The fact that I can get luxury features for an economical price is astonishing! You can't even get ventilated seats, memory seats, ambient lighting, and a digital key card in a Corolla or Civic. This is why I'm driving a Hyundai now. My Elantra Limited is 5 years old and people are still amazed with the features I have, compares to the seas of Corollas and Civics. Definitely upgrading to this Hybrid Limited. And this is exactly what color exterior and interior I want!
Just bought a 2023 Elantra hybrid, and I love it. Electric motor gives peppy starts off the line,the DCT gives excellent shifting response, the independent rear suspension provides exceptional handling ability... and I'm getting 50 mpg driving around town. The electronics package is unbelievable. This is, truly, the best of all possible worlds. Best car I've ever owned.
@@GenesisRspec5.0CA In Canada, after all fees and taxes... $39,500. According to Hyundai, it should have cost under $33,000 sticker price. Dealerships are charging more per unit, because they cannot get stock; there are two buyers for each unit. So the end buyer gets burned.
@@GenesisRspec5.0CAdont buy elantra, i’d suggest sonata sel with 2.0L engine for 27k$ instead (& it’s cheaper) Ive started financing elantra 2023 hybrid limited 3 months ago not knowing that it’s gonna cost me (with interest) $54k in 6 years
Ben Hardy is the only guy crazy enough to do a car review during a blizzard. I would take the Kia forte styling with this hybrid, engine/ transmission setup.
Hey that's my car! I also went with elantra over prius because of the dct. Almost 30k miles since purchase and averaging about 48mpg overall. Easily gets over 60 in stop & go traffic. Recommend for sure.
@@makogearsolid8002 for whatever reason, this car doesn't have an "eco" mode. I stay in normal 99% of the time. Occasionally I will put it in "sport" when I'm stopped at a light
Awesome review. One thing to say that the Smart mode isn't an "eco" mode. It's more of a mix between "normal" and "sport" together. It makes the car more responsive, but still save gas lol. Also, I do agree with you about the DCT transmission. The new Prius got me really hook with the design, mpg, but there is just something about the Elantra that I may consider this instead. Hopefully I can see both in person to consider what is a better daily driver for me.
It's worth noting that the hybrid version will save its owner at least $50 per month in fuel savings when compared to a non hybrid Elantra. And that $50 really adds up; over the life of the vehicle, expect to save $10,000 or more. That's the difference between the cheapest Elantra and the most expensive, which means you can enjoy the most expensive trim Elantra Hybrid for free; your increase in car payments is offset by your fuel savings.
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Like in the first 3 seconds because of this cold... Jesus man, recording in this weather is amazing 😊
It's the only way to make the dual 10.25 inch screens cohesive. I just wish Hyundai ties their ambient lighting to the circle. I do know that the circle is a drive mode for the N-Line trims only.
I have a 2022 Hybrid Blue. The cruise control has a small jerk that you can feel when cruising. Took it to dealer, nothing known about it. Me and service manager drove another Hybrid it had same issue. If your going to buy one check it out with cruise on. Oh, was wanting to trade due to the small jerking. My dealer offered me 7,000 dollars less than I paid. Only little over 1,000 miles and not a month old.
I doubt that hybrid is a smart buy, because it does not save money. The reason is the additional cost of buying a hybrid and the battery replacement makes the gas saving not very outstanding. For example the overal fuel economy of a gas and a bybrid vehicle is 6.7l/100km and 4.7l/100km repectively, so the difference is only 2L/100km or saving $3/100km. To buy a hybride elantra in Canada, you need to pay 2500+hst more than a gas one, which would be $2825. $2825/$3/100km=94,166.67km, which means you need to drive 94,166.67km to make the saving on gas equal to the additionl payment of $2825 for getting the hybride one. In other words, for every additional km beyond 94,166.67km, you just start to saving money. However, do not forget the battery do have a life of use, which is approximately 160,000km/100,000 miles. So (160,000km-94,166.67km)*$3/100km= $1,975, this amount is what you would save eventually for your first battery life cycle without caculating the time value or interests cost of the additional $2825. And if keep this car long term, you have to pay for the replacement of the battery which would be at least another $3000 or even much more, and if the replacement cost beyond $2825+$1975=$4800, you would actually lose money for purchasing the bybrid one. How do you guys think?
