Bought mine 1 month ago; it was my first brand new car, and I saved up and paid cash. Best feeling ever and it has absolutely delivered as my first sports car. My 2 year old loves it as well. Years of fun to come in this baby
Opinions cant change over time? It was over a year or so ago when did the last Elentra N and they updated the styling and it does look much better now. As a Golf R owner you can make the car burble, snap crack pop as well and it takes a bit of effort in Nürburgring mode. The N car seems to do it all the time in what ever sport mode they are in. I like my performance understated so maybe thats just me also aging out.
@@johncaterify Great car, great color. Almost bought one myself in the same color, decided not to for reasons unrelated to the car and still kinda regret missing out.
I'm 53 and I just bought a 2024 Elantra N. I love it! Best bang for the buck performance cars get my respect regardless of the brand. I also have a 1973 Datsun 240Z, which set the benchmark for import performance bargains.
I’m 48 with ‘22N manual in NYC. After 2 years of ownership I fucking love this car. I can see myself getting rid of it only for a new Elantra N down the road, especially if the rumors are true that it’s gonna get the bigger 2.5 liter engine currently in the Sonata Nline. That would be a wrap!
It's sad to hear that you think you've 'aged out of it'. I'm in Australia and bought the i30N hatchback manual in 2019. Just on 12 months ago I traded up to a facelift 2023 i30N hatchback DCT. The DCT was mainly to get my wife to drive more. This car is so much fun. I haven't aged out of anything. I just turned 74.
I wish we got the I30 N in the US. The N’s we got are not really great in the looks department. The Kona and the Elantra are ugly as sin. The Veloster is too funky looking in the rear end. The I30 N would check every box for me.
Have owned one for now 2 months and loved every second of it. Did a few upgrades to get it track ready, and it surprises a lot of people. And it can then take me on my long daily commute averaging 7.0L/100km. Great work Hyundai.
I’m 55 and just bought a DCT Elantra N this week. Awesome car. Daily driver. Wipes the floor with BRZ TS that i sold. DCT shifts as fast as my C8 DCT. Great car.
@CaptainFordo21Elantra n weight less with more hp so how is it 10 times more not less? And don’t even get me started on the looks and they ms3 costed the same back in 2013 now not even worth 18% of that msrp
It's up there. I still geek out over the Ioniq 5N and am super excited for the Ioniq 6N. This would be a car that I would consider buying, but I feel like I wouldn't use any of them properly for what they were designed for.
I'm in my mid 40s and I got my Elantra N in July and I absolutely love it! I am always dying for excuses to take it out for a spin, sometimes even finding myself aimlessly driving around at midnight (no joke). Absolutely love the sound of the exhaust as well as the double takes and looks I get. If I had to rate it, it gets a 9.5/10, there are a couple of things that I wish it had, but its more convenient type features.
I bought my 23 Elantra N new last year. The person that ordered it backed out, and I swooped in, and am so happy I did!! After a year of ownership it I still feel like I just got it. Lol. The face grew on me also. It is what makes it unique imo
Absolutely, and finding in my opinion the best compromises between what people want in the base sports car and what people are fine with missing out on in exchange for that lower cost. I used to criticize Hyundai for having so few options, forcing the buyer to move up a tier if there's one thing they had to have, but that strategy definitely keeps the costs low in terms of materials needed to order and keeping assembly lines moving.
Honestly, the way both of you talk about the car and driving it really makes me feel like I know what it would feel like to drive it! fantastic video gents!
@@vrwgq3q why? had Elantra for 3 years now and the only issue it had was a cruise control radar which requires calibration once in a while. Everything else works perfectly
As an owner of 24 abyss black Elantra N, it is a blast to drive. despite being a hyundai, i still find excuses to drive that thing. Prices are more than fair, and the stock exhaust is glorious. For those without a stigma of elantra, there’s a reason why few call it a mini M lite.
I sold my 2023 Elantra N for a 2010 Corvette recently. The Vette's faster in a straight line for sure but it's not as fun and it doesn't even come close to the N in terms of cornering and driver feel.
@@ericshin8335Kind of the same, I'm between going back to a 6th gen Camaro SS 6MT or the Elantra N that I test drove and it was really entertaining and fun to drive.🤷
@@jmmch3358 The Vette is fun just cuz it has so much power. I rly only have fun when I'm gassing it. The N was fun every single time I got in the car no matter what I was doing. Plus the Hyundai N community is great.
I bought a 2024 Elantra N as my first sport car. It has been glorious so far. I am completely in love with this car. I am happy the throttle house boys lapped it because I was always skeptical of the previous lap time. For the money this is the best car you can buy. It's so fun to drive and daily. All my neighbors wanted to go for a drive in it. Even my boomer dad who has always wanted a Corvette said wow this is incredible for 36k. And if you want to mod it you can get it above 350 HP pretty easily from what I read on reddit. Seriously buy this car if you can get one.
I have to say as a previous owner of this car.... it really is underrated. Non owners really don't understand how good it is until you live with it. I took a gamble buying it, and man did it pay off. I will buy this again in the future with the refresh. Phenomenal car. For the money and just standing alone
as someone in college whos 19. The first car I really want to get my hands on is an elantra N. As you guys said its 100% fun which is whats important to me. Im sure ill also grow out of that mindset but right now the car definitely is perfect for young guys like me who want the best bang for your buck sports car.
I won't be looking for my second car for a while yet, but I am looking for something a little more fun than my Civic and this could be it if it survives on the used market. I would probably go for the N-Line though, a better balance of things.
My sister had a 22 Elantra and traded for a 24, they did so much more than just a facelift. The back seats have more room, the trunk is way bigger, and the interior is so much nicer. We did 2 long trips 2 weekends in a row and it was surprisingly really comfortable. I imagine all this carried over to the N as well on top of all the other N-specific things
It makes me so happy as an Elantra N owner to hear positive things finally being said about Hyundai. The Elantra N really needs to be put on peoples maps.
Preach it Throttle House. This is the best value ICE car out right now. Fast, can be got in manual, decent gas mileage, 100k mile warranty, under 40k USD. Sure there are cheaper ICE cars, but I don't think there are any that are the complete package like this. If it were AWD it would be the modern WRX. Good job, Hyundai.
