I recently went to the Washington DC Auto Show and saw the Elantra Hybrid up close, got to say I was quite impress with the interior and the tech. Lot of car for the money.
Just bought a 2023 Elantra Hybrid... had it about a month now. The vehicle is amazing. Ample power for merging onto highways and freeways, stunning electronics package, 50 mpg around the city. Just about everything on the vehicle can be accessed by voice command. Hyundai really hit it out of the park with this one.
I'd pick the hybrid over the regular gas one. More power, better suspension, amazing mpg, hybrids are low maintenance meaning less oil changes and you almost never need to replace brake pads. Might be a little more on msrp but you'll quickly recoup that in the first 2 years, and if gas goes up to 4-5$+ a gallon given everything going on in the world, a low maintenance flue sipper could be a life saver.
Great review but the term "commuter car" is starting to really bother me. There's no reason this shouldn't be considered a family car. Not everyone needs or can afford an SUV. It wasn't all that long ago that this was the size of a typical family car and we didn't need to take all of our possessions with us every time we left the house. Now, get off my lawn.
Excellent post, Michael! Sedans are family cars. In most parts of the world such as Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia (China, India etc.), families use sedans, not SUVs.
No lie Hyundai & genesis has really impressed me for the past 5 years with new cars and lineups especially the N line. This Elantra looks really nice 👍🏽 .
Thank you so much for actually showing what's in the trunk vs skipping it or just simply showing, "hey look a trunk" and close it. No one ever shows IF it comes with a spare tire. Thank you for showing the spare, because of that it's now a vehicle I am considering.
@@DEVILTAZ35 A Ford Fusion is in a different class of vehicles so obviously it has to be made with better materials because it also costs more. The Elantra is in the same segment as the Honda Civic, KIA Forte, Nissan Sentra & Chevy Cruz. The Fusion is with the Accord, Sonata, K5, Camry, Maxima & Malibu class so you’re comparing apples to oranges. lol
There is a trick to get the Hyundai Hybrids to stay in EV mode for a little while. Accelerate the car to one or two miles above the speed you want to drive at. Once you hit that speed let off the throttle and let the car coast down in speed. The EV Mode only should kick in if you have any extra charge in the battery. Once it is in EV Mode turn on the cruise control and drive like a EV. This trick will not work if your in a low state of charge.
I had 07 elantra. drove it till it reached 240k. i bought it because i didn't care about cars and i had helluva deal. I drove da shit out of that car. and it never failed me. just routine maintenance and nothing major. i traded in, but i had so many great memories in that little car.
It's funny how important a feature like this becomes. As much as I like the new Elantras quite a bit, but the lack of any backseat features automatically takes it off my list. I drive my kids around all the time and I can't stick them back there with no vents or anything else.
@@Rick-tg4oy I'm gonna assume if there are no centre console rear seat vents, it means they're relying on the old school, there should be rear vents coming out from underneath the front seats. If it doesn't even have those, then the car is truly bad designed. But obvoiusly, the centre consol rear events is nicer.
So glad Sofyan mentioned the cut line on the hood. I don’t think it’s a big problem with an economy car like the Elantra, but I do see that manufacturers have been getting lazy with cars where that shouldn’t exist in my opinion. The new M3/4, Jag F-Type (one of the worst examples), etc. Ruins the look, and while I get that there are regulations safety standards that often dictate the boundaries of a car’s design, there are also typically work arounds. An example would be the LC500. It had a deployable hood solely for the purpose to achieve a certain appearance, and to avoid that same cut line like this Elantra has between the hood and front bumper.
I test drove a base Elantra and enjoyed it a lot. I had a job that was very commute heavy and the gas money really racked up, so i really want a hybrid. Mazda 3 is the best to whip around but Hyundai interiors are far more functional and Mazda doesn’t have hybrids
@@RLTtizME what state is he going to move to that doesn't have new car shortages or markups right now. Let me know what state you live in and I will swing by and grab one on the cheap since you have such an abundance.
@@woz121477 You live in a hedonistic car centric leftist environment. Most dealers in Illinois sell at MSRP now... or a modest spiff over and above. Apparently there are fewer suckers outside of California.
Just bought the 2023 white color one for my wife. Came out to under $30k. Next closest thing with 50 mpg is $40k plus. White with black ascent and black rims look really pop out. I can't believe how sporty it looks. Installed some ice blue interior light and convert to all LED headlight and back light. This car can pass as a sport car without the hybrid badge in the back.
Wow!!!!!! I'm Totally Serious About Kia / Hyundai Right Now. Also This Is A Car I Would Definitely Get After I Done The Driver's Test On 2/25/22. Also I Love The Paint Job On This Vehicle. But Great Review Sofyan.
