New MPG King?! 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Review and Buying Guide

[@seleckt6600]

I briefly worked as a salesman for hyundai around 2020. Hyundais always been a brand I never thought about at all. Got to selling them and was taken aback at just how much you got for the price point. You really won't find anything better as far as a grocery getter goes unless you spend triple the msrp of one of these things. Not a hyundai salesman anymore, but I can whole heartedly say if you are only looking for a grocery getter or daily driver commuter, get a hyundai. Best bang for your buck out there.

[@markaruski]

Great review Kirk! Just be aware this hybrid model will need to have service/maintenance done periodically on the Hybrid Starter Generator belt and the DCT clutch actuator fluid (which is different from the DCT fluid). Toyota Prius and Corolla Hybrid have a planetary gear-style CVT that may be more reliable / less maintenance, just food-for-thought. Impressive MPG!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks for pointing this out! Long term ownership, THS hard to beat

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

Toyota's planetary gears are _out of this world!_ TOYODAAA!

[@jsfbay1]

@@Brian_Eugene_LeeThe planetary gear set "E-CVT" is completely different from the opposing cone and belt CVT in Subaru and Honda. At least I don't *think* Subaru and Honda use a planetary gear set...

[@jsfbay1]

@@Brian_Eugene_LeeYeah, I don't disagree.

[@lji2000]

Have a 2014 Honda Accord with the CVT. At 192k+ now and still going strong. Drain and refill every 30k. That's it.

[@charlesworton4020]

I bought a 2023 Elantra Hybrid in Feb of 2023, and I absolutely LOVE the vehicle! The MPG is real, and stunningly impressive. The performance is great, the handling is wonderful, and the vehicle is wonderfully reliable. It even looks good!

[@robertwilliam9558]

What kind of city/highway/combined MPG are you getting?

[@maga4813]

Better than the Toyota corolla.

[@carloscruz7317]

no way toyota hybird are 3 generations ahead of everyone

[@maga4813]

@@carloscruz7317 and they still have problems with their batteries and cvt

[@TagTab637]

You on crack thinking it’s better than a Corolla

[@jimjam4049]

@@carloscruz7317it gets better gas mileage than the Corolla so

[@carloscruz7317]

@@jimjam4049 I’ve got both. We do fuel ledgers not dash read out as it’s an algorithm calculation and they’re always off. The commute is identical the Corolla is 8 mpg better than the Hyundai. This is a 8000 mile test. Depreciation no comparison with Toyota . Long term reliability no comparison.

[@GodsloveMuzik]

I bought a 2023 Elantra SEL and boy does this thing impress me. On highway, and I’m not joking when I say this, I get almost 55mpg on this non hybrid car. I drove from Upper Marlboro, Maryland to NYC with a quarter tank. To clearly put it, that was almost a 300 miles drive. I filled up in New Jersey when fuel hit 23 miles to empty. I constantly get 485 miles on full tank or close to it. Hyundai lies about their mpg as well as they do their horsepower. How does a 147hp Elantra keep up with a 186hp Mazda 3? How does a 290hp sonata N-line leave an Audi S5 in a drag race? There is something Hyundai isn’t telling us and I love it. I’m locked in with Hyundai motor group. My next car will be the Elantra N but I wish Hyundai had a Sonata N… as in a full blown N for the sonata with AWD. If they make that mistake of making that vehicle, NOTHING from Japan will ever see the light of day again

[@rudfil]

I bought a regular 2023 last year and love it. Got a great price for it and even and love driving it.

[@jsfbay1]

To be completely accurate on fuel economy, you have to refill at the exact same pump as when you previously filled up (every pump will shut off at a slightly different point.) Or if you burn a full tank, that's a bit less important.

[@mr.grizzly1321]

I bought one and love it! I got the limited hybrid with black leather seats, you can't go wrong with Ventilated seats.

[@sagotoni2154]

Mind if I ask your out the door price ? Thinking of buying

[@mr.grizzly1321]

​@@sagotoni2154 out-the-door price 31,150.00

[@lionheartroar3104]

Bought one to day. This is a kick butt car.

