Just to confirm again, the car in this video did have LED headlights but only because it was a pre-production prototype model. Hyundai says the production N-Line will come with halogen headlights!!🥺 hopefully, Hyundai fixes that mid year, perhaps if we ask nicely, they will make that change quickly!
Halogens are a bad look when a Jetta GLI, new Civic, Mazda 3 Turbo, and I believe the Kia Forte GT all come with LED. It just screams extreme cost-cutting.
You drove a pre-production manual vehicle, and reported limited features/options on it (ie. Smaller head unit, no advanced safety features). But don't forget that on the last gen Elantra Sport and Elantra GT Sport/N-Line, those had the manual in base trim only. You could get an Ultimate trim for a few thousand more that was DCT only, and had more options on it. I would suspect that Hyundai will keep to the same path with this car. Let's wait until the production is released and I bet there will be a DCT only Ultimate trim with all of the features you are missing on this tester.
They should be an option. This decision makes zero sense- especially when almost all of the competition now offers LEDs as standard equipment (correct me if I'm wrong)? I'm fairly certain the Jetta has them standard. Then Honda did it, followed by Toyota and maybe Kia (I don't remember ever seeing a Forte that didn't have LEDs)...
@@devongee1776 I have to believe that some of this is due to supplier issues, remember there is still this pandemic going on so it's possible that it has interrupted the supply chain due to closures.
@@dennisscipio well I would say they’re better than Honda I would they’re third only bc Ford no longer make sedans Edit: I forgot why they aren’t reliable bc most of parts are made with cheap plastic
Omg I need a car and just watched an Elantra review so I looked up N line Elantra and the one in the thumbnail is Gorgeous it looks exactly like I thought it would!
I remember back in 2011 when that generation Elantra came out and everyone thought it was so amazing. But this new generation 2021 Elantra honestly makes the 2011 model look like a 1990s excel in comparison.
The fact that they’re not offering the N-line with LED headlights instantly turned me off. That should be standard by now. Especially for an upgraded trim.
they cut corners everywhere. thats why they can sell them cheap. especially plastic parts, they use cheapest plastic available. i would never buy hyundai kia.
Im a german buyer. But i aint gonna knock em. You cant have everything. Im pretty sure the tech they put in these cars outweighs ur led option. Its so funny. You should go back 10 to 15 years ago. This includes honda nissan toyota hyundai all of them....and u will realise what u were getting for the money compared to now. The issues is people dont know when to say thanks. They want every single thing for less money. They want the feel or look of a luxury brand but you must realise corners have to be cut to deliver in certain things. So im not gonna knock em.
@@ACURACALABAR11 people now are way too spoiled yes led headlights would be a great improvement but like you said the stuff you are getting for the price is phenomenal plus 10year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty is incredible by itself
My 2019 Elantra Sport has all the bells and whistles. Maybe they are going to give those to the N and using it as an incentive to go up to that besides the better engine.
Depends on how much you're willing to pay for an Elantra....Hyundai and Kia offer cars that normal people can afford... add in a bunch of options and you'll be in the $30,000s...
@@LimiitedChans the Elantra N will likely be just under 30k. The N line version will start at around 25k. I was just mocking how people tend to want this feature and that feature, but complain when the prices start going up.
I bought this car, man i fell in love with it, the transmission is soo fast and the engine pulls really hard for 24k usd you can't beat the performance!!!.
I had to pause the video and give you many thanks for starting the video by popping the hood and going over the engine. All videos should start like this. Thank you!
@@timsouttahere tbh a lot of LED headlights don't really improve your vision (ie longer throw) instead they end up blinding more people at a wider angle lol
In the canadian n-line models we get : Full LED lights, drive mode selector, BOSE stereo system, DCT only and 1 trim only. And it cost about $30k incl destination fees. Still pretty good bang for the buck.
Not to mention the weird circle thing to the left of the gauge cluster...that's gloss black. Those two different finishes would drive me insane. Hopefully that changes for production.
That 8 inch screen is the only option for the wireless Android auto and Apple Car Play. The 10.25 inch screen is an option that can be added most likely in the US just like overseas. The circular panel is actually the drive mode selector for the N-Line. Not sure if the US will keep it like the overseas version.