They are great cars but watch out for the dealers. They will treat you like a piece of meat especially if you are young and inexperienced. I will never buy a Hyundai or Kia because the dealers are so bad.
Very nice! I seen online its actually about 54 combined mpg all together with an 11 gallon fuel capacity thats almost 600 miles range and the car is only 25k? Sign me tf up lol
At one point you called the trans a "conventional" trans but in the list with specs it says 6 spd DCT and during the drive you called it a DCT, just sayin'. The reason it did "nothing" when Brake torquing is because there's no torque converter😉👈 and thus makes it NOT a conventional trans.
Regarding the complaining about the hard touch plastics in some areas... You gotta keep in mind that if Hyundai were to replace them with higher quality materials, they would have to increase the price of the vehicle. Would it be worth it? For me, probably not. I think this car has a pretty decent MSRP in this segment and for what it offers. I'll do without the nicer materials where it doesn't really matter.
The blind spot video in the dash when using the turn signals is very nice, to teach idiots to start using the turn signals. I prefer the engines with both port and direct fuel injection, however some brands like Mazda have helped to prevent the intake valves from building up carbon deposits soon, also using a quality gasoline- a good brand, not higher octane that is only needed if the owners manual requires it either all of the time or for more power.
its a nice little car to get you from work and back and to save gas. it's pretty smooth too for the price point and has some nice little features. my friend bought one and its a nice little car. thinking of getting one, gas is insane
I have the 2022 Ioniq $23400, and you can't break Torque it I assume it's the electric power train that does that. I find that Eco mode is not slower than sport when you punch it but the shifts are Longer in eco not that weird short shift feeling in sport
Just got a 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited. Love the car. My ONLY complaint is the brakelights. Idk if they downgraded from 2022 to 2023 but the brakelights are incandescent and not LED (5:00) . Probably not a big deal to 99% of people but it kinda bothers me considering how LED's look much better, last longer, and have an overall better performance. It's really disappointing considering how almost EVERY car now gets at the minimum, LED brakelights and taillights, even if they have incandescent turn signals and reverse lights. Hyundai does do full LED taillights (including brakelights and turn signals) on models like the Palisade and Tucson, wish they invested a little more on the sedans to give them full LED. Hell, I think even the 2023 Sonata gets full LED taillights and brakelights now. With a unique pattern, they could really change the way the rear of the car looks to other people and in general. Thats just me tho.
Question… I’m driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra Ultimate with an automatic transmission right now. Would the dual clutch transmission be that much of a difference? I never drove a manual before. Thanks.
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is still an automatic transmission. DCTs switch gears faster than traditional automatic transmissions, potentially making the ride smoother. DCTs are typically in the performance versions of vehicles, so a bit odd to see in a hybrid.
So, I know this is Hybrid ver but comparing the two gas models. Jetta SEL vs Elantra Limited. Which would you get? Looking for a car for my daughter...
Traded my 2012 Cruze Eco in on my Elantra Blue Hybrid. Loved my Cruze Eco also. Got really good at coasting down hills here in Ky. For 10 years everytime I filled up my Cruze it was a game to get the best mpg that tank. Pulling every trick in the book the best I achieved was 45 mpg, usually it was around 39 to 40 mpg. Nobody and I mean NODODY could have done better in my Eco. Maybe all Cruze Eco's weren't created equal. My Elantra is getting 55 to 62 mpg. Highway driving my Eco would get 40 mpg average, my Elantra has been averaging 55 mpg. The big difference is in city driving, stop and go or light to light, my Elantra easily hits over 60 mpg and the Cruze drops down in the low 30's or less. The Elantra's motor barely runs in light to light city traffic. Also I would like to add I always checked mpg at the pump, both car's estimates shown on the dash are a little optimistic.
I don’t care for the features although it’s definitely a plus. I’m all about MPG, spending less time at the gas station! I want a hybrid that can run on electric for a bit before switching over to gas kind of thing or a fully electric car.
Downgrading an Elantra for hard touch plastics is like downgrading a Lamborghini for towing capacity. It's a 25k car. You should be happy at the surfaces aren't sandpaper themselves.
Been watching Sofian for a while now huh? lol He reviews weird things people don’t care about like the door closing sound and soft padded material on the top of the dash as if anyone actually touches that area on their vehicles. lol
@@isaac198428 ive been watching him since he started....a lot of the reviewers are car enthusiasts.......that is why they notice a lot of things a non enthusiasts would not notice, especially in the budget car segment...soyfan is ok...try to watch raitis rides, he would even describe the lines of the hood and fenders :D
Snap back to reality, Kia/Hyundai make junk, Toyota costs more but is well worth it, I know I have the new 2023 Toyota Prius Limited AWD in Guardian Grey and traded a LR Defender SE, my Prius is the best car I've ever owned.