The fact that this car is even close to a Nismo Z time and faster than the last-gen Mustang GT performance shows this remains the best bargain-buy sedan in the world. I wonder if they'll ever make a G70 Performance or something? I know they previewed the Magma series.
Every review of this car is glowing. I want one so bad. I know it's a bargain and I could probably afford the payment but my car is already paid off. I need to get one before it goes away and the used prices shoot up.
Get it! Don't think the price would go up anytime soon, but it's not the point. Got to get it to enjoy it. Screw the depreciation - we only got one life.
@@UzurpatorBulbulatorbecause hatchback, and uniqueness. I have a Kona N too and I love it. It was cheap new, I live up north and I wanted ground clearance. I also will never buy a sedan, I’m a hatchback guy through and through. Looking at a mk8.5 Golf R however once they become available in the USA.
@@UzurpatorBulbulatorI have a few other cars. I didn’t have a hatch, so I got the Kona. Zero regrets. I actually find it more fun than my M4 unless I’m going full throttle.
This is easily the most exciting, obtainable to the public, car out today, IMO. I never thought I'd consider buying a Hyundai, yet here we are. AND it's got a real e-brake? Take notes, Honda.
The biggest changes to the 2024 - front fascia, greater suspension adjustability (goes much softer in softest setting, previous model only had 60% range of suspension adjustability), steering rack bushijg upgrades, forged wheels. You'd definitely notice the suspension changes on the street, makes it a perfect daily. No excuse not to daily it. Also, for the custom n buttons, it was taking a while to change into them because you had traction fully off rather than esc sport(and you're forced to hold it as a safety warning), but normally it's really easy to change through your different n modes. It's really a great setup with a ton of real time adjustability, and something you'd really enjoy if you owned it
I own the PFL and driven the 2024 numerous times. The biggest change for me is the forged wheels. The suspension differences to me were barely noticeable
every time i see this car i get excited for my lease to end in 2 years so i can buy one. one of the only under $40k sports cars left out there, and it has a way more handsome front end now.
Its great to see when company takes positive criticism and deliver better for their customers. Hyundai was criticized in early times but bow look at them. Genesis, ioniq5n, veloster, elantra n and sonata nline. Great bang for your buck❤
I have the pre face lift version of this car. Love it so much. I prefer the old look because this one looks a bit too much like other cars on the road. The preface lift one is more polarizing but stands out as more unique. It looks so aggressive when you see one in your rear view mirror.
The facelift hood shut lines by the headlights are all jacked up. They just pretty much abandoned the cut lines that all matched on gen 1 and went generic Jetta. Im a fan of gen 1.
I have been considering buying a Veloster or Elantra N for years now.. considering they are going for low 30’s on Kijiji it just might be the right time
Can't go wrong with either. I own a Veloster N and have driven the Elantra N. IMO the Veloster is a bit more raw in a good way, has the cool blue seatbelts and a usable hatch. While the Elantra is more refined, a bit faster, has a nicer interior, and the cool rear chassis brace. You really cant go wrong with either one. Both are fantastic.
Don't get the VN get the EN because it has a much nicer and up-to-date interior. People just don't like that quirky looking 3-door and that's why I didn't sell and it was canceled
I'm LOVIN my 2024 Hyundai Elantra N with the DCT in Cyber Grey. It's my daily fun commuter. Edit: I do wish more youtubers would do more "tests" with the magnificent DCT. I would love to see how much faster or slower the DCT is around the track
Who cares, someone or something is always going to be faster. On the other hand, the manual is just going to be more fun. I don't understand why someone wants a faster economy car knowing any decent sports car will destroy it. Might as well have more fun, give me the third pedal!
@JoshuaTootell The DCT is a blast. The exhaust sounds better when it shifts than with the manual. It's more fuel efficient, which makes more sense for a commuter IMO, faster is more fun, especially when it's more efficient. I have other cars that are manual, so for me the DCT makes more sense. Plus, the DCT gets the NGS over boost button and a sun roof. Here in the US only the DCT comes with the sunroof. Of course there are other faster cars, that's not what my comment was about. Even he said this is his top recommendation. So why not put it up against itself So, to answer you.... I care, that's why I bought it.
@@johnnyturbo8460I’m with you on all points!! I test drove both and prefer the DCT! The exhaust cracks on upshift are just addicting and the manual just doesn’t do that
Yeah, I don't get why people keep testing these cars with antique transmissions. They're inferior by every measure of performance. It's 2024, bring on the DCT.
I rented one of these from Turo and had an absolute blast driving it on some twisty roads in the Cascade Mountains. My son and I drove it to an air show and got 34mpg on the highway slog home. I loved my time with it (though my fat butt got tired of the seats after 2 hours - my issue not the car’s). This video reminds me of that experience. When I get my next car in a few years, this will be on my shortlist for sure
GLI and Elantra Ns are easily the best bang for your buck cars, glad these are finally getting their props, don’t ignore the Kona N though it’s awesome too 💪
The My Drive Mode is absolutely confusing and took me about 6 months to realize that I was never in the custom mode I thought I was in. Once you realize it via a message board, reading the manual, seeing it mentioned in a UA-cam review, it's really easy to understand and switch te hoding the correct button. It also does tell you that you are in Sport mode vs My Drive mode. My issue was I thought Normal mode was equivalent to My Drive mode. Definitely not a deal breaker, but that example of some of the complexities is valid. That said, I'll always take more complex vs locked out of certain settings to make Thomas more comfortable with the number of settings.
I have a 24 Elantra N DCT and it is so fun to drive. These were selling before they hit the lot almost every where, that I had to fly to Atlanta to buy mine. I specifically wanted the Abyss Black DCT. The drive back was 600 miles of FUN.
One thing to note with the EN is octane learning. On a fresh tank of gas and without completing the proper drive cycle, the EN will build 3-4 pounds less boost than when its learned. Its a noticable difference from the drivers seat. Could possibly account for such a big gap between last years and this years. 18-19 pounds once learned otherwise youre getting 14-15 pounds
Went to the Nurburgring last year and hired a Hyundai N20, manual box. What a cracking little car! Massive kudos to Hyundai for putting out these affordable, fun, sporty cars
You are the first that i hear saying the facelift looks better than the previous one. I wanted to get a brand new N but i chose a 2022 just because it looks better. Im in an N club and 90% of the owners prefer the previous version. Of course we can’t discuss tastes. :)
I tested that car a year ago just before the refresh, a real pleasure to drive. The DCT is very impressive. The gauge cluster and a few pieces look cheap though. Super roomy in the back and cavernous trunk. Generous guarantee. Front wheel drive which is the minimum configuration in snowy places like Canada. With one or two young kids, that would have been my choice over any suv or suv wannabee.
