2022 Hyundai Elantra N (Manual) - POV Driving Impressions
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- MSRP: $32,150
MPG: 22 city / 31 highway
Horsepower: 276 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,186 lbs
Transmission: 6-speed manual
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“savage geese, just completely ruining our video” lmao 🤣
tag them here 😂
Wahahahahahah
when i started watching thetopher, i literally thought it was the same guy from savage geese because their voices sound similar😂😂
@@brysonmounce3620 not even close to sounding alike.
He has been waiting a long time to say this LMAO
Oh my god, I felt so entertained throughout the full video, THIS is really how a review/driving expression video is supposed to be! Thank you for that! And it's nice to finally see someone who can drive properly, both normal and sporty while being in full control.
That's why TheTopher is the GOAT. Only honest reviews, and covers everything you want him to.
Yeah this is the go to guy for reviews imo. As little bias as possible. No paid reviews. Just reviewing anything with no allegiance.
My ultimate loyalty lies in 88-00 honda hatchbacks, but I really feel like hyundai is in a golden age of their own right now. The ioniq 5's styling actually made me stop hating on electrics, and elantra N for being one of the best fun cars for the value is amazing.
You read my mind
had my civics and integras in my heyday. 20 years later, midlife crisis. that's it. i'm getting N.
@@joec.5009 Me too Joe. A dealer quoted me $42k out the door but I'm going for it
@@jsl02008 I mean depending on what you got to fit in that 42k I'd say that's well worth it!
value is good until the engine grenades itself the second out of warranty
I have a 6 speed Elantra N in white. Best car right now for the money. So much fun. Fuel economy is actually underrated from the factory. On the flat level highways down here in Florida we get 38mpg.
Yeah I honestly I’ve been seeing good stuff with the fuel economy
Best car for the money is a Lincoln pal.
@@wolfvision5154 Ok, boomer. We aren't talking about boring cars for retirees. We're talking about this vehicle's category.
Foo still living in the 1960s
@@wolfvision5154 😂😂😂
So glad to see your review of the manual N, I just got mine at the end of August (performance blue) and I couldn't be happier. The car is awesome, I seriously consider your reviews when looking at cars because I feel like you really speak from the heart. No b.s straight to the point. Cheers
Great stuff. Let me know when you want to drive a tuned one on track ;)
Also just a lesser known tip on the exhaust settings. You can actually have the exhaust in Sport+ and set the engine to Sport, that will make it so the valves are fully open, but it disables the pops and bangs.
Hopefully next week!
Good to know. The pops and bangs would get irritating.
@@kevincrockett5155 They never get old to me lol
@@kevincrockett5155 they never get irritating tbh
I don’t punch my Kona N often so I don’t hear them enough for it to get annoying. My preference is always towards a deep exhaust sound tho, those pops aren’t usually something I look for, thanks for the tip.
Great review! I bought one about a month ago and with zero miles and have put about 1200 miles on it, absolutely great car. One little secret to get 18 - 20 psi of boost put 91-93 octane do octane learning which is just driving in normal in 6th gear around at 68-99 for around 10 minutes. Feels night and day!
wtfff this is the very first time im hearing this lol
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 yeah they run 15 psi as an safety feature probably in case you put 87 in it witch won’t hurt it it’ll just cut back timing.
@@youcangetsum6871 you sure about this lol like its confirmed hyundai does that on purpose? doesnt quit pass the smoke test for me lol
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 definitely on purpose, it’s written in the vehicle’s manual in chapter 6.
I have a dct EN.. I’ve tried octane learning a few times n it never works.. I’ve hit 19psi here n there outta the blue but I can’t get it to “learn” when I try to.. for dct I go normal or eco and have it in 8th gear, maintain adequate speeds, for 15min or so.. but nothin 🤷♂️ any tips?
I bought an Elantra Sport 6MT brand new in April of 2017 and drove it very hard for the 5.5 years that I owned it. It got so far as going full turbo swap, and no part on the suspension went untouched. I can definitely say it was the best car I have ever purchased. Only warranty issue in 90k miles was a squeaky cooling fan. Did all maintenance myself. I would have considered upgrading to a full N car at some point, but right now I am at a point in my life where I don't care to have a car payment and there is no way I could pay cash for one of these. My brother needed a car, so I sold the Elantra Sport to him and picked up an old SR20 powered Sentra. I've had a few of them in the past and wanted to get back into one. So I will do that for now. Maybe I can do the same for an Elantra N in about ~10 years.
