I couldn't agree more! I have the 2018 elantra sport with 45k miles and still love it! I was looking at the 2023 N models, and while they look aggressive, they tried too hard to make it look futuristic. Personally, I feel like the 17-18 trims look classy and not overdone.
We have a 2016, so an MD Elantra, with a little over 130,000 miles on it. It's an SE, so a base trim, bought December 11th, 2017 with 43,000 miles on it. So 6 1/2 years later, it's been a good car.
I love my 18 Elantra sport, sadly i got rear ended last month and luckily it wasn’t a total. Can’t wait to get it back im in a Nissan rental right now and hate it. I really feel like this elantra sport body was the most classy and I hope it does become a collector later down the line.
they should have kept this body style for 2019 to 2020 and just tweaked the chassis making it even better than wasted money on a refresh.. but Hyundai doesn't listen to the Loyal customers just motor journalists.. I'm on my 4th Elantra they should've called me before making that bad decision.. If they had brought that i130N race back to North America that would have been epic.. but now they're just into funky trends 😢
Awesome review! Keep coming 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport. It's a sexy beast. It's stood on it's own. Still better looking than Elantra N. Mark my words within few years, This Elantra Sport will be collector Edition. It's very hard to find nowadays. I luv mine.
I'm late to the party in seeing this video but wanted to thank you for your video and your honest experience with your/girlfriends car. It's good to see that its was well maintained and virtually problem free. I have a 2018 Elantra GT Sport, (hatchback) which I bought new and have had just over 5 years. I love the look of the sport (sedan) and was contemplating buying one but wanted the practicality of a hatchback instead. Its out of warranty now, with 90,000 kms, so I'm happy to hear there's no issues with these cars as long as they're cared for and maintained properly. I think this is the best looking Elantra sedan Hyundai has ever had. Way better looking than the current version. This car has a timeless look which will age well. Whenever I see one, it turns my head. I especially love the look of the wheels. Thanks again for posting this video.
Love the vid, even more because my Sport dct appears exactly as this one does, Galactic grey, with same lip spoiler. I was attracted to these from the first time I walked up on the 2017 Sport at the auto show. In march of 2018 I went to my local dealer to drive a new manual grey Sport and ended up begged to become the owner of it for less than 20k, but had to decline for I had just bought a house 4 months prior. It was painful to pass on that great of a deal on one. I ended up finding one in april 2020 170 miles from me with 24k on the clock. These cars have an amazingly balanced suspension tune, looks, and are a conical intake, tune, and catless dp away from making power they have no right to for so cheap. Mine shares daily duties with my 07 Si and stays in the garage when its snowy, so it's only got 36k yet. The 1.6t surprises you before mods, after just intake and dp, theirs so much more beef as revs clmb that I relish pissing off every average car who dares to challenge me on the highway. I'm not even bothering with a 91 tune and it's a certified riot to play with when you want to go fast! I think I get alot of people rolling up on my Nline badged tail, see the spoiler, and want to test me. All the first, second gear hesitation and stuttering weirdness, curiously completely disappeared after installing the downpipe, which leads me to believe that it was not the trans tuning ,but an engine breathing, throttle map issue alll along. That made me that much happier that the car would accelerate much more freely and smoothly on tip in from first through second gear and feels more like a normal torque converter taking off. The Sport, or the new 1.6t cars are a great enthusiast car value. Cheers to a great car
That’s awesome. I agree, that’s why I bought my 23 Kona n-line with the 1.6 and awd. It performs well with the expectations, that the sport started.! I follow the Hyundai Elantra Sport Owners page on Facebook.
I know you don’t have a lot of views yet but I really appreciated your review! I’ve personally owned an 2013 Elantra GT, 2016 Elantra limited, and most recently a 2021 Veloster N. I’ve always really enjoyed the 17/18 year for the Elantra sport, a beautiful car. The first time I saw it I wasn’t even sure what car or model I was looking it!
I bought my used 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport in 2020. Best decision ever. Great review! I was wondering about the longevity of this vehicle and you provided answers to all my questions.
Nice review sir! I just bought an 18 sport same color with 18k miles on it. I’m hoping to keep it a while and your review gives me confidence that it’s going to give me a lot of years of service and fun driving!
Had a grey one just like yours. I loved so much that when a lady hit me and totaled it, i bought another one but in black. Couldn't find another grey. But they really are great cars. Mines has 120k miles and haven't had a single problem to this day.