@@avis1978 It can come with Cup 2, it usually comes with PS4S tires. Which is what they set their time on. I've bought FL5 wheels straight from owners and know a dozen of local owners and everyone came equipped with PS4S from factory. Same tire as the N.
Great review, as always. In reference to 2:05: "They know that they're Hyundai." I feel like the more accurate statement would be, "They know how lousy the Hyundai dealership/service experience is." I say this as a former Hyundai owner, and as someone who would probably buy an Elantra N if my current daily driver got totaled: My experience with Hyundai dealerships and service centers was horrendous. That 100,000 mile warranty you get with Hyundai? It isn't worth the paper it's printed on, because getting warranty work done at a Hyundai dealership is about as likely as winning the Powerball. Hyundai has made some of the most attractive and well thought-out driver's cars in recent years (including some of the only electric cars that I'd consider), yet they seem to have no control or oversight over their scumbag-run dealerships. Sport Durst Hyundai, I'm looking at you in particular as the most egregious of the dealerships in a close radius.
It seems that's the story for a lot of enthusiasts. Great cars that have been ruined by poor customer service and crummy dealerships. Apparently it's the same story with some Alfa Giulia QV owners and CT4-V Blackwing owners. The worst part is that such things could lead to potential decline in sales, and eventually the bean-counters see it and think the model is a sales failure and pressure the company to discontinue the model altogether. EDIT: Forgot to mention the soul-crushing dealer markups and artificial scarcity to try and sway buyers to pay more upfront and give the illusion of a hot-seller.
Stock for sure it is. Civics need a bit to wake up. Honda made them too comfy from factory imo. But if you're gonna just daily a stock car the N can't be beat.
I just took my EN on a canyon run with G80 M3 RWD, F82 M4, and a F10 M5 and they were all struggling to keep up cuz they were just drifting the whole time 😂😂😂. I love this car even more now
Yeah but sadly Albert Biermann will retire at the end of this year. In a video with the popular German Car UA-camr JP Performance he told that his last project was the Ioniq 5 N. However, he had someone whom he trained and who will take over his job
@@Jannesmachtanderes Hyundai just hired Manfred Harrer, a former Porsche engineer, as head of Genesis and Performance Development Tech unit. I think he was the lead engineer for Taycan project.
So back to my previous statement: $66k for a Nismo Z???? And then you got a $36k Elantra N that’s only 2/10 seconds behind??? What in the world. Huge props to Hyundai to make a car that I really don’t like the body shape of and hated the previous front grill. That doesn’t matter at all if it can EASILY hang with the NISMO Z and outright embarrass the regular Z which STILL costs more than the Elantra N.
Everytime I take my VN to the track people are amazed at how it handles. I can only imagine with the new updates how well the EN is. Definitely on my list as my next track toy.
I’m almost 40 and I’ve owned many cars in my life. Several BMW M cars, STI, Mustang, Camaro, 370Z, CTR, Golf R, and a few others. I’m not afraid to say this is still the most fun car I’ve ever owned. I got the 24 on a whim and it’s been FANTASTIC. Just a simple ECU tune and I’m handling like 95% of what I come up against on the road. That’s before doing any other performance upgrades to the car. I can’t say enough good things about this vehicle.
I thought I would be too old for my Kona N. I have been driving twin turbo V8 Benzes. Got in the N, slammed the go pedal, cornered good. Let go of the accelerator bang! bang! bang! Laughed so hard my wallet started opening by itself.
I'm a bit like James at the end, I kinda wish Hyundai would do a higher trim version of their N cars. Something like a Caligraphy trim version. Soft napa leather vented seats, a bit less toyish, maybe a genuine comfort mode for the dampers, no wing, 18" wheels with a tad more sidewall.
I'm the opposite. Dying for a Nurburgring edition with cf roof, hood, stripped sound dedening, extra bracing, special "Nurburgring" suspension setting, bigger wing, etc. For six grand extr, count me in.
Hyundai has nailed steering since 2015 if not before. My 15 Elantra limited in sport steering feels like my old B5 A4. And i went from the Audi to the Hyundai. It's a joy to take around corners at any speed, especially at the limit. And i'm rarely speeding to smile.
Thank you guys for securing my decision to buy one. I currently own an MK7 Golf R, although it felt like a downgrade on the interior quality department, everything else is a plus to me. I did not get a chance to push the Elantra to the limit but this car has great turn ins, great steering feed backs, loads of grip and tons of exhaust notes during a short spirited test drive. Hands down one of the best compact sports sedans on the market in a fun to cost ratio...
Starts at 39k in theory. But in all of Toronto theres only 6 for sale with prices ranging from 42k to 47k thats before taxes. In Winnipeg theres only 1 N for sale at 45k while theres bunch of Golf Rs for sale, some of them discounted with price getting awfully close to the Hyundai.Would be amazing deal if they actually sold for MSRP but unfortunately it seems we are not getting many of them in Canada and dealers are jacking up prices
Oh my god! They didn't explain what Extra Throttle House is in the intro! The day has come!
Finally 😅
If you know, you know.
What is Extra Throttle House again?
@@pumpthewater419 I don't know
@@pumpthewater419nobody knows, hence why we need the intro
Reviewers love this car - normal people don't know what it is, that's where it's underrated
Ordinary Koreans think that this car is overrated af, I know for a fact how underrated this machine is
@@minjaijunglol
@@minjaijungyou payed how much for your avante?
@@blackcow8114 oh no I don't own one lol
You know why they are underrated. Because people associate it with Hyundai, not the M badge from bmw
Bought mine 1 month ago; it was my first brand new car, and I saved up and paid cash. Best feeling ever and it has absolutely delivered as my first sports car. My 2 year old loves it as well.