Gonna be test driving this car soon, I bought a 2022 honda accord hybrid last year and absolutly hate it, the suspension is horrible and the car itself is super fragile. How does the suspension feel? Is it sporty at all? Does it have wireless android auto? Does it auto unlock when the fob is nearby when you grab the handle?
Forgive me if this is a dumb question... Why does the MPG say around 29?? I am almost ready to buy this, but that stood out... You doing a lot of idling? But it didn't what but as you drove... I'm missing something, right?
The mpg is really around 23-38 Idk why these people say it’s 50 mpg?!!! Ive started financing my own elantra 2023 hybrid limited 3 months ago not knowing that it's gonna cost me (with interest) $54k in 6 years
@@Matt_990Not unless your credit is poor and you got a really crappy rate. Also, you had to have signed forms that show the total cost with interest over 72 months before you purchased the car.
I own transportation companies. Over 45 years we have purchased several different types of vehicles. Last year we bought 20 Hyundai sonata hybrids. Out of the 20 , so far over half of them needed the hybrids battery pack’s replaced. Also a couple motors and transmissions. These vehicles are proving to be the worst vehicles we purchased in over 45 years of business. We are still anticipating having a few more battery packs, transmissions and motors go out. This is all happening right out of warranty. Run don’t walk from Hyundai Hybrids.
So your transportation company drove over 100k miles in a year on 20 cars and half of them are breaking? Probably more on your drivers than anything if that’s even true. I refuse to believe any company has a 50% failure rate right out of warranty that’s still in business. Should have just bought the cheapest non hybrid cars since the blues are 25k. Should have bought 20 versas at 19k (probably a fleet discount) and save 6k but I think you just wanted some tax credit and dont really care about anything else. Just my 2 cents.
Just bought one of these 3 weeks ago. Absolutely love this car. Averaging 51mpg so far. Amazing value.
would you prefer the new prius over this? I'm stuck between this, a prius, and a gas guzzling elantra n
@@SunSunSunn I would prefer this Elantra Hybrid. The Prius and Corolla were two cars I cross shopped.
I also bought it recently, and I'm averaging about 50 mpg! I have been able to do 60 + mpg on several occasions. I love it so far!
I've had one for 1 year. It's not starting right now. They coming to see what's wrong with it. Maybe it's the electric motor I don't know
@@cocotico9997is it fixed yet? Is it covered under that 10 year warranty ?
The fact that I can get luxury features for an economical price is astonishing! You can't even get ventilated seats, memory seats, ambient lighting, and a digital key card in a Corolla or Civic. This is why I'm driving a Hyundai now. My Elantra Limited is 5 years old and people are still amazed with the features I have, compares to the seas of Corollas and Civics. Definitely upgrading to this Hybrid Limited. And this is exactly what color exterior and interior I want!
Just bought a 2023 Elantra hybrid, and I love it. Electric motor gives peppy starts off the line,the DCT gives excellent shifting response, the independent rear suspension provides exceptional handling ability... and I'm getting 50 mpg driving around town. The electronics package is unbelievable. This is, truly, the best of all possible worlds. Best car I've ever owned.
How much was it after everything?
@@GenesisRspec5.0CA In Canada, after all fees and taxes... $39,500. According to Hyundai, it should have cost under $33,000 sticker price. Dealerships are charging more per unit, because they cannot get stock; there are two buyers for each unit. So the end buyer gets burned.
