Great review! Thanks for detailed info! in the begging of the video are the headlights set to some kind of demo mode ? they kept on runnig from top to bottom
As much as I really don’t like those wheels, I’m heavily considering trying to trade my lease on my 2023 Limited ICE as it would be nice to get better gas mileage. I will never be one of those people that plugs in their vehicle. Otherwise, I absolutely love my Limited which actually has more features than this N Line. Is that Titan Gray?
Auto manufacturers make changes to their vehicles all the time, it doesn’t mean consumers are constantly getting ‘screwed’. In fact some feel buying the pre-update model is better, as the new ones may have issues undiscovered yet.
Great Video, well done! It looks like a nice vehicle but I’m not crazy about the lack of knobs or the push button shifter. Also the wheels look a bit overdone to my eye.
The wheel design is not to my taste either. In terms of the lack of knobs, it’s definitely an obsessive fetish of many to complain about it. Real life owners like myself (currently lease a 2023 Limited ICE) don’t mind or actually prefer the lack of knobs. Most of it is at your fingertips on the steering wheel regardless. And the flat screen created as a result of no protrusions makes it a breeze to keep clean. Not to mention it creates an upscale modern look. .
This is why Nile has a standardized test loop he uses for all vehicle fuel testing, that way it normalizes the results based on the type of driving/situation. The numbers James gets may not be the same as you could get, or anyone else for that matter, as everyone uses their cars in a different way. Your results will vary.
Hate the H logo in in window. Bad bad bad... I own one of these and you get used to it but poor thought from the design team about the H logo on the window, especially for the NLine. Could have taken a note from the Kia positioning on their Sportage. Also keep a cleaning cloth for the piano black plastic pieces, they do get smudges. Tons of room in cabin, front and backseat and storage is very good size. NO Spare!, hope that does not matter down the line. I like the car but it allows in road noise from passing vehicles along with the wind noise, seems the widow glass is poor noise cancelling quality? No tire on road noise though so the ride is very quiet and smooth. Just the passing and wind noise from the highways and multiple lane roads. The bane of the added music notes for electric vehicle is disturbing, to me, but I understand necessary, I was just not ready for it since this is my first electric type car. you can hear it inside the cabin if you don't have the radio on...but you get used to it. Panoramic roof is a gold star to me! Price for me was 37,400k USD before trade in and taxes
@@PRNTestDrive Piano black does look high end though and much better than a matte black plastic. Just look at some of the competition without piano black and it looks like a budget vehicle. The key is you just have to act like a responsible adult and respect your vehicle. If you are one of those people that breaks their smartphone screen on a regular basis, piano black is not for you. I have never even gotten a scratch on any of my smartphones because I don’t treat my processions like a 5 year old would. Not trying to come off as rude, but that’s just the truth 😆
The issue with the kia/hyundai vehicles in general is that they don't age well, when they are new they are sharp, but as they age and new designs come out, no one says how timeless a Hyundai is or how modern that old kia looks. Additionally, every 10+ year old Hyundai/kia is have seen has had an interior that falls apart, which on a cheap car is expected, but a lot of these new Hyundai/kia vehicles are in Acura/lexus territory.. that's a big ask for unproven reliability, build quality and technology..
So it’s better to offer an SUV that looks the same as every other one from a decade or more ago? IMO, the safe looking vehicles in terms of design just look more horrendous the longer they are on the road. The most obvious example of that would be the CR-V, which only recently got redesigned into something reasonably modern and pleasing to the eye. The cookie cutter SUV look is phasing out quickly with many new generations coming out in the next few years. I can’t speak too much about interior longevity, but the fit and finish of my 2023 Hyundai Tucson and quality of interior materials is miles above anything else in its class. It’s all solid as a rock, while when I sat in the RAV-4 it felt like I was in one of those motorized plastic cars you buy for your toddler. In current generations at least, the interiors of Hyundai/KIA are class leading in terms of design as well as quality. Only Mazda can compete. I do agree that generally speaking, long term reliability will be more questionable in the KIA/Hyundai’s as opposed to Honda/Toyota. Acura/Lexus is luxury class as you know.
@@Ricky-mo6mv I don't disagree, the interior of the new Korean vehicles is WAY nicer than the Japanese vehicles. But, i really wonder on long term reliability with all the screens.. To me it's not worth the risk, and i'd rather deal with a cheap interior over that unknown. But, i do 100% agree on the interior.. as per the exterior, a lof of these manufacturers don't understand that elegant design is usually the lack of design itself.. look at a telluride, they sell tons, it's a good looking suv, but it's not anything crazy, it's a flowing shape, and shaped right for interior volume. Same with a 4runner that's been pretty much the same since 1996, yet they still sell constantly.. It's simple.. The CRV was weird looking from day one, i don't think it's ever been particularly good looking.. Though i assume they sell alot due to the reliability of them.
