentives Hyundai is offering. There is a value in choosing the Hyundai over its competition at this time. Honda is offering some leading tech in their cars, but it was hard for me to justify the extra $4K over the Elantra Ultimate.

[@뽀뽀함하자잉]

EURO Crash Test results : Hyundai Elantra 2017---> 5 stars vs. Honda Civic 2017 ---> 4 stars.

[@norenbordoloi8411]

I m confused. I want to choose any one among these 2 but I get attracted by both. My 1st preferences are space ( cuzz I m 2 tall), reliability and I would buy only the petrol version...pls help me out

[@nasiamay777]

5 years old already wow time flies

[@Varekai0723]

The Kia Forte SX has had these kinds of amenities (heater rear seats, memory seats, etc.) for years now. I also think he said "Civic" more times than he said "Elantra". I'm surprised Hyundai didn't offer a more powerful engine in its Ultimate trim. For $30K, the equivalent Civic and Mazda3 trims offer peppier engines with better fuel economy.

[@herczeus9341]

+Varekai0723 He was obviously showing his bias I believe as well. I mean the title of the video was the indicator begin with. And the constant name dropping of Civic too in order to crush a Elantra positive.

[@banantwon]

+Varekai0723 Hyundai is coming out with a sport elantra that will have close to 200hp. I forgot which reviewer I heard that from, but that will be coming very soon.

[@Aminaldoo]

+Antwon Powell that's true , it's Elantra N with 240hp engine .

[@lewispark4838]

+Amin AL-Shaweesh Nah, N will compete with like M division or AMG. 240hp engine sounds a bit less. Hyundai already launched Elantra sport in Korea(Well, we call it Avente sport anyway), it has independent suspension, 1.6 liter turbocharged engine.(same as veloster turbo) I kinda liked the brand new elantra, so I'm expecting what they have done. But I don't think that this n/a engine version actually can compete with brand new civic. (It's much more nicer if you compare to old one, but it doesn't compete with old model obviously.)

[@Aminaldoo]

I saw the Elantra sport yesterday , yes the engine same as Veloster's engine but with dual clutch 7 speeds transmission . Hyundai can't compete M or AMG with N engines but it's the beginning .

[@jjdubs]

I have a 2016. The 2017 got a bit too conservative. Also ,all the 2011 to 2016 had four-wheel disc brakes. You now have to upgrade to get four-wheel discs on the 2017.

[@jd5179]

when civic went to cvt - i was like "meh" on civic.

[@ddong_gongwon]

ELANTRA LIMITED

[@Phantomaa]

Hi Zack nice video!Is this your wife on a video?

[@andrei3720]

what cars like these are the best for the buget of 20.000€

[@cassiocm]

Excellent review but two suggestions: Add more information on the engine. Like a pop box, not only for the HP, but torque at what rpm's. Second, I know the show is made in Canada for the Canadian market, but since 99% of the cars reviewed also sell in the US, could you please add as a pop box the Mpg in addition to the KM/L? Thank you

[@gerardmartel4237]

+cassmanio a drop box for mpg wouldn't do you much good. A gallon (Imperial) in Canada is larger than a gallon in the US, so our mpg's would be higher. You are better off googling a site to convert km/L to US mpg.

[@hunter1701d]

I own a 2017 Elantra. They have a 2.0 Atkinson cycle variant of the Nu engine. Mine, and according to many reports the dealer told me they get, is they make a loud ticking/tapping noise when cold. It sounds like a diesel. Dealer reported Hyundai said it was normal because the metal shrinks in cold weather and there is no need to look into the issue further. They further recommended I bring the engine and transmission to operating temperature before driving. I am not sure why they would recommend this since this requirement it is not listed in the owner's manual. The owner's manual only states that engine speed should be kept "moderate" until the engine reaches operating temperature. I have never ever had a car do this in cold weather and I have had my fair share of junkers. I think there is a real safety issue here that Hyundai is ignoring. Are they engineering piston slap into their engines causing them to wear out early and suddenly which can happen while in motion which can lead to a dangerous situation like stalling or power loss on the road. It seems Hyundai in Canada acknowledged this with a recall for an issue with the EXACT same issues on the Nu engine but for some reason failed to take action in the US even though all the engines came from the same plant. That recall was for ill fitting pistons in the cylinder causing knock when the engine was cold. This caused damage that required the engine to be replaced. It seems this issue is continuing on these latest iterations of the Nu engine and Hyundai is continuing to ignore them and blaming the customer about them. Hyundai needs to be held accountable for their product and address/correct any safety issues world wide and not in just one country.

