Hyundai has really stepped up. I personally really like almost everything about this car. I think it looks great, but I can see how others could dislike it.
I don't know about you but compared to some of the other cars in the market it looks really rad and the headlights are really cool I'm not too impressed with too many new cars as I drive a couple vintage Volvos but I might have to take this one out on a test drive on their gas LOL
I wish they made an N line for my 2018 Elantra GT sport hatchback. When it came out. Only thing I wish it had was a 2.0T not the 1.6 had a little bit more power.
I genuinely appreciate that Hyundai is taking what they learned from the veloster N and has made a better car. It honestly really cool to see hyundai bring multiple cars and their performance models to try and show that they’re serious
@@boygonewhoopdataZZ Indeed, Honda is increasing prices on an insane level, I believe it`s mostly the dealers not Honda itself, but still. It`s awesome to have competition.
I am driving a 2019 i30 N Fastback. Bought it new for 31.500 Euros. I absolutely love it. Last week it got a Turboupgrade , Software and so on, running now 360 HP and 470 torque. Its sooooooo good 😎😎😎 Great Job Hyundai
Not sir if you'll reply but worth a shot But I'm honestly considering this as a first car and am wanting to do a bigger turbo upgrade on it/consider upgrading and tuning it! I wanted to ask what're some things about the car that you like/dislike! Also what're your overall thoughts and feel about the car!
Wanted to say exactly the same. Definitely did not expect Rory to show up, but man I am glad he did! I don't care if it's "fan service", because it served me a smile and made me even more of a fan!
Please forgive me for my absolute ignorance but who is Rory and why is he relevant? I mean I know he’s the Englishman in the courtyard drinking tea w/ James but I don’t get the nuance
When I owned the Sonata N Line I was bitter about the “almost performance” comment; after a year of driving it “almost” was the perfect summary of the car. Traded in for this and could not be any happier. Such a fun car to hop into daily. Easily my favorite car that I’ve owned in my 16 years on the road. When I first saw pics of the blacked out front bumper I hated it- now I wouldn’t change it if I could. Looks great in person
@Ryan Duguay the sonata is the n line model NOT an N MODEL therefore its not as fun. Yes it has 2.5 4 cyl turbo that's bigger but not all the upgrades this or the VN has. Sorry you don't know much about cars.
@Ryan Duguay I got “scammed” lmfao. I put 30k miles on the Sonata N Line.. I think I know what I’m working with here. All that power is shit when you can’t even put it down. Floor it from a stop in the Sonata and you’ll be checking to see if you broke your dash somewhere from the insane wheel hop. The only car I’ve ever wished had less power lol
Hyundai has impressed me with their latest car, and I personally like almost everything about it. The design looks great to me, although I can understand that some might not share the same opinion. It's awesome to see Hyundai stepping up with their performance models, showing they are serious about enthusiasts. I also appreciate the fun and value it offers, and prefer it over competitors like the Civic Type R due to the significant price difference. Lastly, I'm excitement about the manual transmission option!
I actually own the Elantra N, and man do I have fun with it. The fact that it makes my car guy friends giddy seeing it and riding in it, makes me happy as well.
Either they used some great editing and digital wizardry for that intro... Or their budget is getting crazy. Either way, I'm impressed. The Rory cameo was a nice touch.
Hi, I fit exactly in that venn diagram so I bought one. Zero regrets, fantastic car. My brother owns a type R. The Elantra N does NOT feel like a 10k less expensive car. Great value. Hyundai is also doing everything they can to stop their dealers from marking this up. I got mine at MSRP
Tbh seeing Doug’s review about this car on his channel got me kinda mad. All he did was talk about the Wrx on his drive and about how the wrx drives better in the rain. But that’s not what the EN is for. Throttle house just instantly justified my anger for Doug’s review when this vid came out. Great job on throttle house’s part
@@papa_pt u are looking at price I am looking at performance... clubsport S makes about 290psi in DSG this in NDCT makes 286psi... very close 0-62 times as well
A great car. I would definitely buy this over the upcoming Civic Type R simply because the price difference will be nearly $10k. I don't care for the Elantra N's front clip styling, but everything else seems great. Sounds fantastic as well.
the TCR feature from the sound is insane . i tried it and put everything high it felt like im actually in a race car and also felt like the exhaust popped more
LMFAO, that sound is generated over the cars audio system through the speakers for in cabin only. Excessively loud exhaust would be in violation of too many state laws on the books across the nation. In the video he even says for in cabin only sound.
@@bayte7076 My tuned Subaru STI spits fire and backfires loudly from anti-lag. I don't live in California, so their smog laws don't apply to me. I have visited Cali and gotten ticket for this exact same thing and have beaten every single one because I have out of state plates. Some cars are using the audio system to make the engine sound more aggressive (New Civic Type R) and I know the N makes popping sounds in track mode.
Bought mine without even test driving it. No regrets - absolutely fun. Mine is also same in the video; performance blue 6Spd MT but with sunroof. Australian market doesn't get the N lighted seats but we get cooled seats (heated seats also included), so I'll take that trade. Also, I've been told that the red brace can be removed if you really need to fit something through.
I’m 5000 miles in and I still enjoy driving it every single day. I don’t care about about numbers-it’s just simply a fun and spirited way to get to work and a nice weekend driver as well.
I got myself an I20 N.. man the N cars are just so much fun. Before I drove a Mercedes C class, mostly listening to music and chilling. With the I20N I got the better sound system, but I enjoy listening to the car so much more. It keeps talking to me, I love it. Even in Eco mode in the city, the exhaust is quietly burbling.
I have a tuned / lightly modified 2018 WRX that I love and I’m 99% sure this will be my next car. My friend has the Veloster N and it’s awesome…and this is on a new platform and supposed to be even better. While I’ll be N mode all day everyday, I absolutely love the idea of switching to comfort mode or whatever when I’m driving around my wife and kids. I can’t wait.
