I love how they sound somewhat excited talking about an affordable, well-done daily driver. Honestly, it is these kind of cars that deserve more praise and excitement.
@@sappyjohnsonThey are. I personally prefer either a crown signia or sonata or Camry but even Elantra is good. It is an affordable car which you can get in hybrid, has a sportsy design that makes you feel like you’re in a luxury sports car man. So even if I’m having a bad day like I broke up with my girlfriend, or am genuinely sad cuz someone died or sum shit, if I were to own this car, at least I would look at the dashboard, then the exterior, and feel somewhat better that I have a good looking car. This is why a fuel efficient car with a really cool design is important to me, and that is what is genuinely exciting. It may not be a Cadillac or lucid or Camaro but looks betters, and functions better, and is just better with hybrids.
@blackgold754, doesn't it depend on what your definition of "exciting " is? If you are excited by vanilla ice cream with a few sprinkles, OK. I think that driving dynamics are lacking in this vehicle. Is it a pleasant car - OK.
@@owggarage723 I’d say that this is a really good tasting vanilla but it is actually healthy with no sugar just a natural sweetener. That’d be the best way to describe it. And yes it depends on what your definition of exciting is but I highly doubt people are gonna feel good with their car in corollas or past versions of Camry way before 2021. Hell even with older Hyundais, I doubt people actually feel any different.
That’s the problem with America, nobody knows how to properly drive in them. Instead, we have to stand and wait for lights to change, often on empty roads.
@@andrewgus8763 I agree, Andrew, but I will say that some areas in the Midwest (Missouri in particular) are now installing roundabouts, and people seem to be navigating them reasonably well. Hopefully, they’ll catch on more.
The new Civic Hybrid doesn’t have a conventional ‘droning’ CVT. It’s an ‘eCVT’ which is a completely different animal and is exactly what is used in the Accord Hybrid. In fact, they share the same drivetrain.
For reliability on that power train the Ionic before it was a line of electric vieicles used that power train and if I remember properly it was made around 2017 so that makes that power train 7 years old
If it weren’t for the whole theft thing I would still have my elantra. Oh….that and hyundai not supporting their customers or putting basic immobilizer tech in their cars to squeeze a small extra profit out of them. Kind of negates the value benefit when your car gets stolen with a screwdriver. Never again.
I am 67,retired from GM.I wanted a hybrid,bought the Elantra Limited.I have had it for 18 months.I would buy this again.Thousands cheaper than Honda,and Toyota,of same size.Drives bigger than it feels,holds four adults very comfortably,trunk is huge,seats are comfortable.Went from thirty years of buying full sized trucks,to this.Every time I fill it up,I can’t stop 😊.
in the long term the Elantra will not be reliable as the Toyota or Honda. That extra 3-4k for the Toyota or Honda is worth it in the long term. You can even get the Accord hybrid well under msrp and that is superior to the elantra
@@angusp5515 I have the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid - over 80k miles and not a single problem. I love the car and it gets over 58mpg consistently. I can't say that about the new Toyota's these days, especially with all the recalls....
I just wanted to highlight that this hybrid setup has been used for ages in the ioniq, niro, and kona since inception, with no issues. I think them using this setup in their cheaper cars has worked out for them. All carryover parts, low power, and the 6DCT has not been problematic. Reliability shouldn't be a worry on this. Also, it is a bit more efficient than rivals without the eCVT, which is a surprise.
A friend of mine has a loaded late model niro and had 0 issues and drove it alot. only reason he got rid of it was due to his wife messing her hips up and it was a little to low for her to get out. They have a tucson hybrid and love it. A used niro , especially a upper trim, could be a really good deal
I have over 112,000 miles on my 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited with the 6DCT. No issues whatsoever with the car or transmission. 45 mpg on I 95 doing 80+ left lane driving and better mpg at slower speeds. What’s not to like?
@@chris-qo1nt if this was a Ferrari review, I wouldn't have even bothered to watch it. I'm not going to waste my time watching a video on a car that I can never afford
I have a 2023 Elantra hybrid I bought new a while back now. I get 51mpg combined, have had no problems, interior is great HMI is well done (physical buttons for the right things), fantastic value per dollar.
@singular9 the Niro which shares the innards and power train as this doesn't seem to have major red flags after being on market for almost 10 years. That's a good outlook
I would rather buy a brand new 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage for sub 20k and save a cool 10k. Also gets 50 mpg in real world driving and comes with free maintenance for 2 years and a 10 year warranty
I don’t want to sound like I’m hating, I bought the car so obviously I can appreciate it, but I bought a 23’ hybrid (mechanically identical to the 24’) and it’s already been through 2 transmissions and had the hybrid battery and BMS replaced. It’s just hard for me to recommend this vehicle personally after that experience. I’m currently going through the repurchase process.
think u got a lemon car. I had 23 hybrid limited too. 0 issue so far. I am a home health professional, so I drive alot to different patient's house. Still love my 23 elantra hybrid and 0 issue. I just wish my elantra hybrid exterior has cool car head like sonata tho.
The new sedans are hideous. Hatchback is nice, but the 2016 gen will always be my favorite design wise. The screen inside them is so tiny, really is a letdown in comparison to the 10.25 inch one in the Elantras
I own a 23 Elantra Blue. I Love this car for daily use. Avg 56mpg. Quiet cabin. Amazing ride and stable suspension when pushed. I would argue this is the best value for a new hybrid on the market now. Currently at 22k miles no issues.
I get 50 mpg in my non-hydrid 2021 Elantra during interstate travels at a steady 78 mph; 37 mpg around town. Quiet, roomy (I'm 6'5"), comfortable. I love it.
Yeah the Hybrid gets better mileage in the city than highway. I've got the 2021 Hybrid Ultimate (Canadian version of the US Limited trim) and love it. In city driving outside of the winter months, I can routinely get 3.7 L per 100 km (65 mpg) and 4.5 L per 100 km on the highway (50 mpg). I'm not a SUV guy, I live in the city, I just want a commuter car that's practical, gets good fuel economy, has all the bells and whistles for driving assist/safety, and isn't an absolute bore to drive. When I went looking for a vehicle that fit the bill, this was one of the only ones left on the market. The funny thing is, this thing has more carrying capacity than a lot of SUVs too. I routinely get comments on that aspect of it.
@@samueld6511 If by reliable you mean blown engines that still haven’t been all fixed by their cheapened recalls. Both hybrids and non hybrids have had the same issue.
@@alexnutcasio936 still on original brakes f/r and original clutch. At least 20K miles more life remaining on the brakes. Clutch I may get up to 100K miles.
I bought a 2024 Elantra SE(base, non hybrid) for my son, got 44 mpg on a 1500 mile highway trip . Cruised at 75-80 , no problem fairly quiet , comfortable and roomy, held golf clubs and luggage easily. Wireless Apple Car Play in base car, not SEL or limited, a Hyundai. Window sticker $2,500 got for $20,000 with incentives and military discount. Free three maintenance and long warranty. Dealer in my area is good. Good low cost daily transportation!
I don’t understand the obsession car manufacturers have with the “giant display where the gauge cluster and dashboard is one big piece.” I think it looks cheap and tacky. I know this is subjective for looks, but it comes across as a way to cut costs.