I picked up a 6-speed 2015 Veloster from Carvana a little over a week ago that the mechanic told me not to purchase, so I'm trading it towards a 2017 Elantra Sport with 47k miles. Thank you for the review, I feel a bit more at ease and will just hope the last owner cared for it until I pick it up lol.
Original owner 18 dct, heavily modded now, no issues running about 330-340 hp. These cars are awesome. Keep your intake valves clean and run the best syn oil you can get (amsoil, redline).
I bought mine July of 2018 hard to find manual transmission in FL and really hate the 19-20 I was going to see one that color and some guy from Miami bought it earlier the same day, luckily enough my dealer in Orlando find one manual, premium white in North Carolina 3 days later I was driving my brand new car 🤗 and still 20k miles on the odometer
I bought a 2018 Elantra sport with the bigger screen 8”, navigation and better sound system in December 2017 for $20k out the door! Best bang for the buck! Have 113k miles and no real issues
@@waynemangan7200 yea DCT. Only real issue is when cold the DCT is a little jerky, especially when going down reverse to drive first time. I hardly ever see another one so I think it’s pretty rare. Likely to trade it in at the end of the year for something bigger but it has been a great car
@@Booster6969run a crc intake valve cleanee, at the mileage you can clear a lot of carbon off the valves if it has never been done. Its like $15 spray into the vacuum line to the throttle body
I have the same one. a 2018 ES DCT in Galactic Gray, and i have 111k miles and its amazing, I did have to have the turbo and motor replaced at 102k and 104k. and the dual clutch assembly (not the transaxle) had been changed, the AC unit as well recently, and I replaced the front pads at 70k the rears at 107k and i still have the original rotors. I also have it tuned by SXTH and it is FBO, and it IS as fast as my new 2022 Elantra N DCT in Performance Blue. Also the "Shudder" is because it IS a Dual Clutch, the vehicle is engaging the clutch. IT operates like a regular manual, not an automatic with a torque converter...
Great review! I'm thinking about getting one. I wish it had an anti theft system, remote start and power seats installed though. Love the drive and other features so far. Is it pretty fuel efficient?
Hello sir, thank you for the review! If you dont mind me asking, I heard you once had hyundai elantra SEL. Could you please let me know did you have any problem with that SEL and how long you owned the car? Did the price go down by a lot when you sold it? I am trying to buy the elantra SEL but still debating whether I should just get toyota corolla. Thank you sir!
How do you like this car as far as reliability goes? Ended up going with the Corolla SE since it’s got that Toyota reliability, and naturally aspirated cars are just overall more reliable. But I’m not gonna lie I actually think that ELANTRA sport. It looks like a fun commuter. I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on one if it’s got that reliability I’m looking for.
I have a 18 Elantra sport, 5 year this october, original owner, I work for a Toyota dealer. Would take this over the corolla. Key things are do intake valve cleaning and run the best synthetic oil you can find (amsoil, redline). I'm modded and pushing 330-340 HP no problem, rock solid. I got mine brand new for 19k, otd for 21k at a dealer named Ricart in Columbus Ohio. I would not pay a premium for a Corolla or a civic. Wish they were not playing games with pricing on the manual would've gotten that( can run higher torque), no problem with the dct.
Dude i would say if you need just a commuter the Corolla is fine.. however if you want that extra punch especially if u live in an area with narrow roads and passing lane it's night and day vs Corolla, if you're passing a semi one can and the other can't😅 that kinda vibe.. reliability is actually pretty good my Vin says mine was built in Korea zero issues so far and i drive mine very aggressively but service 5K or 6 months which ever comes first.. the 5 years mark i did the coolant and gearbox that's all the extras i have done
@@joerichardson6107Hey man, how many miles are your elantra. And what mods did you do to it? I have this exact car with 68,000 miles thinking about modding it
I was looking to purchase a 2018, engine is getting replaced at the dealership and the price is 14,500 with 65,000. I think i might go through with it.
i have one right now i have a problem with my iterior getting messy after rain im not sure if theres some kind of water leak but my whole car will have water stains... have you had anything similar happen?
