Review: 2024 Hyundai Elantra N (Manual) - Still the Top Performance Value?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- I spend a week with the refreshed and improved 2024 Hyundai Elantra N to see how the tweaks for 2024 affect the driving experience as well as discussing how the Elantra N now stacks up against it's new competitors these days. What are your thoughts on the 2024 Elantra N? Big thanks to Hyundai for providing this vehicle to review!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:23 Interior
3:14 Initial impressions
6:57 Acceleration
9:44 Handling and ride
18:23 Highway driving and safety tech
19:13 Fuel economy
20:05 Pricing and competitor comparisons
25:25 Final thoughts
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“Its an Elantra, you’re buying it for the performance not for the luxury experience” is a sentence i never thought i would hear 😂
And you shouldn’t have … this a performance car?? lol
At least it has a nicer interior than the GR Corolla
@@peteparker22 Thats why i bought one. I shopped the whole 30-40K range and test drove a bunch of cars. The EN DCT had the best balance of tech/daily driveability/perf.
@@peteparker22 yea at least it will feel good losing
@@SME5724 yeah and you'll have an exhaust that makes some noise
Love the non biased reviews. You give your honest opinion on how u like the car, which most normal people will agree with
Thanks, I’m glad you like them!
Han : You're representing me now. What you think, I'm gonna let you roll in a Hyundai? 😂🤣
FYI the wheel hop (vibrations under wheel spin) is something easily solved by swapping out the motor/trans mount bushings. Did it on my '22, only took an hour or so, cost like $150CAD for all 3 and the wheel hop is completely eliminated. Shifting feels better now too as an added bonus! I think EVERYONE who buys this car (even if it's a '24) should do it
What makes them different? Are the thicker?
@@Vandantcyclone stiffer
Powerflex trio of bushes solves it all😇
Doesn't that effect the ride stiffness though?
Sitting in my N watching this! Yes. I’m parked. Great car! Thanks Matt!
I own this exact car, love it! I’m coming from 2 Type Rs too. Super fun, excellent handling and steering, love the car.
wow what made you switch if you dont mind me asking. im currently on a mazda 3 turbo, and need more space.
Looks great, lot easier on the eyes than previous face. Great review as always!
Nice video! Great presentation of the details. 😃👍
Really amazing that Hyundai provides this much value and performance. Really impressive, honestly. Love my GR Corolla, but I wouldn’t fault anyone for wanting one of these. Really sweet car.
Awesome review 🎉❤
The new rims with the red calibers on this color look amazing.
Excellent video Matt.
Love the refresh🔥
Thanks for review man. I’m liking the new Korean cars a lot lately. Hopefully they hold up well cause they’re pretty cool
I liked your vids Matt & I buy this car one day.
16:22 theres those gunshot backfires I was telling you about Matt 😂
Looks so much better now ❤
Thanks for all your great videos over the years!
Loved this review! There’s still a lot of hate out there because “it’s a Hyundai 🤪” which is super disappointing to see. I guess it’s a bit of a iykyk type of deal. Awesome car. Thanks for doing it justice and showcasing its value
As long as people exists, it’s a Hyundai will always exist generation after generations
You just can't fix ignorance...but you can show em'🏁🏁
Doesn’t matter. People are buying these straight off the truck. Enough people know what this is and are signing on the dotted line. Meanwhile there are 10 WRX’s sitting on my local dealer’s lot and Honda dealers prefer to make their Type R’s showroom queens with massive markups rather than sell them right away.
But the quality…these are pure fucking garbage in a couple of years.
@@bobbydemondukes Not true. You take care of your car and it’ll take care of you.
That looks beautiful. Rarely do i say that about a modern car. Perfect value too.
DANG that’s a good looking refresh!
Really enjoyed your review!
In some aspect, this Elentra N really reminds me of WRXs from early to mid 2000s. The focus on performance-per-dollar was top priority, and everything else was second. Wish Subaru still did that. Now with face lift Elantra even manages to looks good. .
Wow looks much better with the face-lift)))
Looks much better with the face-lift
Looks worse in my opinion
Looks fun!
So much better looking - one of these full black would look awesome!
