Should You Buy a 2023 Hyundai Elantra? Thorough Review by A Mechanic
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- A Mechanic Reviews the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Should You Buy One?
In this video we take a look at the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. We start with a proper technical review under the hood then underneath the car.
Then we look at the exterior and interior. Then we talk about some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Under The Hood
9:40 Under The Car
14:18 Exterior Review
18:52 Interior Review
24:59 Things I Don't Like About It
26:15 Should You Buy One? - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I bought my first Elanta in 2000 and kept it for 12 years and 250,000 miles. No problems whatsoever except wheel-bearings went a 100k. I then gave the car to my son who drove it for another 4 years. They are cheap BUT they do the job and the quality is very good. We have owned 6 so far with no issues.
I had a 2004 Elantra & tell people that car was way better than it had any business being. Base model, looked like you could punt it down the street, but it was a steady farm pony. Sold it at 144k & got a new 2016 Santa Fe Sport when we started having kids. That thing is sitting dead on it dealer lot right now at 88k. I took care of my little Blueberry & did the same for the SF, but very different results
They are so good that you needed 6 of them? Doesn't sound good.
My wife and I had 4 Hyundai vehiles and my daughter had 2 that makes 6. Maybe that's new math?@@HarryKuloh
My grandma had a 1999 Elantra. Loved it so much that later on, she bought a 2008 Sportage. She told me that she loves how the Hyundais look, just can't afford one.
Thank you
*anxiety disengaged*
Bought my Hyundai Elantra 2005 new. Still have it today and going strong at 364,700 miles. They've come a long way since the early years.
Are you sure it’s miles and not km?
@@jeanvaljean1475 it's in miles. I live in the US. Florida. The US has yet to adopt the metric system in most of their consumer products. We may have separated from the old Mother Country 200+ years ago, but seems hard up on giving up on the ol' British System of measurement 😂
My wife just purchased a 2023 Elantra SEL. To be honest, I initially did not get the idea why there is a handle in the passenger side of the car. But when I sit in the passenger side of the car, I immediately understood why there is a handle. I have long legs, so the handle can block my leg from touching the gear lever and all other stuff in the middle. Additionally, this handle can serve as a support for my leg. So at the end I was amazed by how thoughtful those Hyundai engineers are.
In romania we have a stick version and when you go to fifth if there’s a long legged person on the right you will always hit their left knee. The plastic is brilliant actually.
I’ve owned my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL w/ Convenience Pkg for about 2 years now and so far it has been flawless. The only “issue” was that there was a recall for a seatbelt tensioner but I took it to a dealer and they resolved it quickly.
I would say that the car is fun to drive. Although it has a torsion beam rear suspension layout, it still drives smooth and is compliant over bumps. It also handles pretty well through turns. I know 140 horsepower doesn’t sound like a lot but for this car it works. I would say it’s pretty zippy through town. Getting up to highway speed and passing is also not an issue. I find it quite easy to speed on the highway as 80mph feels like 60mph because the car is so smooth. It has a CVT but it doesn’t feel like one. The way Hyundai has tuned it makes it feel like a traditional automatic transmission. I usually leave the transmission in Smart mode and the car does the rest. When you put the car in sport mode the gauges go into this red racer theme and you feel like you’re driving a race car. The car gets great mpg’s. I was able to get 37 mpg with strictly city driving. I get about 400 miles of range on a full tank and it usually cost me $35 to fill it up. Road and wind noise is a little bit louder than I hoped but I’m usually bumping music so I don’t hear it too much.
I think the interior has a big wow factor when you first look at it. When I have friends get into my vehicle they are shocked that it is a Hyundai. It’s really nice for this segment of vehicle especially with the dual 10 inch screens. The touch points feel nice especially the leather wrapped steering wheel although there are some cheaper harder plastics throughout the cabin but you don’t interact with them too often. The seats are comfortable but on longer trips they may get a little stiff. I’m glad to see there still are physical A/C controls and it works really well. I leave the A/C in auto and the car does a great job of keeping me cool. I wish this car came with rear air vents. The base speakers are alright. I sometimes have to turn the volume way up to really hear the music. I would recommend the upgraded stereo system. Interior storage is also pretty good with huge side door pockets and a deep center console. The trunk is also really roomy.
The exterior is definitely a grower. This is one of those cars that look better in person than it does on photos. One complaint is that the C pillar on this car is really thick and it creates a big blind spot but thankfully blind spot monitoring comes standard on this car. My Elantra is red and the paint is holding up pretty well. There are minuscule rock chips on the front but that’s inevitable.
The best part about this car is the technology. It works really well. All the safety system are top notch. The AEB has saved me from rear ending somebody twice already. Automatic high beams are great. Lane keep assist keeps you nice and centered in the lane and you can easily turn it off with the push of a button. The adaptive cruise control is excellent and the buttons on the steering wheel on clearly laid out. I am able to take my hands off the wheel for a good amount of time before the car starts beeping at me. Highway cruising is made easy thanks to the cruise control. The interior screens are really quick and load very quickly once you start the car. It lags every now and then but most of the time it’s crisp. I would say 9 times out of 10 the wireless Apple car play connects flawlessly. Every once in a while it wants to act up but most of the time is perfect.
