2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport (7-Speed DCT) - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Once upon a time if you said "1.6L putting out 201hp" people would of laughed
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I think this is one hell of a sleeper value. The manual ones are more rare than one might think. I'm going to get one with the 6 speed.
you are doing wayy better job than winding road magazines pov. drive more engagingly .subscribed
You know he works for Winding Road, right?
Yeah read the description. lol
Glad you guys are enjoying the videos! Chris O is rocking the reviews for the WR channel and I'm always filming a lot of other POV stuff for WR, but thought I'd give some opinions and behind the scenes impressions for this channel while I'm at it.
I'm in love with this car. Can't wait more to release in Spain
For those of you asking about the dct being a little slow. Its tuned like that for fuel consumption and smoothness. There is a tune you can get that fixes that. Also gives you 30hp
By any chance do you know who makes it ?
I've got an '18 ES. What's funny is how loud the steering wheel is when it slides through your hands. I noticed it mine, and I noticed it in your video. I love the car though, it's a fun spunky little thing.
Do you still own yours?
@@why8410 Nah, traded it in back in 2019 and got a Golf R.
Bought this car and your review was one of the things that sold me. Been itching for an upgrade recently, what would you recommend? Budget has increased since then and a manual is sounding fun again.
Great review, this helped me pick up one a few weeks ago and no regrets.
Do you still own it?
Great Video!
If only this was out when I was in the market. Picked up an optioned out SE ant the end of 2016 (Mainly because of the killer warranty, tech, & I got a sweet deal on it) Initially I went to the dealer to get the sport after seeing it advertised everywhere. All dealers I checked had Vin #'s for them but they wouldn't be delivered for a while. driving 90 miles a day I couldn't wait for the sport, unfortunately.
Other reviewers say it shifts to slow.... I want an upgraded sport with another 30hp would make a huge difference
I got the Limited. I like the car but hate it doesn't have any power😩
dct plus paddle shifts, lots of fun car look like
Great even keeled review. I am very interested in picking one of these up when my current lease is up in about 11 months, so it will probably be the 2018 model. I have watched countless reviews on this vehicle and I get tired of hearing "well, for a Hyundai this is a really good car." I think Hyundai have caught with the pack, and are continuing to make improvements. I had one question on the DCT that I haven't been able to find an answer to... When you go into the settings on the information center, are you able to set custom shift RPMs for each gear or are these all preset, and locked in? When you did a couple of WOT runs, it looked like it shifted right at 6000 RPM or just a little beyond, which is perfect since most reviewers indicate there is really no reason to rev it on to redline due to the power dropping off sharply after 6000 RPM. Again, thanks for being fair and impartial... :)
Ray Mahannah I have one of these with DCT transmission. In regards to your question, unfortunately there is no option in settings mode to adjust your RPM's. They're already pre-set. However, when you drive it in regular mode it shifts gears right around 1,5-2K to reduce fuel consumption to minimum. It's relatively low compare to other cars in this category. It's got lots of power and torque for its size and engine. But when you put it in to sport mode then RPM's will go up to 5-6K before transmission starts to shift gears, but when it shifts since it's a DCT it shifts very quickly that you won't even notice much of a power drop. Overall, this is a very good and fun to drive car. For its price it's totally worth it.
the most underrated compact sedan on the market. Great steering feel, pretty quick of the line and on the highway it has ample passing power. It just gets overshadowed by honda fanboys lol
good review but i hate the pov view mounting on the head movement. I like the camera mount on the windows as more straight view.
Watching this pov after a few drinks made me realize you can't drink and drive lol
Topher - Great Video. If you bought this for a daily instead of an actual GTI, is there anything you think you would miss? Big price diff... Thinking abt 2020 Kia Forte GT or Jetta GLI
Please get a 6speed manual. I noticed that you did a video on the Elantra GT 6speed MT, but we all know they are the same cars.
Could you do an honest answer compare to the Mazda3 and Civic Sport in terms of driving dynamics? specifically the steering feel, handling, and general performance? and yes, it is not a direct GTI competitor, rather the N will face the GTI.
How reliable the hyundai DCT?
I'm seriously considering buying one of these used - am wondering the same thing. I think this iteration of Hyundai's DCT is relatively new, so I don't have a lot of confidence in it. The manual is probably the better bet for reliability, I'd imagine. A bit less fuel efficient though.
@@anamethat They're reliable if you drive them as you would a manual. No riding the brakes...creeping at 1-2MPH. Other than that the DCT in the elantra sport is fairly reliable for a dry DCT.
@@connorrankin3573 That's why a bunch of people that know nothing about cars have problems with DCTs, there are plenty of videos of people showing their problems but don't know how to actually handle DCTs. I freaking love DCTs.
Great car.
7 gears and still over 2000 rpm at 60 mph. 2000 rpm at 70 mph is doing good in my opinion.
I have the 6MT, not sure what RPM it's at around 60mph, though I will say that my car is currently averaging 35-36mpg during my work commute. EPA ratings are WAY off in a good way. This matches the mileage I was getting in my 2.0L N/A Kia Forte Koup EX. Absolutely no complaints there.
ExactlyPrecisely It's nice though like the '88-91 Civic SI with the short gear ratios. I would get one as a fun daily driver
ExactlyPrecisely - That's due to close gear ratio Hyundai has designed for this car. Looks like the gears are close all the way to 7th gear. This car would be great for highway pull racing too.
Volvocloud the first gear is much shorter in the 7 speed. The manual is at 2,500 rpm at 65 Imagine the charger hellcat which is at 1,500 rpm at 75 mph
this or mk7 gti?