Earlier this month my Elantra N had to be fixed(under warranty) bc of a fuel pump issue. My loaner was a brand new Elantra hybrid limited, and I felt the exact same way! It’s such an enjoyable and relaxing car to drive.
The livestream from 2 days ago is unlisted for some reason and not public so unless its in your history no one will be able to find and watch it. Please take note!
I've heard Hyundai doesn't always honor their warranties. You'd probably have to be on top of your service intervals and hope they won't void it if you get an oil change somewhere other than themselves.
They will fight you tooth and nail for every warranty claim because they get so many. The class action lawsuits will keep coming. My friend had an engine replaced under class action and it broke in 15k miles, they denied warranty and nothing he could do. My friend had a lemon that burned coil packs ever 10k miles, hyundai denied warranty. You name it, its probably went wrong for this brand, and that is why I won't buy it.
Yep, mine had the 1.6 that went soft at 70k miles. Had to fight for a new engine, took 2 months to rebuild and they left the AC and several bolts detached. No more Koreans for this family.
that's correct. I had a bad motor in my veloster N at 250 miles and they never honored warrenty. then they had to get class-action lawsuited for them to do anything with their engines and I sold the car before that litigation happened do to my extreme frustration with how they handle service & warrenty.
The only thing keeping me away from this brand is their reliability ….my friends who own Hyundai just keeps visiting the dealer for repair for the past couple years.
I swit hed my partner into a 23 Hybrid Limited out of a base model 19 Sentra. Thwy do roughly 25k mi/yr driving, so even with the already fairly fuel efficient Sentra, they gained like 20mpg, so they saved a ton on gas to where the payment was only $100/more for $12k more car, same term, money down (though rates were triple as I'm sure we all know). They also do not treat their cars with love and dignity, and at nearly 30k miles of going over service intervals for oil changes- despite me working at the dealership and having instant access to being able to do an oil change- and driving like it owes them money, we've had zero issues and still getting 50mpg accross the board. Its a truly great little hybrid and I get the feeling its going to a really long-lasting car.
Hyundai not putting the 1.6 turbo hybrid powertrain in ANY of their sedans is a crime and a perfect demonstration of how car manufacturers have been nerfing their non-suv's for years now. This powertrain just isn't good enough, especially now with the Prius and new civic hybrid. I will agree though that having owned the Elantra N for 2 years now, these are so well packaged its crazy. More than enough space for almost anything you need to do.
I just purchased an N-Line and we have loved it thus far. A big upgrade over my old Kia Forte I was driving before. Our kids are young and our budget was a bit tight so I couldn't really justify an N when I wouldn't be tracking it anytime soon, that said the N-Line has the DCT and plenty of power from 0-60. Bit slow off the line due to the turbo needing to spool up but once you get past 3000 rpm it comes alive. The interior is nice and thus far we have 0 complaints.
Wait Camry and Accord?? Now Jack...don compare this car to Camry or Accord, Corolla or Civic yeah but not the butter and bread Japanese cars So you guys choose this car over Corolla cross? Ohhh Jack looks extra Korean inside of a KIA/Hyundai cars
I was looking at this in the blue trim, a Corolla hatch se and a Honda civic sport hatch. Ended up going with the Corolla hatch se at the end of the day because it provided the most for the least and is a reliable car. Although anything can happen to any car at any time. We didn't want the dark cloud of Hyundai reliability looming over us. And the civic was just to expensive for the car you get. Also I think the Corolla hatch looks the best of the three but that's all opinion based.
Do you think a lot of the price on cars is because of extraneous BS? Ambient lighting, etc? Are we ever going to get to a point where cars can price correct OUT of nonsense? It's on us consumers, sure, but how much of cost is because manufacturer's are trying to 1-up one another with inane BS that really truly nobody cares about.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one. Most of the Kia/Hyundai the past decade can’t even be insured by the major carriers because of theft issues .
Look at it this way. This is a very good, low cost, throw away car. 10 years. Lets say you warranty everything through 10 years including the battery, battery inverter and electric motor. Most know dual clutch transmissions are less reliable than torque converter transmission because the torque converter acts a buffer. So if you buy one of these for $30K, that's $3K/year - depreciation. Let's say the car is worth $4K after 10 years. That's $26K net or $216/mo + maintainance...proviided you stay under 100K miles which many won't...which would shorten the warranty and increase risk of out of pocket costs. Hybrids 'broadly' are a suckers purchase. Reason is...they only have 7 year warranty if that on battery and drivetrain. Check the warranty on the hybrid system. Hybrid systems are very complex and subject to long term failure. All battery begin to degrade when you drive the car out of the showroom. Aging electronics fail. Hard to argue with this review. I would never buy a hybrid with a 7 year warranty on drivetrain. If you lease your vehicles, it doesn't matter but you are taking a massive depreciation hit for that lease. Lastly, finally a car company that smells the coffee and doesn't offer a CVT on a low end hybrid but instead a very good shifting dual clutch. With a 10 year warranty and dual clutch hybrid, Hyundai deserves to take all sales from Honda and Toyota at this price point.
Cars like these are very much needed in many areas of the country. I live in Northwest Arkansas, which is fairly affluent, and this is the right type of vehicle for an area with very limited mass-transit and long commute times for employment. I'd love a car that could get 50mpg at realistic highway speeds.
One correction to your video: You stated only the limited gets ambient lighting. This is incorrect. I have a 2024 blue trim and I have ambient lighting.
Definitely check the insurance rates before you pull the trigger, Hyundai/Kias were in the news for being easy to steal and that led to a lot of thefts and claims. The newer ones have an immobilizer but Criminals aren't all detail people so attempted thefts (and claims) still happen. I looked at a used Hyundai Ioniq hybrid a couple of years back and the insurance was notably more expensive in spite of having an immobilizer standard.
Thank you gentlemen. Once upon a time a wouldn’t have considered Hyundai because I was a Toyota loyalist. Due to Toyota’s high prices, those days are gone. I’ve never been a boogie car driver, so a reasonable car for a reasonable price tag is the winner for me.
I cross-shopped this in Europe (i30 equivalent but largely the same interior/engine) with comparable Kia, Skoda, Seat, Ford.. estates it is a good value proposition but it lacks some refinement primarily in the interior. A The materials in the back were a steep decline compared to the front, no rear AC vents even on highest trim, most basic plastic doors and finish and the massive connected screens and piano black I really can't stand (Same as Golf and Opel Astra) In the end equally equipped Skoda Octavia (akin to Golf station wagon for US folks) is only 1.5-2k more expensive with significant upgrades in size, interior, and styling (subjective)
The i30 is not doing well in EU. At least not as well as the iconic Ceed, which is its superior and more popular sibling. The German competition, while nice, has gone up significantly in price and has too many options that should be standard at even the highest trims.
They need to fix their “mixed bag” issues with their reliability and dealership reputation before I would consider any purchase from Hyundai and or Kia. Like anything, the most expensive car you can buy is the wrong one.