I have had my Lava Orange, 6- speed manual for a year and a half now. The good acceleration, with the great brakes and handling make it a lot of fun. On a recent long road trip I averaged well over 40 m.p.g. And to me, the body style just looks great ( I never fail to complementary comments from people wherever I go. All this for $25,000. Plus the 10 year warranty on the turbo power train. Hard to beat for value!
The elantra n line for the us will not get the 10.25 inch gauge cluster and the radio(probably for the '22 model year) huge mistake from hyundai. if you want those features you will have to get the elantra limited
@@AidenRZ777 yes radio..like i said it probably be for the usa model for 2022. its not my fault that hyundai didnt put this in the 2021 elantra n line.move on
@@AidenRZ777 Silent Reviews you know what? I think you need to take a nice long walk somewhere and listen to your very own radio with some speakers and go drown somewhere
I see that you are slowly just slowly getting used to the Koreans arent you I remember see your comments against the Korean cars and im very surprised to see you support Hyundai and kia now, kudos for you
@@Adam-jl6iq direct competitor my ass. A comparable Mazda 3 with your alleged gorgeous interior runs near $30k, has a 4 pot with a mere 186 HP and no stick unless you get the fugly hatchback. At that point I'd rather get an actual nice car like the Genesis G70.
Just add aftermarket led lights. Its easy to install. The Korean market Elantra N-Line (Avante) has full digital screen and led lights. US market always get the short end of the stick. But I guarantee you, they will add a premium package for the 2022 models.
@@klasseact6663 To each their own. The Veloster N pops sound okay from the interior, but they are by far the worst sounding pops from the outside, imo. The timing makes it sound so forced, and the pops themselves sound like a firecracker stuck in a tin can lol.
How can I buy one? I can't find any in the US. When will it or the N model be available? Manual only for me! Is it worth the wait over the Veloster for a daily driver? Or what would you suggest I look at, to purchase instead? (Manual)
Sofi, can u comment on the difference from the previous gen Elantra sport? Is it basically the same.? Chassis design, feel? Steering? Ride? DCT performance? thx much!
The fact that the 2017 sport had LED headlights and this doesn't is just ridiculous. One of things I've come to appreciate about my Veloster N is the headlights. Obviously in a different league in terms of performance, but if this is meant to be a sportier commuter car, it should have good lighting.
@@blingximus Sure, if you want to fight those slimy grimy dirty dealer service departments to fix issues, be my guest. I take my chance with Toyota where I don't have to deal with dealer service adviser. Good luck winning those arguments when they tell you there is nothing wrong.
Not bad. I bought a 2020 Elantra GT N-Line. While my car has been discontinued, I prefer it to this new model. My N-Line has leather seating, the lines on the body are much cleaner, it’s a hatchback (which I prefer) and offers the Technology package (with the 7 speed dual-clutch automatic transmission). This new Elantra? I dunno... Maybe if or when the Elantra N shows up I may decide to pull the trigger. Better yet, bring the i30 N hatchback and then I’d be happy to trade my N-Line in. In the meantime, I’ll keep what I’ve got.
So out of all the N Line's they plan to produce, what percentage of them you think will actually be in manual? Maybe 20%, 25%? One out of every five or 6 produced I'd gather. So you'll most likely either have to settle on whatever color is available at the time, be patient and wait for your preference or have to expand your dealer inventory search radius to 500 or 1000 miles out I bet. Hoping that won't be the case when they do finally arrive...
Manual Transmission, Small Engine with Turbo, Aerodynamic Fuel Efficient Saloon Body Style....This one is gonna be the best family kid hauler vehicle for me 😭👍
For Canada I would definitely want an AWD car. It's so hard to move away to a boring car under 400 hp for a daily commute. Manual would be awesome, but I'm always finding myself hoping that Subaru comes out with a better WRX STI with some electric range or really good fuel mileage. I would take any other well built fun car that has an awesome AWD system. had a '13 500hp WRX STI and a 490 hp Audi A6 and they are both just excellent in any weather, but take too much gas and depreciation hit to drive 250 kms every day.
Just bought out my 2018 Elentra Sport ( with manual transmission ) last week. Happy with my decision. My 2004 Gls Hyundai Elentra has 245,000 miles, just won’t die !
