Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | A Lovely Car

[@louiszhang3050]

I love how they sound somewhat excited talking about an affordable, well-done daily driver. Honestly, it is these kind of cars that deserve more praise and excitement.

[@sappyjohnson]

@@louiszhang3050 let's be real. They aren't exciting

[@blackgold754]

@@sappyjohnsonThey are. I personally prefer either a crown signia or sonata or Camry but even Elantra is good. It is an affordable car which you can get in hybrid, has a sportsy design that makes you feel like you’re in a luxury sports car man. So even if I’m having a bad day like I broke up with my girlfriend, or am genuinely sad cuz someone died or sum shit, if I were to own this car, at least I would look at the dashboard, then the exterior, and feel somewhat better that I have a good looking car. This is why a fuel efficient car with a really cool design is important to me, and that is what is genuinely exciting. It may not be a Cadillac or lucid or Camaro but looks betters, and functions better, and is just better with hybrids.

[@sappyjohnson]

@@blackgold754 Not gonna argue with that. Well said.

[@owggarage723]

​@blackgold754, doesn't it depend on what your definition of "exciting " is? If you are excited by vanilla ice cream with a few sprinkles, OK. I think that driving dynamics are lacking in this vehicle. Is it a pleasant car - OK.

[@blackgold754]

@@owggarage723 I’d say that this is a really good tasting vanilla but it is actually healthy with no sugar just a natural sweetener. That’d be the best way to describe it. And yes it depends on what your definition of exciting is but I highly doubt people are gonna feel good with their car in corollas or past versions of Camry way before 2021. Hell even with older Hyundais, I doubt people actually feel any different.

[@sidsmith7229]

I am 67,retired from GM.I wanted a hybrid,bought the Elantra Limited.I have had it for 18 months.I would buy this again.Thousands cheaper than Honda,and Toyota,of same size.Drives bigger than it feels,holds four adults very comfortably,trunk is huge,seats are comfortable.Went from thirty years of buying full sized trucks,to this.Every time I fill it up,I can’t stop 😊.

[@ishaansaral502]

I just wanted to highlight that this hybrid setup has been used for ages in the ioniq, niro, and kona since inception, with no issues. I think them using this setup in their cheaper cars has worked out for them. All carryover parts, low power, and the 6DCT has not been problematic. Reliability shouldn't be a worry on this. Also, it is a bit more efficient than rivals without the eCVT, which is a surprise.

[@midnitestate]

A friend of mine has a loaded late model niro and had 0 issues and drove it alot. only reason he got rid of it was due to his wife messing her hips up and it was a little to low for her to get out. They have a tucson hybrid and love it. A used niro , especially a upper trim, could be a really good deal

[@joseeduardo4327]

Haven’t those models been out for like 4yrs?

[@ishaansaral502]

@@joseeduardo4327 Since 2017.

[@dragospahontu]

Dct is much better than cvt

[@davidmckennan]

I have over 112,000 miles on my 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited with the 6DCT. No issues whatsoever with the car or transmission. 45 mpg on I 95 doing 80+ left lane driving and better mpg at slower speeds. What’s not to like?

[@SammGriffith]

When the title says "A Lovely Car" we're in for a banger

[@ZACH_95_]

Especially when it’s a Hyundai… 🥴

[@tomservo4864]

Of all the cars in this segment, this is one of them.

[@General_M]

That could be said of all cars in this segment.

[@chris-qo1nt]

Savage Geese could review Ferraris but they know what the masses want to see is affordable sedans

[@johnkonde1975]

@@chris-qo1nt if this was a Ferrari review, I wouldn't have even bothered to watch it. I'm not going to waste my time watching a video on a car that I can never afford

[@Userxxx840]

Killing it bro

[@expsterm1]

You are now beginning to sound like Kamala. Saying something that makes no sense.

[@smartkid1201]

"The PROS outweigh the cons." 🎯 Thank you Mark!

