The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is REALLY good but . . .

[@cindymiller2748]

There's way too much whining about interior hard plastics and engine power...LOL. Most people buying these cars (myself included in the near future) don't give a f*** if the entire interior is ALL hard plastic and has 100hp. I want comfort, the latest tech and decent MPG's.

[@jaxandmore440]

I agree. I drove a car with a hard plastic interior and 74hp for 4yrs. It was comfortable, had all the features I wanted and sipped fuel. There are a lot of drivers out there who should be forced to drive with that little power. They can't responsibly handle more anyway.

[@rforracing]

Its not "comfort" if you are putting your elbow on hard plastics. Duh

[@jaxandmore440]

@@rforracing the Elantra has padded armrests.

[@kaylaaajanae6578]

Just bought this car sel convenience package and it’s amazing!!!

[@CmPunkBeast]

Does anyone know how this stands in the winter?? I’m deciding on this car and the k5

[@Gexxon]

I'VE HAD IT FOR 3 WEEKS.......... and it is AMAZING. I can't believe I would ever say this about a Hyundai, going by my impression of them 20 years ago. They were cheaply made and fugly, BUT, not anymore. I could care less about the issues YOU have with "plastic" interior pieces. I mean, C'mon, really? At this price point for a great design and MPG's off the chart. I'll take that all day every day man. The CVT feels as good as any other standard transmission to me. I could care less what it's called. Hyundai has really stepped up their game and are producing some quality, economical good looking cars. I have the Limited package as well, and let me tell you, it's worth the few extra $$$$. These upgraded packages, makes driving this car A LOT of Fun. This definitely is not your typical boring sedan. Sport mode is a blast and you can definitely feel the difference, when needed. All The Lane Assist features and driving modes with the digital dash display, are very cool and very fun to use. This is probably the safest car I've ever owned and probably one of the safest in the world. :) It just does everything you'd want it to do, safely, when those features are turned on. It's very comfy too and there is more than enough leg room for your back seat passengers. I'm 6' 2" and my friend is 6" and he said it was more than adequate in the back when i sat in my preferred driving position. This car just has everything you would ever want. I am thoroughly impressed with the interior and the features and the GAS MILEAGE I'm getting is unreal. It's not even the hybrid version and I average 44.6 MPG's daily. That's unbelievable to me, for being just a gas engine. NO it isn't super fast but in sport mode it will allow you to pass other cars significantly with no problem. I love this car and highly recommend it, if you're on the edge about it. I also get plenty of stares, whether good, bad or indifferent, i don't know, but people look at it a lot, LOL Who cares, I love driving it.

[@youling1997]

I got the SEL. I feel the exactly the same as you

[@zedone8253]

You guys work for hyundai lmao. I'm 5'11, hit my head enough times getting in and out, very small, claustrophobic feeling inside, loud even at 60 km/h in the car and the centre arm handle is just ridiculously bad for the driver and passenger.

[@bustex1]

@@zedone8253 6’1 here and 215 lbs. No issues getting in or out….

[@lordfatty8516]

How’s the car still doing for you now?

[@rexonpadre4653]

Got the 2024 Elantra 2.0L. Happy with it

[@bh2155]

This guy might be a little too critical of this car. You have to remember it's a car that you can get for 25k or less. These days it's hard to find a car like this with a good build quality and cutting edge design like this Elantra.

[@scott4172]

Shop the competition and you will also get reliability. Something Hyundai still struggles with

[@antonfernando8409]

This is exactly what a review should be, a technical critique of the machine, the good, bad and the ugly, absolutely love it.

[@Doozer72]

Other than “automotive journalists,” who actually touches the top of their dashboard? It’s a common complaint from the press... but for a surface nobody touches, who cares what it feels like?

[@cindymiller2748]

Agree 110%. Even if I were to pay $50K for a car I will not whine about interior hard plastic areas. The next trend is going to be the carpet is not soft enough because I want it to mimic my Berber carpet at home...LOL

[@mowcowbell]

All I care about the top of the dashboard is that it is constructed of a material than can handle intense UV rays and heat without fading or cracking. Could care less if it is 'soft-touch'.

