Thanks to Keeps for sponsoring this video! 50% Off Your First Order: keeps.com/redline Hey guys! We wanted to clarify that the launch control on this car doesn’t actually take that many tries to engage. We were literally trying it for the first time in the video and were also trying to change the RPM’s where it launches and that’s where it can be a pain if you flip the wrong toggle to do it. Once you have the right RPMs set, it’s a matter of putting it in Sport +, turning off all the nannies, floor the brake and throttle until it says launch mode ready, then letting go of the brake with the throttle to the floor.
Sadly all cars and all Gasoline cars will be gone by 2030. Regardless of what the customer wants. The government and Globalist want everyone off them and they will make legislation to punish people who don't. Or make it to expensive to not switch
I'm really hoping Hyundai/Genesis will force Toyota to improve their TRD and Lexus lineup. TRD needs to have actual performance boost not just aesthetic, and Lexus gotta start being more bold with changes
@@alphonsusho8962 I really hope that too. I could understand Toyota wanting to me extremely reliable but I don’t think it’ll hurt them to include a turbo charged engine to the TRD models that’s similar to the new Yaris GR. If they could invest in making a 250hp 3 cylinder engine for that then what’s the harm in doing something similar to their more mainstream cars
@@digitaldoc100 man if Mazda can get their horsepower up to par, they’ll truly have the full package and a great balance of most good attributes for a car brand
Another positive review on a Hyundai vehicle. Hyundai is really stepping up their game and I'm here for it! If you're not at least considering them when your car shopping, you're really doing yourself a disservice.
I never really gets why the Asian manufacturers do this..? Why offer the best engine model and pair it with lower options spec. The Camry TRD, Lexus ES 350F, Acura TLX A-Spec/Type S, Infiniti Q60Red.
Exactly. For previous generations, the limited trim offered the lower end and higher end engines. I want more power than the 1.6t limited, but I don’t don’t want the rougher, louder car
The package this N line is good enough for me. Powertrain is lovely. Japanese main stream and luxury cars are lacking. Koreans are popping for sure. Nice review!
@@FurkanCemTurfanda well a LOT of Koreans buy Japanese cars, and this is a Korean tradition because they trusted Japanese brands more than our own. But now, this is changing.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda this engine is amazing. With the 8 speed wet dual clutch a tune and trans tune will turn this thing into a monster. 290 hp on 87 octane you can expect 405 hp on 93 octane tune and 430 ft lbs plus. Get some lowering springs and some nice wide tires on the front and back and you're in the 4 second club easily. Hyundai said this car is 6.5 seconds 0-100 kph. Thats way too conservative. Id say its around 5.3 seconds 0-96 kph (0-60) or 5.5 0-100 kph (0-62) stock. With the mods i said and no bolt ons youre in the low 4s.
I'm loving my 2020 Elantra GT N-Line. I know it's not the same power-wise as its European counterpart but I'm not whipping it around too much. It's just a really fun, perfectly-equipped car. I think Hyundai has come soooooo far these days.
@@chrisseglem3300 Many auto reviewers have stated that the Camry doesn't drive like the HP # it advertises... that the electronic nannies limit power in the lower gears.
@@chrisseglem3300 the camry isn’t slow for normal driving but it’s not going to beat a lot of cars with less HP but a lot more torque. So the Honda Accord 2.0 and this g-line Hyundai and k5 and heck even a 2.0 equinox will beat a Camry V6 lol.
@@JTQ911 the problem with the Camry is the 8 speed trans. From a performance standpoint, its terrible. Gears are way too tall and it's slow to shift/respond. It's a real shame because the 3.5L V6 is a fantastic engine. Toyota is doing it a grave disservice with the slush box of a trans.
Hyundai/Kia have been killing it, lately. The sonata is the only car who's looks haven't grown on me. The front and rear just don't "do it" for me. The Elantra and K5 are more appealing, IMO.
Forgot the Fusion Sport. Ford had the right idea by making an AWD family sedan with a twin turbo V6. But the transmission sucked and the car as a whole felt like a true rental.
No one forgot, it just had a whole lot of failed potential because its maker thinks americans don't care about well made vehicles. Hell the ford mondeo in the uk, which is their version of the ford fusion, is a much better made vehicle... even vws vehicles everywhere else are higher up market... makes me wonder why these manufacturers think we will accept shit, oh wait its cus we will...
@@mitchellsteindler that's a flat out lie, the 2.0, 2.7, and 3.5 ecoboost are the best mainstream turbo engines offered, you have fuck ton of 2.7 out here with 300k no issues. They had one issue, a plastic oil pan, which can be replaced with aftermarket
All ford sedans suck (exclude mustang) that's why they stop making them, not because "sedans aren't selling. Ford couldn't compete with the Foreign brands
I sat in one today and the steering wheel is shaped like that because its the same shape as the YF Sonata. So it's like the next generation of that wheel! Felt so at home in this car , very impressive
@@joec.5009 I know the Korean spec K5 has the round dial shifter compared to the conventional shifter on the American K5. I am glad it has the 2 seat memory seat and the ventilated seats.