One thing I’ve changed about this car is the headlights. The lower trim Elantras come standard with these ugly halogen projector beams. I went on Amazon and purchased LED lights for less than $100 and installed them on my car and it makes a HUGE difference. The car looks much more cohesive with the LED Drls and headlights not to mention I can see much more at night time.
Overall I have no regrets purchasing this car and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable sedan. The best part about this car is it’s value. You’re able to get many luxury features without the luxury price and that’s where I think the Elantra has the Civic beat.
Yup I agree with you. I bought the Elantra due to pricing and availability. No regrets so far.
Does urs burn oil?
you have mentioned all the facts in detail about this car.
Leasing? Smart man.
Agree! I changed to LED headlights as well. Loving my 23
I know several people with an Elantra that have over 200K miles and have had very minor to no problems with them, whatsoever. I plan on picking one up after my Kia is paid for.
I recently purchased a 2023 SEL model and what is missing in this review is the safety tech. In my opinion the car excels in this area, plus the fuel economy. I traded in my 2010 Elantra that has 117,000 miles and I never had any issues with that car. Thanks for your review !
Agree! Huge feature I use is the adaptive cruise control and all the safety features are great
He's a Toyota mechanic. He's talking about what happens at 200,000+ miles and 15+ years down the road. And of an average of 100 or 10,000 cars because even many American cars can make it to high miles but some won't due to defects. Higher % for Toyota models.
my brother got it and has ONLY 12K mile, and ALREADY burning OIL!!!!!!!
DO NOT TRUST THESE COMMENTS.
@@newchannel1220 - 100k drivetrain warranty !
@@newchannel1220 dumbass probably didn't even change the oil lmao! I have seen it already.
Oil pan is gelatin.
I feel like people won't even listen to what this man is saying, and automatically start ragging on this car because it isn't a Toyota. That isn't the purpose of these videos.
I am not a Hyundai or Kia fan but I think the car looks pretty good. It’s just me I guess. That’s your opinion on how it looks. But I like your reviews. You have to remember this is a $21,000 car !
its NOT. i just googled it.
MSRP $27,915
yeah i dont understand why he think its bad looking.
But , hyundai and KIA is the WORST car brand when comes to Owning.
almost everyone I know who owned hyundai KIA regret after 4-6 years buying them.
@@kuyre2239 the msrp when it gets to the dealership it be about 29 or 30k
I would buy this for 21K. I paid $12,600 for my brand new 5 spd Elantra back in 2004. Was the most reliable car I ever owned. Felt bad about trading in my old reliable friend.
Unfortunately these are a lot more expensive than 21k. Those were the good old days.
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are all stretching the definitions of car design - in a very good way if you ask me. I think Kia and Genesis have hit their marks more often than Hyundai, but at the very least, they are trying to move automotive design in a new direction.
Typical American/European/Japanese designs stuck with individual elements and tend to look like a human face. The Koreans are boldly moving away from that, and I love it.
All that said, your review was excellent and I learned far more than I thought I could.
Design of features or the car body or the nuts, bolts and parts quality that makes up a car? Exploding engine no good!
They also lead the way in engine fires and failures too with millions of cars affected. Dont you watch news? They should also hire good engineers rather than just ex audi designers.
I love the way some Korean cars look like different animals.
A Can "that's OK". Excellent review. Thank you AMD.
I absolutely love watching your reviews! Keep going!
Love these video reviews! More please! Love the honesty
I personally really like the look of this car and as someone who drives it every day, I dint think the screen, controls, or start button are hard to reach! I'm just hoping it holds up well but so far, so good! Also, I find the inside to be pretty quiet all things considered.
Hi AMD, your reviews are very helpful. Will you review the 2024 Mazda CX90 Plug-In Hybrid? Looked like a very similar to Toyota hybrid. Thank you
Really solid reviews. I appreciate the technical drive train info and the electrical ...
Fantastic presentation! You have a wealth of knowledge, and explain with such great details. The cause and effect situations you present, are perhaps the most useful pieces of information. I really learned about Hyundai's setup today. Thanks for sharing with us!
I’ve heard a lot of complaints of Hyundai fighting tooth and nail to weasel out of warranty issues
That engine is out of production
I don't regret my '15 Elantra or '17 Forte car purchases. They've been great to me this entire time. I say regular preventative maintenance IS KEY.
@@macdaddyp8437 You think so? My Forte has 70k and my Elantra has almost 146k miles.
Great content as always!
Appreciate your reviews greatly!
love my elantra N. markup on the type R and GR corolla make them a no go.
Too bad you didn't review an N or Hybrid model; both of those come with independent rear suspension. I own a Hybrid, and am absolutely blown away by the handling and performance of this 50 MPG car. Thanks for the in depth review.
Bro me too! On my elantra hybrid test drive I took my dad and we instantly noticed the rear suspension. Went over a railroad crossing. Felt better than my moms VW Atlas. The hybrid is really slept on.
any engine stalling problems after you stop?