For a few thousand more, the camry is a widely better value. After all the markups and bullshit fees most hyundai dealers charge, it puts it nearly in the same territory as a camry LE. We all know toyota hybrids are the best for longevity and Hyundai's abysmal track record with warranty work
I'm not sure how the styling will age, but I'm seeing a ton of these in my neighborhood and it's a good value car. I'd still likely take a Civic or Corolla hybrid myself, but can't fault this choice either.
I want hyundai/kia hybrids to sell well and BE GOOD, if only so that there can be more pressure in the market to make hybrids without CVTs, or straight decouple gas engines from driving the wheels entirely. I hate how easy it is to get a CVT car revving high in normal driving. I'd rather hyundai used traditional automatics, but...
While Hyundai has made significant leaps and bounds in the R&D of their lineup, the main problem, from my past experiences, has to do with their absolutely atrocious dealer and service network where you end up being in a situation like I was where you like having the car but dreaded each and every time you went to service it just because of how bad the dealer was.
I am absolutely buying this car when my 2022 GMC Canyon lease is up in April. I test drove it and was blown away. It is incredibly refined for a compact budget sedan. Very smooth and quiet powertrain. None of that high revving 4 cylinder vibration that is usual in hybrids and CVTs. Very little road noise. Excellent handling and suspension is composed. Even when diving into corners. Styling inside and out is very nice. Borderline high end. Toyota is rapidly cheapening their interiors while Hyundai continues to make them nicer. Warranty coverage is best in the business. The Limited trim is completely loaded with autopilot, cooled seats, memory settings, Bose speakers, moonroof, huge screens, nice wheels, and 50mpg to boot! What more do you need?
NICE but you forgot to mention the mandatory engine replacement every40-60,000kms as per the norm with Hyundai vehicles....unreliability is there number ONE priority
I own a 23 luxury hybrid, theres some quirks... Things id change. Firstly..needs larger engine and battery. since the last system update my fuel economy has suffered. 53000km on it and horns let go..also peeling trim pieces. All were addressed, good dealer service, AWD would be great.. When its idling. The hybrid system is quite loud( knocky ) dealer claims normal. The DCT i think isnt gd for this platform. It drives comfortably, bose stereo is great and its stylish, sticker when i bought mine new was a shade over 33000$ plus taxes and fees. I had a 2020 elantra luxury prior. Must say in some aspects i liked the 2020 more. . the 2.0L engine was zippier and the IVT was somewhat smoother.
Thank you for this review. The things you highlighted all make the Elantra look like a compelling motor vehicle. I am glad that you were also honest about Hyundai's checkered reliability record (and the dubious reputation of the US-based dealership network).
The civic doesn’t use a CVT, it’s a 2 motor direct drive transmission with the engine acting as a generator until roughly highway speeds. This transmission has been used in lots of recent Honda hybrid products and is vastly superior to the DCT in the Hyundai models.
If that six speed DCT shares much design with the 8 speed, I would stay away. The 8 speed is to the point where they are probably going to need to do a stop sale on their Santa Fe’s. The shops are filling up fast with transmission issues.
10/100 warranty is great but when it comes to claims based on the oil consumption, they will fight to not cover it. This will start around 70k miles. Check your oil! You’re welcome. 😊
test driving, I found the DCT rather annoying with the gear changes, in contrast, immediately test drove a new Accord Hybrid which was buttery smooth relaxing drive. night and day.
Hyundai/Kia remind me of "Cab Forward"-era Chrysler Corporation: daring, polarizing styling, great pricing and features, and the Mopars being among best in class to drive... But just not quite enough substance and quality control to keep the affair's flame burning forever... The lustre and new wore off rather quickly.
I wish these cars were more affordable. Dealer markups completely destroy any desire for me to get ANY new sedan. I have an 18' Sentra and would love to get a new sedan. I asked for an OTD for a base model Elantra even tho I'd like the SEL, but the base SE has an MSRP of $23,270 where I'm at. The sales guy gave me an OTD price of $31,300. Are you kidding me? Remarkably similar to the $23,844 MSRP Corolla that I got an OTD of $31,600. This is absurd and keeps me away from getting a new car. Wish we could just directly buy from the company with tax.
A good Hyundai dealership is hard to find. They overlook problems, quick to deny their existence, and they're slow to fix. Then they made me wait two months to get my 1-year old Santa Fe in for warranty repairs - which they were unable to repair. Hyundai has a potentially great product, but really shitty dealer support. I traded my still-new car for a Honda. Buyer beware!
My brother is a service tech at Hyundai. He says the emergency braking sensor on the front bumper is too low and any light bump breaks it. Cost to replace and calibrate: $2500.00👎🏻
The interior is seriously nice. At a glance, it seems difficult to differentiate this interior from a Lucid interior costing 3x the price. And that's not a knock to Lucid - but a compliment to the Hyundai - both are lovely. By contrast, though, this exterior is one of the "junkiest" looking cars on the road. Just like, the sheet metal looks thin, it really just seems disposable and insubstantial. Hyundai continues to prove itself, but this particular update feels contrary to the brand moving upmarket.
driving for low emissions is most of the fun besides the more normal fun is escaping danger. driving efficiently is speeding up especially on more downhill-ish roads at optimal fuel level and engine RPM(RotationPerSecond), steering and braking minimally but smoothly.according to bsfc chart optimal efficiency for toyota 2.4 inline 4 is 2/3 pedal down in 2k-3k rpm, cvt hybrid maintain constant rpm. not sure whats best to do this in: sport mode, fuel level is more, in eco mode its less. if you can keep throttle down 10% less time, then its ok to push pedal down bit more than optimal efficient combustion, less oil burn and possibly more efficient ..............use EV mode if optimal combustion level would speed car too much (often, if car isnt letting you do that without the EV mode, it wont let you us EV mode.) use it a bit from a stop for smooth acceleration then when car is rolling use combustion then maybe use it a bit more. smooth acceleration is part of putting less weight on tires for longveity of tires, less tire emission. even with cvt, you get a more precise control over how much power you want to put down than proper manual (h pattern manual clutch pedal dog leg gear (no movement, just torque). after 50 miler pher hour, aerodynamics exponentially worsens efficiency as speed increases linearly neutral in toyota hybrid prevented regenerative braking from converting momentum into electricity to be used as power again, which is less efficient and power flow in and out battery lowers battery longveity. some auto transmissions are in wrong gear when rolling without power for quicker acceleration when asked for , causing engine pressure to slow down car. downshift to slow down to use less brake longveity too. LOW WEIGHT allows not needing a tight suspension causing bumpy ride, can have car tilt right/left/front/back to get a dramatic and easier reading on how close to grip limit car is. also reduces damages to other cars and makes it cheaper to make crash safe, sporty, etc, with tire help of tire grip, suspension geometry, having weight low to ground, to reduce tire wear including tire wear dust of "endocrine disrupting partially airborne microplastic emissions", and reduce road wear damage.. low weight allows thinner tires and non power steering allowing being able to feel how close to grip limit car is. replace large non efficient engines and speakers with fake engine with a a system not very loud and only for inside car, allowing very personalizable superior musicality etc. for example, torque vectoring can be heard, torque vs rpm can be heard, more quiet can be had, etc. less weight hitting other cars causes less damage. rear wheel drive with limited slip