True, they are known for injecting steroid to a car, not for build quality. Depending on what we are looking for in a car, could be a right move for Hyundai.
I love the fact that a DCT is offered, most sports cars should have that if not offered with a MT, love this so much. Even though they have that massive engine recall. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are still strong contenders for the auto industry, and they offer alot of what most don't.
I had an 2004 Sonata GLS V6 that I bought new. Had it for over 10 years with 170K miles on the clock before I got rid of it. The V6 wasn't the most powerful but it was very smooth, the suspension extremely good for it's category and the upgraded sound system was very rich. I've since had a other cars and made it a point to purchase American built and branded cars. My current a car is a 2018 Ford Fusion Ecoboost. Ford and GM are outsourcing their sedans to mexico or discontinuing their sedans all together. I won't be back. Looks like I'll be coming back to Hyundai or head on over to Kia and check out their new Optima/K5. At least those cars are built in the US.
I picked this car up with the stormy sea color. Upon getting my dinner from Cheesecake factory today, I was walking back to my car, as I was opening the back door to put the food in, this guy parked behind he calls for my attention. I walk over and he asks what year is the car and I told him, along with it being the N-Line. He asked if he could look inside and I showed him and he was amazed. He walked around the car and he said the thing is a sexy beast. He said he's going to check the N-Line out at a dealer. I have fun opening this car up on the road when no one else is around me. It's a sleeper, that is for sure. Bose audio system, the seats are comfortable, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting....this is a really great and with the power behind it, you can have fun with it too.
if these brands like Honda and Hyundai think it's such a great idea to change the shift knob into 4 boring buttons then why don't they just put it on the steering wheel and make room for something else in the center?
Once covid is over - currently testing positive- I will get this car to replace my 2013 turbo 4 sonata. My sonata replaced a BMW 540i. The Sonata has been as reliable as an anvil. handles very well (lift throttle oversteer takes practice and is worth the lesson. Can't wait to get out of the house.
Picked up a 2022 N Line last week after watching all these reviews. I am *wicked* pleased. I test drove tons of vehicles between the $35K-65K mark and honestly.. Hyundai is frigging killing it. It's right up there with cars almost double it's price. Of course you miss things like the passenger seat not being electric, etc, but the additional $20K for a similarly specced BMW, Audi, or Merc.. it's hard to justify not going with this Hyundai. Hope it holds up the reliability test over the years. Some tunes out for it already as well which are looking promising. One note for future buyers: The N Line wheels have big plastic "resonators" inside of them for noise dampening. I got winters installed 3 days after buying and they broke one right off of the wheel. They run through 100+ vehicles a day and hadn't seen any wheel with the resonator on them yet, but apparently Honda & Acura has been doing it for 4 years or so now on some 19 inch+ wheels.
So I had to totally edit my comment. I went to drive one last month only to get a feel for the package because it was considering a K5 GT, and to cross it off my list. No K5 GT's to be found anywhere. A mile into my test drive I started saying to myself I don't want to like this car. 90 minutes later I drove it home. Five weeks in and I don't regret my decision. Only two things I wish it did have was the memory position for the driver's seat as well as ventilated seats. I could live without the remote parking feature and the blind spot cameras in the cluster. And you totally screwed the pooch with the launch control. Sport-plus. Stability control off. To adjust the RPMs for the launch - that is if you want to. You're not required to - use the cruise control switch not the drive mode switch. It's not complicated. It's a blast to drive and handles great for a 3500 pound family car.
Great car. I'm shocked how much he talked about the accord 2.0 as if its the least sporty midsizers. Most reviewers had the accord as the most sporty even better than the camry TRD which was built for the track . But I can see this sonata being quicker with better numbers horspower and torque.
It’s unfortunate that some of the best features from the limited can’t be found on the n-line. It would have been nice even if it were options that could configure.
@@OlJackBurton It wouldn’t cost $40K+. The Limited and N-line are both just under $34K. Given Hyundai’s pricing, a hypothetical N-line with all the Limited features should only be $2-3K more, making it $36-37K. That’s in line with the mainstream mid-size sedan segment. A Camry V6 XSE with premium audio system, 360 camera, parking sensors, heated steering wheel, etc cost $39K+ because these are all options even in the top trim. Keep in mind the Sonata Limited offers even MORE features like the Blind View cameras, digital key, fully digital gauge cluster, “Smart Park,” etc standard. So from a value perspective, a Sonata N-line with all the features found on the Limited would still be cheaper than, if not similar to, the Camry. A $40K Acura TLX SH-AWD is barebone with none of the features found in similarly priced mainstream sedans. To get things like Blind Spot monitoring, 360 camera, parking sensors, etc, you need the Advanced trim, making it almost $50K. The Acura is of course nicer in almost every way, but it costs $10-15K more to get similar features. And the last thing about “designing and engineering this version,” there’s no additional “designing and engineering” required. We are literally talking about a Sonata Limited (that already exists) with the 2.5T engine. Hyundai just removed some cool features from the N-line to keep the price down.