[@kings17court]

I think it's a perfectly handsome car. I love Honda, but I think this Elantra is a way better looking car, and I feel it has the mechanicals to rival it, too. Hyundai has come a long way.

[@honestycounts9352]

As mentioned at 5:00 = There are a lot of people who like the good old-fashioned automatic transmissions with gears instead of a CVT, and that means that for an 'ASIAN-DESIGN' economy car you have the choice of the Elantra or the Mazda3. If you want a conventional looking radio, with the controls on the dash, then your ONLY CHOICE is the Elantra.

[@fredbillie]

+Honesty Counts It will be a cold day in Hell when I but a car solely because it has controls on the radio!

[@Babygr416x]

between a 2015 honda accord or the 2017 hyundai elantra, which one is more reliable? im getting a new car next month and i'm choosing between those two. looking for reliability more than anything else, but i don't really like toyota's otherwise i'd get one. I've heard honda's have always been reliable, and hyundai's used to have a low reliability rate, so i'm really curious about the newer models that i've heard are better.

[@weakpig]

Mazda 3 vs this Elantra? Which would you pick?

[@RorroFort]

+weakpig mazda

[@cindymiller2748]

+weakpig If your looking for better handling around curves get the Mazda...but in everything else the new Elantra is better.

[@LBJSONG]

+weakpig mazda 3 .. no :( I felt dizzy testdriving it

[@Thanatos9029]

Nothing ever really seems to beat the Civic. Like ever. I prefer the Mazda3 over the civic honestly.

[@RealHealthyGuidance]

got flashbacks to the Seinfeld episode when Jerry buys a car with "memory seats" to his father.

[@dominicfong6341]

In my opinion, you take any vehicle with a rear torsion beam suspension, take out 4 pounds of air out of the rear tires will make it immediately feel like an independent suspension with that firmly planted feeling around the corners..

[@jadenrosengrant2503]

how much money are the cars ?

[@indervirsandhu3694]

Hi thanks for the review on Elantra. I am thinking to buy new vehicle next month and have 2 options civic or Jetta. Will you please do a review on 2016 Altima also. Thanks

[@Hyundaiofathens]

Great information! Thank you for sharing!

[@akashirasenjuchiha8791]

Thts me or its Bryce from 13 reasons why reviewing a Elantra hahaha

[@kentuckygreg4725]

That's a good looking car in that red color.

[@FoodyTunes]

What's Dagmar up to these days?

[@tanveerlatif3840]

elantra is soooooooooooooooo good

[@kwhite145]

I have a 2017 much better than the 2011 i own

[@Retwak]

good review , i'm gonna subscribe

[@hyperlogos]

Torsion bar? What year is it?

[@1969cmp]

What is up with the title, '2017..'? It is April 2016 and this car is in production. Please correct the title.

[@1969cmp]

+KWall24 Sounds like a gimmick as a production 'MY17' vehicle would come out maybe in September or October, not March or April. Which is reasonable.

[@nimblybimbly4002]

Looking forward to your review of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

[@kelleyb52]

I own a 2015, can not adjust rear wheels. So I'm replacing the rear tires about every 8 or 9 thousand KMS!!!

[@SteiBond]

You are not testing the Elantra se or sel. The safety features you are talking about in the video do not exit here. The back seats aren’t comfortable. Also se and sel model seats are adjust manually.

[@moularyves2]

I wished the Honda had blind spot detection rear cross traffic alert memory seats and a heated steering wheel

[@moularyves2]

dude if you had poor circulation you'd even wish for heated pedals

[@moularyves2]

***** Yep it's summer but my hands and feet are still cold and painful so i put them in hot water every now and then. it hurts so much to hold the wheel first thing during winter mornings. also if i fold an arm and sleep, i wake up because blood stops flowing and can't move it for 20 seconds, it's that bad

[@SteiBond]

Elantra has problem with intertaiment electronic.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

It does. It's called swiveling your head, using your peripheral vision and looking at your murrors.

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@SteiBond intertainment, no such word lol.

[@raylayaaaa]

Would you recommend this for a first car or the 2016 Chevy impala?

[@raylayaaaa]

***** thank you how much is the base model? 🤔

[@raylayaaaa]

***** does the 2017 Elantra comes with a remote to start/ keyless entrance?

[@loktom4068]

GM means Gross Management. I had their product experience before the bankruptcy. Horrible !!!!