[@jaxandmore440]

Honestly, I have touched soft dashboards and said in my head "that's good quality", versus looking at dashboards that look cheap, then knocking on them with my knuckles to confirm they're cheap. It doesn't really matter per se, but it does affect one's perception of quality. It's more of an illusion than anything else though because I've had well-built cars with hard plastic interiors.

[@noraa247]

Rightttt lol

[@MrJimmyparky]

I tried the Elantra as a rental car and boy was I surprised. Power was fine for getting around and I was averaging 45mpg. What I liked the most was lane keeping. As soon as I start moving car centers itself in the lane. It tracked really well. In the highway I practically didn't have to steer at all. I own Honda Accord 2018 and that can't compare at all in lane keeping. I'm seriously considering Elantra as a entry car for kids.

[@ruk2023--]

The US: Compact car The UK: Full size car Not a criticism, merely an observation. Also, a Hyundai Elantra with power seats. Lucky to get power steering here :D

[@BennnWJK]

Everything in the US has to be bigger for some reason. The car, the engine, the cereal boxes...

[@bobbysodi6661]

US people don't believe in good engineering all they know is big anything American which produces over 400 hp is bigger than 3.0L and yeah poor efficiency because of bad engineering Europe is small people have less space thus everything is made small but engineering is really good like Alfa Romeo's 2.9L produces 505hp Moreover America lacks a good road network which means there are lots of countryside areas without a proper road hence they need SUVs and Pickups many Americans are big (tall, broad & fat) so they have like "love for big things" even the houses are big compared to other countries because they have lot's of land it's a BIG country

[@ruk2023--]

@@bobbysodi6661 I'm not sure you have ever been to America?

[@khailils446]

@@bobbysodi6661 Yeah that observation is pretty incorrect

[@scottaron949]

Just bought a 2022 SEL trim. even without all the upgrades the features and tech far surpass the competition. had concerns about CVT as well (had a Nissan Altima in the early CVT days and started having issues at 10,000 miles), but those concerns are far less with Hyundai's 100,000/10 year powertrain warranty. if the company has enough confidence in the transmission to put that warranty on it, then I'll take it and let them put a new one in for me IF it craps out by then

[@LifeAfterLosing]

The difference between Hyundai groups CVT’s is that they are chain driven and not belt driven like the trash Jatco CVT’s that Nissan used. That should eliminate the reliability concerns and we also have to remember that there will be an N version of this car coming with a dual clutch transmission and 250+ horsepower. This car is just fine for what it will be used for. You also have to remember that 99.9% of people are not auto journalists and will trash the interior of these cars with dogs, kids and so on. Soft touch materials on the top of the doors will wear terribly when a dogs nails are digging into it. The interior is designed for how the car will be used. If you want Genesis level quality, work harder to afford something better than an Elantra. It may have a $25,000 sticker price, but it will sell for close to 20 or less after discounts.

[@jaxandmore440]

I spoke with a Hyundai service tech while my 2018 Elantra was in the shop and he said the IVT transmissions are starting to have problems already. I was disappointed to hear that.

[@ultragoldcoin8780]

@@jaxandmore440 first gen ivts, but a lot of those problems will or have been fixed

[@jaxandmore440]

@@ultragoldcoin8780 they're replacing people's IVTs, but I don't know that the actual cause for the early failures has been resolved yet or if they're just dropping in new factory IVTs with the same problem.

[@jaxandmore440]

This is the second auto critic I've heard complain about Hyundai's $150 floormats. How about y'all call out Toyota for charging $300 for theirs? Also, it's important to keep in perspective that this is an economy car first and foremost. It is not a luxury car, so it shouldn't be compared to the likes of Genesis or any other more expensive car. It's mission is appealing to a young demographic with eye-catching styling and tech they "need", low price, and low running costs. This is what brings people into dealerships. Good build quality and reliability are what keep people coming back to the brand.

[@mathanv]

I have seen people defending Toyota and Honda no matter what. Dont know why.

[@jaxandmore440]

@@mathanv fanboy syndrome. It's hard to have an honest or rational conversation with fanboys.

[@leeraymer166]

As a former Elantra owner, I really liked mine a lot and it drove really well around town. This one is beautiful on the outside but they lost me with the suspension and the dreadful CVT. Can’t wait for your review on the N Line with the manual transmission though. Great review MM!