Whoever does your video editing deserves a massive raise. Without him, you're just a informative, entertaining, humorous, non biased version of savagegeese.
@vTENKENv throttle house is definitely more fun. But lifeless? Really? You could say their editing is more monotone but most certainly not personality wise.
@@luislinares690 I mean come on, it's impressive to see a brand create something within 6 years that's relatively competitive with the likes of the Type R.
@@luislinares690 it helps when your car is designed by the former lead engineer of the BMW M division. Nobody doubts the Type R, but for 10k extra in my pocket (ignoring markup), the N is pretty awesome
depending on the person the price difference is having the stock rims for snow in those regions, a track rim/tire setup. Or in the west having an eco/daily tire with the stock rims and a track rim/tire setup for the weekend. For those individuals the N is pretty viable out of the gate with those concepts as priorities. Or a chip tune+side rims/tires. Thats what i see same with a gr86 vs a 40 thousand dollar FI option.
You guys are the best! It's funny how I found you watching "Pipas Rectas" but you guys are great, I dont watch the other guys anymore. I enjoy your videos a lot, a lot. Keep the great work specially your intros.
I've had one in the 6MT for about a month now and I love it. I was heavily debating on if I should have waited for the new Type R or not but now I don't regret it at all. Just the perfect level of fun and sportiness for me as a daily, and personally I like the interior in this more than the current gen Civics.
I want this car but the front axle seems like a deal breaker. If what TH says is true. Then buying these used would be a nightmare. May go for the N line.
@Ed Findlay so what happens after 10yrs? Or when Hyundai stops making the part. Sometimes warranties do not carry over if buying used. Or gets reduced drastically to like 1yr or so.
I got a black DCT EN and I’ve got no regrets. With dealer markups on all cars the type R would’ve been a bit over my budget. Also the exhaust note is just miles ahead of the civic.
Great video! Love my EN so far. I have to admit, being 35 years old, they hit the nail on the head of the “feeling of youthfulness”. This vehicle is capable of being a fast and fun daily driver, while also being able to be the reliable family sedan.
I'm 35 and thinking of getting one as well. Depends on what the new Civic Type R is like and what the used car market is like in a year. I need a fun DD. My current Elantra GT is long in tooth (02) and my Porsche TT doesn't need to be driven everywhere. I personally have a sweet spot for fun economy cars, more so than other cars, I think because for a looooooong time they were all I could afford. BTW the Elantra N looks amazing in red!!
It's not "Die" at the end. Vice President of Hyundai confirmed on the Rachel Ray show (in America) years ago that the company brand name is pronounced "Hun-day." Which makes sense because no automaker wants to be associated with the word "Die" anywhere in its brand name. However, thumbs-up for letting us know that you need to keep the revs up to get real fun out of this car, in terms of performance. Not what I'm looking for in my soon-to-be next car. I need the performance to kick in down low.
This is awesome and amazing, love the manual, full screen and the stuffs that comes with it... I cannot believe this is only $32k USD. It would have cost almost $172k USD in my country just to have this. Aint you guys lucky or what. You could probably guess the country I am from if you are in the know. LoL.. more my FML
Its thanks to guys like Throttle House that help me develop the language for what I want of an sports car ahead of the experience. The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like! Or at least excites my curiosity. The Elantra N could have the 1.6 T and still be a buy for me if it keeps all those handling elements
The CN7 chassis feels fantastic, the rear's absolutely planted compared to my Veloster, turn in's good. I do wish the N-Line's got a hair more love when it comes to suspension and brakes though
"The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like!" Sadly this has become less and less important on modern cars, even performance or drivers cars. Luckilythere still are manufacturers that care about it as much as enthusiasts and not the biggest numbers like many others.
The Hyundai dealer at the auto group I work for got one. Got to hear that exhaust first-hand and let me tell you, there's never been a better sounding turbo-4. AND it has a manual, as it should.
Another awesome collab guest appearance! Love Rory too as a reviewer. As for the Elantra N: There's definitely nothing else I'd take over it in that price range, and I'd have mine in Cyber Grey DCT.
Just some cool info for the N badging. The all powerful Albert Biermann, VP of engineering for BMW M in the 80's until recent when he joined Hyundai and banged life into the N models. Hyundai says "N" is for Namyang, where the product and development of the vehicle took place, and Nurburgring where the road and handling took place. Albert Biermann may have retired but you can definitely feel his seeds spread all over these cars and I can't wait to take delivery of mine and take it in the face.
I know you guys have tracked the veloster n, but are there any plans on putting this on the track at some point to see how well Hyundai has done and how well it competes with its 4-door competition from Honda?
it's pretty fast, on a smaller and slower track of, it's as fast as a M2 Coupe and .5 slower than the A45S. mind that it was a small and slow track of, where HP is less relevant and the lsd and chassis one Elantra is extremely important
As an employee of Hyundai, we have not heard anything towards that and it seems like the Elantra gt/hatchback has been discontinued and it’ll stay like that
@Patrick Bai that i dont get, the i30N & i20N are becoming more and more popular in europe, but the entirety of the usa gets a weirdly shaped veloster & the elantra, which we dont get 🥴
Ive had my elantra N for about 600 miles now. The car is everything I could of asked for. Drives like a beast, the interior tech is crazy... Lane keep assist is very strong. My only complaint is its not great in the snow but I havent gotten snow tires yet. Also, you can buy pass that funky front design by getting the black color. Not even noticeable
You should note that apparently in CA having it in anything besides stock mode can cost you a lot in CA. Even pull your registration. Look it up. There’s even a vid on RUclips
Wow. Hyundai am rooting for alot. You see Toyota needs to make something like this with the corolla that still gives the option of a manual just cos it's very fun to drive. This elantra just does it for me. Will choose this over a corolla for the manual and sportiness
Omg, I’ve been waiting so much for this one. I love you guys and your reviews, as well as your production quality. It also sounds great, but I will admit that the pops and bangs are definitely overdone, as that kind of thing doesn’t really add too much to a vehicle in my opinion.