I don't see much reason to upgrade from a '18 Elantra Sport. At least that one has standard HID headlights. Also, I still like the '17-'18 rim design the most, it just looks both classic and sporty at the same time. The only pluses I can find in the new N-line are the added active safety systems (though those already became available in '19), and the added rear legroom. Am I missing anything? Somehow the area around the infotainment screen looks cheaper than the '19-'20 model, especially those very simple buttons alongside of it. The double 10.25" digital gauge cluster and media screen in the SEL/Limited really lifts up the whole dashboard, it looks rather bleak without. Anyone else hesitant to upgrade after seeing the very small number of improvements? If I had to pick a new car right now, I'd be inclined to go with the Forte GT. Comes with LED headlights, optional adaptive cruise control and a few more goodies you kind of expect in 2021...
I appreciate my 18 ES more now; nothing here to get excited about except the N model having the increased power. The interior on this new one has more cost cutting it looks like as well.
Needs a lsd to be competitive and sadly Hyundai/Kia keep cutting corners on the 1.6T fwd combination and only offering with an open diff here in North America. Im just happy the Civic SI and Jetta GLI still offer a mechanical lsd and can put the power down properly
Alright I get it, the N is coming. If I wanted to hear about the Elantra N I'd be watching other videos - I came here to watch a review of the car in the title, the N-Line.
My 2018 Elantra sport has a sport button because it's the 7 spd DCT, manual ES's don't have a sport button, so maybe they carried that over to the current model🤔💡
I am glad Sofyan mentions at 13:41about the clutch. So, in 3 years Hyundai failed to fix the clutch. That was one of my disappointments in 2017. Nothing beats VW and Mazda clutches, which feel super natural. Is this the same setup as Kia GT? I sat in it at the car show. You don't need to drive one to tell, this is junky in the clutch and shifter department.
@Ayush Malpeddi Well, ok. I might wasn't clear enough but the 1.6L T powertrain in Elantra is equivalent to Kia Forte GT. Not Stinger GT. And Forte GT has this, which I tested.
6 speed manual transmission - that's a lot of shifting ... Nice "sports" car/econo box variation ... Nice wheels and overall exterior. Interior could use some better quality looking materials. For the price, should be quite well received ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
I really like the exterior styling direction of this car. I didn't have high hopes after the refresh of the previous generation was so bad. Unfortunately, I think they need to spend more money and time on the interior. It looks too plasticy (the cheaper looking kind) to me. That bezel around the base radio is an absolute embarrassment considering the cars this thing competes with. They can't even match that plastic with the bezel around the gauges? And how does the base have the wireless Carplay and the bigger one needs your phone to be wired?
Totally lame that they've deleted the rear-seat a/c vents for the US market. C'mon, Hyundai, Honda, VW et al, how much are those deletes actually saving you? And no charging ports? Fail. Oh well, at least it looks cool and can be had with a manual. Hopefully the actual N will rectify some of this.
@@mithu291 just because you had a bad experience doesn’t mean the whole world has reliability problems, but if that’s the case in your eyes, then that means ive seems more Hondas breaking and having mechanical and electrical issues then ive seen with Hyundai
@@dannielz6 honda envy? Lol why would i be jealous of a once great company that now sits on there laurels and there past reputation?im not jealous of poor build quality,oil dilution which can cause the engine to stall,slipping auto gearboxes and electrical issues, plus asside hondas recent reliability issues what does honda have to offer, there whole lineup is bland,ugly,cheap,outdated and a lazy excuse of a car
It does absolutely nothing. The StraightPipes review points it out. Some say it will be a space for the drive mode selector in the N version but Sofyan has driven one, and he didn't show any functions for it in that review.
Just to confirm again, the car in this video did have LED headlights but only because it was a pre-production prototype model. Hyundai says the production N-Line will come with halogen headlights!!🥺 hopefully, Hyundai fixes that mid year, perhaps if we ask nicely, they will make that change quickly!
Halogens are a bad look when a Jetta GLI, new Civic, Mazda 3 Turbo, and I believe the Kia Forte GT all come with LED. It just screams extreme cost-cutting.
You drove a pre-production manual vehicle, and reported limited features/options on it (ie. Smaller head unit, no advanced safety features). But don't forget that on the last gen Elantra Sport and Elantra GT Sport/N-Line, those had the manual in base trim only. You could get an Ultimate trim for a few thousand more that was DCT only, and had more options on it. I would suspect that Hyundai will keep to the same path with this car. Let's wait until the production is released and I bet there will be a DCT only Ultimate trim with all of the features you are missing on this tester.
