PERFECT Budget Sports Car! 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Review

In this 2022 Hyundai Elantra N review, I'll tell you why this is the best budget sports car you can buy. I'll give you a tour of the Elantra N interior, exterior, and more. Of course, we'll talk about how the Hyundai Elantra N stacks up against VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Type R, and other Hyundai N models.
The Hyundai Elantra N is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine making 276-hp. You can get it with a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. The model I tested here is the Hyundai Elantra N manual. 0 to 60 comes in around 5.3 seconds for the manual and around 5 seconds flat for the DCT. If you're wondering - is the Hyundai Elantra N worth it? Well, with pricing starting at $32,150, the Elantra N 2022 is the cheapest of all the N models. Not to mention, this level of performance at this price tag is definitely very impressive. So, if you're asking yourself - should I buy the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N? Well, let's take a look. Keep in mind, the new Honda Civic Type R is making its debut next week - so that should be a pretty interesting addition to the affordable performance car segment.
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0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Hyundai Elantra N Price
3:45 - Interior / Tech
7:43 - Exterior
8:39 - Hyundai Elantra N Exhaust Sound
9:30 - Daily Owner Highlights
10:52 - Test Drive
15:41 - Final Thoughts
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[@omardrives]

Check out my test drive review of the GR Corolla - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4qpZ3iBbpeBoqM

[@jfernsten]

I did choose this over the competition 2 months ago, Phantom Black DCT. The long wheelbase, eLSD, tight steering, stiff suspension, flat power curve, stiffer chassis...as I tell my wife, it's not one thing that makes this car stand out, it's the sum total. Add great cargo space, rear legroom, and up to 38 MPG in ECO mode, great daily driver. And everything you said about lifting from BMW is more accurate than you realize; Hyundai poached Albert Biermann (head of BMW's M division for years) to develop this car. He retired last December, so the Elantra N is his swan song.

[@TheRealJohnWack]

The OG Vel N was his passion project and the Elantra N is the result of the enthusiasm to carry the N performance.

[@JamesBirley]

Hey Omar! Nice review. I was the guy with the Cyber Gray parked next to you when we bumped into each other. I still couldn't be happier with my decision for this car. Keep up the great work.

[@omardrives]

Nice 🙌 definitely seeing the Cyber gray in person made me like it even more. Thanks for watching

[@n-power-automotive]

Great review! I have a Cyber Gray DCT and it’s the most fun I’ve had in a car in a really long time, maybe ever. It is the definition of affordable fun.

[@omardrives]

For sure! Congrats on the new car

[@yazanrawashdeh]

In my opinion I think it’s a killer, I’d love to have one and although I prefer the full control with the manual, that DCT seems pretty darn good

[@omardrives]

Ya the DCT here is definitely a stronger option but that manual is so fun to drive

[@rmarvelous]

I was looking for a manual and wasn't able to find one. I found the DCT and it's really good. I would recommend it. Makes it easier for LA traffic

[@galldingo45]

I bought one it Australia called the I30N in manual. Fantastic car

[@Ben-sq1mw]

You really killed it with this one! Awesome review. Also, I would definitely by this over everything out right now but let's see what the new Civic Type R has in store for us.

[@mistamaog]

Once the new Type R comes out, this Elantra N will definitely become more appealing. I have a feeling the new Type R is going to be over $40k, and that's before the insane mark-ups it's going to have.

[@omardrives]

I'll be at the reveal! Video will drop some time Wednesday night so stay tuned!

[@mistamaog]

@@omardrives Nice!!! Just subscribed too.

[@roger3958]

U nailed it.

[@TGameplay4k]

The design on this car, is absolutely beautiful! just espectacular

[@tmdgm2436]

Great review! Loved the detail. Only thing missing, and I e noticed this on a lot of other reviews, is not mentioning summer tires and will need all season or winter for colder areas. Again this seems common in a lot ofreviews. And it adds at least 1k to the car.