[@colterpurple8459]

I have a 2023 Elantra hybrid I bought new a while back now. I get 51mpg combined, have had no problems, interior is great HMI is well done (physical buttons for the right things), fantastic value per dollar.

[@colterpurple8459]

Test drove the corolla hybrid but hated the interior, looks, and CVT. Adaptive cruise control was definitely better on the corolla.

[@trickyplays240]

Omg, I need that in LA!

[@Master7086]

I own a 23 Elantra Blue. I Love this car for daily use. Avg 56mpg. Quiet cabin. Amazing ride and stable suspension when pushed. I would argue this is the best value for a new hybrid on the market now. Currently at 22k miles no issues.

[@paulrogers6037]

I get 50 mpg in my non-hydrid 2021 Elantra during interstate travels at a steady 78 mph; 37 mpg around town. Quiet, roomy (I'm 6'5"), comfortable. I love it.

[@B4s3MXxD]

Yeah the Hybrid gets better mileage in the city than highway. I've got the 2021 Hybrid Ultimate (Canadian version of the US Limited trim) and love it. In city driving outside of the winter months, I can routinely get 3.7 L per 100 km (65 mpg) and 4.5 L per 100 km on the highway (50 mpg). I'm not a SUV guy, I live in the city, I just want a commuter car that's practical, gets good fuel economy, has all the bells and whistles for driving assist/safety, and isn't an absolute bore to drive. When I went looking for a vehicle that fit the bill, this was one of the only ones left on the market. The funny thing is, this thing has more carrying capacity than a lot of SUVs too. I routinely get comments on that aspect of it.

[@jeffsena9140]

I bought a 2024 Elantra SE(base, non hybrid) for my son, got 44 mpg on a 1500 mile highway trip . Cruised at 75-80 , no problem fairly quiet , comfortable and roomy, held golf clubs and luggage easily. Wireless Apple Car Play in base car, not SEL or limited, a Hyundai. Window sticker $2,500 got for $20,000 with incentives and military discount. Free three maintenance and long warranty. Dealer in my area is good. Good low cost daily transportation!

[@ccolivardia]

I don’t want to sound like I’m hating, I bought the car so obviously I can appreciate it, but I bought a 23’ hybrid (mechanically identical to the 24’) and it’s already been through 2 transmissions and had the hybrid battery and BMS replaced. It’s just hard for me to recommend this vehicle personally after that experience. I’m currently going through the repurchase process.

[@atmartens]

Did you not qualify for lemon law?

[@Sashazur]

Repurchase is part of the lemon law, it’s when the manufacturer is required to buy back the defective vehicle.

[@powershin12]

seems like u got the lemon at that point. try lemon law

[@ak2112]

Hyundai

[@wulongchai]

think u got a lemon car. I had 23 hybrid limited too. 0 issue so far. I am a home health professional, so I drive alot to different patient's house. Still love my 23 elantra hybrid and 0 issue. I just wish my elantra hybrid exterior has cool car head like sonata tho.

[@Affalterbach1967]

Friday happy hour with the team comes early. Ill have a cod sandwich.

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Bf4 sandwich better

[@johnkonde1975]

I prefer a grilled cheese sandwich from Starbucks please!

[@NomenClature-o8s]

A cod sammich while wearing my codpiece.

[@scotchbingeington6761]

Coooooooood Where's Tooooooooood

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@scotchbingeington6761 We miss Tod and Turbowski. Rumor has it they’re off to Amsterdam in a committed monogamous relationship.

[@limjaheybobandy]

Can't wait for the Civic Hybrid review. Please bring the hatchback!

[@Blank00]

Hybrid hatch is coming in a few months

[@mharro88]

@@limjaheybobandy I've driven it. It's overpriced and barely better than this

[@draculemihawk6897]

Same here!!!!

