The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited Has the Highest-Tech Interior in its Class

Beth and I review the interior in the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra in its Limited trim. With an as-tested price of $26,450, you get a ton of tech for your money including fully digital gauges, a best-in-class 10.25 inch touchscreen, Bose stereo, 64 color ambient lighting and many other features. The 2021 Elantra also has more space than before making it more comfortable and practical than ever before. Unfortunately, Hyundai continues to use lots of cheap feeling plastics, making the interior feel less plush than most of the competitors. If you value technology over everything else in your compact sedan search, the Elantra is clearly the best pick. Even if you don't, the Elantra is still one of the strongest values in this segment and a solid choice for any compact sedan buyer. What do you think of the new Elantra interior? Thanks to Hyundai for providing this vehicle to review!
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[@KyleFN]

Also, as someone who REALLY gets pissed off when the passenger jacks around with the radio/climate controls, I find the "cockpit styling" to be a godsend ... keep your goddamn hands off my stereo! LOL

[@christianwinberg3799]

exactly when she was talking about it i was like all i see are positives hahah i absolutely hate when people try to change things

[@eliasbobby7678]

you prolly dont care but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot the password. I love any assistance you can offer me!

[@kadenalbert3246]

@Elias Bobby Instablaster =)

[@GlaciusDreams]

Don’t EVER TOUCH A KZbin COMMENTERS RADIO!!!

[@NisuUuno]

Hyundai is doing really well these days and this is no exception

[@kevinjackson9649]

The review was interesting. It seems there is an affinity for the Mazda 3. The hard plastics is pretty minor considering the Hyundai has a better engine and drive train in my opinion. Reliability is far more important to me than soft touch plastics but to each his own.

[@pcfry8732]

This series of interior videos is such a smart idea.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, I'm glad you think so! Hopefully they catch on eventually!

[@MarkCucchiara]

Speaker knob? Use the steering wheel. Or better yet voice command. Also the loss of the Wireless Android Auto is no big deal. It sucks power from the phone at an atrocious pace leading to having to charge the phone on long trips. Yes you can use the Wireless charging but that generates a lot of heat and if your phone moves you lose your charge. Using wired connection eliminates those issues and the phone charges while you are connected. I have the exact model and color and the car is fantastic!

[@randomman5521]

Thanks Mark, these two just moaned and complained the entire time. Very biased and annoying. I’m getting the car in a week or so and I’m sure I’ll love it.

[@PreludeSon]

That's quite a design...I've glad Hyundai is doing something like this to differentiate themselves with the mainstream.

[@cabooseluvr1]

As someone who rarely has anyone else in the car with me, this seems like a great car! And at least there is a hole in the bar that a charging wire could go through. And if the passenger wants to set their phone down, they can put it in the small pocket right below the bar. Having no USB ports in the back is probably the worst part about the car for me, but since I would rarely have anyone back there, it doesn't really matter!

[@tonyw2167]

The fact that Hyundai is still putting a traditional shifter in this new Elantra makes me want to buy it....such a rarity these days...oh wait...the look is actually exciting!

[@johnholst]

This car just won North American Car of the Year. Really interesting design and quality interior. Has more rear seat leg room than a BMW 5 Series. It's a pretty nice offering in this class.

[@lowlanz]

if you look at the legroom features, this car is on par with the Sonata and that's insane. Too bad it doesn't have the paddings. But the screeans and ambient lighting make up for it i think.

[@johnnguyen0721]

I’ve had this for almost a year now and trying to measure long term reliability over the next couple of years for you guys. So far it’s a pretty smooth ride, faster than you’d think tbh, the free maintenance is nice as of now. You can really hear the outside noise though but nothing major. Some Bluetooth connectivity issues as well but other than that solid car.

[@mc2musiic]

How's it holding up now?

[@johnnguyen0721]

@@mc2musiic It’s died on me multiple times. Key has unprogramed itself from my car multiple times not allowing me to get in, randomly won’t start. My back up camera had to be replaced because it had delayed feedback, my thermostat had to be replaced because it was faulty, it runs through coolant like crazy. And my Apple CarPlay is abysmal, doesn’t work half the time. Wouldn’t recommend this price of crap brand to anyone

[@Nycepter]

you don't really need to reach the volume knob regularly as a driver since you can control it with the left side buttons on the steering wheel.

[@FrankySilverFace]

If my passenger wants to touch the screen they become a pedestrian. Haha jk

[@mikebingham9700]

Once again, great video. Beth makes a lot of good points, concerning the interior. As far as I'm concerned, I'll take the Honda Civis SI and call it a day!