Years of fun to come in this baby
Well done , enjoy
It's not a "sports car." It is a sporty, fun car though.
@@axledog7297its more like semi prototype machine.
@@axledog7297if the Subaru Brz is a sports car then the Elantra N is one too
@@axledog7297what classifies as a sports car then?
"I feel like I aged out of it..." I'm in my 40s sir and I love driving my Veloster N like a hooligan. 😂
42 here, farting my Elantra N around town in N mode every day. Love that car.
James is on the copium. It was “desirability” last time and now it’s his age.
Opinions cant change over time? It was over a year or so ago when did the last Elentra N and they updated the styling and it does look much better now. As a Golf R owner you can make the car burble, snap crack pop as well and it takes a bit of effort in Nürburgring mode. The N car seems to do it all the time in what ever sport mode they are in. I like my performance understated so maybe thats just me also aging out.
40 year old here, in a molten orange Fiesta ST, and my back does have some notes on the ride quality, but it's worth it.
@@johncaterify Great car, great color. Almost bought one myself in the same color, decided not to for reasons unrelated to the car and still kinda regret missing out.
I'm 53 and I just bought a 2024 Elantra N. I love it! Best bang for the buck performance cars get my respect regardless of the brand. I also have a 1973 Datsun 240Z, which set the benchmark for import performance bargains.
52, just bought a 2024 Manual N. I was in a RWD Manual V8 Chevy SS a few years ago. This is different but no less fun.
Also 53 with a '22 EN dct. Still fun as hell to drive.
Too old to be showing off
I’m 48 with ‘22N manual in NYC. After 2 years of ownership I fucking love this car. I can see myself getting rid of it only for a new Elantra N down the road, especially if the rumors are true that it’s gonna get the bigger 2.5 liter engine currently in the Sonata Nline. That would be a wrap!
@@tanthaman Never too old!
excited to see Elantra N vs Bugatti Tourbillion on Thortle Horse!
Horse? NAY!!!
The mention of "Thortle" made me chortle, well done old chap
My man spelled tourbillion with extreme precision and then went with thortle 😂 nice
Throttle Juan
@@gaganpardhi0111what about Elantra N vs TS050?
13:20 "you're a really loud clapper" ... "I've been told..." 😂😂 James is fast with it
I always love James’ subtle remarks.
ive been taught is what he said i think
Told @@renhaoxue5220
@@renhaoxue5220 yeah i think so too after listening again.. still hilarious thinking the joke went over Thomas's head
What’s the joke
It's sad to hear that you think you've 'aged out of it'. I'm in Australia and bought the i30N hatchback manual in 2019. Just on 12 months ago I traded up to a facelift 2023 i30N hatchback DCT. The DCT was mainly to get my wife to drive more. This car is so much fun. I haven't aged out of anything. I just turned 74.
2023 i30N in Australia costed only $33.000 but in 2024, it increased by 20 percent.
I wish we got the I30 N in the US. The N’s we got are not really great in the looks department. The Kona and the Elantra are ugly as sin. The Veloster is too funky looking in the rear end. The I30 N would check every box for me.
@@buhketzYou’re smoking if you think the Elantra and the Kina are ugly.
@@buhketz Yeah, I have the i30 hatch sport, read: turbo. I want the N motor in that body, like Australia got.
I’m 49 and going this is my top choice for now when a get a new car in about a year. Don’t age out if fun people. Life’s too short.
Have owned one for now 2 months and loved every second of it. Did a few upgrades to get it track ready, and it surprises a lot of people. And it can then take me on my long daily commute averaging 7.0L/100km. Great work Hyundai.
What upgrades did you do so far?
I’m guessing brake pads and intake?
@@jeffpacetti5800 👍
@@jeffpacetti5800 Makes sense. 🤷🏻♂️
We owed Hyundai an apology. They won the game.
It also very iconic to drive.
I’m 64 and I Love my 2024 N! Thank you very much.
Too old to be showing off
@@tanthamanOkay, Squidward
I'm 112 and I love my 2025 N!
@@janoycresnova9156 Grand Hater.
@@tanthaman Hater.
I’m 55 and just bought a DCT Elantra N this week. Awesome car. Daily driver. Wipes the floor with BRZ TS that i sold. DCT shifts as fast as my C8 DCT. Great car.
I feel like it's the Mazdaspeed 3 of the 2020s: faster than the competition, but underrated and underappreciated
I wish they'd pump some life into the 3 again.
@CaptainFordo21Elantra n weight less with more hp so how is it 10 times more not less? And don’t even get me started on the looks and they ms3 costed the same back in 2013 now not even worth 18% of that msrp
@CaptainFordo21no the fuck it wasnt... signed...
A former MS6 owner
This is my favorite Hyundai they ever made
The i30 N was/is better, imo.. it's not as flashy as the Veloster or this Elantra and it has a hatch..
It's up there. I still geek out over the Ioniq 5N and am super excited for the Ioniq 6N. This would be a car that I would consider buying, but I feel like I wouldn't use any of them properly for what they were designed for.
Over the Genesis Coupe? Which actually looked pretty good...
@@TheBasher-_-most criminally underrated car of all time
@@z0sick87 Nah.. that would be the Mazda 323 GTX
I'm in my mid 40s and I got my Elantra N in July and I absolutely love it! I am always dying for excuses to take it out for a spin, sometimes even finding myself aimlessly driving around at midnight (no joke). Absolutely love the sound of the exhaust as well as the double takes and looks I get. If I had to rate it, it gets a 9.5/10, there are a couple of things that I wish it had, but its more convenient type features.
For every like this gets, the M5 gets 1 pound lighter.
Edit:
thanks to you guys the new m5 weighs sub 4k pounds. making progress
Itll never be enough
This is going to take a while.
You need 4k more likes 😂
Do dislikes add a pound?
And 50 pounds heavier per comment
I got a manual 23 Elantra N with 10k miles for 28k. It was an insane deal and I love the car. The old front end really grew on me ngl
I bought my 23 Elantra N new last year. The person that ordered it backed out, and I swooped in, and am so happy I did!! After a year of ownership it I still feel like I just got it. Lol. The face grew on me also. It is what makes it unique imo
Hyundai out here making the best bang for the buck sport sedan
Absolutely, and finding in my opinion the best compromises between what people want in the base sports car and what people are fine with missing out on in exchange for that lower cost. I used to criticize Hyundai for having so few options, forcing the buyer to move up a tier if there's one thing they had to have, but that strategy definitely keeps the costs low in terms of materials needed to order and keeping assembly lines moving.