differential allows more control against fishtailing of rear end, where suspension compresses and expands left to right of car, making cars rear swing left to right with traction loss, high grip tires dont last as long because more tire wear. low weight to trie grip ability ratio minimizes unwanted traction loss, just spin tires too much if you want loss. less weight means exponentially less road wear damage, that cost raw materials processing, related emissions etc to fix. .mid rear engine weight distribution (engine is usually heaviest part of car) allows car to not tilt toward front too much under braking so front tires are not overwhelmed by the weight, allowing more brakeing. it also allows more momentum through the turn, which is more efficient than relying on regenerative brakeing. limited slip differential allows one wheel to turn more optimal speed than the other wheel, allowing more momentum through a turn. all wheel steering improves momentum preservation too. rear wheel drive with limited slip differential allows more control against fishtailing of rear end, where suspension compresses and expands left to right of car, making cars rear swing left t right with traction loss. electric car or combustion car?: they say small part of certain materials in battery , and todays instant torque motors, cant be fully recycled and todays used instant torque motors cannot too, while combustion is based on byproduct of anaerobic bacteria. check out corbett report about climate change, on youtube etc: suspicious observers, tony heller, tom nelson , Malkovich cycle, previous climate changes like the ice ages (they cant agree whether earth is warming or cooling). see on youtube: romanian tvee video called why woke wont go broke, and see how they print money and give it to people like blackrock ESG score enforcing climate stuff etc , who can weaken people to make them easier to control for power centralization. etc. they dont agree on anything basically, and given how much deception there probably is between all industries, i respect that people simply favor low weight low instant torque. this is because "tire dust emissions " etc is claimed to be endocrine disruptor etc. combustion can be really clean but even then its not ideal to inhale burned stuff, similar to burned food. electric cars get exponentially heavier and less efficient as you add even battery weight at linear pace, because your not using energy of all that high weight to energy ratio battery mass in a given moment yet are needing to move it. electric cars being heavy and failing to work hard for extended time due to extreme heat because exponential decrease in efficiency when adding so many batteries, they stupid in the form of fast cars. front wheel drive allows more regenerative braking ,helping electric car excel at the only ting its surely good for at least if you charge slow at home and drive efficnetly, saving money long term despite battery replacement costs. but regardless, just trust unnatural systems minimally. at mass scale, using less material minimizes chances of not having enough and affecting natural order. lighter weight reduces road wear damage, tire usage, etc, less weight is better for crash safety for everyone. cars cost lot of "emissions" , raw materials etc to make. make them last long, replace air filters, replace oil every 5k miles, use anti rust, and car could last forever if well made. youd start needing to replace suspension springs at that point. government recycled oil at the mechanic shop where most people replace their oil. car care nut on youtube was pretty good. driving fun is has people paying more attention to driving environment so its safer, and less shifting focus = less stress over man interaction (which is the ideal of heads up display), etc.
Glad you addressed the potential reliability problems. Other auto reviewers gloss over this and hardly ever mention it. Apart from Alex and Tyler Parker.
I love your videos. We own a 2021 Elantra Limited Hybrid. It’s white, with light gray interior. We bought it brand new. It has only 35k on it. We really love it. I say the same exact thing about this car. It does everything well. Gets 44 mpg going 80-85 mph. We have had no issues so far. It’s an excellent value per dollar.
"dealership experience"? For a Hyundai? lollll The dealership experience is fineeeee! It's a hyundaiiii Yall sitting out here acting like the experience is better with honda and toyota? Bro wtf lol
Nice steel mud-bucket suspension at the back... Other than that, I really appreciate this car existing. It's a shame they're not sold in the UK market.
Would prefer the reliability and ease of maintenance of Toyota's Corolla Hybrid and its eCVT. The Hyundai setup has a belt for the hybrid starter generator unit that will need replacing periodically, and the DCT will require both fluid changes to its actuator as well as the DCT fluid itself. Nice review, we need more affordable cars.
I love how they sound somewhat excited talking about an affordable, well-done daily driver. Honestly, it is these kind of cars that deserve more praise and excitement.
@@louiszhang3050 let's be real. They aren't exciting
@@sappyjohnsonThey are. I personally prefer either a crown signia or sonata or Camry but even Elantra is good. It is an affordable car which you can get in hybrid, has a sportsy design that makes you feel like you’re in a luxury sports car man. So even if I’m having a bad day like I broke up with my girlfriend, or am genuinely sad cuz someone died or sum shit, if I were to own this car, at least I would look at the dashboard, then the exterior, and feel somewhat better that I have a good looking car. This is why a fuel efficient car with a really cool design is important to me, and that is what is genuinely exciting. It may not be a Cadillac or lucid or Camaro but looks betters, and functions better, and is just better with hybrids.
@@blackgold754 Not gonna argue with that. Well said.
@blackgold754, doesn't it depend on what your definition of "exciting " is? If you are excited by vanilla ice cream with a few sprinkles, OK. I think that driving dynamics are lacking in this vehicle. Is it a pleasant car - OK.
@@owggarage723 I’d say that this is a really good tasting vanilla but it is actually healthy with no sugar just a natural sweetener. That’d be the best way to describe it. And yes it depends on what your definition of exciting is but I highly doubt people are gonna feel good with their car in corollas or past versions of Camry way before 2021. Hell even with older Hyundais, I doubt people actually feel any different.
Friday happy hour with the team comes early. Ill have a cod sandwich.
Bf4 sandwich better
I prefer a grilled cheese sandwich from Starbucks please!
A cod sammich while wearing my codpiece.
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@@scotchbingeington6761 We miss Tod and Turbowski. Rumor has it they’re off to Amsterdam in a committed monogamous relationship.
That junction you stopped at 7:50 is BEGGING for a roundabout.
That’s the problem with America, nobody knows how to properly drive in them. Instead, we have to stand and wait for lights to change, often on empty roads.
@@andrewgus8763 I agree, Andrew, but I will say that some areas in the Midwest (Missouri in particular) are now installing roundabouts, and people seem to be navigating them reasonably well. Hopefully, they’ll catch on more.
FDX Driver. We have them....they are mostly inside of gated communities though. At least in the areas I work in.
Any snow tires in a real winter crushes all season tires
The new Civic Hybrid doesn’t have a conventional ‘droning’ CVT.
It’s an ‘eCVT’ which is a completely different animal and is exactly what is used in the Accord Hybrid. In fact, they share the same drivetrain.
Wish a the hybrid hatch existed.
Nice interior...looks great, heaps of room, and good seats. I'd buy one over a Corolla too.
For reliability on that power train the Ionic before it was a line of electric vieicles used that power train and if I remember properly it was made around 2017 so that makes that power train 7 years old
What I heard is "It's a nice car but up to you if you wanna roll the dice with reliability." That's a nope for me.
If it weren’t for the whole theft thing I would still have my elantra. Oh….that and hyundai not supporting their customers or putting basic immobilizer tech in their cars to squeeze a small extra profit out of them. Kind of negates the value benefit when your car gets stolen with a screwdriver. Never again.