My 2019 Elantra sport with DCT they had to replace the clutch plates at 30k miles. It started having ruff shifting and hesitation to shift. The suspension creaks when turning at slow speeds and numerous times to the dealer for that and Palm Springs hyundai can’t figure where it comes from. Also the ac randomly gets warm but doesn’t happen when the dealership tests it of course. Is anyone else experiencing these problems on their Elantra sport?
Not sure about the a/c issue.. but so many have complained about the transmission. Luckily we never had any issues prior to turning it in on the Sonata. We still miss the Sport though. One of Hyundai’s best, in our opinion.! 😎
I have the exact same issues. I bought one with 55 000 kms earlier this year and I thought I was crazy hearing creaking during low speed turns. I have the same AC issue. I've serviced it since I bought it and I noticed that the shifting issue happens but goes away after service. I have a warranty on the car so if ilethe shifting problem gets serious I'll send it in to get assessed. I know this version of the DCT gearbox doesnt shift as smooth as DSG gearboxes do so there that as well.
I couldn't agree more! I have the 2018 elantra sport with 45k miles and still love it! I was looking at the 2023 N models, and while they look aggressive, they tried too hard to make it look futuristic. Personally, I feel like the 17-18 trims look classy and not overdone.
Same here
This 100%! I have the 2018 model, and I still love it. It looks classy and modern.
We have a 2016, so an MD Elantra, with a little over 130,000 miles on it.
It's an SE, so a base trim, bought December 11th, 2017 with 43,000 miles on it.
So 6 1/2 years later, it's been a good car.
I love my 18 Elantra sport, sadly i got rear ended last month and luckily it wasn’t a total. Can’t wait to get it back im in a Nissan rental right now and hate it. I really feel like this elantra sport body was the most classy and I hope it does become a collector later down the line.
they should have kept this body style for 2019 to 2020 and just tweaked the chassis making it even better than wasted money on a refresh.. but Hyundai doesn't listen to the Loyal customers just motor journalists.. I'm on my 4th Elantra they should've called me before making that bad decision.. If they had brought that i130N race back to North America that would have been epic.. but now they're just into funky trends 😢
I love my 2020 es !
Awesome review! Keep coming
2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport. It's a sexy beast. It's stood on it's own. Still better looking than Elantra N. Mark my words within few years, This Elantra Sport will be collector Edition. It's very hard to find nowadays. I luv mine.
Absolutely 💯
I'm late to the party in seeing this video but wanted to thank you for your video and your honest experience with your/girlfriends car. It's good to see that its was well maintained and virtually problem free.
I have a 2018 Elantra GT Sport, (hatchback) which I bought new and have had just over 5 years.
I love the look of the sport (sedan) and was contemplating buying one but wanted the practicality of a hatchback instead.
Its out of warranty now, with 90,000 kms, so I'm happy to hear there's no issues with these cars as long as they're cared for and maintained properly.
I think this is the best looking Elantra sedan Hyundai has ever had. Way better looking than the current version.
This car has a timeless look which will age well. Whenever I see one, it turns my head. I especially love the look of the wheels.
Thanks again for posting this video.
Thank you for the compliment.. I too think it’s the best Elantra body by far, I truly miss hers
Love the vid, even more because my Sport dct appears exactly as this one does, Galactic grey, with same lip spoiler. I was attracted to these from the first time I walked up on the 2017 Sport at the auto show. In march of 2018 I went to my local dealer to drive a new manual grey Sport and ended up begged to become the owner of it for less than 20k, but had to decline for I had just bought a house 4 months prior. It was painful to pass on that great of a deal on one. I ended up finding one in april 2020 170 miles from me with 24k on the clock. These cars have an amazingly balanced suspension tune, looks, and are a conical intake, tune, and catless dp away from making power they have no right to for so cheap. Mine shares daily duties with my 07 Si and stays in the garage when its snowy, so it's only got 36k yet. The 1.6t surprises you before mods, after just intake and dp, theirs so much more beef as revs clmb that I relish pissing off every average car who dares to challenge me on the highway. I'm not even bothering with a 91 tune and it's a certified riot to play with when you want to go fast! I think I get alot of people rolling up on my Nline badged tail, see the spoiler, and want to test me. All the first, second gear hesitation and stuttering weirdness, curiously completely disappeared after installing the downpipe, which leads me to believe that it was not the trans tuning ,but an engine breathing, throttle map issue alll along. That made me that much happier that the car would accelerate much more freely and smoothly on tip in from first through second gear and feels more like a normal torque converter taking off. The Sport, or the new 1.6t cars are a great enthusiast car value. Cheers to a great car
That’s awesome. I agree, that’s why I bought my 23 Kona n-line with the 1.6 and awd. It performs well with the expectations, that the sport started.! I follow the Hyundai Elantra Sport Owners page on Facebook.