[@jaxandmore440]

I drive a 2018. The solid beam rear suspension is only an issue when driving through a bend at highway speed and hitting a bump. The rear end hops to one side a bit. Around the city on nasty rough pavement it doesn't make a noticeable difference to me.

[@UTMOST_Get_it]

My 2021 Elantra SEL brand new rough on small bumps and uneven unpaved roads

[@DuaneHinkle]

Our 2001 Prius has 344,000 miles and the CVT has never had problems.

[@DuaneHinkle]

@Marcus Anderson Thank you for the detailed explanation. I had wondered why some CVTs were so troublesome in some brands.

[@charlesworton4020]

I got around the CVT issue entirely by buying the Hybrid, which combines a 6 speed dual clutch transmission with an independent rear suspension and a peppy, torquey electric motor. The electric generates enough acceleration off the line to hold its head high, and I get around 50 mpg around the city. Combine that with the staggering electronics package, and you definitely have an amazing vehicle.

[@ManuelSilva-nu1eo]

I got a new Limited with 1200 miles now had about 6 Hyundais in the past never went back to the shop with any for anything. This new one blows away the others even the Sonata SEL I tried and compared. ICVT is fine said I would never own one, but I will take a chance with the chain. I can cruise at 85mph and get 38.5mpg it is great. Slow down and 42mpg hiway.

[@banstaman]

I do wish they kept the 1.4T in the previous generation's Eco model. I believe it would pair well with the CVT and be even more efficient.

[@MrJimmyparky]

Seriously, this guy has issues. Focusing on the wrong stuff. My Honda Accord with CVT has 90k without any issues and I like how smooth it is and putting out 37mpg avg.

[@ElizabethVanOrton]

I had a Nissan Altima with CVT. I bought it brand new serviced it religiously, including the transmission, worked perfectly with no issues with 139000 miles. A month ago I had an accident and totaled. My whole life I have been a NIssan /Toyota enthusiast, but I really like the looks of the elantra and sonata. I'm here doing some research before I buy one. Comments will be appreciated about your experience with these cars. Thank you

[@Lessontobe]

I had a Subaru Legacy 2011 Limited with a CVT. I never had an issue with the transmission. It was very smooth. I now have a 2023 Elantra and at 3 weeks old it has problems. The Forward Collision Assist has to be disabled every time I drive unless I want to listen to an Alarm. Obviously it's a faulty camera or soft ware issue. The Dealership is lying and saying they have not appointments for 3.5 weeks.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Only at 57,000 miles on my ‘17 Altima, so only just about to hit its first service interval. first CVT car I ever drove, but to me it was a strong argument. Its quick to respond when ever I press my foot down (which is often) the only real silly thing I’ve noted with it is its engine braking logic, under hard braking it downshifts, but if you don’t get back on the gas sometimes it stutters about confused. A rare occurrence but it does happen. The ,17 was the transmission redesigned so its in the air how it does long term over majority owners, but performance wise it operates quite competently

[@watershed44]

@motoman The base 2021 Elantra in canada is available with a six speed manual transmission...that should come to the USA, the CVT is a deal breaker for many and the 6 speed manual makes for better performance and value...why not in the USA?

[@TSK24692]

Have you ever been to the USA? We're the worst drivers in the world. With that said, I agree with you 100%. Standard transmission all the way! Can't ever get excited over an auto, and CVT's are just a nightmare.

[@marcheld]

I love the new tech in Hyundai/Kia. I had a Stinger GT and now have a Ionic HEV. I introduced this car to my spouse - who is not a "car guy" by any means, but is coming out of a 2011 Audi and appreciates higher end interiors. She absolutely hated this, especially the oh-$hit bar across the center console. She said, "what's that for?" I had no words. Now considering a Genesis, or another Audi.

[@charlesworton4020]

A note re plastic surfaces: they're really durable, and easy to clean. This is a strong selling point if you're hauling children or dogs around in the back seat. The vehicle may not be the most luxurious, but it is eminently practical for families that appreciate function over style.