[@limjaheybobandy]

@@mharro88 how was the hatch in terms of practicality? I'm personally not a fan of sedans

[@hadokenexe]

The new sedans are hideous. Hatchback is nice, but the 2016 gen will always be my favorite design wise. The screen inside them is so tiny, really is a letdown in comparison to the 10.25 inch one in the Elantras

[@AngelCruz-wz1go]

Earlier this month my Elantra N had to be fixed(under warranty) bc of a fuel pump issue. My loaner was a brand new Elantra hybrid limited, and I felt the exact same way! It’s such an enjoyable and relaxing car to drive.

[@HandsomeAlex25]

Appreciate the note on tires. So many people don't think about the capability of their tires in inclement weather.

[@mr.w6023]

I just purchased an N-Line and we have loved it thus far. A big upgrade over my old Kia Forte I was driving before. Our kids are young and our budget was a bit tight so I couldn't really justify an N when I wouldn't be tracking it anytime soon, that said the N-Line has the DCT and plenty of power from 0-60. Bit slow off the line due to the turbo needing to spool up but once you get past 3000 rpm it comes alive. The interior is nice and thus far we have 0 complaints.

[@alex99398]

This was a very fair and balanced review...super informative and an excellent job of highlighting the pros and cons. Well done here.

[@itsquicksand]

this is a no brainer where else can you get free maintenance for 3 years, heated and vented seats with 50 mpg for sub 30k

[@singular9]

Until you have to have the car out of commission for 3 months for warranty repairs of the engine.

[@chlehqls]

​@singular9 the Niro which shares the innards and power train as this doesn't seem to have major red flags after being on market for almost 10 years. That's a good outlook

[@sk-un5jq]

But how long will it last

[@johnkonde1975]

I would rather buy a brand new 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage for sub 20k and save a cool 10k. Also gets 50 mpg in real world driving and comes with free maintenance for 2 years and a 10 year warranty

[@TMM6900]

How is Turenza better than the stock tires? Arent they both all season tires?

[@scottieray]

Cars like these are very much needed in many areas of the country. I live in Northwest Arkansas, which is fairly affluent, and this is the right type of vehicle for an area with very limited mass-transit and long commute times for employment. I'd love a car that could get 50mpg at realistic highway speeds.

[@HiFiInsider]

I have a 2013 Elantra GT and it has been flawless. Only things needed were tires and fluid changes.

[@alexnutcasio936]

You forgot brakes….

[@HiFiInsider]

@@alexnutcasio936 still on original brakes f/r and original clutch. At least 20K miles more life remaining on the brakes. Clutch I may get up to 100K miles.

[@Miatalustrium]

I swit hed my partner into a 23 Hybrid Limited out of a base model 19 Sentra. Thwy do roughly 25k mi/yr driving, so even with the already fairly fuel efficient Sentra, they gained like 20mpg, so they saved a ton on gas to where the payment was only $100/more for $12k more car, same term, money down (though rates were triple as I'm sure we all know). They also do not treat their cars with love and dignity, and at nearly 30k miles of going over service intervals for oil changes- despite me working at the dealership and having instant access to being able to do an oil change- and driving like it owes them money, we've had zero issues and still getting 50mpg accross the board. Its a truly great little hybrid and I get the feeling its going to a really long-lasting car.

[@samlcyo2]

Please google : Proofreading

[@mic98ws6]

I love your videos. We own a 2021 Elantra Limited Hybrid. It’s white, with light gray interior. We bought it brand new. It has only 35k on it. We really love it. I say the same exact thing about this car. It does everything well. Gets 44 mpg going 80-85 mph. We have had no issues so far. It’s an excellent value per dollar.

[@macaron3141592653]

Hyundai not putting the 1.6 turbo hybrid powertrain in ANY of their sedans is a crime and a perfect demonstration of how car manufacturers have been nerfing their non-suv's for years now. This powertrain just isn't good enough, especially now with the Prius and new civic hybrid. I will agree though that having owned the Elantra N for 2 years now, these are so well packaged its crazy. More than enough space for almost anything you need to do.

[@dcf8978]

still not enough space for your mom in back seat though

[@JJVernig]

@@dcf8978 Strangely it is enough for my mother-in-law....