@@GameandSmoketalkshowI also have a hybrid Elantra and have had no engine stalling problems so far, but have very few miles on it
@@deeR0o im looking into getting one is there some things you don’t like about it
I think it is better if he reviews a basic trim that more people will be interested in buying instead of a more niche trim like the N-line. Maybe he can talk about it later if this reviews gets enough views.
I really like the way you do these; from a maintenance and engineering perspective. Brilliant.
I appreciate the different angle of approach on car reviews. I think this sort of info is sorely missing in other car shows.
I was cross shopping between Hyundai Elantra SEL, Kia Forte GT, Honda Civic, Mazda 3 earlier this year.
In the end, I decided to buy the quietest car I test drove. And that's Mazda 3. You are absolutely right that even in small economy car segment, people do care about road/traffic noise.
Mazda 3 is a great buy, it's nearly as durable as most Toyotas.
Definitely the right decision I'd pick that Mazda all day long
The 2018 mazda3 my friend has isn’t quiet at all they must’ve been refined since
I wonder how reliable the new Mazda 3 is going to be, now that it has cylinder deactivation.
Yes Me Mazda has the best interior and a quiet ride and you can get a non turbo motor that last..Also if you get the crystal sol red paint it's second in red paint to only Ferrari .Simply Mazda are drivers cars with good interiors and they last .
Thanks for the review! I personally LOVE the look of the exterior. It's definitely subjective, and that's fine.
Love the placing of your set
Amazing AMD
Love your reviews, man.
I put 455k on my 2010 Elantra. I commute about 40k per year. Last year, I purchased a 2022 SEL. Have 50k on it already. Am getting 42 to 45 mpg on a 182 mile round trip, driving 80 mph. Great commuting car.
wow that's impressive, half a million miles.
I have a 2012 elantra...obly 150,000 so far but zero issues with engine or transmission.
Mother of all commutes
I know a taxi/airport company in FL that uses Hyundai vehicles since 2007. Not uncommon for them to go over 500K per car.
I think you should get it to him for a review. People underestimate korean cars and most of them never owned one. I have had many brands before, and ill stick to the korean brands. HYUNDAI/KIA. Never had any issues either.
These are such good reviews, I think your channel is the only one around with such deep technical reviews, but also general impressions reviews. Which is a perfect combination. This has the potential of being the best car review channel in all of TH-cam in my humble opinion. It already is for me. Wish there were many more videos like this.
there are reasons people do NOT trust HYUNDAI.
The "SavageGeese" channel reviews never get into reliability & powertrain issues because they don't know enough about them.
What, you mean there’s more important things to know about a car than “quirks and features”???
You are my my go to car guy. Very informative and funny! On a serious note spot on.
Thanks for the video. I learned a lot about my Elantra N that I hadn’t seen in other videos. And you’re right, the N is a beast, especially at that price.
The appeal of this car to those who like the styling is that you get a LOT of styling, and quite a bit of tech for a low price.
It looks like you've got more than you paid for.
Can you review Elantra N ? Looking at forums especially the manual variant seems to have no issues from owners so far but just wanted to hear your thoughts.
Really like the technical parts of your reviews. Not sure about how popular the interior and exterior parts are, but maybe nice to include a small on the road driving part about road noise and handling. Keep up the good work!
Like your reviews and honesty.
Love the design, tech features and price. Coming from a 2013 Elantra and have zero regrets with 2023 purchase. To each their own!
I like the way it looks
Love your honesty and insight
Thank you so much for describing the Elantra N engine in detail. I’ve preordered a manual car & haven’t been able to get any in depth info on the engine.
As an owner with over 100k this car is reliable. Only issue were a driver side drive shaft boot and top engine mount both replaced under warranty. Still getting 28.6mpg mostly city with close to 36mpg on the highway. It just works. Oil changes at 5k with a full fluid change and serpentine belt done with full tune up at 90k. Love this car. Just needs rear air vents and ventilated front seats.
What about the cvt transmission?
I have an Elantra N and yes I definitely agree. These cars need rear vents and ventilated seats.
This is good to hear but i would still put it behind Toyota and Honda, in like a third place or runner up in terms of reliability. Cus if you had to change drive shaft components and engine mounts, those are things you'd never have to worry about in those JDM vehicles. So it makes me a bit weary. Also heard its hard to claim the warranty from dealerships in certain areas.
@@poopsie117 I've heard of the AC going out on Civics before 100k and the steering rack needing to be replaced on a Corolla before 100k. Japanese cars are far from flawless.