One things that ticks me off with these reviewers complaining about materials in a 29k car. Seriously? Not everything has to be soft touch which would bring the price up, also who’s caressing their dash lol. I want a car that is cheap has good gas and tech, and will last me a long time.
I don't understand some cars though. Tbh rear seats need to have a cigarette lighter outlet and vents in all cars now. No need to waste money on say a E break, or push button start. I just don't get some things cars have now but then don't have other more creature comforts
@@baronvonjo1929 Facts, like I agree with that, i just don’t like how this guy is sitting in a economy car complaining about the plastics and how cheap it feels…. Well that’s the point. Lol tho i agree every car should have something for the rear passengers
@@macjoseph2375 2022 is last year for the Insight. It's supposed to be replaced by Civic Hybrid but no further news yet. Ioniq hybrid is discontinued after 2022 as well. Not a lot of small hybrids left.
Both rear heated seats and rear air vents are offered on the Korean market version I believe (Hyundai Avante). Weird they are not included for the USA market.
Since the current Forte is based off the old Elantra and not the new one, when is the Forte getting redesigned to match the new Elantra? The current Forte and old Elantra are on the J6 platform but the new Elantra is the K3 platform. Heck, could Kia even rebrand the Forte to the Kia K3 when their K3-platform compact sedan comes to be consistent with how they rebranded the Optima to K5?
@@ultragoldcoin8780 I won't say it's the best but still, it is pretty good. It shifts softly just like any other automatic transmission. But the only drawback is that since it's DCT, it kinda prefers to shift at higher revs than I thought at a low speed when the engine is on Plus it isn't the issue with DCT but engine is bit loud at cold start. Maybe it sounds loud to me because I used to drive a N/A V6 Other than that, I'm very satisfied.
@@marcco954 I’m driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra Ultimate with an automatic transmission right now. Is DCT that much of a difference? I never drove a manual before. The thought of having to shift gears seems a bit intimidating to me.😬
Thanks for the video. I have a 2004 Hyundai Sonata that I own. I am having issues with it and with my finances, I wanna make a good choice for my first car that'll from a loan. This is really peaking my interest!
I want a cheap hybrid that isn’t a Toyota, because Toronto toyota dealers are terrible and push for finance, and their bread and butter corollas and rav4s are lifeless. Kinda want this just to have a dual clutch
Why do people keep putting cars on the grass to show them around? It literally ruins the impression. It’s like putting a horse in a bathroom for photoshoot.
I've had 1 for 1 year and yesterday it's acting weird. The gas consumption is getting high. I stepped on the gas it didn't move once I let go it accelerate. I don't know what is wrong with this car
The car chooses, but you can control it, get up to speed, ease off the pedal and it will switch to EV then gently ease back on the pedal. I can drive several miles all EV on flat grades or slightly down hill.
No, this car is a normal hybrid meaning it charges itself whenever it is in motion from what I understand. It will always require fuel but you won’t have to visit the gas station as much. The one you’re asking about is a plug-in hybrid. 🙂
I would not get the hybrid. From experience, in Ohio, when the temps drop below freezing the battery really goes into preservation mode and only goes into EV sparingly. When it was below freezing I averaged about 40mpg. Partly due to preheating my car but still much worse MPG. Now if you keep it in a garage it may still do ok. But at that point the standard transmission will probably be the better bet.
@Austin TA It's all about perspective. 40mpg IS bad when typically I get around 50 mpg in my limited hybrid. I actually have even seen my mpg drop into the upper 30s while under freezing conditions. Which is not surprising for hybrids. This is a common issue for almost all hybrids. At this point, when you compare getting the Elantra hybrid vs the non-hybrid, the fuel savings are not there. So what would be achieved by getting the hybrid? Ventilated seats on the limited model??? All I'm saying is that if she lives in an area where most times of year the weather is very cold, she will not get those savings back very quickly if at all because the regular Elantra can get OVER 45MPG highway in real world tests done by RUclipsrs. So let me ask you, why should she get a hybrid that costs about 3 grand USD more when she can buy the regular model Elantra that only gets about 3-5 mpg worse fuel economy in her situation?
@Austin TA fair enough, I'm not familiar with the temps there. All Im saying is that I start to notice a significant difference in fuel economy once the temps start dropping below 40f (~5c), about a 30% decrease in fuel economy under freezing. So as long as majority of the year the temps are above then I would endorse the hybrid! The hybrid also has big pluses too with the suspension and a dct vs a cvt (imo), so I suppose fuel economy isn't everything either!