@@GenesisRspec5.0CAdont buy elantra, i’d suggest sonata sel with 2.0L engine for 27k$ instead (& it’s cheaper)
Ive started financing elantra 2023 hybrid limited 3 months ago not knowing that it’s gonna cost me (with interest) $54k in 6 years
Ben Hardy is the only guy crazy enough to do a car review during a blizzard. I would take the Kia forte styling with this hybrid, engine/ transmission setup.
Kia interior is like Ford dumpster fire
Hey that's my car! I also went with elantra over prius because of the dct. Almost 30k miles since purchase and averaging about 48mpg overall. Easily gets over 60 in stop & go traffic. Recommend for sure.
I've only heard good things about how this car drives compared to other hybrids. Imagine if this came out 3-5 years earlier, where we would be.
Do u keep it in normal mode or economy?
@@makogearsolid8002 for whatever reason, this car doesn't have an "eco" mode. I stay in normal 99% of the time. Occasionally I will put it in "sport" when I'm stopped at a light
I just put a down payment on one after test driving one this weekend. It arrives at the dealership soon. I’m exited.
My favorite hybrid sedan!! Nice video Ben.
What a way to do a review while it’s snowing.
Awesome review. One thing to say that the Smart mode isn't an "eco" mode. It's more of a mix between "normal" and "sport" together. It makes the car more responsive, but still save gas lol.
Also, I do agree with you about the DCT transmission. The new Prius got me really hook with the design, mpg, but there is just something about the Elantra that I may consider this instead. Hopefully I can see both in person to consider what is a better daily driver for me.
Awesome car and nice review. Just need to slow down the speed of your talk at times since words got run together so could not understand.
Awesome review Ben.
Watching this on the F-350 Super Duty Tremor infotainment screen 🙌
I just bought mine! Thanks for your review 😊
Really nice video. You put effort into these. Thanks man ❤
I have this car, it is amazing
It's worth noting that the hybrid version will save its owner at least $50 per month in fuel savings when compared to a non hybrid Elantra. And that $50 really adds up; over the life of the vehicle, expect to save $10,000 or more. That's the difference between the cheapest Elantra and the most expensive, which means you can enjoy the most expensive trim Elantra Hybrid for free; your increase in car payments is offset by your fuel savings.
Like in the first 3 seconds because of this cold... Jesus man, recording in this weather is amazing 😊
I still hate that empty blank circle to the left of the steering wheel.
It's the only way to make the dual 10.25 inch screens cohesive. I just wish Hyundai ties their ambient lighting to the circle. I do know that the circle is a drive mode for the N-Line trims only.
I have a 2022 Hybrid Blue. The cruise control has a small jerk that you can feel when cruising. Took it to dealer, nothing known about it. Me and service manager drove another Hybrid it had same issue. If your going to buy one check it out with cruise on. Oh, was wanting to trade due to the small jerking. My dealer offered me 7,000 dollars less than I paid. Only little over 1,000 miles and not a month old.
Hyundai and Kia resale values fall like a sinking ship. Keeping my Toyota.
I doubt that hybrid is a smart buy, because it does not save money. The reason is the additional cost of buying a hybrid and the battery replacement makes the gas saving not very outstanding. For example the overal fuel economy of a gas and a bybrid vehicle is 6.7l/100km and 4.7l/100km repectively, so the difference is only 2L/100km or saving $3/100km. To buy a hybride elantra in Canada, you need to pay 2500+hst more than a gas one, which would be $2825. $2825/$3/100km=94,166.67km, which means you need to drive 94,166.67km to make the saving on gas equal to the additionl payment of $2825 for getting the hybride one. In other words, for every additional km beyond 94,166.67km, you just start to saving money. However, do not forget the battery do have a life of use, which is approximately 160,000km/100,000 miles. So (160,000km-94,166.67km)*$3/100km= $1,975, this amount is what you would save eventually for your first battery life cycle without caculating the time value or interests cost of the additional $2825. And if keep this car long term, you have to pay for the replacement of the battery which would be at least another $3000 or even much more, and if the replacement cost beyond $2825+$1975=$4800, you would actually lose money for purchasing the bybrid one. How do you guys think?