[@langstonreese7077]

the TCR elantra is sick!

[@racer2c]

I get the driver centric design, as a long time commuter into the city (pre covid), the vast majority of cars on the road only have a driver. It's a nice interior. I applaud Hyundai and KIA in their design push, even in a dying segment.

[@s0so328]

@@Dvill.dropship compact SUVs are getting really popular

[@bethanystopa7170]

I like the plastic handle that allows the driver or passenger to grab onto it when entering and exiting the vehicle. It makes entering and exiting the car a little safer

[@neerajsawlani7207]

Glad u guys introduced yourselves. Wouldn’t have been able to tell who’s Beth and who’s Matt 🤦‍♂️

[@theraptorus]

The Korean Elantras have the rear air vents. Sucks that they removed them from the US Elantra.

[@johnnydwyer4261]

I'm happy that Hyundai made the passenger seat higher. Wad one of my main complaints with Hyundai/kia vehicles that don't offer height adjustment passenger seats, is that it sat to low. Especially when driving around an older person, it's a lot more uncomfortable when trying to get in and out, so go on Hyundai for at least raising the seat

[@xaionik]

Hyundai is finally getting serious about its interior design.

[@elyngonzalez]

Perfect because its only me in the car driving to work every Moring and afternoon no passengers here but sux the hybrid gets everything

[@williamlong2682]

Impressive, for sure, but I still prefer the Mazda3’s interior personally.

[@gustavoacosta215]

The explanation I got from Hyundai is the Apple CarPlay wireless interferes with the GPS on the limited model

[@jazzbeau507]

Matt, I think that winter jacket looks better on you than the more formal winter jacket you wore on some of the other reviews. .....turn signal stocks look like they used material left over from the front grille. Gauges are really nice tech. That piece of plastic on the left does seem kind of weird. That grab handle/pillar on the passenger side near the center counsel reminds me of another car review you did...probably toyota camry.....anyway, it's really 'goofy' as I think Matt said about the Camry. ....ambient lighting is really nice. .....sounds like Nissan Sentra would be better from this review. As always, thank you Matt, thank you Beth......from your fan, Jazzbeau.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching Jazzbeau!

[@utagzmotoring]

Interiors are coming along across the board. Hyundai has always had the tech covered!

[@luvski6136]

This is low key just a dis video on the new Hyundai Electra limited pretty disappointed. They both were just dissing the whole video. L

[@Animeanime511]

True

[@vanessasolis3119]

They were I don’t know why they even bothered making it. Totally biased

[@Outrageousevil2010]

The passenger needs to stay in the seat and don't be touching my radio and all anyways lmao..

[@racer2c]

I want to hear both of your opinions of the 2021 Pacifica Pinnacle. Do that one please!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I reviewed the interior in my regular review back in the fall, and while it would make sense for Beth to give her thoughts on it, I don't think most of my audience wants to see anymore minivan videos.

[@gurvaaz1703]

they did that review, but beth wasnt in it sadly

[@bryanmunoz4005]

@@MattMaranMotoring none of your audience wants to see any of your videos 😂

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@bryanmunoz4005 Then why do I still get 800,000 views a month? smh

[@VQ25DETT]

This is imo the nicest interior in the class so far. What's interesting to me is this looks way to similar to the new Golf's interior but the launch was only months apart so there's no way Hyundai copied VW. It has to be a weird coincidence. Last gen's interior was a clear copy of Seat's tho lol

[@kafriyiye]

I own a 2013 hyundai elantra limited and a corolla 2011..I previously owned a 2005 elantra.Elantra is stylish and offer more comfort compared to its competitors but my issue with my elantra esp.. the 2013 model is the quality of materials used.. Compared to my corolla, it's disastrous. The parts I've replaced with my elantra is unacceptable.. My corolla is almost invisible. It barely breaks down.. I don't think I'm going for a hyundai again..

[@MrChrissercamaro]

Lol when I drive the rule is no one touches the radio or my side of the climate controls! 😂

[@ThugNasty_6969]

These people act like they can’t lean forward to reach the buttons on the radio and nav lol 😂

[@robertczimmerman3774]

A little bit too exagerated indeed

[@Animeanime511]

I know right🙄

[@BimmerWon]

Can you play audio from pandora radio wirelessly over Bluetooth and not have to touch your phone to skip tracks?