So in other words, if you’re happy with what you’re seeing and hearing here, you should expect the K5 GT to be similar if not identical. I’ll say, if the K5 GT matches, I’m drooling and can’t wait for my lease to expire to get the GT.
The cars in this segment are close enough that looks and which features appeal to you will make all the difference. They're all good. And I'm really glad to see this much effort. Not everyone wants an SUV.
This looks awesome. I think I like the styling of the K5 better overall, so I'm excited to see their GT trim, which will have the same engine. My next lease will definitely be in the Kia/Hyundai family. I'm personally really excited for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.
This is by far the best competitor I’ve seen so far. Honda and Toyota are ages behind in technology and kia’s reliability has not achieved what Hyundai has. There’s no way you can’t take Hyundai’s seriously anymore.
Honest and truthfully, even with all the extra horsepower, torque, and DCT this sonata has, the Accord pulls EXTRA hard so my conclusion is they’ll have the exact same performance specs. I have a 2020 Accord Sport as well and the Camry 3.5 V6 can’t keep up
@@trueG922 That’s true, but the DCT might help it KEEP UP with accord I can’t see it outperforming it though. Those DCT’s cuts down 0-60 times down by sometimes a whole second compared to normal transmissions.
Are there different versions of the N-Line because the showing of the N-Line in Korea had heated and cooling fronts seats along with heated rear seats. There were also seat controls on the side of the passenger seat for the rear passengers. I want that version of the car LOL!
Gorgeous car! Great amount of features, and I'm very impressed with the performance. I thought it was a V6 but being a 4-cylinder makes it more impressive! Great job Hyundai!!
@@Soyblackpower They were in a few beautiful canyons that sit right above Zuma Beach/Malibu and Santa Monica, CA.... which is just North of Los Angeles. I've been on this exact road at least 20 times over the last year. It's absolutely beautiful.
So is this the true four-door sports car that we've been waiting for? This is what I'm putting my money on and this is the car I'm buying next year. No need to buy Nissan Maxima now. Great review 👍👍👍.
Sound is OK because this is not a Performance Turbo Motor it´s a Smartstream Turbo Motor but i think with a after Market Sport Exhaust the Car Sounds better.
@@GOLD_FEVER Well considering Hyundai is beyond capable of building vehicles that last past the 100,000 mile mark...he is fine. Worry about Toyota's 5.4 million fuel pump recalls
Only negative is that Hyundai didn't allow the Limited Trim to be available for the N-Line. Otherwise, they're on pace to make some serious advances, as competitors in this segment.
33K base for a Hyundai sounds a bit expensive. It's a sporty car, dont get me wrong, but not sure I'd go w this car over the Accord 2.0 turbo Touring model. Hondas gonna keep their value come trade in time, has more bells and whistles and is just an overall better car, except for the hp and torque. That Touring is very peppy, looks gorgeous inside and out, plus more amenities. Nice job by Hyundai but I think the Accord is still king
Veloster N is gunna be a way more fun car to drive also given that it comes in a manual which is rare today. Smaller cars are topically more exciting to drive fast also. So big difference between the 2.
Veloster is a true drivers car. LSD, adaptive suspension, and it’s faster. This does it in 5.7 seconds and I’ve seen the Veloster N DCT get it done in 5.2
Only one model here in Australia and that is the n line. We have heating to all seats and cooling for front seats.We have rear door blinds and auto rear window blind and heads up display. The fake sound is quirky lol and has different levels but can turn it off like I will.Im picking up my red one next week.
Well, I truly love my 2021 Hyundai Sonata N - Line and have never set my launch control but look forward to mastering it but as it's stated, will cause increased damage if constantly used. Also, after being stationed in the Navy in both Osan, Korea & Atsugi, Japan the vehicles have been more optional, more sporty, more luxurious and push forward to the techie.
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Hey guys! We wanted to clarify that the launch control on this car doesn’t actually take that many tries to engage. We were literally trying it for the first time in the video and were also trying to change the RPM’s where it launches and that’s where it can be a pain if you flip the wrong toggle to do it. Once you have the right RPMs set, it’s a matter of putting it in Sport +, turning off all the nannies, floor the brake and throttle until it says launch mode ready, then letting go of the brake with the throttle to the floor.
How does it compare to the GLI?
Looking good !
Four ads and a sponsor! Pretty soon your videos will just be all ads and the car will be a side note.
Weak launch
Does the n line have the digital key feature where you can use the car or your phone to start the car
These types of cars are so refreshing to see. I get a little tired of SUVs
Same
Sadly all cars and all Gasoline cars will be gone by 2030. Regardless of what the customer wants. The government and Globalist want everyone off them and they will make legislation to punish people who don't. Or make it to expensive to not switch
@@mmirl9859 Not everything is a conspiracy, most people these days just prefer crossovers.