[@hellswindstaff91]

I commute 96 miles a day 6 days a week with mine averaging 40mpg I'm all highway. no complaints at all I love it for a commuter car I have my fun weekend toys and winter beater truck for when I feel like driving them but this Elantra is a great car.

[@Chibling]

I have the 2017 but thinking about trading for the hybrid.

[@1cyj764]

Live this review! First new car experience. My favorite car before the Hyundai Elantra was the 2005 Honda Accord Ex. Got one for $1,500 during the pandemic in grand Condition. But with a daughter turning two needed to trade it in for something more "reliable" with great air conditioning. I love the car, but have doubts on if these country roads will keep me going long enough to pay my 5 year lease on the car. Google reviews claim the Hyundai is surpassing the Honda Accord, or I would have went with the Kia soul, or resulted in an older car I could still spare maintenance costs on (like I would prefer)

[@joskjj3625]

Hyundai and Kia proves that the Koreans make excellent vehicles now Meanwhile Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Isuzu and Honda proves that being Japanese doesn’t mean it’s always good

[@spectre4627]

Love how you left out Toyota.

[@joskjj3625]

@@spectre4627 not just Toyota, I left out Mazda as well, Toyota and Mazda makes excellent vehicles

[@spectre4627]

@@joskjj3625 I heard Mazda's have improved reliability but in my personal experience, my brand new Mazda 3 gave me more headaches than my used Focus. Sold them both and now have Corolla and Santa Fe. No headaches so far.

[@kevinabraham2029]

I disagree with you. I've had a great experience with my Civic so far, and I've had plenty of family members drive their Hondas well past the 200,000 mile mark with not many issues to complain of.

[@theonelifejourney_mrjj]

Kevin Abraham should pay more money for your car. Hard to image drive over 200k.

[@jeffruebens8355]

I think they designed the interior to try to upsell you to their more expensive vehicles. The Palisade and Telluride are much nicer for a much higher price. I drove a 2008 Nissan Rogue with a CVT automatic transmission- I got used to it, but my next vehicle was a Mazda CX-5 with a more old fashioned 6 speed automatic, less likely to fall apart at 70 thousand miles.

[@einsaan]

Agree on maybe putting a softer material on the interior of door top but at that price I am not sure anyone else does. For CVT, I traded in my 2012 Honda Civic with CVT for this 2021 Elantra. My Civic never had a single transmission related issue other than maybe a oil change in 9 years and 120K miles on the clock. Lets see how Elantra fares over time and distance.

[@mikewayne4407]

Is there a way to stop the car from turning off after an hour when in park? I love the MPG of my 2021 SEL.

[@MistahWorldwide]

I've had a 2017 Honda Accord Sport with the CVT (my mom didn't want to drive the manual). Over 30k miles I've put that CVT through the ringer and it worked fine for me. One of the things I liked was that it didn't rubberband when I floored it, it just stayed at redline, unlike my friend's 2016 Nissan Maxima. That experience is the closest thing to making the car feel like an EV, there's never any shifting or harsh juddering. The main problem I found was with low-end torque since it always felt sluggish until 2500rpm. On the highway it felt responsive since it's always holding it's rpm I don't have to try hard to pass someone. The Accord had a manual mode with paddle shifters which helped with the low-end torque problem but then it auto upshifts. The Accord was a fun car but it didn't have the tech I cared about so we sold it. I'd be interested in trying something with 400+ horsepower with that CVT. I really do think CVTs can make a car fast if it's tuned right.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Ironically that “rubber banding” your referencing is D step logic in the Maxima, purposely added because consumers hated when the CVT held constant revs

[@TommyG11814]

I have the 2022 Elantra SEL W Premium package and I am ok with the IVT transmission, I really don't see what the problem is , it is amazingly smooth , efficient, and easy to drive. If you want speed and jack rabbit starts then opt for th N line, but this is a great car for what it is and as far as interior, ya the tops of the doors are hard plastic but all the rest is soft touch and the top of the dash is all soft touch. I really am happy with it.

[@coltonphillips1]

The dashboard is amazing for a compact car. You won’t see anything like that in a Focus.

[@jermainec2462]

Ford stop making focuses in the US along with the fiesta so you won't see it at all LOL

[@darexdarex]

@@jermainec2462 Do you know for a fact that he lives in North America? How?