[@ishaansaral502]

It's definitely a strange decision. The NA hybrid setup is a much older and weaker one. Must be a cost thing since no reason why they wouldn't put it.

[@mattcusto]

Just had this as a rental. Delightful experience, minus the gear stalk

[@rambow70]

I've heard Hyundai doesn't always honor their warranties. You'd probably have to be on top of your service intervals and hope they won't void it if you get an oil change somewhere other than themselves.

[@singular9]

They will fight you tooth and nail for every warranty claim because they get so many. The class action lawsuits will keep coming. My friend had an engine replaced under class action and it broke in 15k miles, they denied warranty and nothing he could do. My friend had a lemon that burned coil packs ever 10k miles, hyundai denied warranty. You name it, its probably went wrong for this brand, and that is why I won't buy it.

[@phatgringo2.0]

Yep, mine had the 1.6 that went soft at 70k miles. Had to fight for a new engine, took 2 months to rebuild and they left the AC and several bolts detached. No more Koreans for this family.

[@kcm732]

that's correct. I had a bad motor in my veloster N at 250 miles and they never honored warrenty. then they had to get class-action lawsuited for them to do anything with their engines and I sold the car before that litigation happened do to my extreme frustration with how they handle service & warrenty.

[@Userxxx840]

So much for right to repair lol

[@povertyspec9651]

@@singular9 Hyundai/KIA engines are trash.

[@deepakkn9643]

lovely to see affordable cars

[@Tripp55]

Those seats do be lookin quite comfy

[@samsung40_media87]

the exterior I find very unattractive

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Did you offer her Arby's after she told you that

[@uvuvwevwevweossaswithglasses]

Yes I thought that as well with the new Hyundai Accent(Verna in India) but it grows on you gradually.

[@nonessentialoils]

It is indeed grotesquely ugly.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

It’s super ugly, and that’s sad because the interior is really well done.

[@acerimmer8338]

That junction you stopped at 7:50 is BEGGING for a roundabout.

[@andrewgus8763]

That’s the problem with America, nobody knows how to properly drive in them. Instead, we have to stand and wait for lights to change, often on empty roads.

[@OldRustySteele]

@@andrewgus8763 I agree, Andrew, but I will say that some areas in the Midwest (Missouri in particular) are now installing roundabouts, and people seem to be navigating them reasonably well. Hopefully, they’ll catch on more.

[@blues03]

FDX Driver. We have them....they are mostly inside of gated communities though. At least in the areas I work in.

[@BigDAg889]

This is the Supreme car review channel

[@JuggyGales1977]

I am absolutely buying this car when my 2022 GMC Canyon lease is up in April. I test drove it and was blown away. It is incredibly refined for a compact budget sedan. Very smooth and quiet powertrain. None of that high revving 4 cylinder vibration that is usual in hybrids and CVTs. Very little road noise. Excellent handling and suspension is composed. Even when diving into corners. Styling inside and out is very nice. Borderline high end. Toyota is rapidly cheapening their interiors while Hyundai continues to make them nicer. Warranty coverage is best in the business. The Limited trim is completely loaded with autopilot, cooled seats, memory settings, Bose speakers, moonroof, huge screens, nice wheels, and 50mpg to boot! What more do you need?

[@memorycard_]

Hyundai offers some of the best value for money packages. However, that can't be said for their reliability and warranty service. 😂

[@samueld6511]

The hybrid models without turbocharging are pretty darn reliable.

[@robertide5182]

@@samueld6511the hybrid components of my Ioniq PHEV have been annoyingly unreliable.

[@andrewgus8763]

@@samueld6511 If by reliable you mean blown engines that still haven’t been all fixed by their cheapened recalls. Both hybrids and non hybrids have had the same issue.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Yeah, but hey, you can start them with a usb stick. Very convenient.

[@wulongchai]

just any hyundai car with no turbo is always pretty reliable.