These brands are just getting more and more competitive
I'm really hoping Hyundai/Genesis will force Toyota to improve their TRD and Lexus lineup. TRD needs to have actual performance boost not just aesthetic, and Lexus gotta start being more bold with changes
koreans are relentless. hyundai really reminds me of Samsung 15 years ago.
@@alphonsusho8962 I really hope that too. I could understand Toyota wanting to me extremely reliable but I don’t think it’ll hurt them to include a turbo charged engine to the TRD models that’s similar to the new Yaris GR. If they could invest in making a 250hp 3 cylinder engine for that then what’s the harm in doing something similar to their more mainstream cars
Hope Mazda is taking notes as to what HP a 2.5t engine should have.
@@digitaldoc100 man if Mazda can get their horsepower up to par, they’ll truly have the full package and a great balance of most good attributes for a car brand
Hyundai means " we're building better cars than we used to" in Korean
North Korean’s: “We’re dreaming more often about cars than we used to” 😂😂
@@physio_bodybuilding I hope you know it was meant as a tongue in cheek remark....right?
The same could be said for most car brands though. They should be getting better.
what? hahah. I'm Korean, but Hyundai means 'Modernity' in Korean. Don't make up weird expression dude lol.
@@londontadpole5064 fucking relax dude...its a joke. They have jokes in Korea don't they?
Another positive review on a Hyundai vehicle. Hyundai is really stepping up their game and I'm here for it! If you're not at least considering them when your car shopping, you're really doing yourself a disservice.
The launch control segment was absolute gold. I love watching real life journalism.
They should offer the N-line in Limited trim to include missing options like 360 camera, blind spot cameras, ventilated seats, etc.
I never really gets why the Asian manufacturers do this..? Why offer the best engine model and pair it with lower options spec. The Camry TRD, Lexus ES 350F, Acura TLX A-Spec/Type S, Infiniti Q60Red.
Agreed. After living with cooled seats, I don't think I could live without them.
Agreed. Especially at the price point. If I were in the market, I'd take a decked out Limited with the 2.5T engine too.
@@YawmSaub They don't do this because then the kia stinger will have less appeal than it already has.
Exactly. For previous generations, the limited trim offered the lower end and higher end engines. I want more power than the 1.6t limited, but I don’t don’t want the rougher, louder car
The package this N line is good enough for me. Powertrain is lovely. Japanese main stream and luxury cars are lacking. Koreans are popping for sure. Nice review!
Definitely not biased with that username lmao
@@FurkanCemTurfanda But.. that really is a fact tho.. Not a biased opinion..
@@FurkanCemTurfanda well a LOT of Koreans buy Japanese cars, and this is a Korean tradition because they trusted Japanese brands more than our own. But now, this is changing.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda this engine is amazing. With the 8 speed wet dual clutch a tune and trans tune will turn this thing into a monster. 290 hp on 87 octane you can expect 405 hp on 93 octane tune and 430 ft lbs plus. Get some lowering springs and some nice wide tires on the front and back and you're in the 4 second club easily. Hyundai said this car is 6.5 seconds 0-100 kph. Thats way too conservative. Id say its around 5.3 seconds 0-96 kph (0-60) or 5.5 0-100 kph (0-62) stock. With the mods i said and no bolt ons youre in the low 4s.
@@chrishuber8930 there is no limited slip differential, who knows how strong this transmission will tune.
RIP Nissan/Infiniti. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis have arrived!
Indeed
Nissan is coming back slowly now Infiniti on the other hand is a diff story
You really dont want Nissan to go under or any other car company. you wish them to do better bud
Infinity is hot garbage but Nissan has me hopeful with the 400z
@@Tinrs80 I don't want to see them fail. I'm on my 3rd Nissan now. I love them, but they've fallen behind in recent years.
I'm loving my 2020 Elantra GT N-Line. I know it's not the same power-wise as its European counterpart but I'm not whipping it around too much. It's just a really fun, perfectly-equipped car. I think Hyundai has come soooooo far these days.
Hopefully Hyundai will bring shoppers back to sedans in this SUV and crossover market.
Agreed
But you should also ask yourself why people started buying SUVs...
Easier to get in and out for the older folks besides the increased line of sight.
@@dpok69 Some older folks HATE SUVS :) Younger folks are buying them too. I want to see sedans back selling strong and wagons too.
Toyota should take note...a performance line should actually give more performance not just aesthetic changes
Yeah I see those camrys on the road and all decked out but quiet/slow af..
Really ? The camry has like 306 hp or something like that. How is that slow as f... compared to this ?
@@chrisseglem3300 Many auto reviewers have stated that the Camry doesn't drive like the HP # it advertises... that the electronic nannies limit power in the lower gears.