[@jermainec2462]

@@darexdarexwhether he does or not he still not going to see that type of dashboard in a Ford ... Lighten up ...

[@Mr.Worf63]

I own a 2016 Elantra GT , it’s interior is better than than one in at least all the tops of the door panels are soft touch along with the dash and console cover . I’ll keep mine for now , has more power . 147hp ?!!

[@russ02281990]

The 2.0l also comes in a 6spd manual transmission. That was my choise

[@joncooper9966]

Currently have a 2013 Elantra Limited, great car and very reliable. Was planning on replacing it with another Elantra but will not buy any car with a CVT!

[@powershin12]

If you want Elantra without CVT, there's Hybrid, N Line, or full N Model!

[@lmc333]

You make some excellent and insightful points !!! Excellent video man !

[@henerymag]

I just bought a 2021 basic Elantra, for a basic model it has more features than I need (or understand) But it has a 6 speed manual tranny and A/C and it's fantastic on fuel. Pretty much all I need.

[@theadvocate4698]

I'm attracted to that model too....how is the experience?

[@Kiranpreetkaur-vk4bl]

I got this car and Apple CarPlay doesn’t work properly. I visited dealership lot many times . They replaced the head unit as well but nothing worked . After replacing head unit they said everyone is facing the issue and Hyundai is working to fix the issue on their end 😕

[@coy9898]

I have this car and I don't mind the savings in hard plastics. They don't put them in area you touch. My only complaint is in Canada you have to go to top trim to get the better infotainment system and dash.

[@josephdominics5935]

Cvt with a chain instead of belts.. that's cool. Hyundai likes using chains. Had one with I4 including timing chain. The timing chain was a make or break deal for me on that purchase or any car. If they would have said it had a belt I would have not bought it at all. I don't like timing belts at all. That motor was a beast. It was super dependable.

[@johnfranklin5277]

News flash...Mazda yanked out the independent rear suspension in the Mazda 3 last year, and replaced it with the same twist beam as this car. Saying, it's really just as good . Surprised you don't know this BY NOW.

[@MotoManTV]

John . . . there is such a thing as tuning . . . kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6qZIiOrc6Kopo

[@MiniEggs1999]

Do you now get Apple CarPlay turn directions on the driver display when navigating with Apple maps?

[@jermainec2462]

Hell no lmao you got to go up market to genesis for that type of tech display

[@ajyearby2425]

No one has it, it’s an Apple restriction in the software

[@MiniEggs1999]

@@ajyearby2425 ?? It was presented at WWDC 2015 in iOS9 and it works in the latest Renault Clio

[@Rube22]

B

[@MBisFrenchy]

How were the top of the doors in the last Gen Elantra, the same or better quality?

[@MotoManTV]

While the previous gen was not on par with a Bentley, there is a definite difference in the move to this generation.

[@aaronmurray2277]

MOST CARS IN THIS CATEGORY USES CVT. Civic, Sentra, Corolla etc.

[@davidm5707]

I have no experience with it, but if Honda and Toyota can make decent CVTs, so can Hyundai/Kia. Jatco is a totally different ball game. I agree with other posters about the top of the dashboard, who touches that? And you could have pointed out the door issue, rather than talking about it from in front of the car. I do know they've used hard plastic on the top of the doors before, so obviously, it's a corporate decision for a long time.

[@jamcillharley]

I am very happy with my new 21 Elantra Limited except for two issues. First the Blue Link weather icon says additional setup required but when you call the number they do not know what you are talking about. When you use split screen to show temperature the Foreca weather app says additional setup required and the same thing when you touch the temperature on the home screen it says additional setup required. In some of the reviews by Hyundai it shows the three day forcast. NO one seems to know how to set this up. Secondly Hyundai has not updated their digital key app for newer phones. Cannot even download the digital key app except for older phones. Using phone to unlock car was one of the major selling point for me and now I find out I would have to buy an older android phone to use this feature. Also on the play store the digital key app gets only 1 or 2 stars. Very disapointed in Hyundai. I did not get what I paid for Hyundai!!!