Great job Matt. I like the way you compare pricing amd features to its competitors. Can you get track days with these press cars or are they strict on where you can drive them?
Usually you need to ask for special permission to drive them on track. Unfortunately I don't have access to a track without paying a ton of money and don't really have the extra time required to do a track segment either. I did take the Elantra N on track in my original review back in 2021 if you'd like to hear my impressions on track in it: th-cam.com/video/4q1c9AV8N2s/w-d-xo.html
Looks a thousand times better
I’m so glad you finally got to review this car! As far as the auto cruise control, for some reason the US Hyundai N cars doesn’t have that as an option but the rest of the world does 🤦🏽♂️
Australia also missed out. Only Korea got it.
@@CrystalNinja07 well that’s odd, I know the Kona N had the option of getting that feature in Australia
@@KonaNthusiast Kona has it. And so does the N Line. But not the N sedan! It sucks. But I prefer to actually drive the car, so no biggie.
@@CrystalNinja07 understandable, yeah I prefer driving it as well but I can say after renting a few cars recently, having auto cruise for long road trips is a game changer
Wish I could afford a brand new car so I could "save the manuals", I will just have to be happy with my 98 5 speed Sentra.
A new 2024 VW Jetta base with manual is a lot cheaper new than many used vehicles
Lease brother. It’s not so bad. Plus you just don’t give the car back to who you got it from. That way you can say no to all the little things they try to add on “like scratch protection “ stuff like that. Every time I lease for 2-3 years I get anywhere from $3000-$5000 back from whoever buys my loan off me. You’re paying for half the car so the payments are half of what it would cost. Also I never put money down on a lease. I go in with $0 and leave with a car every time.
Can you afford financing?
I really like the Mighty N!!! My next car for sure.
Great review as isual Matt! Ive really liked what Hyundai brings to the table on their N cars since they first launced. In this class of cars, for my money, there is only this and VW gli/gti and the accord 2.0t as options worth considering, and only one of them comes with a 100k milage warranty. I require an automatic transmission and wont buy a cvt because they cant really handle much more than stock power levels and are not practically servicable.
Thanks, I’m glad you liked the video!
Great review as always Matt!👏 I may be a little biased since I have a '23 Elantra N (DCT). Like you said - it's simply a blast to drive, feels very nimble around corners, and the *pop* of the exhaust is amazing.🔥 Plus, for me the fuel efficiency is a major perk I easily get over 30 mpg in eco mode, but N mode calls my name even on the commute to work.😉 It's like two cars in one - it's a great econobox daily with some nice features, and a fun sporty "weekend" car. If anyone is considering one, take it for a spin - you won't be disappointed!🤪
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience! Glad you’re loving yours!
I must take issue with calling the seats in the Type R “over the top”. I would argue the front seats in the CTR are some of the best in the business especially for the class that it plays in.
That’s a good looking refresh! Super aggressive design might attract your local ricer population to try to race you.
Driving one of these you ARE the local ricer population.
Considering trading in my Civic Si for one of these. Great video, Matt!
You’ll love it. I always wanted an SI but ordered an N since it was the same price with the Honda markups at the time and have loved it.
Do it bro, the Ns are absolutely stupid fun. Never doubted getting my Kona N.
Glad you liked it!
Save up a tad more and just get a Civic Type R. They can fairly easily be found for MSRP, now.
@@hhaste please tell me where you can find one at MSRP 🤣 Ns are better as well cause they don't sound like a Dyson
This thing is really dope, especially in this color. Hyundai have really taken the N line and run with it well.
I have actually been thinking about this car a lot. I think it would make a good daily driver that I can take to the track occasionally. Now that I’m putting a lot of miles on, the warranty is way more attractive.
Unfortunately, I can’t find one locally to test drive and I’m still waiting for a service manager to tell me if driving it like it’s supposed to be driven will void the warranty.
Did you say "No Grin Shift"? LOL!!!
@11:30 I think you're talking about wheel hop, sir
I couldn’t agree more about this car
that is the best cheap fast car you can buy facts!!!!
Just got mine. On the drive home on the interstate (had to dive 3 hours) I hit a piece of truck tire in my lane that I couldn't avoid. Cracked the plastic front pieces which have to be replaced. Wished they didn't put plastic on parts so low to the ground. Outstanding car otherwise!