[@catherinejacobs4801]

Thank you gentlemen. Once upon a time a wouldn’t have considered Hyundai because I was a Toyota loyalist. Due to Toyota’s high prices, those days are gone. I’ve never been a boogie car driver, so a reasonable car for a reasonable price tag is the winner for me.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Also Toyotas are no longer as reliable.

[@acanuck1679]

Thank you for this review. The things you highlighted all make the Elantra look like a compelling motor vehicle. I am glad that you were also honest about Hyundai's checkered reliability record (and the dubious reputation of the US-based dealership network).

[@daltoncampbell7579]

I was looking at this in the blue trim, a Corolla hatch se and a Honda civic sport hatch. Ended up going with the Corolla hatch se at the end of the day because it provided the most for the least and is a reliable car. Although anything can happen to any car at any time. We didn't want the dark cloud of Hyundai reliability looming over us. And the civic was just to expensive for the car you get. Also I think the Corolla hatch looks the best of the three but that's all opinion based.

[@rossmcgreg6r642]

Glad you addressed the potential reliability problems. Other auto reviewers gloss over this and hardly ever mention it. Apart from Alex and Tyler Parker.

[@nixnet83]

Great review! I had Kia Niro HEV with very similar drive train - the DCT logic didn't like maneuvers like overtaking :D Sport mode was an easy way to overcome it. Economy with some effort was about 52MPGs. It was a great people and cargo hauler, comfy driving experience, great price/value ratio :) Four years later I bought another Kia and I'm very happy with my new Sportage HEV, and I'm really happy that they replaced the DCT with "regular" AT :)

[@danhall3450]

Another happy Niro owner here. The 1st was a 2019 PHEV with two minor issues in 22K miles, both covered under warranty with great dealer service. My lifetime mpg with that one was 150 mpg. I traded the 2019 for slightly roomier & more comfortable Gen 2 Niro HEV (2023) It has 19K trouble free miles, lifetime mpg of 52.

[@robertk1049]

Any explanation for why the Blazer EV video was pulled?

[@BTC909]

We've had those "dealership experience" issues.

[@stephens6896]

I'm not sure how the styling will age, but I'm seeing a ton of these in my neighborhood and it's a good value car. I'd still likely take a Civic or Corolla hybrid myself, but can't fault this choice either.

[@PaulStevens-se9lc]

One correction to your video: You stated only the limited gets ambient lighting. This is incorrect. I have a 2024 blue trim and I have ambient lighting.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

The livestream from 2 days ago is unlisted for some reason and not public so unless its in your history no one will be able to find and watch it. Please take note!

[@johnhartman5507]

Yes, hoping it gets uploaded again. I want to stream it. 🤞

[@Skycouncil_Sentinel_777]

Would prefer the reliability and ease of maintenance of Toyota's Corolla Hybrid and its eCVT. The Hyundai setup has a belt for the hybrid starter generator unit that will need replacing periodically, and the DCT will require both fluid changes to its actuator as well as the DCT fluid itself. Nice review, we need more affordable cars.

[@karlp8484]

I hired a brand new KIA Cerato (just the KIA version of this car) for 3 months and I was amazed at the ride/handling combo. I heard already about 4 years ago that KIA/Hyundai actually tune the suspension for each market. That's impressive because Australia has an incredible "variety" of roads if you catch my drift. Or you need to catch the drift when you go sideways on an Aussie unpaved track.

[@mharro88]

Australia has its own ride tuning for kia and Hyundai

[@katalysis]

Wait, a normal, affordable car for normal people? Amazing.

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

We have a 19 Kia Niro hybrid . Same powertrain , although the newer ones are a little more refined . Reliability has been excellent , one warranty sensor , and one recall ,taken care of same day . We have the top trim , Touring and the car is an excellent criuiser . If you go on the Niro forum , the hybrid has been far more reliable than the plug in or electric ones . This has been an excellent car in so many ways . No lead acid battery , no starter , on a hot day AC will run most of the time on battery while parked . And in city driving we're getting twice the mpg that we were getting on our old Focus. My one concern is the 1.6 engine is direct injection , only .