That would be the Jetta GLI
@@j.a.g.8689 ...No. That isn't even comparable. That's a Civic Si competitor.
@@j.a.g.8689hahahahahahaha good one that made me chuckle
@@Outcastiid you are very incorrect.
Honestly, the way both of you talk about the car and driving it really makes me feel like I know what it would feel like to drive it! fantastic video gents!
Hyundai is absolutely killing it these days.
but dying on reliability
Killing it? 😂 nah
@@vrwgq3q why? had Elantra for 3 years now and the only issue it had was a cruise control radar which requires calibration once in a while. Everything else works perfectly
Toyota and Honda aren't reliable anymore, at least not how they used to be. At least Hyundai has that 100k miles warranty.
@BlueRidgePhantom I still enjoy Honda products. Just stay away from the CVT transmission and full EV models. Toyota has taken a dive.
As an owner of 24 abyss black Elantra N, it is a blast to drive. despite being a hyundai, i still find excuses to drive that thing. Prices are more than fair, and the stock exhaust is glorious. For those without a stigma of elantra, there’s a reason why few call it a mini M lite.
the reliability is the big question
I sold my 2023 Elantra N for a 2010 Corvette recently. The Vette's faster in a straight line for sure but it's not as fun and it doesn't even come close to the N in terms of cornering and driver feel.
@@ericshin8335Kind of the same, I'm between going back to a 6th gen Camaro SS 6MT or the Elantra N that I test drove and it was really entertaining and fun to drive.🤷
@@jmmch3358 The Vette is fun just cuz it has so much power. I rly only have fun when I'm gassing it. The N was fun every single time I got in the car no matter what I was doing. Plus the Hyundai N community is great.
@@ericshin8335 I have look for the Elantra N forum, but there isn't one, the only one that I found there's no participation on it🤷
Thanks to you all I own a 2023 EN and holy shit I love this car. Just so much fun, I look for any reason to go out for a drive.
I bought a 2024 Elantra N as my first sport car. It has been glorious so far. I am completely in love with this car. I am happy the throttle house boys lapped it because I was always skeptical of the previous lap time. For the money this is the best car you can buy. It's so fun to drive and daily. All my neighbors wanted to go for a drive in it. Even my boomer dad who has always wanted a Corvette said wow this is incredible for 36k. And if you want to mod it you can get it above 350 HP pretty easily from what I read on reddit. Seriously buy this car if you can get one.
A Miata is a sports car, yours is a sedan.
@bigmacdaddy1234 you misspelled little penis 😂
I have to say as a previous owner of this car.... it really is underrated. Non owners really don't understand how good it is until you live with it. I took a gamble buying it, and man did it pay off. I will buy this again in the future with the refresh. Phenomenal car. For the money and just standing alone
Why did you sell and what did you replace it with?
@@axledog7297 Miata! Wanted my first rear wheel drive sports car
as someone in college whos 19. The first car I really want to get my hands on is an elantra N. As you guys said its 100% fun which is whats important to me. Im sure ill also grow out of that mindset but right now the car definitely is perfect for young guys like me who want the best bang for your buck sports car.
I'm 34 and think this would be the perfect daily driver lol
I won't be looking for my second car for a while yet, but I am looking for something a little more fun than my Civic and this could be it if it survives on the used market. I would probably go for the N-Line though, a better balance of things.
I bought an Elantra N as my first car when I was in college at 21 years old. Best decision I ever made
You young dudes getting this car... your insurance must be sky high. Have fun not having any extra money left 😂
@@porfiriato84 I was pretty fucking broke for that year during college but I'm making good money now so I'm comfortably affording it.
My sister had a 22 Elantra and traded for a 24, they did so much more than just a facelift. The back seats have more room, the trunk is way bigger, and the interior is so much nicer. We did 2 long trips 2 weekends in a row and it was surprisingly really comfortable. I imagine all this carried over to the N as well on top of all the other N-specific things
It makes me so happy as an Elantra N owner to hear positive things finally being said about Hyundai. The Elantra N really needs to be put on peoples maps.
I have not had anything negative to say about any N product... not even the EV ones.
@@BlueRidgePhantomFanboys usually don’t.
@@MikeJones-on9vm lol not a fanboy. Though if that N Vision 74 is ever affordable... I might be
Why fanboys usually doesnt,@@MikeJones-on9vm
Hyundai doesn't get nearly enough credit for this car's existence.
Preach it Throttle House. This is the best value ICE car out right now. Fast, can be got in manual, decent gas mileage, 100k mile warranty, under 40k USD. Sure there are cheaper ICE cars, but I don't think there are any that are the complete package like this. If it were AWD it would be the modern WRX. Good job, Hyundai.
The fact that this car is even close to a Nismo Z time and faster than the last-gen Mustang GT performance shows this remains the best bargain-buy sedan in the world. I wonder if they'll ever make a G70 Performance or something? I know they previewed the Magma series.
13:19 S650 is the current-gen Mustang lol, and that time is for the auto Mustang, too.
@@God0fPieTH already test the new Mustang GT
@@jmmch3358 Yup, as I said, the S650 which is the current-gen Mustang. See #35 at 13:19.
The fact it beat out the base Z makes this a bargain still.
I have a 3.3 g70 and I pray that we get a magma version but with the out of the stinger I don’t think it’s in the cards sadly
"If BMW made a Good FWD car" hahah
Shots fiered to the new M135i
And Mini S.
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts I do enjoy a proper R53 MCS.. The only thing I'd consider swapping my Fiesta ST for
North America doesn't get that
😂 indeed
the m135i is not as good as it should be.
Every review of this car is glowing. I want one so bad. I know it's a bargain and I could probably afford the payment but my car is already paid off. I need to get one before it goes away and the used prices shoot up.
Get it! Don't think the price would go up anytime soon, but it's not the point. Got to get it to enjoy it. Screw the depreciation - we only got one life.