I wish they can release a limited edition midnight purple color in the future
The elantra n is such awesome car I pick this with DCT any day
The over boost feature last for twenty seconds , not ten
Thanks for the correction!
Wow 20 seconds 🎉
@thebumpban4959 well that's just how it is, a reliable ecu tune eliminates this "excuse maker"
@@klasseact6663 just teasing man enjoy your ride bro 👍🏾
@@thebumpban4959👍👍
oh I love the new face lift.
Is the Elantra n a better all around option than a civic si ?
my dealer does not have it in stock.. how do i order it??
this car looks good!!!
Not sure which Matt was most excited for - this or the gr86…
Love it. I have a 6MT 2023 EN and I love it - it feels special every drive out. However I still can't get it to octane learn lol.
Got rid of my 22 for that reason. Didn't want to tune it because of warranty. Pissed me off having 16PSI when it could have 19PSI. when I finally got it to 'learn' it was time to fill up anyway -_-
Same.. But I'm tuning mine.
I like the refreshed front end but please ditch the ricer red striping
Just watched the straight pipes review and they have a moon roof with the manual. Maybe a Canada spec?
Yeah only in Canada sadly.
This the best new car to buy for the price.
def looks sharper now
I want to see a Ioniq 5 N review ❤
Coming soon!
with the new michelin pilot 4s those tires are not cheap
Great value. In Canada it is 42,000, which is cheaper then the gti, civic r and gr Corolla
You may be thinking of the Golf R. The GTI is cheaper at just shy of $38,000.
And much nicer!! Love the Mighty N.
The GR Corolla is terrible value in Canada!! Not sure what they were thinking. For sure that the GTI, Elantra N and WRX offer better bang for your buck!
Someone should make video comparison Elantra N vs BMW M3 e92
Prices of used Veloster Ns are coming down - an even better performance bargain, if you don't mind the Fisher Price interior.
Incoming rant:
25:31 - 100% agree. The way the Elantra N is positioned, renders Civic Si's purpose as a value performance car, moot.
In Canada, the N is 4k more than the Si and the WRX is cheaper than the Si by 2 grand, has more power and adds AWD. Elantra N highlights just how uncompetitive the Civic Si is now, price-wise and performance. Even the N-line trim matches the Si in performance; not only that, but even within Honda's lineup, the new hybrid matches the Si in horsepower but adds 40 lb-ft of torque, while getting 50 MPG. Elantra N is the answer unless you must have AWD and can stomach Subaru styling/touch HVAC.
Adaptive cruise is offered in other markets, but they lose the hand brake for an e-brake.
Adaptive cruise requires a power e brake. Look at the type r, no hand brake.
Would you rather have adaptive cruise or a hand brake in a car like this? I think Hyundai made the right choice. This car is fun in the snow, unlike the type r
I compete in SCCA National Autocross and in street class this complete with the FK8 Type R, BRZ 86 twins, Golf R and it does well going against cars that cost much more. When I was switching out my Mk8 GTI it was between this new or FK8 type R. For me it came down to interior. Type R looks ridiculous but has a nicer interior and that’s what I have sit and look at while I’m driving.
Bs that the Canada 6spd gets a sunroof but not US
Sunroof is useless tbh it adds weight.
Looks like Spiderman or Superman colors 😂
please do the Elantra N line 2024 as well dct 7 speed
I just have to wait until Hyundai has one in the press fleet.
Brilliant silent killer. However (had a Genesis G70 for three years) dealer support and service (my experience) is horrible here in SoCal. I now have a VW GLI and couldn't be happier and is the closest competitor to this vehicle.
It would look much nicer all blacked out with no goofy little red stripe around the bottom 😖🫣
them shoes
Are you aware of the octane learning that is necessary after every tankful to achieve maximum boost? That's a definite deal breaker for me.
Just get a tune and you won't have to worry about it
IMHO suspension tuning on the EN is superior to the FL5. You can use trail braking, lift off to your advantage in ways with the FL5 you cannot. I find my EN resembles a DC2 ITR in so many ways. Which may be why I am partially biased to the EN, the DC2 ITR is my favorite Honda produced.