[@russ02281990]

Luckily enough here in Canada we can get the base model in a 6spd manual transmission

[@phych]

It's weird that the regular gas Elantra has a torsian while they gave the hybrid independent, among other upgrades.

[@robertsparks3584]

I feel that the CVT will ruin hyundia for good if they don't change back quick. Just like Honda I dont even go on their lot because of CVT. Last 5 years or so require more maintenance has break downs. I haven't had that disappointment yet.

[@vg4472]

The only thing this car beats my 2005 Mazda 6 isport in is fuel economy & technology.

[@coo1rim]

Completely different car with my base 6MT Civic vs CVT version. Ones an excellent mundane commuter and the other is at home on the race track.

[@GlennLaycock]

Wow you are just like me - scary. Got the middle model in black (called premium here). The hybrid was sold out .. this one is getting 5.7L/100 in the city .. that is crazy good; like 20plus mpg better than the Neon's I had. Funny, because "we" get a standard heated steering wheel (and remote start) on this model; the wheel is leather. My heater controls are not automatic (which I like).

[@dfygoh3215]

why don't you like CVT, i was looking at a Legacy that has CVT

[@bobbyjones2112]

I have the cvt in the 2015 Honda Civic and hate it! It feels like it stalls when you hit the gas, at a dead stop or even when cruising along!

[@MistahWorldwide]

The missile test returns

[@mariel4085]

Men need to stop thinking like cavemen, only worried about how fast the damn car can go, you are NOT in F1..give it a rest.

[@stevencorbo1220]

This is a Albert Bierman issue it seems they keep downgrading Hyundai' s product as well as removing historic features that used to come stands from Hyundai in order to make Genisis look better . Is the rear window shades that were in my Sonata Limited. Heated steering wheel in my Sonata. Rear heated seats....

[@Kotabret]

Bought this car 2 weeks ago .. I’ve put 1200 miles on her .. I swear guys you’ll love it too . I have my 2006 300 base model that I’ve put just over 300,000 miles on .. I’m so glad the first 100,000 miles on this new car are under warranty.. plus this bitch drives itself .. I mean cmon guys .. it looks better than a Tesla and half the price

[@zedone8253]

You guys work for hyundai lmao. I'm 5'11, hit my head enough times getting in and out, very small, claustrophobic feeling inside, loud even at 60 km/h in the car and the centre arm handle is just ridiculously bad for the driver and passenger.

[@aldwinjohn777]

When available in PHILIPPINESS?

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

I will never buy a CVT trans car period

[@cortezmiller1899]

All CVTs are not the same. Nissan CVTs are made from a different company, compared to Hyundai.

[@MrSelvin78]

@@cortezmiller1899 Yes.Nissans CVTs are best and really peppy

[@lmc333]

Never say never.... I still daily drive my manual bmw from 2013 and I dare not say what you say...

[@BeezyNgeezY-ul1nu]

@@MrSelvin78 bruh what nissan cvts are garbage. i hope youre being sarcastic

[@ELP1125]

The verdict is still out on Kia/Hyundai CVTs durability, since they use a chain instead of a belt design.

[@mossmiller]

There have been many reports of early failures of this "IVT" on consumeraffairs.com Most have been for the Kia Rio/Forte, but a few for the Elantra as well. I sold these cars back in 2002-2006, and the older Elantras were decent cars for around 12-14K. Today, the CVT is part of a massive cost cutting on Hyundai's part, yet the car lists for $26K loaded, as mentioned in this review. If you like it, lease for 3 years and then get out. The only compact I would recommend buying is the Toyota Corolla.

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@mossmiller my 17 Elantra I bought new, fully equipped, just passed 78.000 miles with 0 repairs, o issues of any kind. Still runs and drive like new, and all options have also been trouble free.

[@mossmiller]

@@johnfranklin5277 That generation was a good car, and still had a conventional automatic transmission. Hope you get many more miles out of it!

[@jamcillharley]

Beware, the digital key for your phone does not work on newer phones.

[@IceDree]

What's that on the left side of the instruments screen? It looks like an air vent, but the reflection makes it look like a screen. A always, excellent work, M.

[@MotoManTV]

Nothing. Nada. We WILL discuss it in the coming Elantra N/Avante N episode. Next week.