James is actually pronouncing it correct. I worked at a Hyundai dealership about 10 years ago and the dealership's Korean overlords told them it was pronounced "Hyundai like Sunday".
I literary saw this car today for the first time in my home country Nigeria, now am watching the review on your chanel. quite a cool feeling or a coincidence I should say.
Difference is, the Acura will still be running like a fine-tuned watch in 10 years and will retain a much greater proportion of its original selling price. Reputation takes a long time to earn.
@@lancemannion4113 this isn’t the 1980s. Both Hyundai and Kia are well respected manufacturers now. You also can’t beat their warranty if you are so concerned about reliability. The new Integra is a complete joke.
@@brucesuitt993 nobody said they weren't respected. And I'm not sure how you can say the new Acura is junk? Style is obviously very subjective but the reviews for it are solid, and Acura has a pretty consistent reputation for being an excellent driver's car - a few atrocities in styling, aside. But Honda/Acura didn't get to where they are by fluke. Hate them all you want but it'll be a while before the Koreans can truly compete in both value short-term satisfaction and long-term reliability.
@@lancemannion4113 I think the Koreans are already proving their reliability now. My issue with the Integra is they are charging most likely mid-30s for a 200hp tarted up civic SI. From a performance standpoint that is junk when you compare it to what Hyundai is offering in the same price range. As far as reliability, I had a 2020 RDX and that thing was plagued with infotainment issues. When it would go on the fritz I couldn't change my drive mode, use the radio or anything. The AD couldn't figure it out, so I ended up selling it.
@@brucesuitt993 Well given the situation of your SUV, there are exceptions to every rule. Nobody bats 1000, but if you look at the history of Toyota and Honda products, even with the misses - which are rare - they still are the standard that everybody has to measure up to whether we like to believe it or not (and I'm a hardcore Ford guy!) I've had just over 80 cars in my life including a Kia Koup daily that had an absolutely horrible clutch that could never be fixed properly (once warm it would be brutal trying to shift gears) - and I basically had to dump it as the resale on these is horrible. And I even had a stock Hyundai Tiburon Genesis Coupe V6 that was only about 3 years old. And the thing squeaked and rattled to no end. I sold it with less than 100,000 km and the car felt looser than a 2002 Celica GTS I had in 2018 that had 425,000 km on it!! The Koreans build cars that give you great value for your money initially. That's their selling point. But they haven't proven themselves long-term, especially when it comes to resale. And this is where the Japanese won't lose their grip. Competition will only make them better. And I don't think it's a horrible thing rebranding a car with the loyalty and following that the Civic has. Other than the Toyota Corolla, I don't think you'll find a better small car with a better track record! Also I should mention that Hyundai and Kia had the huge engine fire issue since 2018 that affected half a million cars. They tried to bury it. But there was a W5 program up here in Canada a couple of years ago that actually talked to the people that had cars that essentially spontaneously ignited, and they had to finally fess up.... I think? But this will take a long time (for those that actually do their research) to make ground up on. Issuing recalls is one thing, but avoiding and dismissing things as serious as this can't be overlooked. On a side note, my daily driver is a 2015 Fiesta ST. And even at 7 years old this thing has been absolutely bulletproof reliable and easily one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned. I think people write off domestics because of their horrible track record from the 70s and '80s....they shouldn't.
I debated between this and the Kona N. Having a family and traveling, the rear seating folding as 1 was a deal breaker. The Kona checked all the boxes. Plus, I get an actual front bumper. 😝
@@pappaslivery Yeah I think the only turnoff on the Kona N for me is that it only comes with the dsg. I'd love to see one of these lowered, would look really nice.
@@pappaslivery have you driven the dct? I used to only like manuals, until I drove a dsg Gti and preferred it to the manual. Of course it will come down to how good the manual actually is, but I wasn’t disappointed with the dct in the N products. I think the dct is better than the manual in the Veloster N too. I just like a good transmission now, regardless if it’s manual or automatic.
@@PapiAndrey I have test driven the GTI DCT. It's rather good for an auto. But not what I'm looking for. If it was my only option, I'd take it over a CVT, but while there is still life in my left foot and there's three pedal options, I will vote with my dollars as such
Every 4 lb you remove from the rotating assembly, brakes, tires and wheels etc, is the same as removing 200 lb from the vehicle. Pretty smart place to lose the weight, actually. Mind you Hyundai is pretty smart
I love my Veloster N DCT. I have an intake, tune and bigger turbo and axle back. It is Amazing and extremely loud and fun. Couldn’t have bought a better car
Hy. Un. Die. 😡 🇬🇧
the collab we all needed
Reminds me of your Hyundai Kona review where you took a moment to remind us how to pronounce it😂😂
Translate be like "He Un The" which is how it's actually pronounced (Google is never wrong /s)
Edit: adding /s because forgot it's the internet
What a cameo! 😚👌
Doesn’t anyone remember Hyundais ad campaign with Jeff Bridges? Hyundai, like Sunday.
Hyundai has really stepped up. I personally really like almost everything about this car. I think it looks great, but I can see how others could dislike it.
I don't know about you but compared to some of the other cars in the market it looks really rad and the headlights are really cool I'm not too impressed with too many new cars as I drive a couple vintage Volvos but I might have to take this one out on a test drive on their gas LOL
I just saw it in the flesh yesterday! It looks a lot better in person!
Yeah its a cool car but I wouldn’t want to be seen riding around town in one lol
I'd never owned a Hyundai until a few months ago. Got a 2020 Veloster N and love it. They are a criminally under appreciated car maker.
@Ed Findlay your weird
Hyundai is doing well with their N cars. Love the Veloster N and the Elantra N
You're probably one of the people who don't get the i30n right?
@@Daniel-dj7fh :( I wish we got that in the US, so much better than the Veloster N imo. I’m happy we got the Elantra N though!