Good knock these out to get to the I5N loaner
I am 67,retired from GM.I wanted a hybrid,bought the Elantra Limited.I have had it for 18 months.I would buy this again.Thousands cheaper than Honda,and Toyota,of same size.Drives bigger than it feels,holds four adults very comfortably,trunk is huge,seats are comfortable.Went from thirty years of buying full sized trucks,to this.Every time I fill it up,I can’t stop 😊.
in the long term the Elantra will not be reliable as the Toyota or Honda. That extra 3-4k for the Toyota or Honda is worth it in the long term. You can even get the Accord hybrid well under msrp and that is superior to the elantra
@@angusp5515 I have the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid - over 80k miles and not a single problem. I love the car and it gets over 58mpg consistently. I can't say that about the new Toyota's these days, especially with all the recalls....
When the title says "A Lovely Car" we're in for a banger
Especially when it’s a Hyundai… 🥴
I just wanted to highlight that this hybrid setup has been used for ages in the ioniq, niro, and kona since inception, with no issues. I think them using this setup in their cheaper cars has worked out for them. All carryover parts, low power, and the 6DCT has not been problematic. Reliability shouldn't be a worry on this. Also, it is a bit more efficient than rivals without the eCVT, which is a surprise.
A friend of mine has a loaded late model niro and had 0 issues and drove it alot. only reason he got rid of it was due to his wife messing her hips up and it was a little to low for her to get out. They have a tucson hybrid and love it. A used niro , especially a upper trim, could be a really good deal
Haven’t those models been out for like 4yrs?
@@joseeduardo4327 Since 2017.
Dct is much better than cvt
I have over 112,000 miles on my 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Limited with the 6DCT. No issues whatsoever with the car or transmission. 45 mpg on I 95 doing 80+ left lane driving and better mpg at slower speeds. What’s not to like?
the exterior I find very unattractive
Did you offer her Arby's after she told you that
Yes I thought that as well with the new Hyundai Accent(Verna in India) but it grows on you gradually.
It is indeed grotesquely ugly.
It’s super ugly, and that’s sad because the interior is really well done.
Of all the cars in this segment, this is one of them.
That could be said of all cars in this segment.
Savage Geese could review Ferraris but they know what the masses want to see is affordable sedans
@@chris-qo1nt if this was a Ferrari review, I wouldn't have even bothered to watch it. I'm not going to waste my time watching a video on a car that I can never afford
Killing it bro
You are now beginning to sound like Kamala. Saying something that makes no sense.
"The PROS outweigh the cons." 🎯
Thank you Mark!
I have a 2023 Elantra hybrid I bought new a while back now. I get 51mpg combined, have had no problems, interior is great HMI is well done (physical buttons for the right things), fantastic value per dollar.
Test drove the corolla hybrid but hated the interior, looks, and CVT. Adaptive cruise control was definitely better on the corolla.
Omg, I need that in LA!
this is a no brainer where else can you get free maintenance for 3 years, heated and vented seats with 50 mpg for sub 30k
Until you have to have the car out of commission for 3 months for warranty repairs of the engine.
@singular9 the Niro which shares the innards and power train as this doesn't seem to have major red flags after being on market for almost 10 years. That's a good outlook
But how long will it last
I would rather buy a brand new 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage for sub 20k and save a cool 10k. Also gets 50 mpg in real world driving and comes with free maintenance for 2 years and a 10 year warranty
How is Turenza better than the stock tires? Arent they both all season tires?
I don’t want to sound like I’m hating, I bought the car so obviously I can appreciate it, but I bought a 23’ hybrid (mechanically identical to the 24’) and it’s already been through 2 transmissions and had the hybrid battery and BMS replaced. It’s just hard for me to recommend this vehicle personally after that experience. I’m currently going through the repurchase process.
Did you not qualify for lemon law?
Repurchase is part of the lemon law, it’s when the manufacturer is required to buy back the defective vehicle.
seems like u got the lemon at that point. try lemon law
Hyundai
think u got a lemon car. I had 23 hybrid limited too. 0 issue so far. I am a home health professional, so I drive alot to different patient's house. Still love my 23 elantra hybrid and 0 issue. I just wish my elantra hybrid exterior has cool car head like sonata tho.
Can't wait for the Civic Hybrid review. Please bring the hatchback!
Hybrid hatch is coming in a few months
@@limjaheybobandy I've driven it. It's overpriced and barely better than this
Same here!!!!
@@mharro88 how was the hatch in terms of practicality? I'm personally not a fan of sedans
The new sedans are hideous. Hatchback is nice, but the 2016 gen will always be my favorite design wise. The screen inside them is so tiny, really is a letdown in comparison to the 10.25 inch one in the Elantras
I own a 23 Elantra Blue. I Love this car for daily use. Avg 56mpg. Quiet cabin. Amazing ride and stable suspension when pushed. I would argue this is the best value for a new hybrid on the market now. Currently at 22k miles no issues.
I get 50 mpg in my non-hydrid 2021 Elantra during interstate travels at a steady 78 mph; 37 mpg around town. Quiet, roomy (I'm 6'5"), comfortable. I love it.
Yeah the Hybrid gets better mileage in the city than highway. I've got the 2021 Hybrid Ultimate (Canadian version of the US Limited trim) and love it. In city driving outside of the winter months, I can routinely get 3.7 L per 100 km (65 mpg) and 4.5 L per 100 km on the highway (50 mpg). I'm not a SUV guy, I live in the city, I just want a commuter car that's practical, gets good fuel economy, has all the bells and whistles for driving assist/safety, and isn't an absolute bore to drive. When I went looking for a vehicle that fit the bill, this was one of the only ones left on the market. The funny thing is, this thing has more carrying capacity than a lot of SUVs too. I routinely get comments on that aspect of it.
Hyundai offers some of the best value for money packages. However, that can't be said for their reliability and warranty service. 😂
The hybrid models without turbocharging are pretty darn reliable.
@@samueld6511the hybrid components of my Ioniq PHEV have been annoyingly unreliable.
@@samueld6511 If by reliable you mean blown engines that still haven’t been all fixed by their cheapened recalls. Both hybrids and non hybrids have had the same issue.
Yeah, but hey, you can start them with a usb stick. Very convenient.
just any hyundai car with no turbo is always pretty reliable.
Appreciate the note on tires. So many people don't think about the capability of their tires in inclement weather.
Sir, where is the Live Stream from two days ago? Is it for OnlyFans only?
I have a 2013 Elantra GT and it has been flawless. Only things needed were tires and fluid changes.
You forgot brakes….
@@alexnutcasio936 still on original brakes f/r and original clutch. At least 20K miles more life remaining on the brakes. Clutch I may get up to 100K miles.
I bought a 2024 Elantra SE(base, non hybrid) for my son, got 44 mpg on a 1500 mile highway trip . Cruised at 75-80 , no problem fairly quiet , comfortable and roomy, held golf clubs and luggage easily. Wireless Apple Car Play in base car, not SEL or limited, a Hyundai. Window sticker $2,500 got for $20,000 with incentives and military discount. Free three maintenance and long warranty. Dealer in my area is good. Good low cost daily transportation!