[@mr.grizzly1321]

@@sagotoni2154 sorry for the late reply, 29,500

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review Kirk

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks!

[@robertt9342]

I took one of these for a drive, I was surprised by the power from the 1.6L. The electric motor really helps.

[@bobrunge7594]

What do you think about that center bar in the interior? I think it looks pretty hideous

[@rommelgamboa3328]

I bought two 2023 Elantra, a blue and a limited. It is awesome.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Elantra Hybrid Limited is the way to go for me! Especially, in that white color! If Elantra Blue has a premium package, I will go for it. But I can’t live without my sunroof, Kirk!😂 And unfortunately, sunroofs only come on Limited, Limited hybrid, N-Line, and optional on the full N model. I’m waiting for the 2024 refresh model. It will have more better tech. And I think the refresh looks more sleek, imo.

[@Bane_of_the_Moonsea]

I know I'm late to the game here, but the rear ac vents are under the seats. Set fan mode to forward and foot. 👍

[@chibbyylol]

First *here before Naveenthekoreanmachine touting Korean supremacy

[@jayson657]

Who would have ever thought a nice looking decent size sedan would get 64 mpg? That is amazing!

[@williamkenney6947]

I never reached 50 in my hybrid elantra. 64 mpg is incorrect and your vehicles range will go from 620 miles total range to 500. Just wait till you reach 20,000.

[@mohanadalreqeb3581]

​​​@@williamkenney6947 im about to buy the car..and i applied for loan ...do you recommend me to stay away? Btw do u keep up with maintenance specially battery filter? What is your average speed? Because if its above 80km/h yeah its going to consume

[@Bane_of_the_Moonsea]

​@@williamkenney694722k miles here and still averaging 55

[@abdallanofal77able]

I get consistently 4l/100km (58.804 US mpg) drove it for ~6000km so far luxury trim (limited in us)

[@carloscruz7317]

im texas and im on my third tank on a 2024 corolla le, my mpg life is 65.7 mpg since i bought it. the price with tax title and licensewas out the door cash $28,100

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Elantra does feel premium when you sit inside it and shut the doors. It does ride well. However, when you go down the road and over bumps, it's just a shade less solid feeling overall than a Corolla or Prius. Ride quality is also excellent but a tick below the Corolla as well. Elantra has more style than Corolla and a different style than Prius, with Prius being fresher. Good car. I don't like the refresh on the Elantra. It wasn't necessary. And the one on the Sonata made the car look generic in the front. They should have kept the Sonata character while removing the catfish look. But it has an any car look to it now.

[@travisbehnke8292]

I bought a 23 limited and it the best, the insurance is a little expensive but it’s full coverage…

[@lionheartroar3104]

Beautiful car and a well made one too!

[@williamkenney6947]

My 23 elantra hybrid mpg is 45-48. Sometimes its 38-40. My total range went from 620 to 504. A loss of 116 miles totall range. Somethings a miss

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love the sunroof on the Elantra. The Prius has a glass roof that doesn't open.

[@billwilliams9527]

What grade fuel does it use? Hey Kirk, agree w/you on the Prius Hybrid, but find one!!!

[@Unchainedmaple888]

I would like to see Hyundai makes some performance hybrid N models

[@pauld6967]

So probably far too late to mention this now but you had said that the press guy took the car away. I guess certain that he didn't put some gasoline into the tank because that would have skewed your result and you really didn't get 64 miles per gallon.

[@Smokeykroegs]

Could you list the difference between the 23 & 24. You mentioned front and rear and no difference with power. Please. I’m on the fence for the 23/24.

[@Smokeykroegs]

You mentioned a few on the refresh. Looking for an all encompassing 2024 video just like yours.

[@steveh545]

Cool. Have you reviewed the new civic hybrid? Guess I could check, but don’t think it’s out yet. Hondas or Toyotas will have better resale. Hyundai and Kia better equipment. Decisions decisions.

[@KirkKreifels]

Not in USA yet

[@steveh545]

@@KirkKreifels ok, now i'm seeing maybe 2024, but maybe not until 2025. That will narrow down my choices a bit. shrug

[@rosslonewolf]

They didn't invite you to this last press event in Canada?​@@KirkKreifels

[@GlennLaycock]

C and D pillar - I am trying to see what the difference is .. I know the air piece behind the back side windows gets a different pattern ...