[@aquaticko]

I worried about the DI on my car's engine (I have a '20 Sonata hybrid, so a 2L but otherwise quite similar), but then, reading about the Atkinson cycle these engines run on--with the prolonged intake valve opening--it sounds as though it should at least be less of an issue. I've had no issues with my car at ~46k miles (beyond an intermittent part failure at 8k miles that didn't leave me stranded but necessitated replacement; done under warranty, of course), and I can't recommend hybrid cars as the new baseline--til EVs can take over--strongly enough to everyone. No reason to buy a pure ICE vehicle with how much gas costs these days....

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

@aquaticko We have been very happy with our hybrid . I'm not sure why so many people are reluctant to try something a little different . I first took notice around 15 years ago when all of the Crown Vic taxi's here in Winnipeg were being almost totally replaced by The Prius .

[@ishaansaral502]

Since it's not turbocharged, being only DI is not the end of the world, luckily.

[@zsamps]

You shouldn't stress about it being a GDI engine, as it will be fine, provided you're doing the carbon cleanouts and stuff.

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

@@zsamps Could you expand on , carbon clean outs .

[@europana7]

Any snow tires in a real winter crushes all season tires

[@draculemihawk6897]

I'm still waiting for the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Hatchback Hybrid review.

[@future62]

Avg basic car today is really really good. I had a rental Altima and outside of some nasty hard plastic it was very nice to be in.

[@sheepstardetail]

The civic doesn’t use a CVT, it’s a 2 motor direct drive transmission with the engine acting as a generator until roughly highway speeds. This transmission has been used in lots of recent Honda hybrid products and is vastly superior to the DCT in the Hyundai models.

[@jackholmes8105]

True, but under wot it behaves like a cvt. We just did the accord v camry video explaining how the gearbox functions.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

@@jackholmes8105the livestream from a couple days ago is showing unlisted. It’s not public for some reason

[@sheepstardetail]

@@jackholmes8105 Yeah, but under regular driving the surgey DCT is far, far worse than a ECVT like Toyota hybrids or the Direct Drive box in Honda's

[@charlienevergold3654]

Is the AC ran off the ICE or is it an electric compressor? I’m in south Texas. The AC cutting off when the ICE isn’t running isn’t an option.

[@jimjam4049]

I like it the most out of everything in the segment. From a value perspective( especially cpo) it’s unbeatable feature wise.

[@donrobbie5528]

Definitely check the insurance rates before you pull the trigger, Hyundai/Kias were in the news for being easy to steal and that led to a lot of thefts and claims. The newer ones have an immobilizer but Criminals aren't all detail people so attempted thefts (and claims) still happen. I looked at a used Hyundai Ioniq hybrid a couple of years back and the insurance was notably more expensive in spite of having an immobilizer standard.

[@alex99398]

Although not as exciting as the M4s of the world, kudos for reviewing cars for the everyday person as these types of videos are really important for the mass market and tremendously value added.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

the Hyundai Elantra is beating the Nissan Sentra and Kia Forte/K4 in sales.

[@europana7]

2011 1.6 L non-GDI engine Elantra is bullet proof

[@Turburki]

The only thing keeping me away from this brand is their reliability ….my friends who own Hyundai just keeps visiting the dealer for repair for the past couple years.

[@baldheadlogic]

Glad to see that the Elantra has grown up. I hope this DCT holds up better than the 8 speed DCT in the larger Hyundai products.

[@SteelerFan716]

I don’t understand the obsession car manufacturers have with the “giant display where the gauge cluster and dashboard is one big piece.” I think it looks cheap and tacky. I know this is subjective for looks, but it comes across as a way to cut costs.