You can get 2021-2023 for about 23-28k used
@@alejandroestrada184I’m considering getting one as wel. I kinda like the 23 more than the 24. Only thing I like about the 24 are the black wheels
I’m a die hard manual fan and got the Kona N with the DCT. It’s an amazingly good transmission.
Bleh, Kona. Why didn't you pick Ellantra?
@@UzurpatorBulbulatorbecause hatchback, and uniqueness. I have a Kona N too and I love it. It was cheap new, I live up north and I wanted ground clearance. I also will never buy a sedan, I’m a hatchback guy through and through. Looking at a mk8.5 Golf R however once they become available in the USA.
I test drove both cars, and the Elantra N was the better car in MT or DCT. The Kona N was very stiff for a DD even in the softest setting
Wish the Kona N was also AWD... I know they can do it.... but they don't
@@UzurpatorBulbulatorI have a few other cars. I didn’t have a hatch, so I got the Kona. Zero regrets. I actually find it more fun than my M4 unless I’m going full throttle.
2024 EN is an awesome ride in wet conditions too. Silky and creamy in corners.
I bought one of these 5 months ago and its sooooooooooo much fun, I love whipping it around!
Buy one!
one of the best getaway cars
lol I saw that video although he was tuned.
@@drsnowmon either way bro could not be stopped haha
This is easily the most exciting, obtainable to the public, car out today, IMO. I never thought I'd consider buying a Hyundai, yet here we are. AND it's got a real e-brake? Take notes, Honda.
Its essentially as fast as the new type r and integra type s for a substantial less amount of money. Huge W for Hyundai.
Had the pre facelift and loved this car, i think the facelift looks even better!!
It does... I didn't mind the old one though
So why did you sell it… you said you “had” it
@@jonttran1092 got t boned and lost the car
@@DartsForDays pre-facelift is much better. It's more aggressive while the new one flaunts a goofy mustache that can't be unseen.
@@DartsForDays Damn you're lucky. A lot of people die from getting t-boned.
I got it in Black with the DCT and i love it! Mine makes 330whp with a tune, Intake, and Titanium exhaust from the front pipe back! So much fun!
This car has one of my favorite stock exhausts of all time for a sedan or affordable sports car
I drive our Kona N like a maniac, Hyundai really hit it big with the N line. Especially at the price point, they deserve respect.
The biggest changes to the 2024 - front fascia, greater suspension adjustability (goes much softer in softest setting, previous model only had 60% range of suspension adjustability), steering rack bushijg upgrades, forged wheels.
You'd definitely notice the suspension changes on the street, makes it a perfect daily. No excuse not to daily it.
Also, for the custom n buttons, it was taking a while to change into them because you had traction fully off rather than esc sport(and you're forced to hold it as a safety warning), but normally it's really easy to change through your different n modes. It's really a great setup with a ton of real time adjustability, and something you'd really enjoy if you owned it
I own the PFL and driven the 2024 numerous times. The biggest change for me is the forged wheels. The suspension differences to me were barely noticeable
The front end now looks lower and smaller, which I prefer. It's a much better look than massive grilles and high hoods
I just wish that they remove the disgusting looking rear wing. Looks like an Autozone add on. Out of place.
@@jmmch3358I don’t think it looks bad but I think for the facelift they should’ve changed that
every time i see this car i get excited for my lease to end in 2 years so i can buy one. one of the only under $40k sports cars left out there, and it has a way more handsome front end now.
By then you can get a FL5 for 40k shoo 🫡
The car that is .02 seconds faster on 265 tires for 50% more cost? No thanks.
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts 265’s are only a positive, and a civic is at least 50% better looking..
@@J_Marvits not , elantra N looks better
Do it!
To me it's insane that this car exists and the Type R is over ten grand more.
$33k(manual Elantra N) vs $50k+(every Type R has mark up till this day) in real world people act like that’s nothing but definitely is
The devil is in the details. Much of that money goes to higher quality materials.
Try more like $20k+ more
Paying essentially $10k for a badge. BecUse the .02 on the track aint it.
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts if you think that badge is the only thing.
I got bad news for you.
But you clearly aren’t ready for that conversation.
I waited for a one liner from James at the end and he didn’t disappoint. Gotta love it. You can definitely compare those two cars for sure!!!
4:42 The most Canadian thing: James interrupts Thomas and then Thomas apologizes.
I really want one of these. They are genuinely one of the coolest cars on the road right now and its something that i can actually afford
Can't even lie, I really love this car. Great job Hyundai
Its great to see when company takes positive criticism and deliver better for their customers. Hyundai was criticized in early times but bow look at them. Genesis, ioniq5n, veloster, elantra n and sonata nline. Great bang for your buck❤
I have the pre face lift version of this car. Love it so much. I prefer the old look because this one looks a bit too much like other cars on the road. The preface lift one is more polarizing but stands out as more unique. It looks so aggressive when you see one in your rear view mirror.
The facelift hood shut lines by the headlights are all jacked up. They just pretty much abandoned the cut lines that all matched on gen 1 and went generic Jetta. Im a fan of gen 1.
The preface lift looks more aggressive and unique. The 24 looks more generic an ambiguous.
I have been considering buying a Veloster or Elantra N for years now.. considering they are going for low 30’s on Kijiji it just might be the right time
Yeah Elantra N over Veloster imo.
Elantra N👍
Can't go wrong with either. I own a Veloster N and have driven the Elantra N. IMO the Veloster is a bit more raw in a good way, has the cool blue seatbelts and a usable hatch. While the Elantra is more refined, a bit faster, has a nicer interior, and the cool rear chassis brace. You really cant go wrong with either one. Both are fantastic.
Don't get the VN get the EN because it has a much nicer and up-to-date interior. People just don't like that quirky looking 3-door and that's why I didn't sell and it was canceled
If you want a hot hatch, the VN is the best ever made, but if you can only have one car and need 4 doors the EN is good.
I hope I never "age out." I'm 63 and just got mine last night! No rocking chair for me.
I've seen it during a trip in Korea, absolutely gutted it's not sold in Europe. I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
I'm LOVIN my 2024 Hyundai Elantra N with the DCT in Cyber Grey. It's my daily fun commuter.
Edit: I do wish more youtubers would do more "tests" with the magnificent DCT.