@@tonyiafolla1448 thats what I'm wondering. I know that Hyundai, Honda, and a few others are notorious for decontenting manually-equipped cars.
They should be an option. This decision makes zero sense- especially when almost all of the competition now offers LEDs as standard equipment (correct me if I'm wrong)? I'm fairly certain the Jetta has them standard. Then Honda did it, followed by Toyota and maybe Kia (I don't remember ever seeing a Forte that didn't have LEDs)...
@@devongee1776 I have to believe that some of this is due to supplier issues, remember there is still this pandemic going on so it's possible that it has interrupted the supply chain due to closures.
Hyundai is really stepping up their game, not only with their sedans but the palisades and other crossovers as well
Ehh, I'm not sure. Are Korean cars reliable?
@@dennisscipio yes they are now been so for a decade i would say.. and plus they give you amazing warranty
@@dennisscipio well I would say they’re better than Honda I would they’re third only bc Ford no longer make sedans
Edit: I forgot why they aren’t reliable bc most of parts are made with cheap plastic
Omg I need a car and just watched an Elantra review so I looked up N line Elantra and the one in the thumbnail is Gorgeous it looks exactly like I thought it would!
I remember back in 2011 when that generation Elantra came out and everyone thought it was so amazing. But this new generation 2021 Elantra honestly makes the 2011 model look like a 1990s excel in comparison.
The fact that they’re not offering the N-line with LED headlights instantly turned me off. That should be standard by now. Especially for an upgraded trim.
they cut corners everywhere. thats why they can sell them cheap.
especially plastic parts, they use cheapest plastic available.
i would never buy hyundai kia.
If a Toyota Corolla can get standard LEDs starting in the previous generarion, no one has an excuse for making them optional.
Same had me until I saw that. Also, the dashboard for me. I’m a female so I like LED lights and technology.
Im a german buyer. But i aint gonna knock em. You cant have everything. Im pretty sure the tech they put in these cars outweighs ur led option. Its so funny. You should go back 10 to 15 years ago. This includes honda nissan toyota hyundai all of them....and u will realise what u were getting for the money compared to now. The issues is people dont know when to say thanks. They want every single thing for less money. They want the feel or look of a luxury brand but you must realise corners have to be cut to deliver in certain things. So im not gonna knock em.
@@ACURACALABAR11 people now are way too spoiled yes led headlights would be a great improvement but like you said the stuff you are getting for the price is phenomenal plus 10year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty is incredible by itself
Hyundai didn’t even come to play in the compact segment!? They are unstoppable!
The fact that company’s aren’t including LED headlights is a huge turnoff when shopping for comparable models... it’s the 21st century people
I installed LED headlight bulbs in my 2020 Santa Fe for $22.00
I think a Kia Forte GT with a GT2 package is the better option between the two.
@@darkpoet25 I think the Mazda 3 turbo will be the best option overall...
First world problems right there.....
They really killed a lot of interest by not offering any options on the N-Line. The loaded “normal” Elantra has a beautiful interior.
My 2019 Elantra Sport has all the bells and whistles. Maybe they are going to give those to the N and using it as an incentive to go up to that besides the better engine.
Look for a Ultimate trim, that is the one with all the bells and whistles. DCT only though I'll bet, like the prev gen Elantra Sport/GT N-Line.
Depends on how much you're willing to pay for an Elantra....Hyundai and Kia offer cars that normal people can afford... add in a bunch of options and you'll be in the $30,000s...
Features that should be included:
-LED headlights
-Full digital display
-Standard 12.3" Infotainment
-Ventilated/Cooled seats
-HUD
Bro it's an economy car
@@LimiitedChans “why is this car 30k?! Wtf BS!!”
@@BeanieNinjay0 Jesus it's 30k?? I didn't know that.
@@LimiitedChans the Elantra N will likely be just under 30k. The N line version will start at around 25k. I was just mocking how people tend to want this feature and that feature, but complain when the prices start going up.
The Elantra N has all these features, not sure about HUD but has everything else i listed.
I bought this car, man i fell in love with it, the transmission is soo fast and the engine pulls really hard for 24k usd you can't beat the performance!!!.