@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 Absolutely. Let’s remember that the Japanese vehicles have infotainment screens as well, but they just aren’t as well done by any means. Regardless, I have never seen/heard complaints about the infotainment or gauge cluster screens causing issues on any of these vehicles. Yeah, the Telluride is kind of a “timeless” looking SUV if there is such a thing. It has perfect proportions combined with modern high end lighting, interior, and technology. I don’t see how it was ever possible for anyone buying a previous generation CR-V to enjoy what they were looking at. It was definitely just due to brand loyalty and trust. It’s also true that some people don’t care what their vehicle looks like or offers for higher end technology and comfort. Thankfully, the older style CR-V is starting to phase out, but there is one in my neighborhood and every time they drive by my house my eyes start burning.
I disagree. I've had my Santa Fe for 10 years, and so many people see it or get into it and are shocked that it's that old, minus the obvious upgrades, but it is still looking just as sharp. It's in great condition. I recently purchased a Tuscon Hybrid, and I pick it up tomorrow. I'm hoping I'm just as happy with it. I considered the RAV4 and CRV, but the RAV4 is loud inside and basic, and they are changing the exterior for 2025.
@@peridowsley712 Awesome! I am sure you will love it! Yeah, I can’t even sit inside the RAV4 for 5 minutes without feeling like I went into a time capsule back to a budget car of the 90’s. Baffles my mind how people settle for such a low grade vehicle with the exception of the engine. So they say..
Thanks so much for this video! So useful 👌🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Great review! Thanks for detailed info! in the begging of the video are the headlights set to some kind of demo mode ? they kept on runnig from top to bottom
That's just the effect LED lights have on camera frame rates, to the naked eye you wouldn't see this.
How are u making that DRL blink that way ? Pls let me know.
It's a side effect of the LED light's refresh rate versus the camera's frame rate. It doesn't look like that to the naked eye.
As much as I really don’t like those wheels, I’m heavily considering trying to trade my lease on my 2023 Limited ICE as it would be nice to get better gas mileage. I will never be one of those people that plugs in their vehicle. Otherwise, I absolutely love my Limited which actually has more features than this N Line. Is that Titan Gray?
This one was Titan Gray, yes! The regular hybrid is really good on fuel, we highly recommend it.
are u getting screwd if you buy 2023 N line considering you are getting new motor and Hybrid for 2024 model ?
Auto manufacturers make changes to their vehicles all the time, it doesn’t mean consumers are constantly getting ‘screwed’. In fact some feel buying the pre-update model is better, as the new ones may have issues undiscovered yet.
there's a 2023 nline for sale in Drummonville with 32 000km for 33 000$ what you think ?
Great Video, well done! It looks like a nice vehicle but I’m not crazy about the lack of knobs or the push button shifter. Also the wheels look a bit overdone to my eye.
We do wish manufacturers would keep more traditional buttons on their cars.
The wheel design is not to my taste either. In terms of the lack of knobs, it’s definitely an obsessive fetish of many to complain about it. Real life owners like myself (currently lease a 2023 Limited ICE) don’t mind or actually prefer the lack of knobs. Most of it is at your fingertips on the steering wheel regardless. And the flat screen created as a result of no protrusions makes it a breeze to keep clean. Not to mention it creates an upscale modern look.
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6:21 hybrid but it consumes 10 lt gas. unbeliavable. i will buy rav4
This is why Nile has a standardized test loop he uses for all vehicle fuel testing, that way it normalizes the results based on the type of driving/situation. The numbers James gets may not be the same as you could get, or anyone else for that matter, as everyone uses their cars in a different way. Your results will vary.
is a 2022 N-line certified with 66 000 km for 30k+ taxes in Quebec faire price ?
Seems like a fair deal overall.
Hate the H logo in in window. Bad bad bad... I own one of these and you get used to it but poor thought from the design team about the H logo on the window, especially for the NLine. Could have taken a note from the Kia positioning on their Sportage.
Also keep a cleaning cloth for the piano black plastic pieces, they do get smudges.
Tons of room in cabin, front and backseat and storage is very good size. NO Spare!, hope that does not matter down the line.