I still own a 2018 Elantra that I use as a commuter and I get 43 on the highway on average. I still don"t like the new odd/ugly styling. I still think the Civic Touring is the best looking sedan on the market, 180 hp and way better fit and finish and stylish looks.
I recently went to the Washington DC Auto Show and saw the Elantra Hybrid up close, got to say I was quite impress with the interior and the tech. Lot of car for the money.
Just bought a 2023 Elantra Hybrid... had it about a month now. The vehicle is amazing. Ample power for merging onto highways and freeways, stunning electronics package, 50 mpg around the city. Just about everything on the vehicle can be accessed by voice command. Hyundai really hit it out of the park with this one.
Hello Charles! What mpg are you getting on high motorway speeds (~80 mph)?
Big fan of this car, a great commuter, and the looks are growing on me. If I was looking for a hybrid, this would be pretty high on my list.
Hybrid is a good move these days
I'd pick the hybrid over the regular gas one. More power, better suspension, amazing mpg, hybrids are low maintenance meaning less oil changes and you almost never need to replace brake pads.
Might be a little more on msrp but you'll quickly recoup that in the first 2 years, and if gas goes up to 4-5$+ a gallon given everything going on in the world, a low maintenance flue sipper could be a life saver.
So is it plug in charged like Fusion or like Camry Hybrid charges itself?
@@AshishSharma-tf7hx pay attention
@@Daytripper58 Nice answers 😂
Great review but the term "commuter car" is starting to really bother me. There's no reason this shouldn't be considered a family car. Not everyone needs or can afford an SUV. It wasn't all that long ago that this was the size of a typical family car and we didn't need to take all of our possessions with us every time we left the house. Now, get off my lawn.
Lolol, I definitely see your point. My 1999 Camry is literally this size 🤣
I guess I drive a peasant mobile 🤣
Excellent post, Michael! Sedans are family cars. In most parts of the world such as Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia (China, India etc.), families use sedans, not SUVs.
Man, I hate SUVs.
Yup, this thing is bigger or as big as "family" sedans like a BMW 5 series or Accord from the 90s and early 00s
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️True
No lie Hyundai & genesis has really impressed me for the past 5 years with new cars and lineups especially the N line. This Elantra looks really nice 👍🏽 .
This car is for someone who has MPG as the number one priority. They do not care about shiny button and switches.
The new Elantra looks shocking good at night. Somehow these triangle cut lines don't look good on camera, but it's a different story in person.
I think the Tucson at night is the worst front light ever. Whenever I see it at night, it look like I'm watching a back of a car
This is very trueeee
Thank you so much for actually showing what's in the trunk vs skipping it or just simply showing, "hey look a trunk" and close it. No one ever shows IF it comes with a spare tire. Thank you for showing the spare, because of that it's now a vehicle I am considering.
No Spare pump & fix patch kit
If my Fusion hybrid ever wears out the Elantra hybrid would be my next car. Looks great!
The Fusion interior is far nicer than this plastic junk
@@DEVILTAZ35 not really..
@@DEVILTAZ35 i disagree but ok 😁
@@DEVILTAZ35 A Ford Fusion is in a different class of vehicles so obviously it has to be made with better materials because it also costs more. The Elantra is in the same segment as the Honda Civic, KIA Forte, Nissan Sentra & Chevy Cruz. The Fusion is with the Accord, Sonata, K5, Camry, Maxima & Malibu class so you’re comparing apples to oranges. lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 Ford Fusion was known for a lot of things but interior quality was not one...
There is a trick to get the Hyundai Hybrids to stay in EV mode for a little while. Accelerate the car to one or two miles above the speed you want to drive at. Once you hit that speed let off the throttle and let the car coast down in speed. The EV Mode only should kick in if you have any extra charge in the battery. Once it is in EV Mode turn on the cruise control and drive like a EV. This trick will not work if your in a low state of charge.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks, great tip!
Thanks
I had 07 elantra. drove it till it reached 240k. i bought it because i didn't care about cars and i had helluva deal. I drove da shit out of that car. and it never failed me. just routine maintenance and nothing major. i traded in, but i had so many great memories in that little car.
hi , just wondering what car did you trade it in for ?:)
@@invictus6424 got 18 RX350. boring as hell, but wife loves it. 😄
my next purchase will be an EV. most likely next year.
Great Review. I don't understand why some many brands don't offer rear console mounted HVAC vents in the US. In Korea, this car has them.