@@chrisseglem3300 the camry isn’t slow for normal driving but it’s not going to beat a lot of cars with less HP but a lot more torque. So the Honda Accord 2.0 and this g-line Hyundai and k5 and heck even a 2.0 equinox will beat a Camry V6 lol.
@@JTQ911 the problem with the Camry is the 8 speed trans. From a performance standpoint, its terrible. Gears are way too tall and it's slow to shift/respond. It's a real shame because the 3.5L V6 is a fantastic engine. Toyota is doing it a grave disservice with the slush box of a trans.
That blue color looks amazing on this car! Damn Hyundai 😍🔥🤩🥵!!
Color is awesome!! I do think the exterior isn’t that great and the back is downright ugly.
@@pmiahky The back is a beauty in my opinion!
Motortrends First Test of the N line they got 5.3 on 0-60. Thats great for this segment 👍🏼
That interior looks perfect. Wide screen, knob based hvac, good ergonomics. Sounds better than my old mk7!
This is a worthy competitor with the Accord 2.0t Sport, unlike the Camry TRD. I’d say the Accord is the bigger sleeper, but this is no joke either lol
Accord 2.0t is no joke lol
They should really consider making an Accord Si with an LSD and better suspension
@@f181234 they should give us a type r accord. Something we've been wanting for a long time and somethung Honda would kill the competition with
The Camry might not be faster, but I'm gonna tell u this it handles better
@Trevon Adams watch camry trd vs accord vs mazda6 by Throttle House
I've seen one of these Sonata's in person and the headlight lines are amazing how it goes into the hood of the car.
Hyundai/Kia have been killing it, lately. The sonata is the only car who's looks haven't grown on me. The front and rear just don't "do it" for me. The Elantra and K5 are more appealing, IMO.
@C B the palisade and telluride are both sharp. I lean toward the telluride (less blingy), but they both look great, inside and out.
Pretty impressed with this car
This reminds me of 2011 Sonata. I wish Hyundai sold that car for a bit longer.
Wow this thing is awesome looking. It’s rare to see a car with truly unique styling these days that also isn’t ugly
Forgot the Fusion Sport. Ford had the right idea by making an AWD family sedan with a twin turbo V6.
But the transmission sucked and the car as a whole felt like a true rental.
Very unreliable engine as well
No one forgot, it just had a whole lot of failed potential because its maker thinks americans don't care about well made vehicles. Hell the ford mondeo in the uk, which is their version of the ford fusion, is a much better made vehicle... even vws vehicles everywhere else are higher up market... makes me wonder why these manufacturers think we will accept shit, oh wait its cus we will...
@@mitchellsteindler that's a flat out lie, the 2.0, 2.7, and 3.5 ecoboost are the best mainstream turbo engines offered, you have fuck ton of 2.7 out here with 300k no issues. They had one issue, a plastic oil pan, which can be replaced with aftermarket
All ford sedans suck (exclude mustang) that's why they stop making them, not because "sedans aren't selling. Ford couldn't compete with the Foreign brands
I sat in one today and the steering wheel is shaped like that because its the same shape as the YF Sonata. So it's like the next generation of that wheel! Felt so at home in this car , very impressive
This is just making me more excited for the GT K5
That would be the Sonata to get! Can't wait to see the Kia K5 GT review.
my biggest beef with K5 is that kia decided not to bring all the features. that turns me off. korean spec looks so much better inside
@@joec.5009 I know the Korean spec K5 has the round dial shifter compared to the conventional shifter on the American K5. I am glad it has the 2 seat memory seat and the ventilated seats.
@@rockymountainbeerguy5656 dash is digital too.
@@joec.5009 That too. Kia should have had the digitalized the dash for the American spec K5.
@@rockymountainbeerguy5656 yeah. i'll gladly pay little extra for it
"Oh wait, Im not in drive" classic!!
Dude I was cracking up 🤣🤣 like what's wrong with the car?
I’ve had this car for about a week now and I love it
What color? Is it fast?
Bruh South Korea is kicking ass in everything nowadays, I don't see how their cars wouldn't follow that trend
If i see another "Hyundai & Kia is killing it lately" comment one more time... Okay, I know they're doing fine.
Fr! 🤣 we know they're doing amazing but damn
@Tristan Han yea but at that price tag.they should!
Hyundai did a clever decision to buy a lot of German Car Engineers from Germany, you see the result in all the new Cars from Hyundai and Kia.
they also gave them a total control and freedom. same with the design department too. sang yup lee/ donckerwerke combo has been a breath of fresh air.
You can argue this is a German built/engineered vehicle with a Hyundai logo.
@@joec.5009 yes that´s right.
@@AT-nq6cu maybe fifty - fifty.
True, they are known for injecting steroid to a car, not for build quality. Depending on what we are looking for in a car, could be a right move for Hyundai.
A black N-line would be the proper one.