Tough choice, gotta factor in price, warranty, personal preference...
hyundai is 10 times more reliable
Get the 6 speed manual
That's for u.
I live in NYC and im occasionally in rush hour traffic. How will the DCT fair in traffic? Will the clutch slip alot in bumper to bumper traffic?
Ray Rivera while slowly rolling with the dct it ruins the clutches. I drive a manual one in love it but I lived in a big city I probably wouldn’t get a manual or dct because of the clutches
@@devn3813 Oh that's such a pile of bullshit.
Perfect car for me
Nice!👍🏻
Is the 201hp based on using premium or 87? Can’t find that info anywhere. I know it will run just fine on 87 octane but is that what it’s tuned at from the factory for the advertised 201hp.
J Rodriguez it is based on regular, but always use premium for best response, I own an 18 ES.
Thanks for this great review. How does the dual clutch transmission of the Elantra Sport compare to the Mark VI or Mark VII GTI? Is it as good?
It's not quite up to VW DSG level, but it's not bad for an initial attempt by Hyundai. I just drove the new Hyundai IONIQ with the DCT and that's pretty good too...and it's a hybrid. I definitely like the direction they're going with their DCTs. They're smooth transmissions, no lurching or clutching action at low speeds like the early VW DSGs, shifts could be a bit quicker, but in the realm of things are still pretty fast.
This or the 6 speed one
Would this be an appropriate car for a 30 year old dad with 2 kids looking for a fun secondary car paired with his wife's suv?
Buy whatever you like. 99.9% of the people out there do not care what you drive. Who cares what anyone else thinks.
Nick Cusimano yes
Nick Cusimano you’re exactly who the car is perfect for. I’m 17 and might buy it but don’t think it is a high school car. It’s a very mature car especially for someone my age. Most kids would get an old civic si or even a new one but this car is better looking and more mature
You've probably made up your mind by now, but I believe it would be. The rear seat room is more than ample enough for kids, and if you have an SUV to pair it with, you've got a good combination. Though I've actually been quite impressed with the trunk space, and how well it has fit some larger items than the Mazda 3 I had before.
Midwest Mopars Better to not be like the rest. I'm 20 and all my friends drive mustangs, audis, bmws, and other overpriced cars so that they can flex on people. This car is a perfect cross between practicality and performance. I'm buying one of these at the end of this year.
This or a FRS/BRZ
Get the manual.
Is this faster than the honda accord 2.0t?
Nope. but it's faster than the 1.5t accord
Wow, 3100 lbs for the DCT version?? The Manual version is just a little over 2900 lbs. That's nearly 200 lbs difference!!!! DCT is suppose to be faster (I know it is for certain from 0-60) but not sure how it will fare against the manual version say from 60~ 130 mph performance. Manual, despite its larger gear spacing, it might make up for the lose of power to the ground compared to the DCT version since the manual is nearly 200 lbs lighter...
IamAnoobiecheez yeah there's a bit of a difference. I'm seeing 6-speed manual 3,042 - 3,064 lbs.
7-speed DCT 3,109 - 3,131 lbs.
TheTopher how is the steering feel compared to the other hyundais that you've driven? was there any minor shift when you drove this like any old Hyundais? what i mean by this is whether the steering was quickly responsive
just fixed a light in one of these, not the sport model though.
then its not one of these
I really like the way this car looks and the feature on it, unfortunately, from what i hear, the civic SI is just about better in every way then this besides looks :(
gladdy02 this car is better in every way other than traction issues due to the lack of a lsd and lack of steering feel. I crossshopped between both cars and got the elantra. The interior features are way better and it is just as fast. I have the manual but the dct is available. It’s always a tad bit faster around an autocross.
This car is amazing but it’s not comfortable for a daily
This or the 17 Civic Si? The price difference in Canada is about $4k. Worth it?
4000 is a big difference and same HP specs and both turbo. Test drive both then decide
this looks better but the civic Si will last you longer
Dave Broshinsky 100k mike warranty on Elantra tho. That’s hard to beat
Better than CVT Crap
I heard the body structure is very stiff on this generation of Elantra, what do you think? I recall the flimsy structure of my 2006 Sonata being an annoyance (the creaks, groans and reverberations over rough pavement drove me nuts).
Bryan - The new Hyundai Elantra not only uses high torsional rigidity but also the sheet metal is 2~ 3 times stronger to prevent from bending. There was test comparison between the new Hyundai sheet metal vs typical other manufacturer's current sheet metal and there is huge difference. Looks like you not gonna have to worry about door dings in the parking lots with this car.
Thanks! I'm less worried about door dings and more concerned with the rigidity of the body structure. I've owned a newer Focus and TLX since the Sonata and haven't seen the same issues with bump/rough road management. I hope Hyundai has invested in more in this area.
Ive had one for two years...the under body is really solid
Solid as a rock
This vs 1.5T civic?
Civic Turbo loses to Elantra Sport in both acceleration and handling performance. Elantra has race-like tuned suspension geometry and 0-60 in 6.4 sec 0-60 with manual. DCT is even faster
IamAnoobiecheez elantra's nvh is better than the civics too.
Civic sucks.
Resale value is better on Civic and better MPG's on Civic. A tune brings 0-60 down to 5.5 seconds for a CVT car
d1zguy resale values of latest Honda models been dropping and some models even have lower resale value than Hyundai models. And I believe this particular Elantra Sport will have better resale value after 5 years than Civic.
a lot of skid marks on your road.
I drove one of these the other day and did not like it. I thought the throttle response was lackluster and I did not like the seating position
You were drunk.
Bob Goudreau I don't drink. I'm not inferior
There is sport mode and seat/steering wheel position adjusters