It's funny how important a feature like this becomes. As much as I like the new Elantras quite a bit, but the lack of any backseat features automatically takes it off my list. I drive my kids around all the time and I can't stick them back there with no vents or anything else.
No compact car in North America has rear vents Americans usually only have one or two people in the car
@@Rick-tg4oy I'm gonna assume if there are no centre console rear seat vents, it means they're relying on the old school, there should be rear vents coming out from underneath the front seats. If it doesn't even have those, then the car is truly bad designed. But obvoiusly, the centre consol rear events is nicer.
So glad Sofyan mentioned the cut line on the hood. I don’t think it’s a big problem with an economy car like the Elantra, but I do see that manufacturers have been getting lazy with cars where that shouldn’t exist in my opinion. The new M3/4, Jag F-Type (one of the worst examples), etc. Ruins the look, and while I get that there are regulations safety standards that often dictate the boundaries of a car’s design, there are also typically work arounds. An example would be the LC500. It had a deployable hood solely for the purpose to achieve a certain appearance, and to avoid that same cut line like this Elantra has between the hood and front bumper.
49 and 52 mpg? Those are phenomenal numbers especially for those who commute often on the highway between cities.
Actual mpg is better.
I test drove a base Elantra and enjoyed it a lot. I had a job that was very commute heavy and the gas money really racked up, so i really want a hybrid. Mazda 3 is the best to whip around but Hyundai interiors are far more functional and Mazda doesn’t have hybrids
新款马自达2不是混合动力吗？和yrais 同样动力总成，美国应该上市了吧？
Only problem is dealers are charging $8-10K more for all their vehicles here in Northern California. Such a shame & will lose them so many sales.
Move. Just one reason of hundreds to move.
They not losing. There's always going to be that one person willing to pay
@@RLTtizME what state is he going to move to that doesn't have new car shortages or markups right now. Let me know what state you live in and I will swing by and grab one on the cheap since you have such an abundance.
@@woz121477 You live in a hedonistic car centric leftist environment. Most dealers in Illinois sell at MSRP now... or a modest spiff over and above. Apparently there are fewer suckers outside of California.
I looked for one and they want like 4k above MSRP
Just bought the 2023 white color one for my wife. Came out to under $30k. Next closest thing with 50 mpg is $40k plus. White with black ascent and black rims look really pop out. I can't believe how sporty it looks. Installed some ice blue interior light and convert to all LED headlight and back light. This car can pass as a sport car without the hybrid badge in the back.
Wow!!!!!! I'm Totally Serious About Kia / Hyundai Right Now. Also This Is A Car I Would Definitely Get After I Done The Driver's Test On 2/25/22. Also I Love The Paint Job On This Vehicle. But Great Review Sofyan.
good luck on the test! almost failed mine great car for sure
They are great cars but watch out for the dealers. They will treat you like a piece of meat especially if you are young and inexperienced. I will never buy a Hyundai or Kia because the dealers are so bad.
Car reviewers: new cars are too expensive!
Also car reviewers: this amazing value of a car has cheap materials!
The dealer I bought my Sonata at seemed reasonable.
And they're also a Genesis dealer.
Just gotta find the right one.
@@johnnymichael1804 This.
50 mpg , now that’s nice!
Very nice! I seen online its actually about 54 combined mpg all together with an 11 gallon fuel capacity thats almost 600 miles range and the car is only 25k? Sign me tf up lol
@@apexgod4855I know this is late but that’s for the base blue trim
The looks of this and the Sonata have grown on me. Both look very nice in person.
I thought sonata looked ugly when I first saw it in photos and video but in person they look really nice
I like it! Definitely more exciting and nicer than a Corolla Hybrid.
At one point you called the trans a "conventional" trans but in the list with specs it says 6 spd DCT and during the drive you called it a DCT, just sayin'. The reason it did "nothing" when Brake torquing is because there's no torque converter😉👈 and thus makes it NOT a conventional trans.
Regarding the complaining about the hard touch plastics in some areas... You gotta keep in mind that if Hyundai were to replace them with higher quality materials, they would have to increase the price of the vehicle. Would it be worth it? For me, probably not. I think this car has a pretty decent MSRP in this segment and for what it offers. I'll do without the nicer materials where it doesn't really matter.
Probably more weight with higher quality materials like leather than plastic ones.. so it’s goods for the hybrid
The blind spot video in the dash when using the turn signals is very nice, to teach idiots to start using the turn signals. I prefer the engines with both port and direct fuel injection, however some brands like Mazda have helped to prevent the intake valves from building up carbon deposits soon, also using a quality gasoline- a good brand, not higher octane that is only needed if the owners manual requires it either all of the time or for more power.