Once I outgrow my veloster N, I'll probably move on to this. Although I'm hoping by then there will be a full blown Sonata N
I love the fact that a DCT is offered, most sports cars should have that if not offered with a MT, love this so much. Even though they have that massive engine recall. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are still strong contenders for the auto industry, and they offer alot of what most don't.
I had an 2004 Sonata GLS V6 that I bought new. Had it for over 10 years with 170K miles on the clock before I got rid of it. The V6 wasn't the most powerful but it was very smooth, the suspension extremely good for it's category and the upgraded sound system was very rich.
I've since had a other cars and made it a point to purchase American built and branded cars. My current a car is a 2018 Ford Fusion Ecoboost. Ford and GM are outsourcing their sedans to mexico or discontinuing their sedans all together. I won't be back. Looks like I'll be coming back to Hyundai or head on over to Kia and check out their new Optima/K5. At least those cars are built in the US.
I picked this car up with the stormy sea color. Upon getting my dinner from Cheesecake factory today, I was walking back to my car, as I was opening the back door to put the food in, this guy parked behind he calls for my attention. I walk over and he asks what year is the car and I told him, along with it being the N-Line. He asked if he could look inside and I showed him and he was amazed. He walked around the car and he said the thing is a sexy beast. He said he's going to check the N-Line out at a dealer.
I have fun opening this car up on the road when no one else is around me. It's a sleeper, that is for sure. Bose audio system, the seats are comfortable, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting....this is a really great and with the power behind it, you can have fun with it too.
Damn Soyfan I wanna go to sleep 😴
I gotta go to work later😂😂😂😂
😂😂
سفيان sofiane or sofyan
Exactly bro 🤣🤣🤣
One of the better car reviewers on YT. Good coverage, minimal fluff, and not annoying.
I hope so much that they did a good job on engineering the dct for longevity.
If Hyundai/Genesis can prove they produce reliable cars..they might give Toyota a run for their crown.
Hyundai put newly developed 8speed wet dct, which is much more reliable than regular dct
@@JamesCovalentBond i have the 7 speed dct in my Kia Soul. Good so far.
Your review sold me on the Sonata N Line, got mine last week! Absolutely love it!
if these brands like Honda and Hyundai think it's such a great idea to change the shift knob into 4 boring buttons then why don't they just put it on the steering wheel and make room for something else in the center?
That's a good-looking car. Nice stance.
OMG that color!!!!
I just bought a 22' Nline and love it.
I'm liking it, the style, the performance .... Might be my next ride ...
Once covid is over - currently testing positive- I will get this car to replace my 2013 turbo 4 sonata. My sonata replaced a BMW 540i. The Sonata has been as reliable as an anvil. handles very well (lift throttle oversteer takes practice and is worth the lesson. Can't wait to get out of the house.
All right KIA, you are next. Can't wait to get my hands on the new K5 GT...
Just bought my 2021 Sonata SEL. Love this car. The N-Line is tough.
This makes me want an accord type r even more. I can't wait for the k5 gt though 👀
Picked up a 2022 N Line last week after watching all these reviews. I am *wicked* pleased. I test drove tons of vehicles between the $35K-65K mark and honestly.. Hyundai is frigging killing it. It's right up there with cars almost double it's price. Of course you miss things like the passenger seat not being electric, etc, but the additional $20K for a similarly specced BMW, Audi, or Merc.. it's hard to justify not going with this Hyundai.
Hope it holds up the reliability test over the years. Some tunes out for it already as well which are looking promising.
One note for future buyers: The N Line wheels have big plastic "resonators" inside of them for noise dampening. I got winters installed 3 days after buying and they broke one right off of the wheel. They run through 100+ vehicles a day and hadn't seen any wheel with the resonator on them yet, but apparently Honda & Acura has been doing it for 4 years or so now on some 19 inch+ wheels.
That launch control debacle had me ROTF.
So I had to totally edit my comment. I went to drive one last month only to get a feel for the package because it was considering a K5 GT, and to cross it off my list. No K5 GT's to be found anywhere. A mile into my test drive I started saying to myself I don't want to like this car. 90 minutes later I drove it home. Five weeks in and I don't regret my decision. Only two things I wish it did have was the memory position for the driver's seat as well as ventilated seats. I could live without the remote parking feature and the blind spot cameras in the cluster.
And you totally screwed the pooch with the launch control. Sport-plus. Stability control off. To adjust the RPMs for the launch - that is if you want to. You're not required to - use the cruise control switch not the drive mode switch. It's not complicated.
It's a blast to drive and handles great for a 3500 pound family car.
Great car. I'm shocked how much he talked about the accord 2.0 as if its the least sporty midsizers. Most reviewers had the accord as the most sporty even better than the camry TRD which was built for the track . But I can see this sonata being quicker with better numbers horspower and torque.
Theyre all 5 sec cars which isn’t considered fast anymore. Still , kudos to Hyundai/Kia for improving at lightning speed.