I like the car but it allows in road noise from passing vehicles along with the wind noise, seems the widow glass is poor noise cancelling quality? No tire on road noise though so the ride is very quiet and smooth. Just the passing and wind noise from the highways and multiple lane roads. The bane of the added music notes for electric vehicle is disturbing, to me, but I understand necessary, I was just not ready for it since this is my first electric type car. you can hear it inside the cabin if you don't have the radio on...but you get used to it. Panoramic roof is a gold star to me!
Price for me was 37,400k USD before trade in and taxes
Piano black for interiors is the worst no matter what car you have.
@@PRNTestDrive Piano black does look high end though and much better than a matte black plastic. Just look at some of the competition without piano black and it looks like a budget vehicle. The key is you just have to act like a responsible adult and respect your vehicle.
If you are one of those people that breaks their smartphone screen on a regular basis, piano black is not for you. I have never even gotten a scratch on any of my smartphones because I don’t treat my processions like a 5 year old would. Not trying to come off as rude, but that’s just the truth 😆
The issue with the kia/hyundai vehicles in general is that they don't age well, when they are new they are sharp, but as they age and new designs come out, no one says how timeless a Hyundai is or how modern that old kia looks. Additionally, every 10+ year old Hyundai/kia is have seen has had an interior that falls apart, which on a cheap car is expected, but a lot of these new Hyundai/kia vehicles are in Acura/lexus territory.. that's a big ask for unproven reliability, build quality and technology..
So it’s better to offer an SUV that looks the same as every other one from a decade or more ago? IMO, the safe looking vehicles in terms of design just look more horrendous the longer they are on the road. The most obvious example of that would be the CR-V, which only recently got redesigned into something reasonably modern and pleasing to the eye. The cookie cutter SUV look is phasing out quickly with many new generations coming out in the next few years.
I can’t speak too much about interior longevity, but the fit and finish of my 2023 Hyundai Tucson and quality of interior materials is miles above anything else in its class. It’s all solid as a rock, while when I sat in the RAV-4 it felt like I was in one of those motorized plastic cars you buy for your toddler. In current generations at least, the interiors of Hyundai/KIA are class leading in terms of design as well as quality. Only Mazda can compete.
I do agree that generally speaking, long term reliability will be more questionable in the KIA/Hyundai’s as opposed to Honda/Toyota. Acura/Lexus is luxury class as you know.
@@Ricky-mo6mv I don't disagree, the interior of the new Korean vehicles is WAY nicer than the Japanese vehicles. But, i really wonder on long term reliability with all the screens.. To me it's not worth the risk, and i'd rather deal with a cheap interior over that unknown. But, i do 100% agree on the interior.. as per the exterior, a lof of these manufacturers don't understand that elegant design is usually the lack of design itself.. look at a telluride, they sell tons, it's a good looking suv, but it's not anything crazy, it's a flowing shape, and shaped right for interior volume. Same with a 4runner that's been pretty much the same since 1996, yet they still sell constantly.. It's simple.. The CRV was weird looking from day one, i don't think it's ever been particularly good looking.. Though i assume they sell alot due to the reliability of them.
@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 Absolutely. Let’s remember that the Japanese vehicles have infotainment screens as well, but they just aren’t as well done by any means. Regardless, I have never seen/heard complaints about the infotainment or gauge cluster screens causing issues on any of these vehicles. Yeah, the Telluride is kind of a “timeless” looking SUV if there is such a thing. It has perfect proportions combined with modern high end lighting, interior, and technology.
I don’t see how it was ever possible for anyone buying a previous generation CR-V to enjoy what they were looking at. It was definitely just due to brand loyalty and trust. It’s also true that some people don’t care what their vehicle looks like or offers for higher end technology and comfort. Thankfully, the older style CR-V is starting to phase out, but there is one in my neighborhood and every time they drive by my house my eyes start burning.
I disagree. I've had my Santa Fe for 10 years, and so many people see it or get into it and are shocked that it's that old, minus the obvious upgrades, but it is still looking just as sharp. It's in great condition. I recently purchased a Tuscon Hybrid, and I pick it up tomorrow. I'm hoping I'm just as happy with it. I considered the RAV4 and CRV, but the RAV4 is loud inside and basic, and they are changing the exterior for 2025.
@@peridowsley712 Awesome! I am sure you will love it! Yeah, I can’t even sit inside the RAV4 for 5 minutes without feeling like I went into a time capsule back to a budget car of the 90’s. Baffles my mind how people settle for such a low grade vehicle with the exception of the engine. So they say..
How big is a bunch, how big is a ton? Not too precise about anything.
That's something we'll pass along to James. Thanks for the feedback.