[@raylayaaaa]

***** is the features nice in the civic?

[@raylayaaaa]

Lamar Diego how is the Camaro I actually wanted one for the longest either that or a mustang

[@kaan898]

how about dct (double clutch)7 speed transmission?it s sold here in turkey with that one and ,thanks to government taxes it costs you 22k$...

[@gmman010983]

I can't wait till the new Cruze comes out and have a comparison video.

[@ThisClarkDude]

+keri “KJ” ellerbe cruzes are a 15 minutes of fame kind of car, they were neat on release now their cheap and terrible resale and quality in long term.

[@gmman010983]

Austin Clark The new one ain't out yet so that's the one I'm waiting on...The old one is well old but it's still a good car just outdated...

[@sean66606]

Only serious complaint is your claim on the aging of the old body design. It was sharp and rounded at the same time. The new body is more boxy and loss some of the sharp lines. The back especially looks worse. Not a fan. In my opinion the 2015 year was the best looking Elantra made.

[@joshuachia7867]

aren't you supposed to be in Canada?

[@laweezemorton8884]

The all new Eeeelaaaaantra

[@vimotnguoi4ever]

Suspension can cheaply upgrade to KYB...KYB definitely provided good performance than Oem...

[@benjmiester]

I think it was definitely better for a while there. But the new Civic is much much better than that last one, and the Elantra is still pretty much the same.

[@jamslam5641]

As soon as I saw it, I said Ford should sue Hyundai for rebadging a Fusion as a Elantra. I'll keep my Civic, it just got 60MPG on a trip and it's not even the hybrid.

[@tastyorange]

One advantage the new Elantra has over the Civic is the passenger seat is height adjustable standard. The Civic front passenger seat is too low and not height adjustable at any cost. I think I like the back seat in the Civic better though due the more reclined seatback angle. I rented an Elantra years ago (2000) and was expecting a piece of crap and instead I was extremely impressed.

[@cindymiller2748]

+tastyorange Very true! I test drove both the new Civic and new Elantra and based on that feature alone I purchased the Elantra. I'm 5'8 which is pretty tall and my boyfriend is 6 feet and we both thought that both front seats on the Civic were too low and there was no way to raise them :( Both front seats on the Elantra can be raised really high to get a perfect view of the road. Sold! I think Honda aimed the new Civic to people in their 20's who like that sporty low sitting front seats...we are in our 30's and hated those seats.

[@fredbillie]

+Cindy Miller Height sdjustment is easily made on the Civic Touring Driver’s seat (didn’t check the 4 way passenger’s seat)

[@jaimeprado23]

looks impressive if you look back the Elantra has come long way it was never sporty just plain but i say hey looks great but Honda has perfomance

[@asaggu1173]

Well new civic is hands down better car in every way. But elantra is great city car. Cheap to buy and decent overall quality too.

[@disan9135]

The only advantage of the Civic over the Elantra would be the resale value. That's it.

[@peterw1878]

An independent rear suspension is of benefit when driving fast on a twisty road or on roads with poor surfaces. Only a motormouth would make such a big deal about the lack of same in a vehicle that most probably will not spend significant time doing either. On the other hand heated seats and steering wheel are greatly appreciated in winter as is the backup camera and cross traffic alert every time I back out of a spot in a parking lot.

[@Motormouth...]

+Peter W try this and the new sport model, even on regular roads, it's night and day

[@peterw1878]

Night and day costs $7000 more than my GL model.

[@angel_machariel]

Can someone explain me in layman terms what CVT and Dual Clutch transmission is? I looked it up but I don't get it at all.

[@midsouthautoloans2087]

+A Freethinker in laymans terms: A CVT transfers power from the engine to the wheels via a transmission that has no metal gears. Instead a CVT connects two pulleys by a belt (like a big rubber band) and is known for reliability problems and feels like the transmission is slipping. It is not a rubber band obviously it is made out of some synthetic rubber/flexible belt material.

[@malikbrother8022]

+A Freethinker CVT drives like train. It is computerized train transmission that drive like gear-less. It basically saves the rev for quick acceleration starter and save a lot of gas. Dual Clutch transmission drives like traditional gear and very reliable. CVT has been marred with controversies. Google people complaint about CVT experience. It is new and unreliable. Subscribe 7 years of cvt warranty extra just to be safe if you are planning to buy Honda, Nissan or Subaru.

[@fredbillie]

+Mid South Auto Loans And the Dual clutch works like ...?