Looks like an Accord and a Mazda6 had a baby. A beautiful baby. 🤤
I had to pause the video and give you many thanks for starting the video by popping the hood and going over the engine. All videos should start like this. Thank you!
Nice review. I am currently driving a 2020 Elantra GT N line and am having a blast with it. Traded in a 2017 Honda Hatch Sport.
Just bought the 2022 Ceramic White 6 speed manual. Been a real sweet car so far and I love it. The lights work great, no issues at all.
Looks so good .
That’s stupid why the hell wouldn’t they include the full led headlight like that makes zero sense to me
Cutting costs. All new vehicles should have them imo
N model. DURRRRR.
@@timsouttahere tbh a lot of LED headlights don't really improve your vision (ie longer throw) instead they end up blinding more people at a wider angle lol
I would much rather have LED headlights over a sunroof
@@boygonewhoopdataZZ Shouldn't have to buy an N model to get LED headlights lmao they're an industry standard now
Best looking Elantra since the 2018 Sport. I would know because I have one.
Same. This design has me interested, though I wish they moved the 8DCT down. Maybe I'll look toward the N.
In the canadian n-line models we get :
Full LED lights, drive mode selector, BOSE stereo system, DCT only and 1 trim only. And it cost about $30k incl destination fees. Still pretty good bang for the buck.
That crappy looking 8" screen would be a deal killer for me. I couldn't bear to look at that giant matte black bezel every day.
Not to mention the weird circle thing to the left of the gauge cluster...that's gloss black. Those two different finishes would drive me insane. Hopefully that changes for production.
@@mitch4719 Yeah, that circle doesn't even do anything. It's just there because
@Ayush Malpeddi Check Hyundai's website. That crappy screen is the production version for the SE and N-Line trims
That 8 inch screen is the only option for the wireless Android auto and Apple Car Play. The 10.25 inch screen is an option that can be added most likely in the US just like overseas. The circular panel is actually the drive mode selector for the N-Line. Not sure if the US will keep it like the overseas version.
Boo hoo... stop comparing a car screen to a phone screen.
Just picked up a 2021 nline in Amazon grey and love it. Get a lot of compliments on it and people can't believe it's a hyundai
Damn this Elantra is so bright white
The video is edited
There is something called color grading
I have had my Lava Orange, 6- speed manual for a year and a half now. The good acceleration, with the great brakes and handling make it a lot of fun. On a recent long road trip I averaged well over 40 m.p.g. And to me, the body style just looks great ( I never fail to complementary comments from people wherever I go. All this for $25,000. Plus the 10 year warranty on the turbo power train. Hard to beat for value!
*I hope it will be available with the digital gauge cluster and the bigger screen for the US market as well! Another great review Bro!* 👍
The elantra n line for the us will not get the 10.25 inch gauge cluster and the radio(probably for the '22 model year) huge mistake from hyundai. if you want those features you will have to get the elantra limited
@@jbshp2011 radio? And why can’t Hyundai motor group be. A global brand so we don’t have to deal with this
@@AidenRZ777 yes radio..like i said it probably be for the usa model for 2022. its not my fault that hyundai didnt put this in the 2021 elantra n line.move on
@@jbshp2011 so we can’t listen to music? Then why are there speakers for?
@@AidenRZ777 Silent Reviews you know what? I think you need to take a nice long walk somewhere and listen to your very own radio with some speakers and go drown somewhere
Is it just me or is that matte black or gray around the infotainment screen look out of place or just "off"?
It kinda does look out of place
It really does look out of place
Well, it is technically a prototype.
Also, what was that big white circle with the minus in it on the left side??
@@richardnavratil9661 it’s another screen.
The interior is so beautiful, huge step in the right direction.
I see that you are slowly just slowly getting used to the Koreans arent you
I remember see your comments against the Korean cars and im very surprised to see you support Hyundai and kia now, kudos for you
Been waiting for this review for quite sometime now
2017 was actually the first year for the Elantra Sport.
Not really. The Sport just really wasn't a "Sport" before 2017. Lol.
No it wasn't
2015 is my Sport...
"I wish that Hyundai put a nicer material"
This is Hyundai not Genesis
Mazda is a direct competitor and their interiors are gorgeous . Soft touch premium material everywhere
@@Adam-jl6iq mazda also has the same looking car for their fleet....