You forgot about the Legacy GT Spec B. Good for Hyundai, hopefully this will wake up the competition
It’s unfortunate that some of the best features from the limited can’t be found on the n-line. It would have been nice even if it were options that could configure.
At $40k+ (Acura TLX SH-AWD territory), they might not sell enough units to recoup the investment in designing and engineering this version...
@@OlJackBurton It wouldn’t cost $40K+. The Limited and N-line are both just under $34K. Given Hyundai’s pricing, a hypothetical N-line with all the Limited features should only be $2-3K more, making it $36-37K. That’s in line with the mainstream mid-size sedan segment. A Camry V6 XSE with premium audio system, 360 camera, parking sensors, heated steering wheel, etc cost $39K+ because these are all options even in the top trim. Keep in mind the Sonata Limited offers even MORE features like the Blind View cameras, digital key, fully digital gauge cluster, “Smart Park,” etc standard. So from a value perspective, a Sonata N-line with all the features found on the Limited would still be cheaper than, if not similar to, the Camry. A $40K Acura TLX SH-AWD is barebone with none of the features found in similarly priced mainstream sedans. To get things like Blind Spot monitoring, 360 camera, parking sensors, etc, you need the Advanced trim, making it almost $50K. The Acura is of course nicer in almost every way, but it costs $10-15K more to get similar features. And the last thing about “designing and engineering this version,” there’s no additional “designing and engineering” required. We are literally talking about a Sonata Limited (that already exists) with the 2.5T engine. Hyundai just removed some cool features from the N-line to keep the price down.
Love the latest addition to the N lineup🤩🤩🤩!
Buy there's a small typo in the description sofyan......⬆️
Worth noting that the engine/drive train of the Sonata N-Line is found in the KIA K5 GT and the KIA Sorento as well as the Genesis G80 and GV80.
So in other words, if you’re happy with what you’re seeing and hearing here, you should expect the K5 GT to be similar if not identical. I’ll say, if the K5 GT matches, I’m drooling and can’t wait for my lease to expire to get the GT.
The cars in this segment are close enough that looks and which features appeal to you will make all the difference. They're all good. And I'm really glad to see this much effort. Not everyone wants an SUV.
Straightpipes Hyundai Sonata N line with launch control
Sofyan: I’m not in drive 😂
Saw one of these in person the other day. Definitely makes you double take. Really nice car.
This looks awesome. I think I like the styling of the K5 better overall, so I'm excited to see their GT trim, which will have the same engine. My next lease will definitely be in the Kia/Hyundai family. I'm personally really excited for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.
Alot of car manufacturers in recent years have really upped their aesthetic game.
Korean offical 0-62 is 6.2 with launch control
It’s strange that KIA states that the K5 GT is 0.28 seconds faster than a BMW 330i’s 5.6 seconds. Is the K5 GT lighter?
Hyundai have been underrating everything for the past several years. @Motortrend got the Sonata N-Line 0-60 times in 5.3 seconds.
Clicked on this video so quick. The exhaust sounds good. Can't wait for the k5 gt. Hoping it'll have a good sound too.
This is an amazing car to make it perfect heated and cooled seats in the front and rear and awd
So refreshing to see this company more on the road than camrys. Beautiful car
Too bad this wasn't out in 2019 when I bought my Accord >.
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 It's all good, i love my accord. My next upgrade will most likely be the Genesis G70 near the beginning of 2022.
Lol that sucks. I have a 2015 sonata time to upgrade
@@TheGoddessEnternalNursery G70 would be a huge upgrade, especially the new facelift looks so awesome
@@TheGoddessEnternalNursery I wouldn’t regret the accord is amazing
This is by far the best competitor I’ve seen so far. Honda and Toyota are ages behind in technology and kia’s reliability has not achieved what Hyundai has. There’s no way you can’t take Hyundai’s seriously anymore.
Hopefully I get to race one in my 2020 accord sport 2.0T A10
Honest and truthfully, even with all the extra horsepower, torque, and DCT this sonata has, the Accord pulls EXTRA hard so my conclusion is they’ll have the exact same performance specs. I have a 2020 Accord Sport as well and the Camry 3.5 V6 can’t keep up
The accord is actually pretty darn fast, 0-60 in 5.5 secs. Not sure if the Sonata can keep up. Honda engines are one of the best.
@@trueG922 That’s true, but the DCT might help it KEEP UP with accord I can’t see it outperforming it though. Those DCT’s cuts down 0-60 times down by sometimes a whole second compared to normal transmissions.
@@trueG922 theres countless of 0-60 video of the 2.0 T doing 60 in 5.7 seconds check for yourself, 5.5 is prolly with launch control
@@mikexcanxjerk C&D and MT were able to get 5.5
Nice review. But It kind of sucks that I pay for youtube premium and still have to watch a commercial
when they first showed the new headlight design I wasn't sure how I felt but it has definitely grown on me
Great review. Best one I've seen so far. Thanks.