I don’t understand the obsession car manufacturers have with the “giant display where the gauge cluster and dashboard is one big piece.” I think it looks cheap and tacky. I know this is subjective for looks, but it comes across as a way to cut costs.
i have no idea why this car isnt a liftback
Earlier this month my Elantra N had to be fixed(under warranty) bc of a fuel pump issue. My loaner was a brand new Elantra hybrid limited, and I felt the exact same way! It’s such an enjoyable and relaxing car to drive.
This was a very fair and balanced review...super informative and an excellent job of highlighting the pros and cons. Well done here.
Not the best looking sedan in this price range
It's the worst looking in the segment
The livestream from 2 days ago is unlisted for some reason and not public so unless its in your history no one will be able to find and watch it. Please take note!
Yes, hoping it gets uploaded again. I want to stream it. 🤞
the Hyundai Elantra is beating the Nissan Sentra and Kia Forte/K4 in sales.
I've heard Hyundai doesn't always honor their warranties. You'd probably have to be on top of your service intervals and hope they won't void it if you get an oil change somewhere other than themselves.
They will fight you tooth and nail for every warranty claim because they get so many. The class action lawsuits will keep coming. My friend had an engine replaced under class action and it broke in 15k miles, they denied warranty and nothing he could do.
My friend had a lemon that burned coil packs ever 10k miles, hyundai denied warranty.
You name it, its probably went wrong for this brand, and that is why I won't buy it.
Yep, mine had the 1.6 that went soft at 70k miles. Had to fight for a new engine, took 2 months to rebuild and they left the AC and several bolts detached. No more Koreans for this family.
that's correct. I had a bad motor in my veloster N at 250 miles and they never honored warrenty. then they had to get class-action lawsuited for them to do anything with their engines and I sold the car before that litigation happened do to my extreme frustration with how they handle service & warrenty.
So much for right to repair lol
@@singular9 Hyundai/KIA engines are trash.
The only thing keeping me away from this brand is their reliability ….my friends who own Hyundai just keeps visiting the dealer for repair for the past couple years.
I swit hed my partner into a 23 Hybrid Limited out of a base model 19 Sentra. Thwy do roughly 25k mi/yr driving, so even with the already fairly fuel efficient Sentra, they gained like 20mpg, so they saved a ton on gas to where the payment was only $100/more for $12k more car, same term, money down (though rates were triple as I'm sure we all know). They also do not treat their cars with love and dignity, and at nearly 30k miles of going over service intervals for oil changes- despite me working at the dealership and having instant access to being able to do an oil change- and driving like it owes them money, we've had zero issues and still getting 50mpg accross the board. Its a truly great little hybrid and I get the feeling its going to a really long-lasting car.
Please google : Proofreading
Any explanation for why the Blazer EV video was pulled?
Why do Hyundai dealerships seem to be uniformly bad? Where do they learn this stuff (how to be a bad dealership)?
Hyundai not putting the 1.6 turbo hybrid powertrain in ANY of their sedans is a crime and a perfect demonstration of how car manufacturers have been nerfing their non-suv's for years now. This powertrain just isn't good enough, especially now with the Prius and new civic hybrid. I will agree though that having owned the Elantra N for 2 years now, these are so well packaged its crazy. More than enough space for almost anything you need to do.
still not enough space for your mom in back seat though
@@dcf8978 Strangely it is enough for my mother-in-law....
It's definitely a strange decision. The NA hybrid setup is a much older and weaker one. Must be a cost thing since no reason why they wouldn't put it.
I just purchased an N-Line and we have loved it thus far. A big upgrade over my old Kia Forte I was driving before. Our kids are young and our budget was a bit tight so I couldn't really justify an N when I wouldn't be tracking it anytime soon, that said the N-Line has the DCT and plenty of power from 0-60. Bit slow off the line due to the turbo needing to spool up but once you get past 3000 rpm it comes alive. The interior is nice and thus far we have 0 complaints.
Wait Camry and Accord?? Now Jack...don compare this car to Camry or Accord, Corolla or Civic yeah but not the butter and bread Japanese cars
So you guys choose this car over Corolla cross?
Ohhh Jack looks extra Korean inside of a KIA/Hyundai cars
I was looking at this in the blue trim, a Corolla hatch se and a Honda civic sport hatch. Ended up going with the Corolla hatch se at the end of the day because it provided the most for the least and is a reliable car. Although anything can happen to any car at any time. We didn't want the dark cloud of Hyundai reliability looming over us. And the civic was just to expensive for the car you get. Also I think the Corolla hatch looks the best of the three but that's all opinion based.
Wow, I really do like most of Hyundai’s/KIA’s newer vehicles, the interior is ok here, too. But hot shit the exterior is hot garbage!.sad sad sad
Do you think a lot of the price on cars is because of extraneous BS? Ambient lighting, etc? Are we ever going to get to a point where cars can price correct OUT of nonsense? It's on us consumers, sure, but how much of cost is because manufacturer's are trying to 1-up one another with inane BS that really truly nobody cares about.
Just picked up my 23 elantra hybrid limited a fews months ago. Traded in my 22 elantra N lease. Couldnt be happier with the downgrade.
Is the AC ran off the ICE or is it an electric compressor? I’m in south Texas. The AC cutting off when the ICE isn’t running isn’t an option.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one. Most of the Kia/Hyundai the past decade can’t even be insured by the major carriers because of theft issues .
Look at it this way. This is a very good, low cost, throw away car. 10 years. Lets say you warranty everything through 10 years including the battery, battery inverter and electric motor. Most know dual clutch transmissions are less reliable than torque converter transmission because the torque converter acts a buffer.
So if you buy one of these for $30K, that's $3K/year - depreciation. Let's say the car is worth $4K after 10 years. That's $26K net or $216/mo + maintainance...proviided you stay under 100K miles which many won't...which would shorten the warranty and increase risk of out of pocket costs.
Hybrids 'broadly' are a suckers purchase. Reason is...they only have 7 year warranty if that on battery and drivetrain. Check the warranty on the hybrid system. Hybrid systems are very complex and subject to long term failure. All battery begin to degrade when you drive the car out of the showroom. Aging electronics fail.
Hard to argue with this review. I would never buy a hybrid with a 7 year warranty on drivetrain. If you lease your vehicles, it doesn't matter but you are taking a massive depreciation hit for that lease.
Lastly, finally a car company that smells the coffee and doesn't offer a CVT on a low end hybrid but instead a very good shifting dual clutch. With a 10 year warranty and dual clutch hybrid, Hyundai deserves to take all sales from Honda and Toyota at this price point.
Cars like these are very much needed in many areas of the country. I live in Northwest Arkansas, which is fairly affluent, and this is the right type of vehicle for an area with very limited mass-transit and long commute times for employment. I'd love a car that could get 50mpg at realistic highway speeds.
2011 1.6 L non-GDI engine Elantra is bullet proof
Hybrid battery warranty is lifetime; looks better than sonata hybrid.
Not convicted on long-term reliability of Hyundai’s DCT. Toyota/Honda hybrid systems are mechanically much simpler with their “E-CVT” setup.
Hyundai engines often change from internal combustion to external combustion.
We've had those "dealership experience" issues.