4 minutes in to the video and just can't get over his sarcastic undertones in every Statement
Love your reviews watch almost all of them! But.... I own this exact car and trim and honestly coming from a 2023 Mazda3 Premium AWD, it honestly was not a downgrade. The engine is quieter and smoother than the Skyactiv, The IVT/CVT is far smoother for A to B transportation. Fuel economy is great mid 30s to 40 plus mpg on highway. PLUS MPI and no turbo does equal long term reliability. The road noise to my ears is not that loud, but do hear some wind noise but the overall package of smooth quiet engine and trans really bring a lot of value and again do not feel its much louder than the Mazda which ranks near the top for NVH. The ride is noticeably smoother than the Mazda3. The interior plastics are a bit cheap but are well assembled and the leather seats feel well made and bolstered. I am in no ways a Hyundai brand loyalist but I do think that you were a bit hard on the car especially compared to rivals in the class. Based on simplicity and ease of maintenance I also do not see this having serious reliability issues. Owning and reviewing a vehicle definitely give you a new perspective. Also the style was hard at first not going to lie but has grown on me and despite the crazy lines, the car makes maximum use of space for taller drivers, another huge improvement over the Mazda.
Agree w/ all. Have owned several Elantra’s and most recently 2023 SEL w/ Convenience. I wasn’t a fan of grab bar at first, but it wasn’t a deal breaker - after owning the car it isn’t even a thought. Love it for all the reasons you mention. Love the looks vs cookie-cutter style of many small sedans on the road.
I actually own Toyotas, and I do feel that they are superior in quality to Hyundai. That said, I do agree with the comments above.
@@sethtenrec I have owned 8 Hyundai’s over the years and very happy. When comparing a 2023 Hyundai Elantra to a 2023 Toyota Corolla I’d give a slight edge to the Elantra based upon - A better basic warranty (5 vs 3 yrs); better drive train warranty of 10 vs 5 years; better roadside 5 vs 2 yrs; very similar options (I have SEL w/ Convenience Package (parking assist, key fob remote, navigation, heated seats, 10.5” infotainment etc); large space…. Overall I think it just boils down to personal preference - both are great for the class - If my plan was to keep the car 10 yrs+ , I might lean toward Toyota based upon reputation of great long term performance. I usually change before 7 yrs. Of course with today’s insane prices that might change. Best wishes.
@@sethtenrecToyotas being superior in quality? Have you sat in the 2023 Corolla? The ride is rough, interior trim pieces feel super cheap and the car is so slow, it's borderline dangerous. You really have to plan out a strategy to pass people on the interstate. And the seats are not as comfortable as the Elantra.
@@DeadofWinter321 for example, the 1975 Toyota Corolla had 54 hp. The 2023 has 169 hp. You’re spoiled for what power an economy car should have.
Your Car reviews are absolutely unequivocally the most honest opinion with facts to back up your analysis. I really enjoy listening to your What When Where and How Reasoning. I just bought a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. I would respect your opinion. When shopping for this type of vehicle, Chevrolet was not on our radar. However looking at just about every vehicle of this type in our area, the Traverse checked all the boxes. Plus we could buy one and drive it home without waiting 6 to 9 months. We just lucked out with one showing up at a dealership within the past hour and it was not sold yet. We missed a few deals because someone else got to the dealership before us. So far we are pleased in the first 1,300 miles.
I love how you start reviewing right away on the engine and the under chassis before on the exterior and interior features.
I agree with your assessment of technical build quality !!! Wish hyundai / Kia wouldn't cheap out on things. But strongly disagree with how the car looks, same kind of body lines on tucson, and santa cruz. Love my tucson limited !!! And the tech is really nice. They did the same with santa cruz and left out options available on other limited vehicles .
One positive thing that should be noted about this Elantra - fantastic fuel economy! This is one of the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid cars on the market, and certainly in its class. You can easily beat the EPA rating.
Secondly, it's also the fastest new car you can buy for low $20k. Noticeably faster than the base Sentra, Corolla, and Civic.
Hate to be that guy, but actually all 3 of the base models mentioned push more than 147 hp, which is what the Elantra makes
Bro i think you should do a bit more research. Unless you talking about the N model which is over $30k is the only trim thats fast. Also seeing stats and actually driving it is completely different. My friend has a base 2016 elantra and i had a base 2009 civic, both stock he said my car pulls much faster between the 2.
I can agree, the fuel economy is great.
Ehhh wrong the base engines are the same HP
Great!! Buddy...Nice n honest review.
Ohhhh, that GS in the background, beautiful!
Thanks for your nice and honest review, actually I was thinking about this, but now!!!,, No thanks.
I’ve been struggling thinking about Outlander , CX-5 and Qashqai, Outlander has the hood flutter issue, CX-5 not so many safety features except the Signature trim and Qashqai a little bit pricey.
Which one would you go with?
Toyota
Hey AMD. Thanks for reviewing the Elantra as I have one and been driving it for the past 2 years.
I agree and disagree with some of your points. Before y’all call me a Hyundai fan please know I still think a civic or a corolla is a better buy. I am simply stating my points and opinions as an owner.
1. The engine and transmission is solid and very smooth. It being a NA 2.0 port injected engine means it’s probably one of the most reliable Hyundai models. The CVT can get drony but that’s the nature of any CVT.
2. Exterior design is subjective and I personally like the styling. In person it looks a lot better than in videos imo.
3. You mention a lot about insulation and NVH. If you watch most reviews the Elantra is actually quieter than a civic or corolla.