[@IceDree]

@@MotoManTV welp, I certainly didn't expect that answer lol.

[@anthonylenning1923]

Nothing nods just a design they say it's for a upcoming model like the N line

[@jyearr6744]

"while nobody has been noticing." Isn't that the truth

[@dntcd]

I have 1 and the too much peasantry in the exhaust while accelerating is true 😂 also the plastic on the doors kills me I came from a 5 series BMW so looking into having a shop wrap that plastic ugh

[@tylerwilcox1343]

My 2017 has a regular 6speed automatic and it’s so much better than a cvt and already has 130,000miles

[@vikrantagnihotri4202]

It is strange how no reviewer on youtube has noticed and mentioned that hyundai has removed the front passenger seat height adjuster in all these new elantras (2021 onwards). Even the top of the line elantra N doesn't have it. The previous model had it even in some cheaper trims. The seat is set too low now and I think in terms of comfort its one of the worst front passenger seats of all the cars that I have ever owned. We realized it after buying the car and are already thinking of getting rid of it after just 1 year. Its strange that they decided to equip the car with electronic parking brake and sunroof but skimped on this very basic and important feature. It seems like they are putting more efforts on marketing gimmicks instead of actual usability of the car.

[@miyeonluvies]

whos touches those areas??????

[@Chibling]

Every dude who checks out a new car.

[@umairkazim1218]

All these compact/midsize cars these days have CVT transmissions except the Mazda3. The Corolla has a slightly different implementation of the CVT. If one is going to buy a CVT based compact car, then the upcoming Honda Civic makes a good case for itself but the current Nissan Sentra by far is a better car than this Gen Elantra.

[@TheDad777]

I drive a Forester XT with a CVT and well it’s definitely my least favourite part of the car it’s nowhere near as bad as KZbin commenters make it out to be. I’m only 50k into mine but I am extremely hard on it, I use it on highway off ramps to decelerate all the time. And it’s hanging in there this far.

[@bendino9016]

replacement is like 6k before labor.

[@TheDad777]

@@bendino9016 yeah any tranny replacement is costly. During my ownership Subaru has changed the warranty on the cvt transmissions from 3yrs/160kms to 10yrs/160kms. Which is plenty for me. I’m dying for a new car every 4yrs anyway.

[@OlJackBurton]

Hyundai makes very little profit on their sedans, and even less profit the smaller the model. Literally hundreds of dollars per vehicle sold, and in the lower hundreds at that. I mean the Tucson which shares the same platform as the Elantra can cost almost $40k compared to higher $20k for an Elantra Limited (basically loaded, as there are no packages). There's way more margin to improve the Tucson overall. Adding $200 more per vehicle multiplied by hundreds of thousands or even millions of vehicles would mean hundreds of millions in less profits. The torsion beam suspension alone saves Hyundai around $300 per car. An independent rear suspension is standard on the most expensive trims (the Hybrid and the N). Hyundai is already one of the least profitable manufacturers out there. As "cheap" as their materials may seem, they're nowhere near as cheap as they were even 10-15 years ago (2-3 generations of Elantra ago). These things the reviewer "complains" about are only so apparent when juxtaposed against their class leading features which are rare in the segment. Their much more profitable SUVs (compact, mid-sized and three row) are among the best in their class without these bean counting sacrifices. The American companies have completely abandoned sedans, and most of the German companies are limited to luxury sedans or in the case of VW (Jetta) has just as cheap "plasticky" interiors but is more expensive with less features. Only the Japanese still offer relatively cheap sedans besides Hyundai/Kia, and even Honda (the most value conscious Japanese brand along with maybe Nissan) no longer offers a low $20k Civic...

[@0843ify]

Top of dash matters less then top of doors If it looks cheap and is hard a a rock on the door tops then an issue-have to check it out in person-can’t tell in the video. Mazda does a better job on the interiors. CVT -I’d take a test drive to see how it shifts in the real world. But long term reliability cannot be assured by a test drive.

[@Lessontobe]

My 2023 Elantra with the Convenience Package was very nice until the Forward Assist Alarm would not stop alarming after 200 miles and 3 weeks of use. I am currently disgusted with Hyundai.