This car offers so much !!
its a nice little car to get you from work and back and to save gas. it's pretty smooth too for the price point and has some nice little features. my friend bought one and its a nice little car. thinking of getting one, gas is insane
It’s exactly what I’m getting this for!
I have the 2022 Ioniq $23400, and you can't break Torque it I assume it's the electric power train that does that. I find that Eco mode is not slower than sport when you punch it but the shifts are Longer in eco not that weird short shift feeling in sport
Got this last year and its been an amazing car.❤
I’m considering getting one to exclusively drive as a Lyft vehicle. Would you recommend this car for that.
@@5saxman7 yes, i highly recommend this vehicle👍
Planning to get a 2021 hybrid limited with 24k on it. Is it worthy? I am a commuter, office gym home and 1 or 2 road trips a year.
As a 16MPG guy, this is very interesting. 3 times more MPG. Can you imagine that? + The car doesn't cost much.
Closing in on 1 million subscribers. I've been here since before the engagement video 😋😋😋
Same! Basically have grown up with him!
I'm curious about that spoon and fork feature.... I wonder if they're making that standard or if its just in the limited trim.
lol
Good one! 😂😂😂😂😂
Ugghh I loved my Elantra but my Tuscon is so much better in the winter
Right, I would love to decrease my debt/money habits by getting an mildly used elantra in the future. But my Palisade is a life saver in ice and snow.
And people wonder why crossovers are booming. They don't offer awd cars and when they do it has a massive tunnel in the back ruining the space.
Just got a 2023 Elantra Hybrid Limited. Love the car. My ONLY complaint is the brakelights. Idk if they downgraded from 2022 to 2023 but the brakelights are incandescent and not LED (5:00) . Probably not a big deal to 99% of people but it kinda bothers me considering how LED's look much better, last longer, and have an overall better performance. It's really disappointing considering how almost EVERY car now gets at the minimum, LED brakelights and taillights, even if they have incandescent turn signals and reverse lights. Hyundai does do full LED taillights (including brakelights and turn signals) on models like the Palisade and Tucson, wish they invested a little more on the sedans to give them full LED. Hell, I think even the 2023 Sonata gets full LED taillights and brakelights now. With a unique pattern, they could really change the way the rear of the car looks to other people and in general. Thats just me tho.
What is the most reliable hybrid auto?
Question… I’m driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra Ultimate with an automatic transmission right now. Would the dual clutch transmission be that much of a difference? I never drove a manual before. Thanks.
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is still an automatic transmission. DCTs switch gears faster than traditional automatic transmissions, potentially making the ride smoother. DCTs are typically in the performance versions of vehicles, so a bit odd to see in a hybrid.
why downgrade to get wireless carplay??
So, I know this is Hybrid ver but comparing the two gas models. Jetta SEL vs Elantra Limited. Which would you get? Looking for a car for my daughter...
I had a 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco 1.4L turbo 6speed manual and amazingly I would get 55-60 MPG on the highway. It beat most hybrids, man I miss that car!
Traded my 2012 Cruze Eco in on my Elantra Blue Hybrid. Loved my Cruze Eco also. Got really good at coasting down hills here in Ky. For 10 years everytime I filled up my Cruze it was a game to get the best mpg that tank. Pulling every trick in the book the best I achieved was 45 mpg, usually it was around 39 to 40 mpg. Nobody and I mean NODODY could have done better in my Eco. Maybe all Cruze Eco's weren't created equal. My Elantra is getting 55 to 62 mpg. Highway driving my Eco would get 40 mpg average, my Elantra has been averaging 55 mpg. The big difference is in city driving, stop and go or light to light, my Elantra easily hits over 60 mpg and the Cruze drops down in the low 30's or less. The Elantra's motor barely runs in light to light city traffic. Also I would like to add I always checked mpg at the pump, both car's estimates shown on the dash are a little optimistic.
The car have a surprising quiet cabin
I don’t care for the features although it’s definitely a plus. I’m all about MPG, spending less time at the gas station! I want a hybrid that can run on electric for a bit before switching over to gas kind of thing or a fully electric car.
With gas prices skyrocketing, I am looking for a hybrid car
Can anyone tell me whats difference between hybrid Elantra and ultimate hybrid.. And is there price difference too
If I wasn't going for an SUV I'd get this. And yeah a PHEV of this car would be an instant buy.
Would you get an ioniq hybrid or elantra hybrid?
Yes
The gas version of this or a 2022 Civic Touring?
This is creepy. I was literally watching your old Elantra hybrid video 20 minutes ago
How would you feel this car would deal in higher elevations? I’m really interested but I’m concerned the car will struggle
Will be fine do the the electric power vs the engine. The electric power doesn’t get choked down like the NA engine does. 👍
That is a good looking car.