@@Daniel-dj7fh
sadly its not in the US , that thing looks beautiful
I wish they made an N line for my 2018 Elantra GT sport hatchback. When it came out. Only thing I wish it had was a 2.0T not the 1.6 had a little bit more power.
@@1470boyz the hatch or fastback?
I genuinely appreciate that Hyundai is taking what they learned from the veloster N and has made a better car. It honestly really cool to see hyundai bring multiple cars and their performance models to try and show that they’re serious
Awesome cars!!
@@SuperFitness12 update, I bought a 2023 N last week 😁😁
@@ctcdarknessis it worth getting? Thinking about getting one or a Bmw e30
her ein europe we alredy have i20n and i 30n and also kona n and ioniq 5n
i’ve been driving one now for a month & it is such a fun car. i love it so much
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
Love mine!!!!!!
funny enough im thinking about getting one because of how sick it looked in your video. what year is yours? modded?
Can that brace behind the back seats be removed for more trunk space when folding the rear seats down?
@@t.k.morris Yes
Albert Bierrman truly is a god, he single handedly left BMW and made Hyundai a cool brand lmao
These cars are seriously awesome for the cost. Hyundai is really stepping up. Good job!
Yea especially when the Si is already 28k and these runs for 31k with a stick.
@@boygonewhoopdataZZ Indeed, Honda is increasing prices on an insane level, I believe it`s mostly the dealers not Honda itself, but still.
It`s awesome to have competition.
Is this the the n-line or N ..is there s N
@@benjaminbenson8914 the n line is this, they have multiple 'n' cars
@@canadianbluepants9446 Its not the N line the N line doesn't come with the G4KH 2.0T engine just the 1.6T turbo
Wow those opening cinematic shots and the soundtrack behind it, top level stuff guys 👏🏻
Forreal, crazy to compare the production to even just last year
Presentation IS everything.
@@krane15 yes. Just presentation. Not meeting expectations.
@@adrian809002 👍👍
hyundai KIA is the only company have not yet sanctioned in russia.
one of the worst war profit car manufacture in the world.
wow Rory on the intro, great choice
Love Rory!
@@nigelbrissett7610 everyone loves Rory
He goes back to England to ask for pronunciation but ends up in africa instead.
Also the savagegeese at 1:02 ;)
I am driving a 2019 i30 N Fastback.
Bought it new for 31.500 Euros.
I absolutely love it.
Last week it got a Turboupgrade , Software and so on, running now 360 HP and 470 torque.
Its sooooooo good 😎😎😎
Great Job Hyundai
nice man 👍
The car that we should have had in North America! Not the fugly Elantra!
Not sir if you'll reply but worth a shot
But I'm honestly considering this as a first car and am wanting to do a bigger turbo upgrade on it/consider upgrading and tuning it!
I wanted to ask what're some things about the car that you like/dislike! Also what're your overall thoughts and feel about the car!
Love your humor. You guys really get that a good, sporty, every day driver is about feel and fun for a good price instead of all out performance.
Haha Rory in throttle house that's dope.Great review like always,loved it.
Wanted to say exactly the same. Definitely did not expect Rory to show up, but man I am glad he did! I don't care if it's "fan service", because it served me a smile and made me even more of a fan!
Please forgive me for my absolute ignorance but who is Rory and why is he relevant? I mean I know he’s the Englishman in the courtyard drinking tea w/ James but I don’t get the nuance
@@carlwuerthner5164 Rory was a presenter on Top Gear along with Chris Harris. He's also done some other stuff on his own alongside being on tv
@@carlwuerthner5164 he's the guy from autotrader
That's dope
When I owned the Sonata N Line I was bitter about the “almost performance” comment; after a year of driving it “almost” was the perfect summary of the car. Traded in for this and could not be any happier. Such a fun car to hop into daily. Easily my favorite car that I’ve owned in my 16 years on the road. When I first saw pics of the blacked out front bumper I hated it- now I wouldn’t change it if I could. Looks great in person
You made the right choice if “fun” is your goal!
Does it get good gas mileage?
@@bernardandoh2444 I’m usually around 25-28 mpg avg. I don’t drive very conservatively either.
@Ryan Duguay the sonata is the n line model NOT an N MODEL therefore its not as fun. Yes it has 2.5 4 cyl turbo that's bigger but not all the upgrades this or the VN has. Sorry you don't know much about cars.
@Ryan Duguay I got “scammed” lmfao. I put 30k miles on the Sonata N Line.. I think I know what I’m working with here. All that power is shit when you can’t even put it down. Floor it from a stop in the Sonata and you’ll be checking to see if you broke your dash somewhere from the insane wheel hop. The only car I’ve ever wished had less power lol
They need to bring back the Genesis Coupe and apply the N package. Great video!
No. Just no
@@RCARS1 yes. Just yes.
The probably will make the MR Velocitor a Genesis
I could see it rwd 3300-3400 3.3 tt
To expensive give me rs3
Thank you Hyundai for my first new car purchase. I’m in love with this car you guys.
Congratulation !! Manual or DCT ?
the production of these videos is absolutely brilliant.
Didn't expect the collab with AutoTrader but I'm loving it
"Badabababaaa"
Well done Hyundai for creating good petrol performance and electric cars nowadays 🔥👌🏼
$55,000 AUD no thanks 😆
They really stepped their game up!
@@HULKHOGAN1 everyone's got to make a living somehow 😂 South Korea's not China, has unions and demanding workers
@@dannnsss8034 they also have no shame charging that much for their low quality garbage vehicles.
@@HULKHOGAN1 man, the toxicity. Hope things get better for you
I'm Korean, and James's Hyundai sounds very close to the natives'.
So is the correct pronunciation he-un-die?
@@officialyasir for hyun yes. for dai should drop the 'i' sound. like the 'a' in a 'cat' but longer.