[@dannyl3098]

Great review! I have the Elantra N-Line and love it! I just wished the Elantra N will come with a sunroof regardless of transmission. Plus, surprised the N does not come with wireless Car Play or wireless Android Auto and a backseat folding armrest with cupholders....something the N-Line have. I guess that is a tradeoff getting a more powerful engine. Maybe in 2024 Hyundai will add these features to the N?

[@GenXisT]

This was an excellent review! Detailed, whimsical, informative, and critical. I bought a Ceramic White one about 3 weeks ago. I had to drive to LA to get it. It now has 515 miles on it, 330 of which were the road trip to drive back to Phoenix. So not only is this car great on basic street driving, it's also very comfortable and effective on road trips. I also go a 6-speed and do not regret that at all, despite the DCT being faster. I don't care, i'm an old ass man now, so I don't need to show off like 20-somethings do. Mine was sold for $33,500 + all the dumb taxes and fees.

[@barrettmaxey7504]

Excellent video, subbed.

[@omardrives]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@Chucketh]

Damn good review, thank you!

[@omardrives]

Appreciate that!

[@nmode22]

Coming from an owner the Bose speakers are amazing. Go to setting and change the bast to 9. And T up 1. Sounds amazing!

[@Andy-ft8jf]

I was never a fan of hyundai but damn, they are doing so well

[@omardrives]

Would you buy the Hyundai Elantra N over the competition? Let me know!

[@veritaz212]

I traded my '19 Veloster N for a '22 DCT Elantra N, both great cars but the EN is next level.

[@opadilla123]

I have both of the best compacts the type r and elantra N

[@ngrinshift4383]

I did

[@dylanmlh2536]

im boutta get one

[@DylanRotich]

@@veritaz212 The veloster looks so much better but performance is king i guess

[@andrelimanegreiros3266]

Hyundai/Genesis are dominating the Asian car scene 🔥

[@omardrives]

No doubt about it 🙌

[@shiftautomotive854]

nah they still have a lot to catch up to Toyota and Honda

[@btchidz]

@@shiftautomotive854 stop the cap

[@akmalyang5996]

I'm getting mine in less than a week hopefully! The DCT is quicker, no doubt, but for a car like this I just need to have it in manual for even more fun!

[@SINGH-ing]

Good review, specially the pronunciation part 😄

[@omardrives]

lol - thanks for watching!

[@dacei]

Awesome 👍

[@tenkayruanaya2554]

I got my in Cyber gray for 34,500. Yes 1500$ over msrp but I was so excited. That did not care about it .

[@omardrives]

You're super lucky!

[@Soul_Flow_]

I am going to get Elantra N next month! Probably a cyber gray

[@omardrives]

Yes! Do it

[@wazewaze8185]

Niceee, manual or dct tho? I’m having a hard time deciding

[@Soul_Flow_]

@@wazewaze8185 , probably a DCT, because it is faster, has a louder more frequent pop and crackes, and I have been watching a lot of Korean reviews (i am korean), and they all said, "yes" a manual is amazing (you never go wrong with a manual!!), but most said that this wet DCT is too good to overlook. The DCT gives them same feeling of DCT from old BMW M cars, which means more visceral feeling when shifting while being instantaneous. There are some criticism on the new BMW's DCT because while its shift is instant, the shift is "too smooth" that decreases the fun of shifting gears. The Elantra N DCT seems to give you slight "thrust" when you shift (like an old BMW M cars) that adds to the fun. One reviewer said that it reminds him of lamborghini DCT (he owns many supercars), not most "refined" transmission, but raw and fun??. Plus, you get that "N Grin mode" with DCT, but not with manual.

[@ryanm9628]

I have the Kona N. I choose it over the Elantra N solely based on looks. It’s a cool car.

[@jayeshjahagirdar9589]

Mustang GT vs Camaro LT1 vs Veloster N vs Elantra N. All manual Help me choose one

[@Me1onPan]

I’m buying both the Elantra N and Type R Honda Civic

[@arc_4543]

This thing looks sweet. Is the dealer markup very bad or can I expect to pay close to MSRP?