[@KirkKreifels]

I believe they elongated it to make it more of a fastback design 🤷‍♂️

[@toyota420xp]

If someone was trying to decide between the blue hybrid and the SeL with convenience package the SEL would give you the bigger wheels the Bose stereo, I think the bigger screens but then you don’t get it the mpg and you don’t get the independent rear suspension of the SEL with convenience, package with destinations like 25 six

[@GlennLaycock]

The dual-clutch is ideal for the Hybrid as it takes care of that low speed coasting and wear problems around people just not realizing it is a computer controlled manual transmission. I tried to get a hybrid - $2000 more in the 2021 - 3 more years warranty on the "expensive stuff" up here, more content - it made a ton of sense; but they were sold out in the province and to order they said it would not be the same market situation (my car was part of a 3 month delayed batch from mudslides taking out the railway lines in BC .. so they sat in Vancouver (my model came from Korea - preferred model - I do not have the dual heat but they give heated leather steering wheel instead). Such a good value still the HYBRID - up here the Deluxe model still had the smaller wheels for better mileage - I think I heard they went bigger like in the USA though. The 2024 - more insulation in those door panels apparently - you had great information on the changes they are putting in for 2024 - more rear air bags I think too.

[@thg1914]

Is the interior spacious compared to the Prius? Sat in the new Prius and it was a bit claustrophobic compared to my old one.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes it's roomier than the new Prius. More headroom and better visibility

[@henryhong8863]

What do you think about sonata hybrid? Which one is better overall?

[@KirkKreifels]

Elantra for max MPG. Sonata for more luxury and power.

[@chadg1879]

Thanks for this great video. We've been extremely happy with our 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited. Limited was a must for us for all the features including larger 10.25" display, sunroof, leather, ventilated seats, advanced cruise & safety features, etc. We loved the look of the exterior of the Prius but not the inside of it. Elantra Hybrid Limited had all of the luxury in a normal looking vehicles with the exceptional fuel economy. We are still amazed at how good the mpg is using non-premium fuel. Plus Hyundai's get Free scheduled maintenance for 3yr/36K.

[@HungLe-oc8eh]

If I have choice I will choose the civic or Corolla

[@singleman805]

If you are taller the spacious in the Corolla is less than the Elantra.

[@robertt9342]

@@singleman805. I am not that tall, but I did Test these back to back. The Corolla isn’t too bad but the legroom in the Elantra is surprisingly generous. In the passenger seat of the Corolla, I felt like i had my feat pressed against the firewall. I was surprised by that as I have owned smaller cars with more room.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Excellent

[@GlennLaycock]

Shoot .. convert that to the imperial gallon .. I get about 50-53 mpg (imp) with my petrol only engine in 3 seasons (winter 5.7L/100 goes to more like 7.8L/100).

[@wulongchai]

i would get prius LE for 30k too. But you forgot to mention Toyota dealers will markup price on any toyota cars. They will mark up at least 5k - 10k to that 30k prius MSRP. Elantra usually sale around MSRP. It will be 30k Elantra hybrid limited vs 35k+ dollars on Prius base model LE. I think Elantra wins on that price.

[@bopinthewap]

In California it's a minimum of $10k markup on all new cars/trucks

[@whatwhome6914]

@@bopinthewap yet another joy of living in California.

[@justinssebanenya1329]

I can close my eyes and choose between a Honda and a Toyota without fear of going wrong. Kia has managed to solidify my Japanese loyalty with almost every car they put out. Kia needs to improve the steering wheel, dashboard, plus exterior front and rear styling: their cars look weird.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Agree. They hurt my eyes looking at them.

[@oseidennis3230]

Your japanese cars with that boring type of vacuum cleaner interior, even u are proud of it. 🤮

[@minlou4639]

Pretty car. Love the color.

[@will.davlin]

Wheres the liftback tbh

[@jaylonworld]

To be honest it would be ugly as liftback

[@robertt9342]

What’s the benefit?

[@kasem2450]

Rear looks like a crash.