I would love to see how much faster or slower the DCT is around the track
Who cares, someone or something is always going to be faster.
On the other hand, the manual is just going to be more fun. I don't understand why someone wants a faster economy car knowing any decent sports car will destroy it. Might as well have more fun, give me the third pedal!
@JoshuaTootell The DCT is a blast. The exhaust sounds better when it shifts than with the manual. It's more fuel efficient, which makes more sense for a commuter
IMO, faster is more fun, especially when it's more efficient.
I have other cars that are manual, so for me the DCT makes more sense.
Plus, the DCT gets the NGS over boost button and a sun roof. Here in the US only the DCT comes with the sunroof.
Of course there are other faster cars, that's not what my comment was about. Even he said this is his top recommendation. So why not put it up against itself
So, to answer you.... I care, that's why I bought it.
@@johnnyturbo8460I’m with you on all points!! I test drove both and prefer the DCT! The exhaust cracks on upshift are just addicting and the manual just doesn’t do that
@@Symphoniics 😁👍
Yeah, I don't get why people keep testing these cars with antique transmissions. They're inferior by every measure of performance. It's 2024, bring on the DCT.
I rented one of these from Turo and had an absolute blast driving it on some twisty roads in the Cascade Mountains. My son and I drove it to an air show and got 34mpg on the highway slog home. I loved my time with it (though my fat butt got tired of the seats after 2 hours - my issue not the car’s).
This video reminds me of that experience. When I get my next car in a few years, this will be on my shortlist for sure
Thomas: "You're a loud clapper"
James: "I've been told"
Yeah clappin his cheeks!
GLI and Elantra Ns are easily the best bang for your buck cars, glad these are finally getting their props, don’t ignore the Kona N though it’s awesome too 💪
The My Drive Mode is absolutely confusing and took me about 6 months to realize that I was never in the custom mode I thought I was in. Once you realize it via a message board, reading the manual, seeing it mentioned in a UA-cam review, it's really easy to understand and switch te hoding the correct button. It also does tell you that you are in Sport mode vs My Drive mode.
My issue was I thought Normal mode was equivalent to My Drive mode. Definitely not a deal breaker, but that example of some of the complexities is valid. That said, I'll always take more complex vs locked out of certain settings to make Thomas more comfortable with the number of settings.
It says custom 1 or custom 2 on the main dash on the bottom. Just fyi.
I don't know how anybody can find this car confusing. I came from a super basic 2002 to this car and I have no problem understanding it
Properly impressive car for the money, the lap time speaks for itself. I’ve had my 2018 i30N for 2.5 years now and still love it
The only car that could beat this is a 16:20
I bursted out laughing when he said that 😭😭
😂
What is he saying?
@@zsmith977Bugatti Tourbillon
I have a 24 Elantra N DCT and it is so fun to drive. These were selling before they hit the lot almost every where, that I had to fly to Atlanta to buy mine. I specifically wanted the Abyss Black DCT. The drive back was 600 miles of FUN.
Congrats on getting the break in period over in one shot!
@@boogiedownkid5465 Yeah it was one of those, dang i already put 600 miles on a new car on the first day, but it was fun doing it.
@@boogiedownkid5465 I already put 6,000 miles on it too, First oil change and tire rotation is in 22 days.
One thing to note with the EN is octane learning. On a fresh tank of gas and without completing the proper drive cycle, the EN will build 3-4 pounds less boost than when its learned. Its a noticable difference from the drivers seat. Could possibly account for such a big gap between last years and this years. 18-19 pounds once learned otherwise youre getting 14-15 pounds
A stage 0 tune will fix all that. Better yet get a stage 1.
Yeah its by far my least favorite part about this car
The exhaust on these cars sounds so good
I think it's more important to focus on the fact the new EN is 2 HUNDREDTHS behind the CTR and all of it's aero. This is big news.
I think it deserves a full-fledged video from the main channel.
this is my reasonable dream car
A Hyundai is you DREAM car? A dream item is something that 98% of the population could never afford.
@@krane15 im sorry but with the way the politics and the economy are looking i think its worthy of dream car
Went to the Nurburgring last year and hired a Hyundai N20, manual box. What a cracking little car! Massive kudos to Hyundai for putting out these affordable, fun, sporty cars
I love my 24! Amazing video 🔥
You are the first that i hear saying the facelift looks better than the previous one.
I wanted to get a brand new N but i chose a 2022 just because it looks better. Im in an N club and 90% of the owners prefer the previous version.
Of course we can’t discuss tastes. :)
Prestige? The Elantra N is based on the TCR Elantra which has won numerous races.
I tested that car a year ago just before the refresh, a real pleasure to drive. The DCT is very impressive. The gauge cluster and a few pieces look cheap though. Super roomy in the back and cavernous trunk. Generous guarantee. Front wheel drive which is the minimum configuration in snowy places like Canada. With one or two young kids, that would have been my choice over any suv or suv wannabee.
That’s impressive. It’s only .02 slower than the Type R and S. And for the price, it can’t be beat
And the type R comes with cup 2 tires. Just think what would happen if the N would have these tires.
@@avis1978 And if it were dct. No competition
@@avis1978 It can come with Cup 2, it usually comes with PS4S tires. Which is what they set their time on. I've bought FL5 wheels straight from owners and know a dozen of local owners and everyone came equipped with PS4S from factory. Same tire as the N.
@avis1978 it does? I should take mine back it came with PS4S tyres
@@van_der_lindeDA apparently cup 2 are an option. In some videos they came with cup 2.
Elantra N's front looks like Park Seo Joon and Hyun Bin combined; absolute handsome!
Great review, as always. In reference to 2:05: "They know that they're Hyundai." I feel like the more accurate statement would be, "They know how lousy the Hyundai dealership/service experience is." I say this as a former Hyundai owner, and as someone who would probably buy an Elantra N if my current daily driver got totaled: My experience with Hyundai dealerships and service centers was horrendous. That 100,000 mile warranty you get with Hyundai? It isn't worth the paper it's printed on, because getting warranty work done at a Hyundai dealership is about as likely as winning the Powerball. Hyundai has made some of the most attractive and well thought-out driver's cars in recent years (including some of the only electric cars that I'd consider), yet they seem to have no control or oversight over their scumbag-run dealerships. Sport Durst Hyundai, I'm looking at you in particular as the most egregious of the dealerships in a close radius.