I know you don’t have a lot of views yet but I really appreciated your review! I’ve personally owned an 2013 Elantra GT, 2016 Elantra limited, and most recently a 2021 Veloster N. I’ve always really enjoyed the 17/18 year for the Elantra sport, a beautiful car. The first time I saw it I wasn’t even sure what car or model I was looking it!
Thank so much.
I bought my used 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport in 2020. Best decision ever. Great review! I was wondering about the longevity of this vehicle and you provided answers to all my questions.
Glad it was helpful!
I ended up purchasing one. An Elantra Sport with Turbo. I love it!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Like your review, i love my 2018 elantra se model your right about the metallic glow my blackmetallic paint at sunset is sweet
Thx, and I love the black ones
Nice review sir! I just bought an 18 sport same color with 18k miles on it. I’m hoping to keep it a while and your review gives me confidence that it’s going to give me a lot of years of service and fun driving!
Right on!
Congratulations! 👏🍻
First time on your channel and it’s lit 🔥. You just gained a subscriber
Thank You so much 😊 🙏
Had a grey one just like yours. I loved so much that when a lady hit me and totaled it, i bought another one but in black. Couldn't find another grey. But they really are great cars. Mines has 120k miles and haven't had a single problem to this day.
That’s awesome. I love the black as well..!
Nice plate ;) good review
Excellent car! Great review!
Thank You 🙏 😎
I picked up a 6-speed 2015 Veloster from Carvana a little over a week ago that the mechanic told me not to purchase, so I'm trading it towards a 2017 Elantra Sport with 47k miles. Thank you for the review, I feel a bit more at ease and will just hope the last owner cared for it until I pick it up lol.
Very nice
Original owner 18 dct, heavily modded now, no issues running about 330-340 hp. These cars are awesome. Keep your intake valves clean and run the best syn oil you can get (amsoil, redline).
Hellz Yeah.. That’s awesome 👏
Is Valvoline any good?
@@SleepyStoic I’ve never used it sorry
I bought mine July of 2018 hard to find manual transmission in FL and really hate the 19-20 I was going to see one that color and some guy from Miami bought it earlier the same day, luckily enough my dealer in Orlando find one manual, premium white in North Carolina 3 days later I was driving my brand new car 🤗 and still 20k miles on the odometer
Very cool. And good color too.! 😎👍🏻
I bought a 2018 Elantra sport with the bigger screen 8”, navigation and better sound system in December 2017 for $20k out the door! Best bang for the buck! Have 113k miles and no real issues
Good to know! 18' Sport dct. Have you got the dct?
@@waynemangan7200 yea DCT. Only real issue is when cold the DCT is a little jerky, especially when going down reverse to drive first time. I hardly ever see another one so I think it’s pretty rare. Likely to trade it in at the end of the year for something bigger but it has been a great car
@@Booster6969run a crc intake valve cleanee, at the mileage you can clear a lot of carbon off the valves if it has never been done. Its like $15 spray into the vacuum line to the throttle body
Love this color on the avante
Its either this or white
That car is beautiful.. I’d buy it from you
What kind of tires do you have on it? What are the specs? Thank you!
I have the same one. a 2018 ES DCT in Galactic Gray, and i have 111k miles and its amazing, I did have to have the turbo and motor replaced at 102k and 104k. and the dual clutch assembly (not the transaxle) had been changed, the AC unit as well recently, and I replaced the front pads at 70k the rears at 107k and i still have the original rotors. I also have it tuned by SXTH and it is FBO, and it IS as fast as my new 2022 Elantra N DCT in Performance Blue. Also the "Shudder" is because it IS a Dual Clutch, the vehicle is engaging the clutch. IT operates like a regular manual, not an automatic with a torque converter...
Dayuum that’s crazy and cool.. so I’m guessing none of that was under warranty, due to the mileage?!
Great review! I'm thinking about getting one. I wish it had an anti theft system, remote start and power seats installed though. Love the drive and other features so far. Is it pretty fuel efficient?