4. Handling wise the car drives fine. However due to the torsion beam suspension the car doesn’t absorb bumps as well. I’ll say though, the car chassis feels solid and confident. The new Elantras ride on the new K3 platform.
5. The interior is really easy to use and I think you’re overthinking it. You have physical buttons for almost everything lol.
6. The biggest advantage the Elantra has over its competitors is the tech. You get a lot for your money.
With all that said, I believe the Elantra is a solid car. Yes, the civics and corollas might be more reliable. But with the simple engine/transmission set up I believe this is one of Hyundai’s safest models to buy.
How many miles you got on it? Any CVT issues?
Nope! No mechanical issues at all. Engine and transmission is smooth as butter. Coming up to 30k miles soon.@@shaun_wp7281
Love your reviews and your expertise on the automotive world ,best qualified person to review the mechanical value of a car
New to this channel and can't get enough! Quick question: I own a Veloster N and was wondering what you think of adding an oil catch can to deal with the carbon build up issues with GDI engines? I've been thinking about adding one, but wonder: if this is necessary, why wouldn't the engineering team added it from the factory?
I actually like the back of the car and the simple design of the engine. The valve cover looks like it would be the easiest to replace the gasket that I have ever seen.
Agreed
Thank you for your honest and thorough reviews! I really appreciate how in-depth you go on the mechanical parts. I was considering an Elantra as my next vehicle, but, since I plan to keep my next vehicle for a very long time (at least ten years), I decided against an Elantra. Too many cheap plastic parts, and you said that the design means it will vibrate a lot after six years or so. Pity because I think the refreshed design on the 2024 models looks at least a little better than this design.
I would really like to see what you think of the Kia Soul. Is it any better, mechanically speaking, than this Elantra?
Get Mitsubishi Mirage :) will last you over 10 years with warranty )
I like this kind of review, is perfect for my field of work. It helps me understand, buy and stock new parts as an automobile parts sales person.
Love my Kia Forte. GT Line 2.0. No complaints.
I have owned three Camrys, an Avalon, and a 2014 RAV4 Limited. I have always liked Toyota, but through happenstance I currently own a ‘23 Ridgeline and a 2020 Elantra, which I believe has the same power train as the ‘23 base Elantra: 2.0 and CVT. I think this review is a little too critical of the Hyundai compared to other cars in its class, especially In regards to the beam axle and sound deadening. Lots of cars still have beam axles and they do have some advantages. Cheaper of course, but fewer alignment issues and they do flex to some degree, better than a live axle. And so far as sound insulation, my 2014 RAV4 Limited AWD had none either. It was by far the loudest vehicle I ever owned since my ‘64 Beetle, and the road noise was far higher than the Hyundai. I was embarrassed by how loud it was and almost ashamed to have others in the car. It was developing VVT start-up rattle and I was sick of the noise so I traded it for a very quiet Honda Ridgeline. I’d also say that despite some road noise (true that) the ‘20 Elantra is a pleasure to drive, the motor has decent power and the CVT tranny in particular has no rubber band feel and under medium to hard acceleration even has faux shift points. Fuel mileage is astounding, I can do 48MPG at a steady 60mph with the AC off. I’ve taken many long trips with no issues in the Elantra. It has a decent sound system and rides nicely, so the road noise is not a killer for me, hey its not an Avalon, right? I also consider myself somewhat lucky in that I think I got a good motor in this car; it uses no oil and I’m close to 40K miles on it. I never go more than 5K on an oil change. Honestly, were I aware of all the engine issues Hyundai/Kia are having I don’t think I would have purchased this car. I think the major issue with KIA/Hyundai is consistency of manufacture and QA not technology and design. If they can get that under control I think they will be right there with Toyota/Honda, And as bad as the recall issues are with Hyundai, they pale compared to Ford/GM/Stellantis. Just MHO. And lastly, I had an oil burning Camry 2.4, and my Avalon 6 speed had the infamous 1-2 shift flare that was never cured. No car is perfect, not even Toyota.
As someone who has worked on my own cars for my entire life, I agree with you. Toyota's can have their own issues and like any car have to be maintained. And you have to be as thorough as you can in evaluating the mechanical history of engines and transmissions before you buy. My wife drives a 2017 Kia Sorento Limited purchased new. The 3.3l V6 and the 6 speed transmission both had an excellent history and reputation at the time. It has been a solid SUV for us and is super quiet on the highway. @ 84k it has been issue free, but I do regular PM. That PM has included me cleaning the intake valves @ 50k. Having said that, I would not purchase a new Sorento today as you have to get a 4 cyl turbo mated to a DCT. No thanks. One further comment. Daughter bought a new Kia Optima in 2017. Got to 30k and engine seized up on interstate 200 miles from home. Yes, this was due to the now infamous kia/Hyundai 4cyl engine problem during this period. I will say the story ended well. She called the kia dealer near where the car crapped out. They immediately knew it was one of the recalled engines, got it towed in and got her a loaner to get home. Dealership was super accommodating. ..... Couple weeks went by and dealer had new engine in the car. However when she went to pick it up she got to looking at the new Optimas on their lot and ended up leaving with a new 2020 model, lol. She still drives it today and has had zero issues with the car. I believe your later model Elantra should also be fine.