Best in class for the money
Matt Maran, Matt Watson - Carwow, Matt Prior And Matt Saunders - Autocar, Matt Armstrong, Matt Damon, Matt Shadow, Matt Flynn
I feel like the Rolla GR will have a higher resale value!
Good vid Matt. I've got three questions about your choice of a Hyundai over a Subaru for a real world buyer.
1. Hyundai's reliability is not considered as good as Subaru's, Toyota's, or Honda's. Do you agree?
2. What about the Hyundai theft issue? The "Tic-Tok" hack from a few years ago comes to mind. There is a new one called the "Game Boy" hack. If I was considering one of these cars, I would be concerned, wouldn't you be?
3. Hyundai's resale values are nowhere near as good as the Japanese or German competition. This can cost the buyer thousands of dollars. Is this not a big factor in the overall cost of ownership?
Reliability might be iffy for Hyundai in general, but these are built in Korea, not the Alabama plant, and it seems most people aren’t having any serious issues, you also have a 10yr warranty. The new Hyundais with push to start also are not susceptible to the easy theft hacks - sure you can argue that they may still be broken into if a thief doesn’t realize, but it wouldn’t be stolen. Lastly, if you look at used Elantra Ns, Kona Ns, or Veloster Ns, they hold value really well. 2022/23 ENs with
@@juiceton1029 Check out 2022 Civic Si prices. Yes, the poor underpowered Si that no reviewer recommends. They are selling for just a little under their original sticker price
@@tototronic2 I bought a 23 EN for 35K 1.5 years ago, looking online it seems like they’re going for 32-34 with more miles than I have. I think most of the cheaper sports cars hold value relatively well the first 3-5 years - SI, Type R, GR86, EN / KN / VN, STI/WRX. It’s when you go luxury that you see that crazy depreciation right off the lot. It’s a nice problem to have as an owner of a new one, not so much if you’re looking to get into one used!
I agree with everything Juice said and would have said all the same stuff.
@@MattMaranMotoring
Ok. But the Hyundai / Kia theft issues continue to this day. The manufacturers should recall the affected cars and fix the serious security lapse. If it's suddenly impossible or too expensive to insure your car because of this sort of thing, what must that do to resale value? I would never buy or recommend a Hyundai product because of this.
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Imagine they make it rwd
Matt. Are this car your next car?. 🤔
I have no plans to buy a new car, but it’s one of my favorites on the market right now.
@@MattMaranMotoringOk.
The older edition was divisive but gave it some personality. This looks a little too basic to me
New front fascia is improvement. I don't care for black badging. I prefer plug in and not wireless apple car play for easier privacy, though I realize the rest of the world disagrees. Matt enjoys stick shift standard transmissions.
it is unfortunately not an easy thing to swap (was unable to take my shift knob on my '24 N off).
the front is significantly better.. rear is still a shit show (opinion!) would still love to drive one. Can you option out the red line across the bottom?
You can't option it out. A few ppl wrap them. Looks good.
Top 5 Budget Type R comment!!
🙂👍
Unfortunately, the car has to be octane learned to get maximum performance🙄🤷♂️
Yeah, its the absolute stupidest ECU strategy I have ever seen. My co-worked had a 2023 for a short time. Anytime we would race or go to the track together he would have to go through the crazy song\dance just to make it perform how it should. Why is hyundai so dumb? The tune should start off at full power and back its way off IF NEEDED using the knock sensors just like every other car brand in the world. Nope, not them. They make you jump though hoops and ask the car for special permission to get full power. And even then still get whooped by a stock 2022 BRZ with no turbo and much less power.😂
@boost331 whooped when OL'd🤔
My g/f has lowly 2018 Cruize, 1.4L turbo and it's tuned for 87 but when you put 89 or 93 in it it wakes up immediately (as much as that little engine can) so WTF🙄🙄🙄
@@klasseact6663 Yep. We did tons of pulls from a dig, 40 roll, 60 roll. Competed on auto x courses and a couple times on Road America. My stock 2022 BRZ (except upgraded brake pads) beat him every time. The straight line performance was very close, but I would inch away. On track, it wasnt even close.
@@boost331Stock 2022 BRZ does not come remotely close to the EN’s straight line speed even when it’s not octane learned.