It was between 30-32mpg
Anti theft? This is push start don't worry about theft.
@@joerichardson6107 haven't gotten any theft by the grace of God 🙏🏾😁❤️
Do they have eco mode??
Hello sir, thank you for the review! If you dont mind me asking, I heard you once had hyundai elantra SEL. Could you please let me know did you have any problem with that SEL and how long you owned the car? Did the price go down by a lot when you sold it? I am trying to buy the elantra SEL but still debating whether I should just get toyota corolla. Thank you sir!
I had a 2018 sel, I bought it new and when I traded it in for my 2023 Kona N-line.. they gave me 10,000 for it. I had 65,000 miles on it
I have a 2017 it’s galactic grey also
How do you like this car as far as reliability goes? Ended up going with the Corolla SE since it’s got that Toyota reliability, and naturally aspirated cars are just overall more reliable. But I’m not gonna lie I actually think that ELANTRA sport. It looks like a fun commuter. I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on one if it’s got that reliability I’m looking for.
It was awesome, but we have since traded it in on a new Sonata N-Line
I have a 18 Elantra sport, 5 year this october, original owner, I work for a Toyota dealer. Would take this over the corolla. Key things are do intake valve cleaning and run the best synthetic oil you can find (amsoil, redline). I'm modded and pushing 330-340 HP no problem, rock solid. I got mine brand new for 19k, otd for 21k at a dealer named Ricart in Columbus Ohio. I would not pay a premium for a Corolla or a civic. Wish they were not playing games with pricing on the manual would've gotten that( can run higher torque), no problem with the dct.
Dude i would say if you need just a commuter the Corolla is fine.. however if you want that extra punch especially if u live in an area with narrow roads and passing lane it's night and day vs Corolla, if you're passing a semi one can and the other can't😅 that kinda vibe.. reliability is actually pretty good my Vin says mine was built in Korea zero issues so far and i drive mine very aggressively but service 5K or 6 months which ever comes first.. the 5 years mark i did the coolant and gearbox that's all the extras i have done
@@joerichardson6107Hey man, how many miles are your elantra. And what mods did you do to it? I have this exact car with 68,000 miles thinking about modding it
I was looking to purchase a 2018, engine is getting replaced at the dealership and the price is 14,500 with 65,000. I think i might go through with it.
I would definitely do it.. strike now, while the iron is Hot..! 👊😎
Any problem with the turbo? After how many miles did you do a oil change?
No turbo problem. Oil change every 3500 miles
Did you have any issues with the motor or anything under the hood?
None
Have you changed the transmission fluid?
Not yet
i have one right now i have a problem with my iterior getting messy after rain im not sure if theres some kind of water leak but my whole car will have water stains... have you had anything similar happen?
Never
i have a question about petrol what is the best for elantra 2018 turbo 95 or 92
95 is too much. The car runs great on 91/92
My 2019 Elantra sport with DCT they had to replace the clutch plates at 30k miles. It started having ruff shifting and hesitation to shift. The suspension creaks when turning at slow speeds and numerous times to the dealer for that and Palm Springs hyundai can’t figure where it comes from. Also the ac randomly gets warm but doesn’t happen when the dealership tests it of course. Is anyone else experiencing these problems on their Elantra sport?
Not sure about the a/c issue.. but so many have complained about the transmission. Luckily we never had any issues prior to turning it in on the Sonata. We still miss the Sport though. One of Hyundai’s best, in our opinion.! 😎
I’m in the process of making my first year review of my Kona N-line. I should have it up by next week.
I have the exact same issues. I bought one with 55 000 kms earlier this year and I thought I was crazy hearing creaking during low speed turns. I have the same AC issue. I've serviced it since I bought it and I noticed that the shifting issue happens but goes away after service. I have a warranty on the car so if ilethe shifting problem gets serious I'll send it in to get assessed. I know this version of the DCT gearbox doesnt shift as smooth as DSG gearboxes do so there that as well.
@@mbusomkhwanazi48which one do you think is best between Elantra 1.6T and Astra K 1.6T petrol,,, maintaince and parts availability
Does it go fast ?
201hp. It’s pretty quick
Do you guys sold this car already?
Oh yes. A year ago
What’s the name of your rims?
Those are the factory rims that came with the Sport model.
@@LowStar55 thank you 🙏