I'm surprised it doesn't come with Lineage on the screen. What would be awesome is that the more G forces, the faster you're levelling
@@officialyasir he-un-dae . dae sounds like Bae
Hyundai has impressed me with their latest car, and I personally like almost everything about it. The design looks great to me, although I can understand that some might not share the same opinion. It's awesome to see Hyundai stepping up with their performance models, showing they are serious about enthusiasts. I also appreciate the fun and value it offers, and prefer it over competitors like the Civic Type R due to the significant price difference. Lastly, I'm excitement about the manual transmission option!
I actually own the Elantra N, and man do I have fun with it. The fact that it makes my car guy friends giddy seeing it and riding in it, makes me happy as well.
Either they used some great editing and digital wizardry for that intro... Or their budget is getting crazy.
Either way, I'm impressed. The Rory cameo was a nice touch.
Hi, I fit exactly in that venn diagram so I bought one. Zero regrets, fantastic car. My brother owns a type R. The Elantra N does NOT feel like a 10k less expensive car. Great value. Hyundai is also doing everything they can to stop their dealers from marking this up. I got mine at MSRP
Hey that’s awesome Matthew congrats! Is that in the US?
@@jamesengelsman9369 Yep, just north of Philly, and thanks! I've been really excited to see what you guys thought of the car as I've been loving it.
It's crazy that type r gets marked up higher than stinger
I have gotten to a point where its so hard for me to watch a full episode of Doug, but I am stuck like glue on all
Throttle House vids,
Great work
Same here. Something about Doug just ticks me off lol
I thought I was the only one who felt that way about Doug!
Tbh seeing Doug’s review about this car on his channel got me kinda mad. All he did was talk about the Wrx on his drive and about how the wrx drives better in the rain. But that’s not what the EN is for. Throttle house just instantly justified my anger for Doug’s review when this vid came out. Great job on throttle house’s part
@@jetblack82 who is Doug?
@@julius6238 yes.
I got mine about 3 weeks ago and I'm loving every bit of it 🔥🔥🔥
Did you pay MSRP
haha, Sir Mix-a-lot reference! Bravo gents, bravo! Stellar reviews as always
That intro with autotrader 🔥🔥🤣
Looking forward to your future performance comparisons between the Elantra N, Veloster N, GTI, Golf R, CTR, and others!
GTI does not have a TCR any more it's the clubsport S now... it would be wrx vs Elantra N vs GTI clubsport S vs focus ST
We want some track comparison with drag races
@@afrikengunner Clubsport costs at least $5k more than this so real competitor is a base GTI. Civic si is a bit cheaper than this but also much slower
@@papa_pt u are looking at price I am looking at performance... clubsport S makes about 290psi in DSG this in NDCT makes 286psi... very close 0-62 times as well
@@afrikengunner that's silly
A great car. I would definitely buy this over the upcoming Civic Type R simply because the price difference will be nearly $10k. I don't care for the Elantra N's front clip styling, but everything else seems great. Sounds fantastic as well.
Wouldn’t this compete with the Si?
But which one will last longer and have a better resale value?
@@gangsterbroccoli it has 275 hp and nearly makes that to the wheels. Far faster than si
Jacob DiCicco I gotchu
@@gangsterbroccoli Yep.
the TCR feature from the sound is insane . i tried it and put everything high it felt like im actually in a race car and also felt like the exhaust popped more
Turned on tcr for my n custom mode the other day too! I was kinda blown away on how much the sound changed!
LMFAO, that sound is generated over the cars audio system through the speakers for in cabin only. Excessively loud exhaust would be in violation of too many state laws on the books across the nation. In the video he even says for in cabin only sound.
@@scipher99 it makes pops stock fam.
@@bayte7076 My tuned Subaru STI spits fire and backfires loudly from anti-lag. I don't live in California, so their smog laws don't apply to me. I have visited Cali and gotten ticket for this exact same thing and have beaten every single one because I have out of state plates. Some cars are using the audio system to make the engine sound more aggressive (New Civic Type R) and I know the N makes popping sounds in track mode.
@@scipher99 that shit tech has been in cars for like 15 years now I remember my g37 had it
BEST.COLD OPENING..... EVER!!!! you gents make me want to elevate my game. Great work
I’ve had my Elantra N since January and I absolutely love it!
How much did you end up paying?
6MT OR AUTOMATIC?
@@toptruckin8256 There still are dealers selling for MSRP or $1000 over MSRP.
Are you worried about the axle or you don't plan on keeping it long term?
Korea dct ..
29400$...
35500000￦
매우저렴
Bought mine without even test driving it. No regrets - absolutely fun. Mine is also same in the video; performance blue 6Spd MT but with sunroof. Australian market doesn't get the N lighted seats but we get cooled seats (heated seats also included), so I'll take that trade. Also, I've been told that the red brace can be removed if you really need to fit something through.
I’m 5000 miles in and I still enjoy driving it every single day. I don’t care about about numbers-it’s just simply a fun and spirited way to get to work and a nice weekend driver as well.
They sandbagged the numbers I heard. The car really has 300-330 hp for the auto!
Is it good for a first car it’s look so good and I’m interested in it
@@Xxo372 no
@@Xxo372 first car? Lol
Best automotive car review channel hands down - love you guys! Always entertaining and informative!! 💙
"The equivalent of hotel-provided shampoo" is such an apt metaphor!
Another great review and hilarious intro, including asking Rory. Excellent job as always.
Thank you, Hyundai, for keeping the manual alive for us enthusiasts 🙏🏼
.... They make small and cheap cars. So they are manual
They have automatic for this car as wsll ?
@@benjaminbenson8914 s a DCT
@@sharpiefatah3657 used to and probably will for at least some models, but for what theyre doing now, the quality is really stepping up
@@333panda .. Brother, cheap I meant is for low prices, not Their Build quality. They got good cars
One of the best intros ever!
I love this car so much and I don’t even own it, like I love it so much I’ve been just rewatching this video, this is like my 6th time watching it
i have watched this review 4 times and I haven't got tired of watching it! thanks
"James is sprung"... had me dying in laughter 😂
Are they old enough to know that reference?