[@ryansparzak8822]

yes there’s buttons on the steering wheel

[@KyleFN]

Matt, do you think that weird painted ring at 7:16 is for mounting a cell phone mount? It would be a perfect place for one! Also, the perfect type of surface to get a really secure grip, and the placement is extra convenient for a cell phone mount. It also helps you keep the windshield clear of a mount & the dash is a terrible place to put it because it usually damages the material.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

It could be a great phone mount position, but I feel like with the smartphone integration in the infotainment, a phone mount shouldn't be necessary for most people.

[@alexandermahon3135]

I have a elantra limited. The plastic in the interior. What were they thinking? The tech does kind of compensate for plastic

[@dineshthangavel]

Matt, do you think it deserves the 2021 North American car of the year award?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

It's impressive, but no I don't think it's the car of the year. NACOTY is mostly a marketing thing though anyway.

[@johncoughlan7547]

Beth LOVES the word "splay"...LOL

[@botis3104]

Matt & Beth, would you ever consider making a Top 10 video for best vehicles for dog owners (i.e. trunk can fit a cage). Also, have Hyundai killed off the Elantra GT?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

We don't have a dog so we wouldn't have any idea what would work best for dogs unfortunately haha. Andie The Lab is a great dog-focused car review channel that should have the info you're looking for though!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Just saw your edit, Elantra GT has been discontinued in the U.S. 2020 was the last year for it.

[@botis3104]

@@MattMaranMotoring Oh, well that's even better. Thanks to you both =)

[@botis3104]

@@MattMaranMotoring Not surprised, but too bad. Although I never drove it, that seemed like a fairly competent, good looking car.

[@johnholst]

@@botis3104 The GT does continue with a new gen in Europe and Asia. But they won't be sending it to the US.

[@TheSanctionextremis]

I'm old school (or just old) but I believe wireless audio to be inferior (someone feel free to educate me if i'm wrong) but I'll take wired any day.

[@SebastianZub]

Well, overall looks like a decent car and I would get one of these if this CVT turns out a good one. On the topic of ambient lighting, I hope you can turn the intensity down because on longer trips on night time high intensity will hurt your eyes and it's better to have a darker environment around you, that is why you have that little nob on many other cars to turn it down :P

[@MarkCucchiara]

Yes you can turn it down, change the color or turn it off completely.

[@KimutozzPrinceRomeo]

I had this car for 2 months and the electrical system started to fail on me. the bluetooth stop connecting with my phone sometime and my MPG started showing the fault number. Not sure if all these high tech and nice look gonna last long.

[@dal0768]

The interior is nice but that exterior styling I’m not digging as much.

[@BimmerWon]

Can you make and receive phone calls without having to connect to Apple CarPlay? I noticed there was a “Phone” button on the screen so I’m curious to know.

[@Yokiii1]

Yes you can!

[@bethanystopa7170]

Yes. It has Bluetooth hands free for music and phone connectivity. If you like, the car can read your text messages to you aloud over Bluetooth

[@CaptainCJ97]

I was not expecting it to. Also i thought heated and cool seats are a standard in cars since 2019? What the heck

[@kalabaregawi1050]

How much did you pay total price of hyundia elantra 2022 limited ?

[@arultherule]

That's was a fantastic review, thank you! I was just wondering about Apple Carplay. So when you plug in and use Carplay, does the full 10.25" screen show the apps projection or does it get cutoff with some widgets taking up half of the screen?

[@cc9798]

you can change it in the settings

[@gurvaaz1703]

is beth ever in the comments???

[@MattMaranMotoring]

She usually doesn't look at the comments, but if there's something I think she'd like I forward it on to her.

[@richcolon5267]

@@MattMaranMotoring Tell Beth we enjoy her addition to your channel. The both of you together, makes for an enjoyable as well as informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@b.p.r.]

The reason why The bigger touchscreens you have to plug in your phone for Apple CarPlay and android auto it’s because Hyundai and Kia are having A debate about which one would be the default map

[@Dobby0786]

Weird that my 2017 Elantra with cloth seats has height adjustment for the passenger seat and heated rear 60/40 fold cloth seats which seem to no longer be options for 2021.

[@jerrytuck8595]

Hope I can get better tires. Hate the low profile tires

[@sallywyang]

Lol calm down beth, im buying the car for me, not for my passenger...

[@WingalLiberator]

The stitching on both sides of the center rear seat do not align. I can't stop looking at it.

[@Franeliot]

Beth this elantra vs mazda 3??

[@Trance786]

That is kind of blowing the Toyota Corolla out of the water somewhat

[@Yoomaro]

It’s not

[@kfx3907]

@@Yoomaro It is.