Sorry but every competitor has more soft touch materials. It's expected. This has as much hard plastics as my 2010 Elantra
@@Adam-jl6iq direct competitor my ass. A comparable Mazda 3 with your alleged gorgeous interior runs near $30k, has a 4 pot with a mere 186 HP and no stick unless you get the fugly hatchback. At that point I'd rather get an actual nice car like the Genesis G70.
Great review....you guys were so close to some of the best driving roads in the world off Kanan Road! If you want to know where to go let me know:)
I can’t believe you’re not at 1mil subs yet
Who knew 2021 and 2022 could be the year the cars finally start to get futuristic and stylish
LED headlights should be standard equipment! Cost cut elsewhere, Hyundai.
You wouldn't get a manual...
@@naywahn Sure, I’m down with that....?
They could’ve gave the automatics the led headlights
@@yungactivist Right! 🤦🏽♂️
Just add aftermarket led lights. Its easy to install. The Korean market Elantra N-Line (Avante) has full digital screen and led lights. US market always get the short end of the stick. But I guarantee you, they will add a premium package for the 2022 models.
I love that the competition is getting tough between the mainstream car brands. Gives me more options when car shopping 😀
It’s the camera guy during the launch for me!! 🤣🤣🤣 #greatvideo
Love the exhaust sound
Funny how this N-line sounds better than a Civic Type-R, completely unacceptable🙄❗🤔
You should hear the N
@@J-W.- I've driven a Veloster N for over 100 miles through N GA/SE Tenn last year, it was awesome!
@@klasseact6663 the crackles and pops are the best!
@@J-W.- ...and their not fake sounding as these "Jiffy Pop" tunes everyone had now🙄
@@klasseact6663 To each their own. The Veloster N pops sound okay from the interior, but they are by far the worst sounding pops from the outside, imo. The timing makes it sound so forced, and the pops themselves sound like a firecracker stuck in a tin can lol.
I honestly feel like the old sport was better all around, just imo. Thinking about picking up a lightly used one when my current lease is over.
That front end belongs to the corolla , so it can match with the Camry.
Front kinda does look like a Toyota not gonna lie
But much better
"Uhh Hyundai. Toyota wants their corolla front end back" lol 😆
A leather interior and panoramic sunroof would really make this amazing
Woah this is clean as hell! If the Sonata N-Line looked more like this then I would get one, but I’m going for the K5 GT
How can I buy one? I can't find any in the US. When will it or the N model be available?
Manual only for me!
Is it worth the wait over the Veloster for a daily driver? Or what would you suggest I look at, to purchase instead? (Manual)
The mod community has another toy to play with. 😌😈 Good Job again, Hyundai.
Another great video. Thanks!
Wow those seats are STRAIGHT out of the Audi RS3.. Honestly surprised there isn't a lawsuit from Audi
Sofi, can u comment on the difference from the previous gen Elantra sport? Is it basically the same.?
Chassis design, feel? Steering? Ride? DCT performance? thx much!
I was about to exit this video but then he mentioned a 6 speed manual transmission
Facts
@@Ruluxx facts bro
Is this better than the sonata n line
Same
Hmm 🤔 why is this 1.6L Turbo give 201 HP when my 2020 Sonata 1.6L Turbo only give me around 180 HP?
Man car companies r really stepping their design game up
Thanks for the great review! It is an interesting car. Looks like it would be fun.
Thanks to Hyundai for continuing to offer a sporty looking car in a manual!!
The fact that the 2017 sport had LED headlights and this doesn't is just ridiculous. One of things I've come to appreciate about my Veloster N is the headlights. Obviously in a different league in terms of performance, but if this is meant to be a sportier commuter car, it should have good lighting.
Hyundai and Kia figured out how to make a nice car
Seriously good looking car. Pity I don’t trust Hyundai and Kia reliability, so Civic it is as the king.
10 year warranty my dude
@@blingximus Sure, if you want to fight those slimy grimy dirty dealer service departments to fix issues, be my guest. I take my chance with Toyota where I don't have to deal with dealer service adviser. Good luck winning those arguments when they tell you there is nothing wrong.
@@blingximus the 10yr warranty is all good until you get stranded at night. The 6 speed should be more reliable than the dct, though.
