I own a 2017 Elantra. They have a 2.0 Atkinson cycle variant of the Nu engine. Mine, and according to many reports the dealer told me they get, is they make a loud ticking/tapping noise when cold. It sounds like a diesel. Dealer reported Hyundai said it was normal because the metal shrinks in cold weather and there is no need to look into the issue further. They further recommended I bring the engine and transmission to operating temperature before driving. I am not sure why they would recommend this since this requirement it is not listed in the owner's manual. The owner's manual only states that engine speed should be kept "moderate" until the engine reaches operating temperature. I have never ever had a car do this in cold weather and I have had my fair share of junkers. I think there is a real safety issue here that Hyundai is ignoring. Are they engineering piston slap into their engines causing them to wear out early and suddenly which can happen while in motion which can lead to a dangerous situation like stalling or power loss on the road. It seems Hyundai in Canada acknowledged this with a recall for an issue with the EXACT same issues on the Nu engine but for some reason failed to take action in the US even though all the engines came from the same plant. That recall was for ill fitting pistons in the cylinder causing knock when the engine was cold. This caused damage that required the engine to be replaced. It seems this issue is continuing on these latest iterations of the Nu engine and Hyundai is continuing to ignore them and blaming the customer about them. Hyundai needs to be held accountable for their product and address/correct any safety issues world wide and not in just one country.
Pics for the 2020 Sonata came out a few weeks ago and it looks like a big step up in quality and style (interior looks amazing). Unless you can get a great deal on a 2019, the 2020 models seems well worth the wait.
You do realize that the Sonata and Elantra are completely different segments and price points, right? Yeah I'd hold out for the new Mazda Miata coming out over this unless you can get a deal............
It's mostly still in that range. $14k+ for a base model and around $18k for a middle trim level Value Edition. And probably no one is actually paying $27k for the top trim level, more like $22-23k.
Man, what's going on over at Hyundai's design department? The new Sonata is interesting but everything else, including this, seems like a step backwards compared to previous models. Good thing the Kia side of things look better and are cheaper
I own a 2017 Elantra. They have a 2.0 Atkinson cycle variant of the Nu engine. Mine, and according to many reports the dealer told me they get, is they make a loud ticking/tapping noise when cold. It sounds like a diesel. Dealer reported Hyundai said it was normal because the metal shrinks in cold weather and there is no need to look into the issue further. They further recommended I bring the engine and transmission to operating temperature before driving. I am not sure why they would recommend this since this requirement it is not listed in the owner's manual. The owner's manual only states that engine speed should be kept "moderate" until the engine reaches operating temperature. I have never ever had a car do this in cold weather and I have had my fair share of junkers. I think there is a real safety issue here that Hyundai is ignoring. Are they engineering piston slap into their engines causing them to wear out early and suddenly which can happen while in motion which can lead to a dangerous situation like stalling or power loss on the road. It seems Hyundai in Canada acknowledged this with a recall for an issue with the EXACT same issues on the Nu engine but for some reason failed to take action in the US even though all the engines came from the same plant. That recall was for ill fitting pistons in the cylinder causing knock when the engine was cold. This caused damage that required the engine to be replaced. It seems this issue is continuing on these latest iterations of the Nu engine and Hyundai is continuing to ignore them and blaming the customer about them. Hyundai needs to be held accountable for their product and address/correct any safety issues world wide and not in just one country.
Hmmm I kind of like the styling!
Wait until the new gen 2021 Hyundai Elantra comes out later in the year. It is amazing. It is as big as it's big brother, the Sonata.
They look pretty good in person. I think vids don't depict round shaped front of this car. You should really check this in person
Seeing that your review is thorough and accurate, can you name the quietest car in this class?
Would it be the Civic?
Still prefer the look of my 2018 sport model.
Ford Focus reincarnation fifteen years ago.
Are we not gonna talk about the ugly styling a step back and the Kia Forte looks 10 times better !
Fuck you
Not really. Looks a lot better than last year models
The "New" Hyundai grill is very Nissan Quest's thou
Pics for the 2020 Sonata came out a few weeks ago and it looks like a big step up in quality and style (interior looks amazing). Unless you can get a great deal on a 2019, the 2020 models seems well worth the wait.
You do realize that the Sonata and Elantra are completely different segments and price points, right? Yeah I'd hold out for the new Mazda Miata coming out over this unless you can get a deal............
Ooops, thought this was a Sonata review. My bad.
$27K for an Elantra?!?!? Remember when these used to be a $14-18k car.
It's mostly still in that range. $14k+ for a base model and around $18k for a middle trim level Value Edition. And probably no one is actually paying $27k for the top trim level, more like $22-23k.
Wow they ruined the front end. Hideous now
Man, what's going on over at Hyundai's design department? The new Sonata is interesting but everything else, including this, seems like a step backwards compared to previous models. Good thing the Kia side of things look better and are cheaper
The new sonata is ugly imo
Making cars uglie won‘t give them more sales than suv‘s
unfortunate looking
the car is an ugly piece of shit.they ruined the car.
That is one ugly ass car.