@@lelzie James isn't, which is sad.
We need a new genesis coupe with an N version
Agreed
I got myself an I20 N.. man the N cars are just so much fun. Before I drove a Mercedes C class, mostly listening to music and chilling. With the I20N I got the better sound system, but I enjoy listening to the car so much more. It keeps talking to me, I love it. Even in Eco mode in the city, the exhaust is quietly burbling.
Can't overstate how much I enjoy these videos. Very much. Every time I check if there's a Patreon or something to drop my monies into it.
I have a tuned / lightly modified 2018 WRX that I love and I’m 99% sure this will be my next car. My friend has the Veloster N and it’s awesome…and this is on a new platform and supposed to be even better. While I’ll be N mode all day everyday, I absolutely love the idea of switching to comfort mode or whatever when I’m driving around my wife and kids.
I can’t wait.
Whoever does your video editing deserves a massive raise. Without him, you're just a informative, entertaining, humorous, non biased version of savagegeese.
Savagegeese usually has 2 takes, objective and biased; a clear distinction is made between them.
And the camera crew too they are getting all the right angles big props to them
I personally find savagegeese sedate and lifeless. Throttle House is always a fun time
@vTENKENv throttle house is definitely more fun. But lifeless? Really? You could say their editing is more monotone but most certainly not personality wise.
I absolutely love the N Division of Hyundai. They have really set the bar to be able to compete with the likes of the Civic.
Lol . Chill foo. Honda has a legacy of decades and just one car generation is on par with Honda? Lmao
@@luislinares690 I mean come on, it's impressive to see a brand create something within 6 years that's relatively competitive with the likes of the Type R.
@@luislinares690 yeah but like 10k less, japanese cars are kind of a joke atm, it's sad as a jdm fan
@@luislinares690 it helps when your car is designed by the former lead engineer of the BMW M division. Nobody doubts the Type R, but for 10k extra in my pocket (ignoring markup), the N is pretty awesome
depending on the person the price difference is having the stock rims for snow in those regions, a track rim/tire setup. Or in the west having an eco/daily tire with the stock rims and a track rim/tire setup for the weekend. For those individuals the N is pretty viable out of the gate with those concepts as priorities. Or a chip tune+side rims/tires. Thats what i see same with a gr86 vs a 40 thousand dollar FI option.
This is so far the best intro.. Roy is one of the amazing reviewers out there 🔥🔥
You guys are the best! It's funny how I found you watching "Pipas Rectas" but you guys are great, I dont watch the other guys anymore. I enjoy your videos a lot, a lot. Keep the great work specially your intros.
7:25 that was so left field it took a few secs for a hearty chuckle 🤭🤭🤭
I've had one in the 6MT for about a month now and I love it. I was heavily debating on if I should have waited for the new Type R or not but now I don't regret it at all. Just the perfect level of fun and sportiness for me as a daily, and personally I like the interior in this more than the current gen Civics.
I want this car but the front axle seems like a deal breaker. If what TH says is true. Then buying these used would be a nightmare.
May go for the N line.
@@dnegel9546 🤦♂ 🤦♂
@Ed Findlay so what happens after 10yrs? Or when Hyundai stops making the part.
Sometimes warranties do not carry over if buying used. Or gets reduced drastically to like 1yr or so.
I got a black DCT EN and I’ve got no regrets. With dealer markups on all cars the type R would’ve been a bit over my budget. Also the exhaust note is just miles ahead of the civic.
@@dnegel9546 You will be able to get full aftermarket parts. Also if you take good care of your car it won’t go bust. 10 years is a long time.
*Who would’ve thought that Hyundai would be pumping out some of the best enthusiasts cars of the modern era.*
Great video! Love my EN so far. I have to admit, being 35 years old, they hit the nail on the head of the “feeling of youthfulness”. This vehicle is capable of being a fast and fun daily driver, while also being able to be the reliable family sedan.
I'm 35 and thinking of getting one as well. Depends on what the new Civic Type R is like and what the used car market is like in a year. I need a fun DD. My current Elantra GT is long in tooth (02) and my Porsche TT doesn't need to be driven everywhere. I personally have a sweet spot for fun economy cars, more so than other cars, I think because for a looooooong time they were all I could afford. BTW the Elantra N looks amazing in red!!
@@iluvcakes19 It'll definitely be riddled with the markups!! i doubt it will remain affordable than the elantra!
I just turned 35 and thinking of “downgrading” from a Lexus IS 350 to this. However, I don’t think I’d be really downgrading at all.
It's not "Die" at the end.
Vice President of Hyundai confirmed on the Rachel Ray show (in America) years ago that the company brand name is pronounced "Hun-day." Which makes sense because no automaker wants to be associated with the word "Die" anywhere in its brand name.
However, thumbs-up for letting us know that you need to keep the revs up to get real fun out of this car, in terms of performance. Not what I'm looking for in my soon-to-be next car. I need the performance to kick in down low.
This is awesome and amazing, love the manual, full screen and the stuffs that comes with it... I cannot believe this is only $32k USD. It would have cost almost $172k USD in my country just to have this. Aint you guys lucky or what. You could probably guess the country I am from if you are in the know. LoL.. more my FML
hope u get this car one day
@@junyaiwase I look forward to that day. though at that price range, there will be many other options too.
Singapore for sure
In U.S it's around $36k
Its thanks to guys like Throttle House that help me develop the language for what I want of an sports car ahead of the experience. The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like! Or at least excites my curiosity. The Elantra N could have the 1.6 T and still be a buy for me if it keeps all those handling elements
The CN7 chassis feels fantastic, the rear's absolutely planted compared to my Veloster, turn in's good. I do wish the N-Line's got a hair more love when it comes to suspension and brakes though
"The way Thomas described the steering, weight transfer, chasis dynamics, thats what I like!" Sadly this has become less and less important on modern cars, even performance or drivers cars. Luckilythere still are manufacturers that care about it as much as enthusiasts and not the biggest numbers like many others.