Best Elantra? 4th Gen 2006-2010 2.0 Beta 2 engine with a manual transmission, rock solid. This was the non-GDI era Hyundai. Remember this was an era when Civics were blowing head gaskets/transmissions like crazy and the Toyota 2.4 was breaking off headbolts and burning oil. For some reason, 2006-2010 Hyundai's were in their prime from the Sonata to the Santa Fe to the rock solid Elantra. If you can get your hands on a cheap Hyundai from this period its gold.
Yeah even a 05 I had Elantra was super reliable and never gave me issues I’ve done more work to my 07 Prius than I did it lol
Have a 2007 Elantra with 354k no issues except regular maintenance. Had a 2023 Elantra N which blew at 796 miles.
AMD, I really appreciate your straight forward reviews. I'd love to hear your thoughts and review on the 2022-2023 Nissan Frontier. Thank you for your consideration and God Bless.
Love your reviews
Nice to see some engines without direct injection again. Have you seen the new Civic Sport Hatchback has the old K20 non turbo with port injection and a 6 speed manual? How interesting. Very old powertrain.
google.
Hyundai And Kia Gdi Engines Class Actions
to find out WHY.😂😂😂
Altima and Sentra are DI now.😢
Yes the only interesting HB compact in canada is this HB Civic with the base 2.0L and the manual transmission ...but way overpriced even if made in canada it should at least reduce the destination charge here . A cheaper alternative HB is the Forte5 LX
but after this mechanical analysis of the Elantra its twin sister from kia is even less attractive.
Dynamic force engine in toyota has best of both words to prevent carbon build-up
From body shop experience, I agree the design will be an expensive nightmare to repair. Aesthetically, however, so dramatic and unique, there is no mistaking this for anything else except maybe the larger Sonata. Many buy Elantra for its stellar reputation, but these visual affects do draw attention of new prospects who aren't thinking so far ahead.
When ghe underneath is exposed is not a problem in the long run?
The Car Care Nut Reviews, I have to say, that intro was beautiful, the music along the scenery.
Looks very nice on the outside. Really dig the color there too. I hope the inside is as impressive! Thanks again for the reviews on these cars.
I don’t care for Hyundai but they do a good interior I must say
EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL REVIEW 👍. However, I am quite confused. I have seen many recommendations on changing CVT fluid every 30 to 50 thousand miles. Why is this Elantra saying never to do it?
It's so you have to replace the car once that CVT kicks the bucket
I love this review and also the way you present! Would really love to see one about the hybrid model as that is something I have been considering but if it’s a nightmare for a mechanic to fix I’m concerned about the cost of repair.
Excellent detailed technical review
Sorry, But I disagree profoundly with his review here.
I have been using one for Rideshare as a rental. I have put almost 7,000 miles on it in 6 weeks.
I am getting 40 MPG measured.. from a Non Hybrid.
They sell a Hybrid model also rated at 51 MPG, something he did not even talk about. That gets the 1.6L NA engine with a DCT. And has independent suspension instead of the rear beam.
I get complements on how the car looks daily. And it has a MASSIVE back seat for the size car as he mentioned, and trunk that is almost as big as a Camry's.
My passengers have commented on how nice the car looks, and how smooth and quiet it is.
And I agree.. If anything the ride is almost TOO soft.. The SEL trim gets the smaller rims so that helps.
Maybe the crappy streets in Chicago are are causing him to bottom the suspension out.. That could be a reason he thinks it rides bad. Or maybe the much bigger rims with less sidewall on the tires.
I do get a little wind noise right next to my ear.. But it is not on the passenger side. I think my car was hit in the driver side at some point and the door is not exactly right.. The quarter panel is also not exactly aligned right.
Mine does not have the digital display.
People today constantly complain that all new cars look the same.. then complain when a company makes a car look COMPLETELY different from everything else, including the rest of there own models.
He mentioned the new civic... which is the MOST boring looking thing.. a baby accord.. which also got more boring in its last update.
My only concern for this car would be long term... will that CVT hold up to 300,000 miles?
Who knows. It is a chain design not a belt.. they are supposed to be more robust. Toyota uses that also.
He also did not mention all the standard safety equipment at all.
Mine is an SEL trim.. a $22K car
Had Blind Spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, Lane Departure warning.. and lane Keep, AND it will drive down the center of the road on its own too.
It will warn you when the cars in front of you start to move when the light turns green. The only option mine does not seem to have is Radar Cruise... kinda weird.
The only part of his review I agree with is the very dumb grab handle thing on the passenger side.. It IS.. in the way, and does not do much that is useful. I tie a trash bag to it.
I love the Car Care nut.. But I think he is WAY off on this one.
Most of his dislikes are Style... I guess that's subjective.
I find it attractive, I like the lines, and I like the interior layout. The complicated controls aren't going to be a problem for owners who figure it out and get used to it.
My only real problem with this Elantra is the poor visibility and the nearly all-black interior (hate that!!!!!)