@boost331 Not hating on your delusional comment or anything but your friend probably has an 1.6 N-line. Even then your shitbox BRZ won't have a chance in the straight line or track.😅
The colored trim and exhaust tips are kinda cheesy IMO, leave that for the teenagers buying it used in 15yrs for cheap.
WRX community also a thing. Dont get the same feeling owning a Hyundai. Also WRX more reliable with mods
I think these cars definitely have a hot spot in the US market. You're 18-23 years old. You have a few grand to throw at a fun little car but you're not a moron and want something semi reliable that's efficient and fun. But maybe you're still a bit of a moron and you don't care about being able to pay for insurance.
Gti/GLI
Civic Si
Hyundai/Kia N cars
Subaru STi/WRX/BRZ
Ford Focus/Fiesta ST
the front of the car is improved but the rear, I really don't like this look
I wish hyundai would stop putting those bright accents on this car.
You want to be inconspicuos.
Not a cop magnet
GTI over this all day every day without second thought
Honda civic type R 100%
#savethemanuals, remember when
Not to be a debbie downer here but, got rid of my 22 Elantra N specifically because of their Octane Learning system. You only get 16 PSI unless you octane learn the car EVERY fill up to get 19 PSI. You have to drive on the highway, maintain a speed over 75 for over 5 minutes or more for the car to 'learn' it has premium. Or do a city drive of deviating gears. It was annoying, I didn't plan to tune the car, so I was stuck with essentially a detuned car. Impossible to octane learn it when you have to slow down on the highway because of traffic, and the city learning never worked.
Anyway, my experience. Turned me off, got rid of it. Other issues such as CV axles, DCT recall issues, seat materials tearing up after 7 months (even though I was super careful). Great car otherwise.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience, sorry it wasn’t the best for you. I wasn’t aware of the octane learning but to me the car was still fun at whatever boost it was running.
The automatic transmission is the way to go. No human is going to shift faster than that dual clutch.
Im not sure why people love these so much. I mean, I get the initial appeal. On paper it all sounds perfect. I have driven 2 of them. Once at a dealership when I considered purchasing one and again later when my coworker owned one. I hated how fake and artificial the driving experience was. The car never felt like it actually did what I wanted. All I could feel was the throttle being limited, boost spikes being tapered down, brakes being activated and diff doing weird things. It felt like it was supposed to be "baby's 1st fun(ish) car". Every single thing you twll ot to do gets processed by 10 computers, then it does aomething similar to yoir request, but in its own way. Outside of all the little gimmiks I have grown to dislike the car. Sure it looks good on paper and makes childish noises, but the actual deiving experience blows. I never understand the crazy praise from joirnalists who drive so many cars. These complaints jumped out at me after seconds of driving.
Welcome to the world of new cars everything is soulless 160 mph feels like 60 too 😂
@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks Most for sure. Definitely not all. The BRZ\86 is much more raw and natural. You can easily disable ALL safety nannies and drive it old school. The mustang as well. While, I do feel they have become too expensive they are a very pure driving experience.
@@boost331 problem is mustangs drive God awful I owned two different S550 too 0 steering feedback. I went to a SS1LE and it completely changed my mind about new cars. Still pretty soulless tbh but it does everything you ask and excels at it like piggy miata. The new brz twins have bad steering too. Only new car besides camaro I don't hate is miata obviously. So 2 vehicles available under $50k nothing else I've driven is worth a dime to me
@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks I have owned at least 1 of every gen mustang since the fox body. The newest gens do get less and less analog and give less feedback for sure. My most recent was a roush stage 3 supercharged 2020. What an animal it was.
Lmao I don’t know what you drove but it definitely doesn’t sound like an Elantra N.
21 mpg x 12 gallon tank = pretty shitty range
I only get 100 something miles around town but on the highway it gets 40 mpg easily.
Looks even worse! Rear is wearing a black diaper now. Front is way less aggressive and boring now. The "controversial" front is what made the car unique.
Front end looks like a Jetta
I'll never buy another Hyundai or Kia. 2 yerrible ownership experiences and blown motor/turbos turned me off forever. Terrible dealer "support" also.
Just don't get pulled over in this