Elantra N is the king of cheap performance now
Downgrading an Elantra for hard touch plastics is like downgrading a Lamborghini for towing capacity. It's a 25k car. You should be happy at the surfaces aren't sandpaper themselves.
I was looking at used ioniq hybrid but this looks way better! I wonder if there's gonn be mark up on these tho..
There is I seen used base model ones going for $29k
good competitor to the Japanese brands.
most of the new cars now have solid sounding fuck...unlike 20 yrs ago, most of the time, only the expensive ones have it
Been watching Sofian for a while now huh? lol
He reviews weird things people don’t care about like the door closing sound and soft padded material on the top of the dash as if anyone actually touches that area on their vehicles. lol
@@isaac198428 ive been watching him since he started....a lot of the reviewers are car enthusiasts.......that is why they notice a lot of things a non enthusiasts would not notice, especially in the budget car segment...soyfan is ok...try to watch raitis rides, he would even describe the lines of the hood and fenders :D
@@isaac198428 You dont care or people dont care are the people who just drive POS hoopties, i think he is more for the enthusiasts
I was all set on a Corolla Hybrid, but the vent seats got me looking at hyundai. lol
Snap back to reality, Kia/Hyundai make junk, Toyota costs more but is well worth it, I know I have the new 2023 Toyota Prius Limited AWD in Guardian Grey and traded a LR Defender SE, my Prius is the best car I've ever owned.
One things that ticks me off with these reviewers complaining about materials in a 29k car. Seriously? Not everything has to be soft touch which would bring the price up, also who’s caressing their dash lol. I want a car that is cheap has good gas and tech, and will last me a long time.
I don't understand some cars though. Tbh rear seats need to have a cigarette lighter outlet and vents in all cars now. No need to waste money on say a E break, or push button start. I just don't get some things cars have now but then don't have other more creature comforts
@@baronvonjo1929 Facts, like I agree with that, i just don’t like how this guy is sitting in a economy car complaining about the plastics and how cheap it feels…. Well that’s the point. Lol tho i agree every car should have something for the rear passengers
@@MicahB98 Yeah I get annoyed about that. But once you reach 27k I personally would expect soft touch but everything below is fine.
@@MicahB98 people want valve for their money. Plastic is plastic and soft touch should be used over that nasty scratchy hard plastic
Will I get the spoon and fork? This will make or break the deal for me. Serious business.
Hi this car model is in US or Canada
Hopefully you live somewhere that actually sells it. It's like 80% Tucsons here in Alaska.
I was looking at Corolla Hybrid but this seems like the best option in this class. Any other suggestions?
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@@macjoseph2375 2022 is last year for the Insight. It's supposed to be replaced by Civic Hybrid but no further news yet. Ioniq hybrid is discontinued after 2022 as well. Not a lot of small hybrids left.
I just bought a 2023 limited.. was checking out the Corolla hybrids too. So happy with the Elantra hybrid.
@@bobbbbbyyyyyyany updates on how you’re feeling with it?
Both rear heated seats and rear air vents are offered on the Korean market version I believe (Hyundai Avante). Weird they are not included for the USA market.
in videos they dont look good but on the road i like the design
Agreed
Perfect example of over body styling she's a head turner aright.
how is the sound system?
I hate that it looks like a sonata but I'll buy it
Do you swap hands for every turn you ever take? It's driving me insane watching you do that.
How do you charge it
Getting my own soon.. Same hybrid but one trim below so I get wireless Android and apple.. Lease options are great now so..
bro I like how he says "cheaped out" like this is only at 24,000 starting price
Starting under 24,000, yea how about you add another 10,000-15,000k to dealers car shortage.
It’s basically a face-lifted continuation of the outgoing Ioniq (not the Ioniq 5). I love my Ioniq, sport mode is the best.
can this car keep up enough speed in highways?
Did they got rid of the interior led that's inside the dash from 2021 model?
Since the current Forte is based off the old Elantra and not the new one, when is the Forte getting redesigned to match the new Elantra? The current Forte and old Elantra are on the J6 platform but the new Elantra is the K3 platform. Heck, could Kia even rebrand the Forte to the Kia K3 when their K3-platform compact sedan comes to be consistent with how they rebranded the Optima to K5?
I bought it a month ago and it is awesome car
Hows that dct
@@ultragoldcoin8780 I won't say it's the best but still, it is pretty good. It shifts softly just like any other automatic transmission. But the only drawback is that since it's DCT, it kinda prefers to shift at higher revs than I thought at a low speed when the engine is on
Plus it isn't the issue with DCT but engine is bit loud at cold start. Maybe it sounds loud to me because I used to drive a N/A V6
Other than that, I'm very satisfied.