Otherwise, it looks decent.
I wouldn't buy one though.
I got the grey interior it looks real nice, but the piano black on the cupholders gets so dirty so easily. the rear view is horrible, but it's on par with a civic, at least the models I've driven (90s, 2013) might get one of those rear view dashcam combos
Been following for a few months now! Great stuff....
Can we get a video on the IS500? I know you did a '22 IS video, but that was more on the IS350. Would love to get your take on the IS500 specific features such as the V8.
I love love love my 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited!!!!
Totally biased reviewer! Sits on the passenger seat and complains that touch screen is far to reach. What nonsense! And, this is the first reviewer that has so much to complain about Elantra's high-tech feature-rich interior. One must see what they get in a Corolla to appreciate what you are getting in the Elantra. For him, this Elantra is so loud and noisy that it's a city only car. Seriously? I dare you won't say the same for a Corolla hybrid which is a LOT noisier.
For those in the market for subcompact category cars, I highly recommend taking test drive of the cars you've shortlisted and experience it yourself in terms of comfort, convenience, features, tech, road noise etc. Do not take your decision based on such highly biased reviewers. This reviewer is a Totoya technician. In another review, this guy was compaining about the highway noise on Hyundai's flagship SUV Palisade Caligraphy edition while some other reviewer actually rated Palisade as one of the most silent highway cars based on the decibel ratings he actually measured. So, don't go by the whimsicle/imaginary stories of this "expert" mechnic and trust your own guts. Go and take the test drives and judge everything YOURSELF. Get behind the wheels of your shortlisted cars and see what all boxes it checks for YOU. Talk to few current owners, if you can catch them in parking lots of malls/grocery stores. Getting brainwashed by so called experts is not a good idea.
Fun facts: Hyundai motor group is #3 world-wide and #4 in the US (YTD) in terms of no. of cars sold in a year. And, as far as current gen Elantra is concerned, it won coveted NACOTY (North American Car of The Year) award in 2021 that gets judged by 50 professional auto industry journos/reviewers.
10:55 Really made my day knowing we share the same native language, i found your channels recently and I love the Lexus restoration series ❤
same here.
I just bought mine...I absolutely love the front and the exterior as a whole and love the interior. To each his own.
I like the new light set up. look pretty cool
Aside from reviewing new cars, please also review if certain makes and models should be purchased USED and what to look for given their reliability and problem issues, etc. Otherwise, throughly enjoyed every videos you have put out. Thank you.
That'd be a boring series cuz it will just be basic japanese cars as expected.
For me, too many personal opinions almost bordering on a bias. I am surprised because other reviews don’t show this. We have two Hyundais and they have proven to be quite reliable and comfotabe.
If a buyer doesn’t like the ‘panel sweep’ or the bar in the center console, simply move on. Why spend so much time expressing your mechanic’s opinion. That is my one opinion :) :). Keep the reviews a-coming.
I have a 2021 called Preferred model - I loose the dual heating system, but they give us the leather heated steering wheel and shifter is leather in exchange of that which I am pretty happy about. I went out to get either a Corolla, Sentra, or Forte as they all priced out very well ONLINE, and actually was seriously looking at the Jetta when those cars - well the dealers I went to were already padding the prices like $5,000 - and Jetta dealer advertised huge discounts and it was a pretty nice car, larger and the boring did not bother me after awhile. The Elantra was not even on my shopping list as they priced out at least as costly ONLINE - but I took one out for like 3 hours (I "hound dogged a lead on some cars that were stuck in Vancouver coming in late to the city) and it drove the nicest and was pretty darn quiet - certainly as good. The one thing that was a big buy in for me was the gauges all being CLOSER and pointing to me - the keep off my stuff bar (Corvette does the same) is fantastic and reminded me of how much I loved the heating controls being on the left side of the steering wheel in my '74 Coronet. It is true all the $$$ goes to the driver as it was WAY more DRIVER focused - in my car it is also WIRELESS Android or Apple, works flawlessly. The backseat in our regions was seriously decontented in favor of that driver content, it is large and comfortable but no one is as important as the driver for sure - my brother is 6'4" and said it is a bit boring in the passenger seat but the seat heat controls he has no issue with (and it has its own cellphone storage on "his side"). Mine has the manual brake, and the "deathstar" looking things, some say you can put anything that uses a suction cup there - some places it was a fingerprint sensor OR drive mode selector - mine does not really have that but it is dead space that you think - gosh good place for something useful. The looks turned out just fine - I got black to hide the wheels and grill a bit - and I've got lots of compliments on it at car washes - EVERY BRAND would say "well nice car but the looks - who wants that" but in reality people "oh Hyundai .. no, we were saying it is really eye catching and so nice to see something different these days, we were thinking it looks pretty sharp actually" (it is not dis-similar to the previous generation Civic if you go side by side for looks). Really interesting to hear about the motor etc - they told me DEFINATELY HIGH QUALITY SYNTHETIC every 8,000 km maximum or bi-yearly. I do not like the filter ($23 here!); so was interested on your take on the rebuild filters.