Not bad. I bought a 2020 Elantra GT N-Line. While my car has been discontinued, I prefer it to this new model. My N-Line has leather seating, the lines on the body are much cleaner, it’s a hatchback (which I prefer) and offers the Technology package (with the 7 speed dual-clutch automatic transmission). This new Elantra? I dunno... Maybe if or when the Elantra N shows up I may decide to pull the trigger. Better yet, bring the i30 N hatchback and then I’d be happy to trade my N-Line in. In the meantime, I’ll keep what I’ve got.
Great review. Aren't you also doing a full review for the base models of the all-new Redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Sedan?
Yes he will just like other channels have
No manual transmission, leather or led lights for 2021 in Canada. I'm happy with my 2020 elantra sport which has all of these features.
So out of all the N Line's they plan to produce, what percentage of them you think will actually be in manual? Maybe 20%, 25%? One out of every five or 6 produced I'd gather. So you'll most likely either have to settle on whatever color is available at the time, be patient and wait for your preference or have to expand your dealer inventory search radius to 500 or 1000 miles out I bet. Hoping that won't be the case when they do finally arrive...
Kinda dumb they wouldn't bring it with leds
This or the new civic??? I rented a 2017 elantra once and it wasn’t pleasant to say the least.
Exterior looks nice but I'm keeping my '17 ES. There's no improvement on the interior. I hope the full N steps it up a notch.
Cherish that, it is definitely the better looking, sounding, and more unique Elantra
Yep keeping my 18 myself. Lol.
Sucks that it doesn’t come with LEDs standard but I am so happy that it has traditional gauges and a smaller touchscreen.
Manual Transmission, Small Engine with Turbo, Aerodynamic Fuel Efficient Saloon Body Style....This one is gonna be the best family kid hauler vehicle for me 😭👍
Umm what happened to the digital gauge cluster and Mercedes like infotainment screen??
My 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport came with LED headlights... I don't understand why they would take a step back with this latest iteration?
For Canada I would definitely want an AWD car.
It's so hard to move away to a boring car under 400 hp for a daily commute. Manual would be awesome, but I'm always finding myself hoping that Subaru comes out with a better WRX STI with some electric range or really good fuel mileage. I would take any other well built fun car that has an awesome AWD system. had a '13 500hp WRX STI and a 490 hp Audi A6 and they are both just excellent in any weather, but take too much gas and depreciation hit to drive 250 kms every day.
It’s nice but I like the Kia Forte GT better.
Yesssss
Yep and it comes with ventilated seats.
Just got me a 2021 Forte GT with the GT2 package!
Agreed that looks much better than the elantra from the inside out.
That look white and black combo look nice
Regarding your options for manual, no mention of the Forte GT?
Elantra Sport was here before 2018.
This Elantra is best looking car hands down.
The slow creep up beginning always draws me in lol
Have found that they have added the "oh shit!" Bar in the middle to avoid road head
Where’s the link in the description of the video you did of the Elantra N?
It’s there now, but incase you missed it, here is the link! th-cam.com/video/E7abzyo4yOs/w-d-xo.html
The 18'-19' Sport I'd the best looking model.
Just bought out my 2018 Elentra Sport ( with manual transmission ) last week. Happy with my decision. My 2004 Gls Hyundai Elentra has 245,000 miles, just won’t die !
@@zackarytantalos1409 wow that's amazing I love the 03-05' GT's and congratulations on the 18' 😍
The infotainment looks like aftermarket compared to previous Sport which is integrated in dash.
I don't see much reason to upgrade from a '18 Elantra Sport. At least that one has standard HID headlights. Also, I still like the '17-'18 rim design the most, it just looks both classic and sporty at the same time. The only pluses I can find in the new N-line are the added active safety systems (though those already became available in '19), and the added rear legroom. Am I missing anything? Somehow the area around the infotainment screen looks cheaper than the '19-'20 model, especially those very simple buttons alongside of it. The double 10.25" digital gauge cluster and media screen in the SEL/Limited really lifts up the whole dashboard, it looks rather bleak without.
Anyone else hesitant to upgrade after seeing the very small number of improvements? If I had to pick a new car right now, I'd be inclined to go with the Forte GT. Comes with LED headlights, optional adaptive cruise control and a few more goodies you kind of expect in 2021...