[@robertt9342]

They missed the mark not making a Kona Hybrid.

[@MarioLuigi-vb3rp]

The 24 hybrid Elantra looks better then the Corolla Camry and Prius in my opinion

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

I am still having a hard time to rely on the Korean cars… Nothing like a bullet proof Toyota and Mazda !!

[@Eugen-E]

Prius has 2x more power, is heavier and still with at least the same MPG. Never a hyundai hybrid over a toyota hybrid.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Never a non-Toyota over a Toyota. Only Toyota exists because they are reliable.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wting buy it

[@Eugen-E]

@@faheemabbas3965 No. Not only because they are reliable.

[@chibbyylol]

@@faheemabbas3965now you’re talking

[@mharro88]

And shit to drive

[@curiousnomadic]

I hate screens in cars.

[@Hallowsaw]

If you know anything about hyundai/kia hybrids, you know they never live up to mpg given by epa. Also 30k... im getting a civic sport touring hatchback. A much better car for only 2k more

[@mharro88]

They're usually spot on, don't know what You're on about?

[@dyoel182]

Civic Sport? That's apples to oranges

[@kaizen5180]

This car is suprinsly quiet

[@DevineLoved]

😮?

[@TYAC_red]

2012 Corolla L invoice: $17k. In 2023 money: $24k. The Elantra Hybrid Blue is a bargain!

[@atadikohp9308]

1 thing that turn me off in this car is their CVT transmission. Most of the traditional transmission would last the car life time, but this CVT transmission will fail within 5-7 year and it would cost alot to fix them. Most of the auto shop can't fix this CVT transmission, so at the end it won't save you at all with this hybrid.

[@panagiotisf7228]

It's not a cvt

[@chloesamclutch]

Hybrid Elantra has a dual clutch six speed automatic, not the CVT.

[@Cosmos-hn5hk]

Corolla has AWD plus hybrid 😅

[@toyota420xp]

A Corolla is similarly equipped it’s like 28,000

[@wulongchai]

don't forget insane markup price from greedy toyota dealer. It is usually range form 5k to 10k plus msrp, so elantra hybrid is better for the price.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Not good reliability. Weren’t they also sued for exaggerating gas mileage?

[@mharro88]

Dunno . Everyone sues everyone in America place is a joke Possibly? All manufacturers are sued for something. Toyota has more class actions against them than anyone

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@mharro88 Why do you Hyundai fanboys always bring up Toyota? Anyway, I googled it up, and this news agency says this…”Topping the list is General Motors with one lawsuit for every 78 cars sold in the state. Toyota was sued the least with one suit for every 2,029 cars sold here.” So Hyundai has more lawsuits than Toyota.

[@maga4813]

Stop upvoting your comments with your alt accounts.

[@maga4813]

@@mrgurulittle7000 why are you trolling mrslowbus7000? Toyota is behind Hyundai in reliability according to JD power and Repairpals.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@maga4813 JD Power is a joke. Maybe you buy your car for the infotainment system, but most don’t. Repair Pal is also a joke too because they only measure 3yrs of the car’s lifetime. Maybe they are good enough “experts” for you, but Consumer Reports is so far more accurate and they rank Hyundai lower. PS: “mrslowbus7000” I like that.

[@AK-wd9vt]

The only drawback with Hyundai hybrid is that don’t last long and aren’t reliable enough like Hondas and Toyota.

[@kromahj]

Have you own one before? They are reliable

[@ThePiko22]

Sadly the refresh for the sonata was a miss. The uniqueness is gone. Now they look kinda pedestrian. Almost lost its classy elegance.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Not reliable. The whole company isn’t reliable. NEXT!

[@chibbyylol]

Out of all the languages , the one you chose to speak is facts

[@oga3309]

Hyundai ranked higher than toyota according to repairpals. You toyota fanboys are just jealous asf with your ignorance.

[@oga3309]

@@chibbyylol ofc a toyota fanbot would side with his bs.

[@mharro88]

Maybe 7 years ago. Times have changed. Just as reliable as Toyota now

[@dyoel182]

​@@mharro88yep they're right at the top above Honda and Mazda