[@omardrives]

I'm sure it's pretty high. I know people that have paid $5,000 above MSRP

[@arc_4543]

@@omardrives Ah, that’s unfortunate. Maybe I can pick one up in a couple years if the car market isn’t as crazy.

[@blunja9295]

Just come down to texas got mine msrp and a cyber grey DCT that showed up the same day has been sitting since

[@user-bh9xf4en3i]

how about gr 86?

[@rajTrondhjem10]

I have put in my order for one with DCT in Gray here in Australia 🇦🇺 Cannot wait to get my hands on the wheel..

[@randyspotswood]

Unfortunately in my area, the Hyundai, Honda and VW dealerships are charging between $6k and $10k markups on all the new cars. I just picked up my 2022 WRX at MSRP the other day. I still really like the Elantra but until the car companies start fighting these skeesy dealers I don't think I have much hope of getting one anytime soon.

[@omardrives]

Ya it's crazy out there

[@opadilla123]

Manuals comes with sun roof in my country

[@omardrives]

I know! You're lucky

[@jakedubbs1685]

The rear brace is removable

[@jamal3121]

Everyone is doing a review on these cars but the problem is that all dealers are trying mark up every specialty car by at least $5k or more. Good luck finding one.

[@marcd695]

Hyundai has knocked it out of the park with this car

[@omardrives]

Yup yup

[@TheMolina297]

Not so affordable in Puerto Rico. Things is going for 40-50k with imports and depending on dealership as well. 🤧 only 5 across the whole state I believe

[@fromisheon4867]

I don't like automatic seats if they don't have memory systems. I like manual seats because I can count a number of clicks to set the correct seating position.

[@fromisheon4867]

I like no sunroofs because a sunroof adds weights.

[@bmwX3guy]

10:35 good horn

[@roger3958]

Drove 1 today. Loved it. But I didn’t love it $20k more than my current civic. Oof.

[@SuperTonydd]

Gees be grateful it's so cheap. Here in Australia the retail price is $55,000

[@mgm5316]

👍 👍

[@booya5749]

I want it so bad but it's not perfect! It still needs ventilated seats, heads up display, ambient lighting, panoramic roof or solar charging roof, heated steering, powered front seats, and do something with that damn pointless ass circle side panel only used on N-lines models.....Can't wait for the perfect affordable sedan!!! Wish I could share these concerns with Hyundai

[@booya5749]

And remote start!

[@damienfrizzell9394]

If U live in Aus it has all of that

[@Apex-pred]

Sadly we won't get thus in the uk But the i30 n is definitely not a bad car

[@fromisheon4867]

I like the fastback version. I wish that comes to the US. And i20N as well.

[@leeiansd]

87 gas usable or only 91 gas?

[@codysmith9813]

The manual is supposed to be able to use 87 the auto dct 91-93, but regardless im getting the manual. I will always add 93 octane.

[@reyfuentes4572]

Both can take 87 octane and for octane learning (to gain more hp doing a 10 min high speed driving) u need 91 octane or higher...

[@chrishernandez992]

It’s not affordable, dealerships are selling them for 45k + 😂

[@omardrives]

lol true

[@benacebo3297]

Affordable if you can pay a $10k dealership markup lol

[@19hundoc47]

FWD sedans aren’t sports cars. Also the EN doesn’t handle better than an FK8 type R. I’ve owned two of those and I currently I own a 24 EN.

[@gebus26]

Wait what? Elantra n line Elantra n.. dah fuq.. how bout Veloster n and Elantra n.. go home..

[@jugobetrugo7213]

Basically a i30n with another chassis

[@kellyaustin7487]

Excellent review 👍🏾. I personally think this is one ugly vehicle and now it's way to common. I'm expecting to see these as the return of taxi cabs soon.

[@Xenogenesis_]

Nobody cares what you think

[@AlexDiggs]

this car is a joke bro are you serious lol

[@ROBSOLUTELY]

It's NOT a sports car. It's a cheap sedan. It's ugly too. Nasty ugly.

[@vingooch]

Why did you waste your time watching the video toolbag 😂🤣😂