[@Valks-22]

I cross-shopped this in Europe (i30 equivalent but largely the same interior/engine) with comparable Kia, Skoda, Seat, Ford.. estates it is a good value proposition but it lacks some refinement primarily in the interior. A The materials in the back were a steep decline compared to the front, no rear AC vents even on highest trim, most basic plastic doors and finish and the massive connected screens and piano black I really can't stand (Same as Golf and Opel Astra) In the end equally equipped Skoda Octavia (akin to Golf station wagon for US folks) is only 1.5-2k more expensive with significant upgrades in size, interior, and styling (subjective)

[@ishaansaral502]

The i30 is not doing well in EU. At least not as well as the iconic Ceed, which is its superior and more popular sibling. The German competition, while nice, has gone up significantly in price and has too many options that should be standard at even the highest trims.

[@LOLHICRONO]

i have no idea why this car isnt a liftback

[@thevanmancan4850]

As a Hyundai enthusiast, but also a Toyota enthusiast….for the money…..why not get a new ‘25 Camry LE, which achieves the same or better MPG, is bigger, has a beefier powertrain, not to mention the e-AWD option? I know it doesn’t have leatherette cooled seats in LE trim, but….it is a tight race. If you need to fit child seats, the Elantra wins handily over the Corolla, but the Camry smashes them all and can hold three across. To be sure, I am impressed by this Elantra, and would heartily recommend one at no more than MSRP, depending on your use case scenario. Also, recommend no more than 5k mi. OCI regardless.

[@waitingforcivictyper]

It’s quite a complex car - hybrid, proper AWD , dsg. Wonder how it will fare reliability wise.

[@johnnyk6906]

this 1.6 w/DCT is very smooth when it transitions from electric and regens compares to latest Toyo/Lexus hybrid. we have a 2025 NX350h and previous Gen3 Prius as a comparison. MPG on my Niro far exceeds EPA rating with 18 inch wheels around DMV commuting duties. reliability and manufacturing i can trust based on past experiences.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Sir, where is the Live Stream from two days ago? Is it for OnlyFans only?

[@jayman81424]

I had a 21 MT N-Line and I really enjoyed it, just sold it as I work from home. I found it to be plenty spacious and usable, NVH was a bit much at times though.

[@StuffTested]

Wish a the hybrid hatch existed.

[@olafvanes]

Looks like a nice car not available in Europe.

[@barryf5479]

Why do Hyundai dealerships seem to be uniformly bad? Where do they learn this stuff (how to be a bad dealership)?

[@calamityyy]

This is truly one of the cars of all time

[@ColonelBobfed]

Nice steel mud-bucket suspension at the back... Other than that, I really appreciate this car existing. It's a shame they're not sold in the UK market.

[@billydanzz]

There should be an automotive exchange program where the Asian exterior designers get shipped to Europe to study the concepts that make for a nice looking design (they can skip the classes from BMW). And European mechanical engineers, excluding Porsche, should be shipped to Japan to learn how to merge technology and reliability.

[@hardykornfeld1733]

Would an LS7 fit under the hood? Also, will you please make an episode where you explain the sound system testing and what it means for the listener experience?

[@cindymiller2748]

My brother is a service tech at Hyundai. He says the emergency braking sensor on the front bumper is too low and any light bump breaks it. Cost to replace and calibrate: $2500.00👎🏻

[@mattsitsback]

New jetta please? Manual sport or auto?

[@Dave-rk2nl]

Interior it's really cool I love electronics and the technology reminds me of cyber punk video game I bought the car

[@chrisniswonger]

test driving, I found the DCT rather annoying with the gear changes, in contrast, immediately test drove a new Accord Hybrid which was buttery smooth relaxing drive. night and day.

[@dakkon74]

If they looked a bit better, I may get one of these. Are the standard wheels that bad in snow though? I do not want to have to deal with snow tires.

[@Jb-ei9fp]

If that six speed DCT shares much design with the 8 speed, I would stay away. The 8 speed is to the point where they are probably going to need to do a stop sale on their Santa Fe’s. The shops are filling up fast with transmission issues.

[@alex99398]

Genesis is easing up on the EV accelerator and going hard into hybrids now... I can't stand the drone in my Maxima CVT so this dual clutch hybrid checks a lot of boxes for me. Hope to see you review the Genesis hybrids when they come out as that's likely where I'm headed next..