Wait, a normal, affordable car for normal people? Amazing.
I'm still waiting for the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Hatchback Hybrid review.
One correction to your video: You stated only the limited gets ambient lighting. This is incorrect. I have a 2024 blue trim and I have ambient lighting.
Looks like a nice car not available in Europe.
Definitely check the insurance rates before you pull the trigger, Hyundai/Kias were in the news for being easy to steal and that led to a lot of thefts and claims. The newer ones have an immobilizer but Criminals aren't all detail people so attempted thefts (and claims) still happen. I looked at a used Hyundai Ioniq hybrid a couple of years back and the insurance was notably more expensive in spite of having an immobilizer standard.
Zero confidence that even the engine alone would last 100k miles
Thank you gentlemen. Once upon a time a wouldn’t have considered Hyundai because I was a Toyota loyalist. Due to Toyota’s high prices, those days are gone. I’ve never been a boogie car driver, so a reasonable car for a reasonable price tag is the winner for me.
Also Toyotas are no longer as reliable.
I cross-shopped this in Europe (i30 equivalent but largely the same interior/engine) with comparable Kia, Skoda, Seat, Ford.. estates it is a good value proposition but it lacks some refinement primarily in the interior. A
The materials in the back were a steep decline compared to the front, no rear AC vents even on highest trim, most basic plastic doors and finish and the massive connected screens and piano black I really can't stand (Same as Golf and Opel Astra)
In the end equally equipped Skoda Octavia (akin to Golf station wagon for US folks) is only 1.5-2k more expensive with significant upgrades in size, interior, and styling (subjective)
The i30 is not doing well in EU. At least not as well as the iconic Ceed, which is its superior and more popular sibling. The German competition, while nice, has gone up significantly in price and has too many options that should be standard at even the highest trims.
Those seats do be lookin quite comfy
They need to fix their “mixed bag” issues with their reliability and dealership reputation before I would consider any purchase from Hyundai and or Kia. Like anything, the most expensive car you can buy is the wrong one.
Just had this as a rental. Delightful experience, minus the gear stalk
For a few thousand more, the camry is a widely better value. After all the markups and bullshit fees most hyundai dealers charge, it puts it nearly in the same territory as a camry LE. We all know toyota hybrids are the best for longevity and Hyundai's abysmal track record with warranty work
Toyota dealers also are full of bullshit
Might be the least lovely car in existence.
This is the Supreme car review channel
Civic has a hatchback option so it would get my money.
It is a very ugly car that won't age well
BMW 750e owners, you overpaid for ventilated seats, ambient lighting, and a front end hit by an ugly stick.
I'm not sure how the styling will age, but I'm seeing a ton of these in my neighborhood and it's a good value car. I'd still likely take a Civic or Corolla hybrid myself, but can't fault this choice either.
lovely to see affordable cars
Looks line a saturn in some angles
I want hyundai/kia hybrids to sell well and BE GOOD, if only so that there can be more pressure in the market to make hybrids without CVTs, or straight decouple gas engines from driving the wheels entirely. I hate how easy it is to get a CVT car revving high in normal driving. I'd rather hyundai used traditional automatics, but...
The beef and cheddar of cars
While Hyundai has made significant leaps and bounds in the R&D of their lineup, the main problem, from my past experiences, has to do with their absolutely atrocious dealer and service network where you end up being in a situation like I was where you like having the car but dreaded each and every time you went to service it just because of how bad the dealer was.
I am absolutely buying this car when my 2022 GMC Canyon lease is up in April. I test drove it and was blown away. It is incredibly refined for a compact budget sedan. Very smooth and quiet powertrain. None of that high revving 4 cylinder vibration that is usual in hybrids and CVTs. Very little road noise. Excellent handling and suspension is composed. Even when diving into corners. Styling inside and out is very nice. Borderline high end. Toyota is rapidly cheapening their interiors while Hyundai continues to make them nicer. Warranty coverage is best in the business. The Limited trim is completely loaded with autopilot, cooled seats, memory settings, Bose speakers, moonroof, huge screens, nice wheels, and 50mpg to boot! What more do you need?
Not a good-looking car.
NICE but you forgot to mention the mandatory engine replacement every40-60,000kms as per the norm with Hyundai vehicles....unreliability is there number ONE priority
I own a 23 luxury hybrid, theres some quirks... Things id change. Firstly..needs larger engine and battery. since the last system update my fuel economy has suffered. 53000km on it and horns let go..also peeling trim pieces. All were addressed, good dealer service, AWD would be great.. When its idling. The hybrid system is quite loud( knocky ) dealer claims normal. The DCT i think isnt gd for this platform. It drives comfortably, bose stereo is great and its stylish, sticker when i bought mine new was a shade over 33000$ plus taxes and fees. I had a 2020 elantra luxury prior. Must say in some aspects i liked the 2020 more. . the 2.0L engine was zippier and the IVT was somewhat smoother.
Thank you for this review. The things you highlighted all make the Elantra look like a compelling motor vehicle. I am glad that you were also honest about Hyundai's checkered reliability record (and the dubious reputation of the US-based dealership network).
The civic doesn’t use a CVT, it’s a 2 motor direct drive transmission with the engine acting as a generator until roughly highway speeds. This transmission has been used in lots of recent Honda hybrid products and is vastly superior to the DCT in the Hyundai models.
True, but under wot it behaves like a cvt. We just did the accord v camry video explaining how the gearbox functions.
@@jackholmes8105the livestream from a couple days ago is showing unlisted. It’s not public for some reason
@@jackholmes8105 Yeah, but under regular driving the surgey DCT is far, far worse than a ECVT like Toyota hybrids or the Direct Drive box in Honda's
If that six speed DCT shares much design with the 8 speed, I would stay away. The 8 speed is to the point where they are probably going to need to do a stop sale on their Santa Fe’s. The shops are filling up fast with transmission issues.
10/100 warranty is great but when it comes to claims based on the oil consumption, they will fight to not cover it. This will start around 70k miles. Check your oil! You’re welcome. 😊
test driving, I found the DCT rather annoying with the gear changes, in contrast, immediately test drove a new Accord Hybrid which was buttery smooth relaxing drive. night and day.
Hyundai/Kia remind me of "Cab Forward"-era Chrysler Corporation: daring, polarizing styling, great pricing and features, and the Mopars being among best in class to drive... But just not quite enough substance and quality control to keep the affair's flame burning forever... The lustre and new wore off rather quickly.
It’s quite a complex car - hybrid, proper AWD , dsg. Wonder how it will fare reliability wise.
I wish these cars were more affordable. Dealer markups completely destroy any desire for me to get ANY new sedan. I have an 18' Sentra and would love to get a new sedan. I asked for an OTD for a base model Elantra even tho I'd like the SEL, but the base SE has an MSRP of $23,270 where I'm at. The sales guy gave me an OTD price of $31,300. Are you kidding me? Remarkably similar to the $23,844 MSRP Corolla that I got an OTD of $31,600. This is absurd and keeps me away from getting a new car. Wish we could just directly buy from the company with tax.
You can find 2024 VW Jettas pretty cheap, and they have very good value for in addition to driving nice
You need to get somebody to help you buy a car. Those are horrible prices.