[@tipoomaster]

They took the last models unique swoopiness away and replaced it with...Generic Car™

[@tonyllewellyn2511]

Agreed! My parents were trying to get me the new 2018 hyundai elantra and I didn't want it. I told them I wanted the 2016. They didn't understand why I wanted the 2018 over an older version until they actually looked at the cars and then came to crashing epiphany how much better the 2011-16 is than the 2017-18

[@NinoNlkkl]

I think elantra looks much better looking than civic but civic's design is growing on me.

[@jhude4565]

I have the 2004 Hyundai Elentra automatic

[@zackarytantalos1409]

Twitch Vexx 230,000 on my GLS Elentra, great car !

[@anne-mariemolloy8665]

How is the acceleration?

[@TheMichaelRN]

expect this car to receive a quick refresh just like the sonata; I don't think Hyundai expected the civic to be that improved especially the touring model. make a 5 door with 1.6 liter turbo, I'd buy it.

[@jrs9264]

this car should have its sales confined to rental car agencies only. what a huge flop!

[@melindasantoshick4422]

what if hyundai decide to build elantra N car

[@johnschubarth2000]

They finally got the design right. A quick refresh would be a mistake. Just to compete with a Civic. Not everyone is 20. Aspire to be more like a Genisis

[@stevenspecht001]

Last year I bought a 2017 Elantra Limited ( it says it's Limited but it's missing some features that I doubt would have been opted out of) and traded in my 2018 Soul Ex+. The Elantra is nice but isn't comfortable for long drives and the Eco mode makes it feel very sluggish and doesn't help very much with fuel economy. I don't hate the car but I miss my Soul.

[@chairrules2007]

Looks nice, but I am thinking the Civic would still be the better overall choice, especially if engine/drivetrain is a priority for you. I am interested in seeing the new Civic SI, and the Elantra Sport whenever they come out. Then make a comparison of those two cars. I would also put the 2017 Kia Forte 5 sx in that mix.

[@jacobchapman9525]

I've never found Hyundai's leather particularly great. It feels like leatherette.

[@LBJSONG]

+Jake Chapman isn't it all leatherette at this segment? unless you move to luxurybrand ?

[@jacobchapman9525]

Ryan Song Not at all. Most offer genuine leather.

[@hkdiva2015]

The Elantra is actually more of a Corolla alternative than a Civic alternative. In Canada, the Civic has stronger resale values than the Corolla. Alternatively I would go for the Elantra GT or the Golf.

[@vinmangob8555]

I got a 2013, love it, think it looks better then the new one, sorry...

[@marktuyet]

what a shame the civic and corolla went with CVT transmissions .

[@stevefranklin8052]

Marktuyet yes it will come back to bite them in the end, when people are going to be hit with 10.000 dollar replacement quotes. 2nd owners of cvt cars are going to be screwed. people don't buy used cvt cars ! these transmissions don't last like automatics, and cost almost 3 times as much to replace.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

As for the ppl commenting about recalls on the civic atleased they recall them hyundai has tons of electronic problems with their fancy features and cause u to have them replaced at their terrible dealerships!

[@vimotnguoi4ever]

Who said Elantra had electrical problems....I never had issue w my 2014 Elantra, even though I equipped with whole bunch of Led aftermarket light... Be owner before claim something...Don't say anything that you think...

[@vimotnguoi4ever]

Who said Elantra had electrical problems....I never had issue w my 2014 Elantra, even though I equipped with whole bunch of Led aftermarket light... Be owner before claim something...Don't say anything that you think...

[@Romband1919]

Honda Civic 2016 rocks

[@إسماعيل-ل9ف]

wonder full simple design

[@Reddylion]

good car, I like ! definitely better than shi.y civic.

[@STEVE33437]

The rear doors of all Civics except the Touring model also have hard plastic. It looks like the soft plastic that's in the front but one touch will show how they even fooled you!

[@Billy4202]

+Steve W I own a Touring, they're hard plastic in the rear on all trims. Not a deal breaker to me.

[@STEVE33437]

+Dickerdoodles Not in the one that I drove . It was one of the first U.S. models delivered and maybe it has since been cheapened. Is yours a U.S. spec?

[@Billy4202]

Yep, mine is. Manufactured in Indiana, bought in Virginia a week before Christmas. You're talking about the upper portion of the rear doors, right? If so, sad that Honda cheapened out.

[@potbellypiggy3522]

This car looks like the Ford Focus & Chevy Cruze got blended together.

[@SG-qg5uc]

I have a 2017 limited edition and I love it. But I dont have the memory seat, lane keep assist, or heated steering wheel.