Are there different versions of the N-Line because the showing of the N-Line in Korea had heated and cooling fronts seats along with heated rear seats. There were also seat controls on the side of the passenger seat for the rear passengers. I want that version of the car LOL!
Gorgeous car! Great amount of features, and I'm very impressed with the performance. I thought it was a V6 but being a 4-cylinder makes it more impressive! Great job Hyundai!!
I just got the sonata may this year 🙃 it’s fine though. I like my red with beige interior
Man I've been down those exact roads you guys had the test drives on! That's awesome!
Where exactly? This is northern Virginia right?
@@Soyblackpower They were in a few beautiful canyons that sit right above Zuma Beach/Malibu and Santa Monica, CA.... which is just North of Los Angeles. I've been on this exact road at least 20 times over the last year. It's absolutely beautiful.
Never clicked on a video so fast in my life lol....
Well done you 👏🏽
So is this the true four-door sports car that we've been waiting for? This is what I'm putting my money on and this is the car I'm buying next year. No need to buy Nissan Maxima now. Great review 👍👍👍.
21:36 giggle-o-meter on 🤣🤣
22:47 second one 😄😄
“Enticing” is the new word in the Accord and Sonanta N videos! Hahahaa - I miss Sofyan saying “Bespoke” tho.
Great blue, too.
First time i can ever say i want a Sonata, been waiting for some performance in this thing finally did it
“That’s so annoying....” What, that you can’t walk and chew gum?
I like this, with mods this car will be a beast on the streets!
Hate when hyundai take features away when this is supposed to be top of the line.
Well thats because this is from a performance line. Sports cars never heave full tech options like luxury trims. Get a limited for full features
If they add all the tech, the car would be over 40k
Have a 2017 sonata can’t wait to upgrade to this beauty
I was considering the elantra sport but now. .....
Elantra N is about to come out and it sounds great. Similar specs
@@JustinIm27 i just found that over on Alex on Autos. Im torn. Although the elantra will have a manual option.
Sound is OK because this is not a Performance Turbo Motor it´s a Smartstream Turbo Motor but i think with a after Market Sport Exhaust the Car Sounds better.
Hey man. Any word on the new k5 gt? I’ve been waiting lol.
Just got the Gold Hyundai NLine! I love it!
Why no memory seats or power passenger seat? No smart park is dumb!
Why no N-Line Limited?
Bought one recently, love it
DEFINITELY trading in my 2019 Camry V6 for this or the K5 GT!
as long as you're not looking for anything to last you past 100k miles, why not.
@@GOLD_FEVER Well considering Hyundai is beyond capable of building vehicles that last past the 100,000 mile mark...he is fine. Worry about Toyota's 5.4 million fuel pump recalls
I would definitely check out the K5 GT.
@@byronnasem4110 a turbo 4 cylinder lasting longer than a naturally aspirated v6... hmmm
ALE melchenko no cap
Only negative is that Hyundai didn't allow the Limited Trim to be available for the N-Line. Otherwise, they're on pace to make some serious advances,
as competitors in this segment.
Accord 2.0 vs n line
33K base for a Hyundai sounds a bit expensive. It's a sporty car, dont get me wrong, but not sure I'd go w this car over the Accord 2.0 turbo Touring model. Hondas gonna keep their value come trade in time, has more bells and whistles and is just an overall better car, except for the hp and torque. That Touring is very peppy, looks gorgeous inside and out, plus more amenities.
Nice job by Hyundai but I think the Accord is still king
I honestly see no point for the veloster n dct when it is a few hundred dollars apart from this
Well the veloster is a much sportier and focused performance car and this is a nice sporty daily driver. Totally different markets
Veloster N is gunna be a way more fun car to drive also given that it comes in a manual which is rare today. Smaller cars are topically more exciting to drive fast also. So big difference between the 2.
Veloster is a true drivers car. LSD, adaptive suspension, and it’s faster. This does it in 5.7 seconds and I’ve seen the Veloster N DCT get it done in 5.2
Only one model here in Australia and that is the n line.
We have heating to all seats and cooling for front seats.We have rear door blinds and auto rear window blind and heads up display. The fake sound is quirky lol and has different levels but can turn it off like I will.Im picking up my red one next week.
Has more guts on paper than my VF SV6 commodore...probably quicker too...not bad
Korean automobile quality is good.
I like the G70 but this is just so much more practical
Back seat is bigger. But i like the look of the g70 better
Damn can we get a V6 turbo! I’m tired of all these 4 cylinders CARS n SUVs that Hyundai makes.😒
um consider stinger gt
Just get a stinger Gt or genesis g70
Well, I truly love my 2021 Hyundai Sonata N - Line and have never set my launch control but look forward to mastering it but as it's stated, will cause increased damage if constantly used. Also, after being stationed in the Navy in both Osan, Korea & Atsugi, Japan the vehicles have been more optional, more sporty, more luxurious and push forward to the techie.