[@lowlanz]

Yeah especially with the room you get. It has much much more legroom than the corolla

[@B_OConner4848]

By far! I test drove them both... the Corolla is no longer even in the same class! I would compare the Corolla more to the Accent these days. PS- I'm picking up my Elantra tomorrow! 2021 Electric Shadow/Lt Gray Melange interior. This review helped me make my decision. Thanks!

[@kristencovington9985]

Did the get rid of rear heated seats?

[@ABreadlessDuck]

Limited has heated seats. I bought one and I LOVE it.

[@vanessasolis3119]

Yes

[@johnggg7770]

3.5

[@BobThe9534]

review a 2021 Ford Edge

[@ariannafalcon5273]

what color is that

[@jerichodavidson6278]

My sel has the heated steering wheel

[@mrmaramind]

so basically it's a "O'crap we goofed up" grab handle.

[@abingeorge9228]

Whats that circular thing on the left of the speedo cluster???

[@ABreadlessDuck]

It's dead space that is used for driving mode in the NLine.

[@RamCruiserOverland]

This is just one of those cars I’ll have to see in person. I’m not digging the exterior styling, and the screens kinda turn me off. I think my 18 Elantra Sport looks a lot more handsome. The idea of the N model is really appealing though. If that powertrain somehow ended up in the current Forte I’d be all in.

[@Reddylion]

Nice hyundai

[@nigee_219]

Poor Beth never gets a comfy chair 😩

[@robertsparks3584]

Drop the grab handle looks totally out of place

[@whitecastle323]

I thought it was a sunroof for some reason

[@richcolon5267]

Great review by Matt and Beth, but I still am not interested in a Hyundai Elantra.

[@johnnydwyer4261]

Thank goodness, shows everyone still don't make the smart choice

[@kiaragrant5116]

Then why even look?

[@richcolon5267]

@@kiaragrant5116 I post my comments "after" I have reviewed the video. I try to keep an open mind and see if some aspects of the vehicle will grab my attention. And then compare this to other cars within the same class. So, that is why I look. Plus I like to look at all types of cars. It makes sense to me.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

This is just for looks, functionality falls short!

[@johnholst]

North American Car of the Year. This car does a lot of things right.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

No it doesn’t!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

And it NACOTY because of design... not functionality “It is refreshing to see an automaker so committed to the sedan segment that at launch they offer such a wide variety of models as is in the Hyundai Elantra family,” said Senior Executive Producer/Host at Maryland Public Television/MotorWeek and NACTOY juror John Davis. “Hyundai did not do the drip-drip of the model variants over a longer term as is typical for the class.”

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Non-man spreading passenger seat!

[@jarkmann3977]

I like Beth. Beth is cute. :)

[@vanessasolis3119]

Not really

[@ingenunis5003]

You should go back to doing reviews by yourself Matt.

[@gsaunders489]

20mins of i dont like this & dont like that.....

[@oamatorzenamotorze5847]

waves sound can be helpfull when you want to your baby go to sleep

[@naveenthemachine]

Welp rip Camry... you had a good run 😞 As stated by Matt, Motortrend, C&D, etc., you’ve been outclassed. You just can’t compete with the Koreans or even honda anymore. You’re irrelevant now. Even the rumored GR corolla Toyota you’ll be missed but eventually be forgotten 😔

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

Thats not a fair comparison.. Camry is a midsize sedan and Elantra is a a compact sedan.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@joeyGalileoHotto wow I can’t read Let me edit my comment Welp rip Corolla... you had a good run 😞 As stated by Matt, Motortrend, C&D, etc., you’ve been outclassed. You just can’t compete with the Koreans or even honda anymore. You’re irrelevant now. Toyota you’ll be missed but eventually be forgotten 😔

[@FrankySilverFace]

@@joeyGalileoHotto he's doing this all over YT. He may be a Korean car sales person.

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

@@FrankySilverFace oh thanks for letting me know this dude is a troll. I test drove a Hyundai sonata (not elantra) recently and it was sluggish as hell. The camry is much better.

[@Kevin-ky5vg]

God it’s ugly.

[@ਦੀਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨਫਲੈਟਬੇਡਟਰੱਕਰ]

Hyundai use very cheap quality materials , bad quality aluminum , steel and parts. No doubt they are doing great job at being very affordable but Quality comes with a price.

[@blueshift9]

Yeeeeeaaahhh, not true at all. Don't think you've ever been in one.

[@l.d.tjonathan5101]

i used to think that too until i test drove this car. They improved a lot

[@piffpete420]

Cool but it’s a Hyundai

[@bt9185]

Too ugly car !