[@MEAMERIE]

I agree about the hard plastics.. come on Hyundai and where are the back seat vents or usb at least. Also, not a fan of cvts but o guess theirs aren’t too bad.

[@jhndijkman]

I know, I know is doesn't really have any sporty aspirations. But the cvt trans takes away all of driver engagement and there for enjoyment. Yes it can fun driving a low priced/low powered car with a manual trans. IE Kia's Reo with manual box.

[@SH-xh1wi]

They spent too much money on the appearances. They should use better materials on dashboard, door trims, etc. And rear independent suspension on gas models, too. (Although price may be increased.)

[@melvin3r512]

nice car but what am i supposed to do with 127hp? Those 1.6t, 2.0t does nothing for me. l need at least 300hp

[@EM.1.]

Korean market version had rear air vents.

[@elvenisar]

that's $250 option though...

[@grizzybear9111]

Even the Civic has independent rear suspension. Hyundai disappointed on this.

[@dkeightsix1871]

If your looking for multi link reat end you go for the n line.

[@stevewise1656]

Hyundai and KIA are cheating out on simple things like hood prop rods, instead of struts. KIA stripped out thigh extenders in the front seats and no heated rear seats on top trims. They offered these back in 2015.

[@biggestmexi]

That is some serious bezel on that center gauge cluster

[@stevencorbo1220]

Pretty car with no get up and go.

[@Jammerk40]

I agree on the door plastics very cheap and I get rattles on my doors when on rough roads! Terrible why did they go so cheap? The 2016 was built better and after that but the 2021 sucks!

[@stevencorbo1220]

My 2015 Sonata had nice interior and at least a decent motor.

[@midnightwind8067]

you can buy a hinda for that and get much more quality and residual.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Wats a HINDA?

[@eslai]

You harped so severely about the interior plastics but you never showed them to us!

[@cdkiss]

Lol....I have a 2013 altima....@10,000...I needed another transmission 😡😡 on my 2nd and have reached 198,000.... noisey still....should have gotten the accord 6speed

[@josephbae8804]

Many cars use CVT including Toyota vehicles. The problem is Nissan. The company introduced CVT years before Honda and Toyota.

[@younglaikim8540]

현대에서 꼭 봐야함. 내장재 개선이 필요함

[@brandonminiman]

Are you going to review the amazing 2020 Flying Spur? Now that’s a car!

[@MotoManTV]

At some point . . . Right now, looking to feature the V8 first.

[@lilpeppa117G]

Their ivt is great this guy is fos the ivt is better and handles more power then my sloppy 18 elantra 6 speed

[@JamesCovalentBond]

I wonder what the marketing team of hyundai america has been thinking...why no rear vents and vent seats for american elantras??😭

[@SG-sz5vh]

I have an 18 civic hatch with cvt. Great mileage And hwy performance from engine/transmission considering, however, HATE the cvt around town. Rubber bandy, non linear. Will never buy another honda product due to the rubber band feeling esp from a standing stop or partial stop, then accelerating

[@jorgbrouwers5099]

I’ve been driving cvt rental cars in Thailand, don’t really get the point of them. In my experience they all used a lot of gas then a manual or even autotrans would.

[@stevencorbo1220]

Why would you stick those crummy engines in this car

[@broderp]

Stick with facts. The looks are so subjective. MPG and quality not so much. It looks like a great value if you can live with the subjective things.

[@TheAlpha620]

Never driven a cvt nor do i want to. Only Manuals for me

[@pastimepursuit7212]

2021 Hyundai Elantra or 2021 Toyota Corolla? As far as reliability and lasting 5years with no problems. Sales people stay out of this, thanks.

[@GETatMEbro171]

This is an IVT not a CVT one of the best made. Love my 21 Elantra limited and on sport mode it’s quick af

[@scott4172]

Literally the same thing dude

[@air-headedaviator1805]

So I’m here waiting for some Airplane reviews since you keep flaunting them in the background

[@MotoManTV]

Already did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH_UaWVmpcqEbrc

[@wrzl1675]

Not only growing in size but price as well so now we can no longer buy an “ affordable “ car.

[@jermainec2462]

You might have to buy a Kia Rio Hyundai accent or a Hyundai venue