The Hyundai dealer at the auto group I work for got one. Got to hear that exhaust first-hand and let me tell you, there's never been a better sounding turbo-4. AND it has a manual, as it should.
Yeah but no sunroof with a manual, so weird.
@@kingchakazulu7762 Just curious... Why do you think that?
Have you ever heard an SRT-4 exhaust? That's the best turbo-4 I ever heard. I have not heard the Elantra N yet though.
@@BhutJolokias did you not watch the video lol?
@@kingchakazulu7762 I mean it's an economy car, are there any $32k US cars that come with sunroofs?
Another awesome collab guest appearance! Love Rory too as a reviewer. As for the Elantra N: There's definitely nothing else I'd take over it in that price range, and I'd have mine in Cyber Grey DCT.
Red looks amazing on these cars!
dialog is written so well. Keep it up Gents. Thank You,
Just some cool info for the N badging. The all powerful Albert Biermann, VP of engineering for BMW M in the 80's until recent when he joined Hyundai and banged life into the N models. Hyundai says "N" is for Namyang, where the product and development of the vehicle took place, and Nurburgring where the road and handling took place. Albert Biermann may have retired but you can definitely feel his seeds spread all over these cars and I can't wait to take delivery of mine and take it in the face.
I know you guys have tracked the veloster n, but are there any plans on putting this on the track at some point to see how well Hyundai has done and how well it competes with its 4-door competition from Honda?
They will, check Thomas's Instagram.
it's pretty fast, on a smaller and slower track of, it's as fast as a M2 Coupe and .5 slower than the A45S. mind that it was a small and slow track of, where HP is less relevant and the lsd and chassis one Elantra is extremely important
They might not. They’d be afraid the Hondas may be beaten.
@@chicagoui9299 so what? They're car reviewers, not Honda shills
Sadly all Honder has to offer anymore is 4 doors .. sad days ahead
Hyundai has made a good progress in the last few years and I'm delighted. I just hope there will be a wagon version of this, that would be stellar.
As an employee of Hyundai, we have not heard anything towards that and it seems like the Elantra gt/hatchback has been discontinued and it’ll stay like that
@Patrick Bai that i dont get, the i30N & i20N are becoming more and more popular in europe, but the entirety of the usa gets a weirdly shaped veloster & the elantra, which we dont get 🥴
@@frankswartzentruber1359 i30 n hatch is still running hot everywhere else in the world
Ive had my elantra N for about 600 miles now. The car is everything I could of asked for. Drives like a beast, the interior tech is crazy... Lane keep assist is very strong. My only complaint is its not great in the snow but I havent gotten snow tires yet. Also, you can buy pass that funky front design by getting the black color. Not even noticeable
My biggest issue is having to get it in black cuz it’s so ugly otherwise.
@@jelaninoel to each there own I guess
@@jelaninoel black is horrible. White looks the best
@@mharro88 black hides what makes the car so ugly (the grill) making it the best color
@@mharro88 both colors are goofy. buying a car in black or white is living in 1914. that was 109 years ago.
You should note that apparently in CA having it in anything besides stock mode can cost you a lot in CA. Even pull your registration. Look it up. There’s even a vid on RUclips
Some guy got a HUGE traffic fine in California for the exhaust. He was driving in N in mode . $1000's of dollars
Love it gents! Picking mine up mid-March and couldn’t be more excited.
I saw one today it looks so good in person , Good job Hyundai
Happy Birthday James 🎈🏁🚗- Another fun and at the same time real review of the new Hyundai Elantra N - Thx Boys 👍
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!! Just celebrated my 30th with a stinger gt1, hope you get something nice.
I love this car. The interior and tech is mind blowing for it's price. best of all it's got power and handles incredibly
I’ve been waiting for this one. Totally worth it.
Hands down the best and most underrated car review channel in all the tubes!!!
Great video! I have a Veloster N DCT and I love it! I was wondering how it compared to the Elantra and Kona.
BMW's M division used to entice headed by the same guy who now runs Hyundai's N. That's why the drive so well.
That baby got back reference killed me
Rory!! These intros are getting more and more epic (& expensive)!
Biermann's final creation.... A true masterpiece. Stinger and Elantra N are certainly going to be collectibles.
Veloster N too imo. Because hatch and 3 doors.
@@iluvcakes19 i30n is way better than the Veloster
Would love to see you guys rewiew the i20 N, i30 N and maybe Kona N!
Amazing stuff :) guys the content is off the charts and Rory is someone you should collab more often with :)
I drove the base model Elantra and I thought it was the N, it was kicking ass, one of the fastest cars I drove this month so I can imagine the N.
Base model? I got the 2017 se with 157hp, Try the sport model
Been waiting for this review!!! Thank you guys!
That sprung comment was absolutely underrated and fantastic.
Somehow, Hyundai has injected more character into this than MINI has been lately.
Lol Mini
That's a bad comparison
@@xXVibrantSnowXx uh why lol?
Drive a r56 jcw and get back to me
Wow. Hyundai am rooting for alot. You see Toyota needs to make something like this with the corolla that still gives the option of a manual just cos it's very fun to drive. This elantra just does it for me. Will choose this over a corolla for the manual and sportiness
Hyundai and Honda in the same breath. Times have certainly changed and I'm loving this Elantra.
@@aDistantLight who keeps a car passed expired warranty? Lol
@@aDistantLight This is 2022, not 1980. Hyundai cars now are better built and more reliable than Hondas.
@@aDistantLight yeah in 10 years when the warranty expires lol.
@@billybones2385 disagree they are not more reliable then Honda but you can say they are as reliable as Hondas now
@@porschefanatic1049 I'm talking about the N models do they have any recalls?
Omg, I’ve been waiting so much for this one. I love you guys and your reviews, as well as your production quality. It also sounds great, but I will admit that the pops and bangs are definitely overdone, as that kind of thing doesn’t really add too much to a vehicle in my opinion.