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

The new Civic Hybrid doesn’t have a conventional ‘droning’ CVT. It’s an ‘eCVT’ which is a completely different animal and is exactly what is used in the Accord Hybrid. In fact, they share the same drivetrain.

[@yass123]

I have one as daily and I got it for the styling and interior space. The power isn't there, so no highway overtakes anymore. The safety systems suck. They are triggered late or have phantom activation for no reason. Light sensitivity sensor isn't adjustable like every other car. Headlights come on if you drive under a tree or light pole. Turn them off and it constantly reminds your that they're off. Trunk gets stuck closed whenever it rains and need a force to open it and it doesn't open all the way up. Brakes are dangerously mushy.

[@EchoSigma6]

They need to fix their “mixed bag” issues with their reliability and dealership reputation before I would consider any purchase from Hyundai and or Kia. Like anything, the most expensive car you can buy is the wrong one.

[@mantarayal]

Nice interior...looks great, heaps of room, and good seats. I'd buy one over a Corolla too.

[@Blank00]

I appreciate how the Elantra and Kona have physical HVAC controls. Unfortunately I can’t say the same for the bigger new Hyundais or the Kias

[@speedracer2please]

If I ever need a car in my area, I'd love one of these. Unless the hybrid civic hatchback comes out, or the good Prius comes down in price a little, since I do love hatchbacks.

[@DouglasRosser]

Civic has a hatchback option so it would get my money.

[@gsxellence]

Hybrid battery warranty is lifetime; looks better than sonata hybrid.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

I like how large some compact cars have gotten

[@corismsyn]

What I heard is "It's a nice car but up to you if you wanna roll the dice with reliability." That's a nope for me.

[@whatskrakin37]

I wish these cars were more affordable. Dealer markups completely destroy any desire for me to get ANY new sedan. I have an 18' Sentra and would love to get a new sedan. I asked for an OTD for a base model Elantra even tho I'd like the SEL, but the base SE has an MSRP of $23,270 where I'm at. The sales guy gave me an OTD price of $31,300. Are you kidding me? Remarkably similar to the $23,844 MSRP Corolla that I got an OTD of $31,600. This is absurd and keeps me away from getting a new car. Wish we could just directly buy from the company with tax.

[@masterwhopper414]

You can find 2024 VW Jettas pretty cheap, and they have very good value for in addition to driving nice

[@dforrest4503]

You need to get somebody to help you buy a car. Those are horrible prices.

[@ToyotaChrisWI]

10/100 warranty is great but when it comes to claims based on the oil consumption, they will fight to not cover it. This will start around 70k miles. Check your oil! You’re welcome. 😊

[@sk-un5jq]

Please do a Civic hybrid vs Corolla and Prius hybrid

[@eduardmaduro4412]

While Hyundai has made significant leaps and bounds in the R&D of their lineup, the main problem, from my past experiences, has to do with their absolutely atrocious dealer and service network where you end up being in a situation like I was where you like having the car but dreaded each and every time you went to service it just because of how bad the dealer was.

[@denny8360]

I have been considering between this and a Tesla model 3 for a while now, hope savagegeese will do a model 3 update for the new refreshed version and put that in the picture together with the Elantra and Civic etc.

[@Scypher0th]

NICE but you forgot to mention the mandatory engine replacement every40-60,000kms as per the norm with Hyundai vehicles....unreliability is there number ONE priority

[@cinthe3]

The beef and cheddar of cars

[@alexandercox4988]

Oh hey, it’s my car. It’s not an exciting car, but I use it in my side gig as a rideshare driver. Works well for my current needs.

[@sladeoriginal]

Hyundai engines often change from internal combustion to external combustion.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

If I was in the market for a new $30-35k econocar, I would not consider the civic due to the cvt. You guys make an incredible point that Hyundai is still doing non-cvts in their economy cars, and that's great. Sad that Toyota & Honda are forcing you into hybrids & cvts now.