A good Hyundai dealership is hard to find. They overlook problems, quick to deny their existence, and they're slow to fix. Then they made me wait two months to get my 1-year old Santa Fe in for warranty repairs - which they were unable to repair. Hyundai has a potentially great product, but really shitty dealer support. I traded my still-new car for a Honda. Buyer beware!
My brother is a service tech at Hyundai. He says the emergency braking sensor on the front bumper is too low and any light bump breaks it. Cost to replace and calibrate: $2500.00👎🏻
The interior is seriously nice. At a glance, it seems difficult to differentiate this interior from a Lucid interior costing 3x the price. And that's not a knock to Lucid - but a compliment to the Hyundai - both are lovely. By contrast, though, this exterior is one of the "junkiest" looking cars on the road. Just like, the sheet metal looks thin, it really just seems disposable and insubstantial. Hyundai continues to prove itself, but this particular update feels contrary to the brand moving upmarket.
driving for low emissions is most of the fun besides the more normal fun is escaping danger.
driving efficiently is speeding up especially on more downhill-ish roads at optimal fuel level and engine RPM(RotationPerSecond), steering and braking minimally but smoothly.according to bsfc chart optimal efficiency for toyota 2.4 inline 4 is 2/3 pedal down in 2k-3k rpm, cvt hybrid maintain constant rpm. not sure whats best to do this in: sport mode, fuel level is more, in eco mode its less. if you can keep throttle down 10% less time, then its ok to push pedal down bit more than optimal efficient combustion, less oil burn and possibly more efficient ..............use EV mode if optimal combustion level would speed car too much (often, if car isnt letting you do that without the EV mode, it wont let you us EV mode.) use it a bit from a stop for smooth acceleration then when car is rolling use combustion then maybe use it a bit more. smooth acceleration is part of putting less weight on tires for longveity of tires, less tire emission.
even with cvt, you get a more precise control over how much power you want to put down than proper manual (h pattern manual clutch pedal dog leg gear (no movement, just torque).
after 50 miler pher hour, aerodynamics exponentially worsens efficiency as speed increases linearly
neutral in toyota hybrid prevented regenerative braking from converting momentum into electricity to be used as power again, which is less efficient and power flow in and out battery lowers battery longveity. some auto transmissions are in wrong gear when rolling without power for quicker acceleration when asked for , causing engine pressure to slow down car. downshift to slow down to use less brake longveity too.
LOW WEIGHT allows not needing a tight suspension causing bumpy ride, can have car tilt right/left/front/back to get a dramatic and easier reading on how close to grip limit car is. also reduces damages to other cars and makes it cheaper to make crash safe, sporty, etc, with tire help of tire grip, suspension geometry, having weight low to ground, to reduce tire wear including tire wear dust of "endocrine disrupting partially airborne microplastic emissions", and reduce road wear damage.. low weight allows thinner tires and non power steering allowing being able to feel how close to grip limit car is.
replace large non efficient engines and speakers with fake engine with a a system not very loud and only for inside car, allowing very personalizable superior musicality etc. for example, torque vectoring can be heard, torque vs rpm can be heard, more quiet can be had, etc.
less weight hitting other cars causes less damage. rear wheel drive with limited slip differential allows more control against fishtailing of rear end, where suspension compresses and expands left to right of car, making cars rear swing left to right with traction loss, high grip tires dont last as long because more tire wear. low weight to trie grip ability ratio minimizes unwanted traction loss, just spin tires too much if you want loss.
less weight means exponentially less road wear damage, that cost raw materials processing, related emissions etc to fix.
.mid rear engine weight distribution (engine is usually heaviest part of car) allows car to not tilt toward front too much under braking so front tires are not overwhelmed by the weight, allowing more brakeing. it also allows more momentum through the turn, which is more efficient than relying on regenerative brakeing. limited slip differential allows one wheel to turn more optimal speed than the other wheel, allowing more momentum through a turn. all wheel steering improves momentum preservation too.
rear wheel drive with limited slip differential allows more control against fishtailing of rear end, where suspension compresses and expands left to right of car, making cars rear swing left t right with traction loss.
electric car or combustion car?:
they say small part of certain materials in battery , and todays instant torque motors, cant be fully recycled and todays used instant torque motors cannot too, while combustion is based on byproduct of anaerobic bacteria. check out corbett report about climate change, on youtube etc: suspicious observers, tony heller, tom nelson , Malkovich cycle, previous climate changes like the ice ages (they cant agree whether earth is warming or cooling). see on youtube: romanian tvee video called why woke wont go broke, and see how they print money and give it to people like blackrock ESG score enforcing climate stuff etc , who can weaken people to make them easier to control for power centralization. etc. they dont agree on anything basically, and given how much deception there probably is between all industries, i respect that people simply favor low weight low instant torque. this is because "tire dust emissions " etc is claimed to be endocrine disruptor etc. combustion can be really clean but even then its not ideal to inhale burned stuff, similar to burned food.
electric cars get exponentially heavier and less efficient as you add even battery weight at linear pace, because your not using energy of all that high weight to energy ratio battery mass in a given moment yet are needing to move it. electric cars being heavy and failing to work hard for extended time due to extreme heat because exponential decrease in efficiency when adding so many batteries, they stupid in the form of fast cars. front wheel drive allows more regenerative braking ,helping electric car excel at the only ting its surely good for at least if you charge slow at home and drive efficnetly, saving money long term despite battery replacement costs.
but regardless, just trust unnatural systems minimally.
at mass scale, using less material minimizes chances of not having enough and affecting natural order. lighter weight reduces road wear damage, tire usage, etc, less weight is better for crash safety for everyone.
cars cost lot of "emissions" , raw materials etc to make. make them last long, replace air filters, replace oil every 5k miles, use anti rust, and car could last forever if well made. youd start needing to replace suspension springs at that point. government recycled oil at the mechanic shop where most people replace their oil. car care nut on youtube was pretty good.
driving fun is has people paying more attention to driving environment so its safer, and less shifting focus = less stress over man interaction (which is the ideal of heads up display), etc.
Glad you addressed the potential reliability problems. Other auto reviewers gloss over this and hardly ever mention it. Apart from Alex and Tyler Parker.
I love your videos. We own a 2021 Elantra Limited Hybrid. It’s white, with light gray interior. We bought it brand new. It has only 35k on it. We really love it. I say the same exact thing about this car. It does everything well. Gets 44 mpg going 80-85 mph. We have had no issues so far. It’s an excellent value per dollar.
"dealership experience"? For a Hyundai? lollll
The dealership experience is fineeeee!
It's a hyundaiiii
Yall sitting out here acting like the experience is better with honda and toyota? Bro wtf lol
Nice steel mud-bucket suspension at the back...
Other than that, I really appreciate this car existing. It's a shame they're not sold in the UK market.
Would prefer the reliability and ease of maintenance of Toyota's Corolla Hybrid and its eCVT. The Hyundai setup has a belt for the hybrid starter generator unit that will need replacing periodically, and the DCT will require both fluid changes to its actuator as well as the DCT fluid itself. Nice review, we need more affordable cars.