It seems that's the story for a lot of enthusiasts. Great cars that have been ruined by poor customer service and crummy dealerships. Apparently it's the same story with some Alfa Giulia QV owners and CT4-V Blackwing owners. The worst part is that such things could lead to potential decline in sales, and eventually the bean-counters see it and think the model is a sales failure and pressure the company to discontinue the model altogether.
EDIT: Forgot to mention the soul-crushing dealer markups and artificial scarcity to try and sway buyers to pay more upfront and give the illusion of a hot-seller.
That sucks. My Hyundai dealership is actually awesome. Hyundai new port richey in Florida
I’ve owned this car and LOVED it. I’ve owned the 2024 model of this and 3 Type Rs and honestly, this car is a lot more fun than the R.
Stock for sure it is. Civics need a bit to wake up. Honda made them too comfy from factory imo. But if you're gonna just daily a stock car the N can't be beat.
I just took my EN on a canyon run with G80 M3 RWD, F82 M4, and a F10 M5 and they were all struggling to keep up cuz they were just drifting the whole time 😂😂😂. I love this car even more now
Love the way Thomas describes how the steering is meant to communicate while cornering 6:43
All the reviewers saying that they "fixed" the front end, but I prefer the pre-refresh version much more. The new one looks too busy.
Agreed❗️ the 24 looks very generic, less unique and less aggressive
James I bought one and absolutely love it! Awaiting my high five, sir!
6:22 it's almost like BMW engineers actually work at Hyundai now HMMMMM
Top head engineer for BMW's M division was hired by Hyundai creating the N Division. Albert Biermann
Yeah but sadly Albert Biermann will retire at the end of this year. In a video with the popular German Car UA-camr JP Performance he told that his last project was the Ioniq 5 N. However, he had someone whom he trained and who will take over his job
@@Jannesmachtanderes Elantra N & Ioniq 5N both are amazing sport cars, one is EV and the other ICE.👍
@@Jannesmachtanderes Hyundai just hired Manfred Harrer, a former Porsche engineer, as head of Genesis and Performance Development Tech unit. I think he was the lead engineer for Taycan project.
Proud owner of a 22 en, most fun car I've had by a huge margin and still a decent family car somehow
So back to my previous statement: $66k for a Nismo Z???? And then you got a $36k Elantra N that’s only 2/10 seconds behind??? What in the world.
Huge props to Hyundai to make a car that I really don’t like the body shape of and hated the previous front grill. That doesn’t matter at all if it can EASILY hang with the NISMO Z and outright embarrass the regular Z which STILL costs more than the Elantra N.
Everytime I take my VN to the track people are amazed at how it handles. I can only imagine with the new updates how well the EN is. Definitely on my list as my next track toy.
I’m almost 40 and I’ve owned many cars in my life. Several BMW M cars, STI, Mustang, Camaro, 370Z, CTR, Golf R, and a few others. I’m not afraid to say this is still the most fun car I’ve ever owned. I got the 24 on a whim and it’s been FANTASTIC. Just a simple ECU tune and I’m handling like 95% of what I come up against on the road. That’s before doing any other performance upgrades to the car. I can’t say enough good things about this vehicle.
I’m 48, the Kona N is my weapon of choice still.
The styling is still not for me, but I'm glad they make this car.
Defenitely not for everyone, but I agree that is a wonderful thing this car exists.
I wouldn't even be able to handle the steering wheel airbag cover and the gauges.
Y'all should definitely review a 2024 dct model. I love manuals, but I haven't seen any dct reviews and it's supposed to be quicker than a manual EN
I thought I would be too old for my Kona N. I have been driving twin turbo V8 Benzes. Got in the N, slammed the go pedal, cornered good. Let go of the accelerator bang! bang! bang! Laughed so hard my wallet started opening by itself.
LOL had a similar experience when I traded my C63 w204 for a fiat abarth 6MT
My wife owns a 2021 Elantra N Line and I love to drive it. Can only imagine what a full on N is like.
I'm a bit like James at the end, I kinda wish Hyundai would do a higher trim version of their N cars. Something like a Caligraphy trim version. Soft napa leather vented seats, a bit less toyish, maybe a genuine comfort mode for the dampers, no wing, 18" wheels with a tad more sidewall.
I'm the opposite. Dying for a Nurburgring edition with cf roof, hood, stripped sound dedening, extra bracing, special "Nurburgring" suspension setting, bigger wing, etc. For six grand extr, count me in.
That’s why I bought a Golf R. Because it much more sophisticated.
So like the Australian N version? Lol
The 2024 Elantra N looks like Mazda Demio got an overhaul. Very cool.
It looks like they told the designers to make it look cool, not to make it look good.
Hyundai has nailed steering since 2015 if not before. My 15 Elantra limited in sport steering feels like my old B5 A4. And i went from the Audi to the Hyundai. It's a joy to take around corners at any speed, especially at the limit. And i'm rarely speeding to smile.
I thought Thomas was going to break up with James at 14:20.
Thank you guys for securing my decision to buy one. I currently own an MK7 Golf R, although it felt like a downgrade on the interior quality department, everything else is a plus to me. I did not get a chance to push the Elantra to the limit but this car has great turn ins, great steering feed backs, loads of grip and tons of exhaust notes during a short spirited test drive. Hands down one of the best compact sports sedans on the market in a fun to cost ratio...
Starts at 39k in theory. But in all of Toronto theres only 6 for sale with prices ranging from 42k to 47k thats before taxes. In Winnipeg theres only 1 N for sale at 45k while theres bunch of Golf Rs for sale, some of them discounted with price getting awfully close to the Hyundai.Would be amazing deal if they actually sold for MSRP but unfortunately it seems we are not getting many of them in Canada and dealers are jacking up prices
In the US the ENs are discounted lol.
@@pieswimmer1 lucky
The Golf R is the much better vehicle. Veloster N is way too expensive for a FWD car.
@@JacesOwnWorld in the US market it carries a 12k premium over the EN for a worse interior
@@JacesOwnWorld what does Veloster has to do with anything
How do they get better every video? HOW?! SO good!