@@marcco954 I’m driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra Ultimate with an automatic transmission right now. Is DCT that much of a difference? I never drove a manual before. The thought of having to shift gears seems a bit intimidating to me.😬
I feel like auto manufacturers rarely send car reviewers black cars
No power outlets or usb ports?
No comment about that Rolls you passed...
Thanks for the video. I have a 2004 Hyundai Sonata that I own. I am having issues with it and with my finances, I wanna make a good choice for my first car that'll from a loan. This is really peaking my interest!
lol same
I want a cheap hybrid that isn’t a Toyota, because Toronto toyota dealers are terrible and push for finance, and their bread and butter corollas and rav4s are lifeless. Kinda want this just to have a dual clutch
Nice review overall but you're talking a lot too fast. Couldn't hear every word in places even after rewinding.
You can't brake-torque a dual clutch, unless it has a launch contro function...by design...
Elegant A to B car. [from Melb Aussie]
i prefer the regular inexpensive to replace lights...if im inside the car i will not see them anyways....lol
Wish you would have tested the Bose audio also.
does the hybrid elantra come in automatic or only standard? anyone?
Why do people keep putting cars on the grass to show them around? It literally ruins the impression. It’s like putting a horse in a bathroom for photoshoot.
Spoon and fork are the new standard equipment.
I've had 1 for 1 year and yesterday it's acting weird. The gas consumption is getting high. I stepped on the gas it didn't move once I let go it accelerate. I don't know what is wrong with this car
did you figure out what wrong with the vehicle?
@@PhuGamer nop it fixed by itself the next day. I told the dealer they didn't care. I don't either it's a lease lol
Are you able to choose when to drive electric only? Or is up to the car to choose? I know its not plug ig so I wont go to far without gas
The car chooses, but you can control it, get up to speed, ease off the pedal and it will switch to EV then gently ease back on the pedal. I can drive several miles all EV on flat grades or slightly down hill.
i dont like the side zorro accent....to me, its better if its just a simple line
Would be nice to see a 2.0 or 2.4 in combination with the hybrid system
This may be a dumb question but im new to hybrid cars. Does this car need to be plugged in?
No, this car is a normal hybrid meaning it charges itself whenever it is in motion from what I understand. It will always require fuel but you won’t have to visit the gas station as much. The one you’re asking about is a plug-in hybrid. 🙂
Is a hybrid car advisable for us who are in Ontario, Canada? We have incredibly cold winters.
I would not get the hybrid. From experience, in Ohio, when the temps drop below freezing the battery really goes into preservation mode and only goes into EV sparingly. When it was below freezing I averaged about 40mpg. Partly due to preheating my car but still much worse MPG. Now if you keep it in a garage it may still do ok. But at that point the standard transmission will probably be the better bet.
@@jfralick100 thanks for the info!
@Austin TA It's all about perspective. 40mpg IS bad when typically I get around 50 mpg in my limited hybrid. I actually have even seen my mpg drop into the upper 30s while under freezing conditions. Which is not surprising for hybrids. This is a common issue for almost all hybrids. At this point, when you compare getting the Elantra hybrid vs the non-hybrid, the fuel savings are not there. So what would be achieved by getting the hybrid? Ventilated seats on the limited model???
All I'm saying is that if she lives in an area where most times of year the weather is very cold, she will not get those savings back very quickly if at all because the regular Elantra can get OVER 45MPG highway in real world tests done by RUclipsrs.
So let me ask you, why should she get a hybrid that costs about 3 grand USD more when she can buy the regular model Elantra that only gets about 3-5 mpg worse fuel economy in her situation?
@Austin TA fair enough, I'm not familiar with the temps there. All Im saying is that I start to notice a significant difference in fuel economy once the temps start dropping below 40f (~5c), about a 30% decrease in fuel economy under freezing. So as long as majority of the year the temps are above then I would endorse the hybrid!
The hybrid also has big pluses too with the suspension and a dct vs a cvt (imo), so I suppose fuel economy isn't everything either!
5:06 why do the taillights not like up at all when they meet at the trunk line
They’re tryna be like Tesla
Very Nice Bro. Get Good people!
13:22 that's level 😎
Awesome review
@5:31 you are wrong i think because vw jetta jas more trunk space
I still own a 2018 Elantra that I use as a commuter and I get 43 on the highway on average. I still don"t like the new odd/ugly styling. I still think the Civic Touring is the best looking sedan on the market, 180 hp and way better fit and finish and stylish looks.
What is the electrical range for this car?