I appreciate my 18 ES more now; nothing here to get excited about except the N model having the increased power. The interior on this new one has more cost cutting it looks like as well.
Needs a lsd to be competitive and sadly Hyundai/Kia keep cutting corners on the 1.6T fwd combination and only offering with an open diff here in North America. Im just happy the Civic SI and Jetta GLI still offer a mechanical lsd and can put the power down properly
Drive it before you knock it. It's faster than the si
Why didn’t Hyundai put their 8 speed “wet” dual clutch transmission in that car like the veloster and sonata?
33k msrp would be the result.. look and see what adding the 8 speed add to the price of one. That's why
Alright I get it, the N is coming. If I wanted to hear about the Elantra N I'd be watching other videos - I came here to watch a review of the car in the title, the N-Line.
I like both elantra and sonata n line models
Looks real good!!
My 2018 Elantra sport has a sport button because it's the 7 spd DCT, manual ES's don't have a sport button, so maybe they carried that over to the current model🤔💡
Agreed!
@@RichardMiles111 hey there!
@@klasseact6663 Hey Hey Bro! 😁
Editor in chief of a TH-cam channel?
They're killing it. Just need to get rid of blue led lighting for everything. Go white.
I am so surprised by the exhaust 😳 it’s good
I am glad Sofyan mentions at 13:41about the clutch. So, in 3 years Hyundai failed to fix the clutch. That was one of my disappointments in 2017. Nothing beats VW and Mazda clutches, which feel super natural. Is this the same setup as Kia GT? I sat in it at the car show. You don't need to drive one to tell, this is junky in the clutch and shifter department.
@Ayush Malpeddi Well, ok. I might wasn't clear enough but the 1.6L T powertrain in Elantra is equivalent to Kia Forte GT. Not Stinger GT. And Forte GT has this, which I tested.
6 speed manual transmission - that's a lot of shifting ... Nice "sports" car/econo box variation ... Nice wheels and overall exterior. Interior could use some better quality looking materials. For the price, should be quite well received ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
When available in PHILIPPINES??
How much it costs ??
Could you do a review and driving test of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid?
The si is not discontinued
I really like the exterior styling direction of this car. I didn't have high hopes after the refresh of the previous generation was so bad. Unfortunately, I think they need to spend more money and time on the interior. It looks too plasticy (the cheaper looking kind) to me. That bezel around the base radio is an absolute embarrassment considering the cars this thing competes with. They can't even match that plastic with the bezel around the gauges? And how does the base have the wireless Carplay and the bigger one needs your phone to be wired?
The drive mode feature/button is only on automatic transmission Elantras.
Totally lame that they've deleted the rear-seat a/c vents for the US market. C'mon, Hyundai, Honda, VW et al, how much are those deletes actually saving you? And no charging ports? Fail. Oh well, at least it looks cool and can be had with a manual. Hopefully the actual N will rectify some of this.
If people still think Hyundai and Kia are “boring junk”, then they really need to get there heads straight and stop staying in the past
Reliability is still junk and that's based on the model me and my friends bought in 2019 for Elantra
@@mithu291 just because you had a bad experience doesn’t mean the whole world has reliability problems, but if that’s the case in your eyes, then that means ive seems more Hondas breaking and having mechanical and electrical issues then ive seen with Hyundai
@@joskjj3625
Honda Envy---/\
@@dannielz6 honda envy? Lol why would i be jealous of a once great company that now sits on there laurels and there past reputation?im not jealous of poor build quality,oil dilution which can cause the engine to stall,slipping auto gearboxes and electrical issues, plus asside hondas recent reliability issues what does honda have to offer, there whole lineup is bland,ugly,cheap,outdated and a lazy excuse of a car
@@joskjj3625 agree....
That's slick as hell
Selectable Drive Modes might only be available on the DCT as it has been offered since 2017 on the Sport!
I like how you kept the engine on boil the entire time. 😆 That would get old after awhile.
What's the thing to the left of the gauge cluster? I can't be the only one who noticed that.
I was wondering what the hell is that!
I think its a clock.
It does absolutely nothing. The StraightPipes review points it out. Some say it will be a space for the drive mode selector in the N version but Sofyan has driven one, and he didn't show any functions for it in that review.
Is that a screen to the left of the main speedometer?