Consumer Reports rates the 2023 Elantra one of the most reliable cars, tied with the Civic and Corolla. It is also one of the quietest cars in its class as independently tested by other youtube reviewers. I still learned something with this video though.
I personally like the look of this car. I do have a 2013 sonata with 219,000 miles on it that I use for work and I haven't had any major problems. Obviously this is a notch below but seems like this guy would not like any Hyundai just guessing.
I owned the 2021 and 2023 SEL and I’m sure he knows his cars. But. These are beautiful cars and run and handles the road very well. It’s quiet and quick. I love the styling it’s what originally caught my eye. I love it and I guess that’s all that counts. I enjoyed review and learned a lot. Love this car!
-- message from Hyundai social marketing team.😂😂😂
Great review. I liked that you talked about the engine and transmission. I kept laughing out loud when you kept saying that the car looks like it’s been in an accident already.
The Car Care Nut is very knowledgable guy and his reviews are always very good and spot on.
How can a person who has workd on and promoted Toyota for years, if not decades, give a truly independent assessment of a Korean car? He is one mechanic in a sea of thousands. Take into consideration the remote possibility of bias. Many current and past owners write to the contrary.
Him complaining about the design definitely shows his bias. Of course he's used to boring Toyota's
I purchased a 2023 Hyundai Elantra sel back 8 months ago. Had the 2.0 non turbo w cvt. The engine started burning oil right at 19,000 miles. They didn’t want to fix it so I traded the car in and went electric with the bolt. Best car yet!
The dealer didn’t want to fix it under warranty?
@@iangranados4899when I told the dealership that I thought it was burning oil, (bc there was literally no oil on the dip stick) the service manager said loudly across the room to the service advisor helping me “another one wow let’s start the process” and the advisor said we’re starting an oil consumption test. They started the test and I came back for every test, and it was low on oil every time I went back in for a check. They didn’t do anything to resolve the issue after I finished the test. I was having other issues with the car so I was in service frequently. Every time I went into service I would overhear the service dept workers talking about vehicles waiting for new engines. I had a complete regret for my purchase decision. I asked them how much they would give me for the car so I could get into something different and they offered me a measly $18,000. So I went to another dealership and bought a new bolt, and they gave me $21,000 for the Elantra lol
That’s concerning. I’m looking at a 24 and thought those oil burning issues were resolved.
Hello thank you for your content. I was wondering if you come across the new Pilot for one of these videos?
If you provide him the new pilot vehicle to review and go to his shop, there's a chance he'll do it for you
Hi The Car Care Nut Reviews, Love the review. Can you do a review of the Elantra 2024 hybrid sedan base version? Thanks and Regards.
Looks are subjective but personally, I really love the look of this car. Nevertheless we still went with the 2023 Corolla Hybrid XLE mainly because the Elantra Hybrid has a DCT transmission which I just don’t trust. But if it had a traditional transmission like the Sonata Hybrid, I would have probably went with this.
so you trust the CVT in the toyota hybrid? lol
@@jack8002 It's not a CVT, it's an eCVT. The names are similar but they are not anywhere close to the same. Search on TH-cam for "eCVT vs CVT" there are many videos including one from the Car Care Nut.
Toyota's Hybrid eCVT transmissions are bulletproof. It's one of the last things I will have to worry about on my Corolla Hybrid.
@@jack8002 Toyota CVTs are known to be bulletproof. This isn't your old Nissan...
@@jack8002from what i hear, toyota DCT are pretty good. just gotta change them on time. which alot of ppl sadly dont do, or even wrong fluids
The Corolla LE for 2023 also has torsion beam suspension in the back. Disappointing, but probably doesn’t really matter.
That's very strange as the UK / European market Corolla all use the double rear wishbone set up on both hatch & touring sports versions.
Requesting a review for the Ford Bronco 2.7 L. Not the sport version though. Love the videos, keep them coming!
Love both your channels. Ever thought about reviewing a VW GTI?
I think it’s a great commute car. It is NOT loud ride. Personally I think it’s great looking car esp the front. I bought the 2023 Elantra Limited. Great car so far with excellent mileage. I use it for commuting. my only wish is to have a little more horsepower. 😊. You keep saying the car is ‘generic’ and also say ‘over the top’. Lol. The car is NOT generic. Interior is great and infotainment screen is not far. The only thing I don’t like is that bar handle and that extra decorative thing on the left of dash.
Agree, it's a commuter car.
I'm not really interested in buying any kind of Hyundai or Kia, but I watched the whole video and slapped the like button, just to support AMD a.k.a Car Care Nut.👍👍👍
Nice review, I have an i20.. It's a lot lighter compared to the older models.. but that's what manufacturers do for cost cutting...
Can a cover/ splash shield be installed to cover the exposed components under the car??
Regards from Athens Greece..
The gods
This man is getting some international love.
Thank you, Peter
Awesome review. Talked me right out of buying this car with all the exposure underneath, and gave me lots of things to consider when looking at other cars.
Love your channel. Would love you see a review of the Honda 1.5L Turbo at some point.
I like this
Keep it up my friend