James is actually pronouncing it correct. I worked at a Hyundai dealership about 10 years ago and the dealership's Korean overlords told them it was pronounced "Hyundai like Sunday".
I literary saw this car today for the first time in my home country Nigeria, now am watching the review on your chanel. quite a cool feeling or a coincidence I should say.
The Elantra N and Veloster N possess the magic that Acura was trying to capture with the reimagined Integra.
Difference is, the Acura will still be running like a fine-tuned watch in 10 years and will retain a much greater proportion of its original selling price. Reputation takes a long time to earn.
@@lancemannion4113 this isn’t the 1980s. Both Hyundai and Kia are well respected manufacturers now. You also can’t beat their warranty if you are so concerned about reliability. The new Integra is a complete joke.
@@brucesuitt993 nobody said they weren't respected. And I'm not sure how you can say the new Acura is junk? Style is obviously very subjective but the reviews for it are solid, and Acura has a pretty consistent reputation for being an excellent driver's car - a few atrocities in styling, aside. But Honda/Acura didn't get to where they are by fluke. Hate them all you want but it'll be a while before the Koreans can truly compete in both value short-term satisfaction and long-term reliability.
@@lancemannion4113 I think the Koreans are already proving their reliability now. My issue with the Integra is they are charging most likely mid-30s for a 200hp tarted up civic SI. From a performance standpoint that is junk when you compare it to what Hyundai is offering in the same price range. As far as reliability, I had a 2020 RDX and that thing was plagued with infotainment issues. When it would go on the fritz I couldn't change my drive mode, use the radio or anything. The AD couldn't figure it out, so I ended up selling it.
@@brucesuitt993 Well given the situation of your SUV, there are exceptions to every rule. Nobody bats 1000, but if you look at the history of Toyota and Honda products, even with the misses - which are rare - they still are the standard that everybody has to measure up to whether we like to believe it or not (and I'm a hardcore Ford guy!)
I've had just over 80 cars in my life including a Kia Koup daily that had an absolutely horrible clutch that could never be fixed properly (once warm it would be brutal trying to shift gears) - and I basically had to dump it as the resale on these is horrible. And I even had a stock Hyundai Tiburon Genesis Coupe V6 that was only about 3 years old. And the thing squeaked and rattled to no end. I sold it with less than 100,000 km and the car felt looser than a 2002 Celica GTS I had in 2018 that had 425,000 km on it!!
The Koreans build cars that give you great value for your money initially. That's their selling point. But they haven't proven themselves long-term, especially when it comes to resale. And this is where the Japanese won't lose their grip. Competition will only make them better. And I don't think it's a horrible thing rebranding a car with the loyalty and following that the Civic has. Other than the Toyota Corolla, I don't think you'll find a better small car with a better track record!
Also I should mention that Hyundai and Kia had the huge engine fire issue since 2018 that affected half a million cars. They tried to bury it. But there was a W5 program up here in Canada a couple of years ago that actually talked to the people that had cars that essentially spontaneously ignited, and they had to finally fess up.... I think? But this will take a long time (for those that actually do their research) to make ground up on. Issuing recalls is one thing, but avoiding and dismissing things as serious as this can't be overlooked.
On a side note, my daily driver is a 2015 Fiesta ST. And even at 7 years old this thing has been absolutely bulletproof reliable and easily one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned. I think people write off domestics because of their horrible track record from the 70s and '80s....they shouldn't.
I debated between this and the Kona N. Having a family and traveling, the rear seating folding as 1 was a deal breaker. The Kona checked all the boxes. Plus, I get an actual front bumper. 😝
I would go Kona N and deal with the higher ride height. But I can't deal with the lack of a third pedal.
@@pappaslivery Yeah I think the only turnoff on the Kona N for me is that it only comes with the dsg.
I'd love to see one of these lowered, would look really nice.
@@pappaslivery have you driven the dct? I used to only like manuals, until I drove a dsg Gti and preferred it to the manual. Of course it will come down to how good the manual actually is, but I wasn’t disappointed with the dct in the N products. I think the dct is better than the manual in the Veloster N too.
I just like a good transmission now, regardless if it’s manual or automatic.
@@PapiAndrey I have test driven the GTI DCT. It's rather good for an auto. But not what I'm looking for. If it was my only option, I'd take it over a CVT, but while there is still life in my left foot and there's three pedal options, I will vote with my dollars as such
Every 4 lb you remove from the rotating assembly, brakes, tires and wheels etc, is the same as removing 200 lb from the vehicle. Pretty smart place to lose the weight, actually. Mind you Hyundai is pretty smart
Ahahah great opening guys. Enjoying your every video keep up
Yall are the best. Also, the Veloster N looks really awesome - excited to drive one
That intro for Elantra N with the REV is sick!!
Man i really wish i can get one of these in the near future, but that would require money.
Same, I'm about 40k short
@@Daniel-dj7fh where do you live because the ones around me are 34k-37k
@@gghhgghhgghhgghh Oh, in Germany, I'm pretty sure we're not even gonna get the Elantra N
@@gghhgghhgghhgghh 37k is about 40k after taxes m8. It sucks
@@nicholasalawine3796 yeah I know how taxes work😅, around me they’re about more or less 33k or 34k, 37k was the highest I found.
Great review for a great car thanks for the jobs !! Waiting for mine in this performance bleue 🤭
I love my Veloster N DCT. I have an intake, tune and bigger turbo and axle back. It is Amazing and extremely loud and fun. Couldn’t have bought a better car
Anime fan and also a Hyundai owner just like me, arnt u epic lol
@@meisalanbenfica1 hey man thanks! Your epic too ya know.I’m excited for shield hero season 2. Stay awesome man✌️
@@aquaisuseful682 I still have yet to watch shield hero, I must watch
Yeah you could have . A i30n
I've recently been looking to upgrade my 07' elantra, and this video is making me excited for my hunt!
Loved the Sir-Mix-a-Lot reference!!! 🔥🔥🔥