I can’t wait to get this car 😂
Thank you Ben
"... and then your normal mode which is... normal..." 😂
im getting mine in 2 days, thanks for this review
What’s the mpg so far?
Gonna be test driving this car soon, I bought a 2022 honda accord hybrid last year and absolutly hate it, the suspension is horrible and the car itself is super fragile. How does the suspension feel? Is it sporty at all? Does it have wireless android auto? Does it auto unlock when the fob is nearby when you grab the handle?
awesome drivetrain for the money
Which hybrid Camry or Elantra?
Why do they have the post in the middle? Anybody know? 6:30
Awesome weather 😂😎
It's good leg room for economy car.
Is the black trim around the taillight gone for the 2023 model?
Yes, I have it on my 2022 hybrid limited, not sure why they got rid of it.
I got one. After 1 year just right now it's not starting ( I don't know what is going on with it
You growing the beard because the snow is here 😆
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Is this considered a mid size car? Now that the American companies have stopped making sedans I am forced to look at the imports.
Fairly sure this is considered an Compact Car
Nothing about rear legroom?
2:57 He forgot to split the 'Exterior' chapter into exterior and interior.
No way I am buying this over the new Toyota Prius.
bro the prius is ugly af. at least you'll be able to spot your car in a parking lot
@@halo3boy1 Dude you not up to date. The new design 2023 model is beautiful. Google it!
Mazdachief My daily driver is a Lexus GS F performance V8. Let that sink in for a moment.
Good luck finding one out there😅😅😅
This or the new Prius guys? Would love your suggestions
Toyota all day everyday.
Forgive me if this is a dumb question... Why does the MPG say around 29?? I am almost ready to buy this, but that stood out... You doing a lot of idling? But it didn't what but as you drove... I'm missing something, right?
It’s a good question
The mpg is really around 23-38
Idk why these people say it’s 50 mpg?!!!
Ive started financing my own elantra 2023 hybrid limited 3 months ago not knowing that it's gonna cost me (with interest) $54k
in 6 years
I'm in a few weeks now and getting the actual 53-56 city and ~56-57 /Hwy.. Real nice!!! Love this car! @@Matt_990
When it starts out the mpg is lower and goes up higher the more it is driven, until it tops out around 50 mpg.
@@Matt_990Not unless your credit is poor and you got a really crappy rate. Also, you had to have signed forms that show the total cost with interest over 72 months before you purchased the car.
ELOCUTION PLEASE!!!!!
Heated and ventilated seats but no heated steering wheel - FAIL!!!
Take off the wiper blade covers.. lol
I own transportation companies. Over 45 years we have purchased several different types of vehicles. Last year we bought 20 Hyundai sonata hybrids. Out of the 20 , so far over half of them needed the hybrids battery pack’s replaced. Also a couple motors and transmissions.
These vehicles are proving to be the worst vehicles we purchased in over 45 years of business. We are still anticipating having a few more battery packs, transmissions and motors go out.
This is all happening right out of warranty. Run don’t walk from Hyundai Hybrids.
Holy cow
So your transportation company drove over 100k miles in a year on 20 cars and half of them are breaking? Probably more on your drivers than anything if that’s even true. I refuse to believe any company has a 50% failure rate right out of warranty that’s still in business. Should have just bought the cheapest non hybrid cars since the blues are 25k. Should have bought 20 versas at 19k (probably a fleet discount) and save 6k but I think you just wanted some tax credit and dont really care about anything else. Just my 2 cents.
Bullshit.
@@ronandrews7594 for rea
So you’re saying get a Prius?
Bidens GAS PRICES are out of control, this #Hyundai is much needed.
Biden is powerful enough to control global gas prices at will.
Yes terrible President.