Elantra sport is such a good underrated car
@@Awsmehell yea and can be had for under 20k here in the states with low miles so easy to mod and cheap too my boy has one with 300 hp at the wheels and it’s a blast all for like 5k in mods too so how do u beat that including suspension components as well.
Cai downpipe full exhaust turbo waste gate upgrade stage 3tune admits nuts!!
I work at a cat dealership and they have one these. It's been sitting & I've been passing it by for almost 2 weeks until my coworker told to take a look at it. OMG the best manual car I've ever effing driven. Literally was a hidden gem in plain sight
Thanks for the shout-out :) these cars are no joke and we're looking forward to letting ya rip a bolt on Elantra N with sticky tires soon 👀
Finally reviewing the manual one of the most slept on newer cars in my opinion well put together and great performance
Every time I watch a video on this car I like it a little bit more. I'm starting to think it's the only true enthusiast car at this point. It's actually attainable with it's availability, price point, and most importantly lack of dealer markups. It's a shame their Japanese counterparts won't put out their enthusiast cars in enough numbers to prevent scarcity and ridiculous markups if you can find them.
Did the golf R die?
@@porfiriato84 Have you tried buying one? Even custom orders are getting quoted over $50k (nevermind the 8-12 month wait). This is 33k, and can be had for MSRP all day.
@@porfiriato84 golf r lmaooooooooo
BRZ
Nah man the gr86 is 10k less than the elantra and its not a hyundai so id take an 86 any day
Awesome review as usual! I so look forward to any Elantra N review as an owner of a Cyber Gray DCT. I miss driving manuals, but honestly this DCT is so good, as you noted, that it would be hard to go back. I’m about 3 months into my N ownership and I can’t rave enough about how fun the car is. I have to stop myself from taking every backroad home because it just wants to play in the curves, but if you push it constantly it will dip into the low 20 MPG. I’m averaging just under 28 MPG all around, which is still incredible considering how quick and fun the car is.
I really really wanted an elantra N and was on a list for an allocation but got impatient and ended up in an SS1LE. In a perfect world I'd have both... Glad you like it so much, I'd also get the dct
@@pieswimmer1 the SS 1LE is an amazing car as well.
@@rayj33 The N will get 30+ MPG on a mostly highway drive.
@@rayj33 ah gotcha. Nice congrats!
@@rayj33 well yea going 90+mph will decrease your mpg duh lmao
the on ramp in the beginning said 25mph and the EN was taking it easily at 65+ mph... that looks like a lot of fun.. thats a great feeling!
It's a N
@@mharro88 EN = Elantra N, smart guy
@@UniqueHandles it's called the i30 N sedan. They ditched the Elantra name here.
Glad to hear your impressions on the manual! Even though the DCT is faster, this would be my choice for the engagement and additional fun factor. We actually bought a 2019 6-speed Elantra GT- N Line a couple of years ago for my wife, partly due to your review video on it. For MY next daily however, I’m between this, the CTR, and the GR Corolla 😁
Get this. People dont really talk about this dark horse because they have bad brand perception for hyundai but that's just prejudice. This car is definitely in the same territory as CTR and GR corolla. Hey youll save some money as well hopefully.
My gripe with all three is the lack of a moonroof in the North American market. Other than that, they'll all good. I'd go for the one that's most engaging to you. As an aside, does anyone know if it has hard points for a roof rack?
What's CTR?
@@enca94 Civic Type R... it took me a minute to get also haha
Can’t go wrong with either but I’d go Corolla GR all day
ive had the DCT for just over a year and 14k Miles later i can say that this car is the best sports car in its class for the money. Unbelievable what you get with this car
I'm trying to get the 2024 N early next year and I'm so undecided if to get manual or dct. I know dct is faster but I've only owned manuals.
@@porfiriato84Manual if you can get a discount. DCT if price is equal imo.
@@porfiriato84I definitely vote manual. It's a good stick, and the driver engagement is so much better with it.
If your goal is fun, always go manual. If your goal is speed/lap times, totally go DCT.
lmao i randomly stumbled across this video and thought the roads looked familiar. crazy realizing these the roads i commute with every day
Savage Geese clearly likes this more (watch his videos and response to comments) than the GR Corolla. Price is also lower and availability much better, as well as interior space and materials. Would love your take Topher.
i mean he didn't flat out say he liked it more your just going off his reaction and reviews on each of them right? i agree he definitely did seem more impressed by the Elantra n but that is also because he had zero expectations going into it that it blew him away. he probably was expecting the gr corolla to be a certain way and it probably was exactly what he thought it would be so of course he wont seem as impressed by the corolla, its still possible he could definitely say he like the corolla more than the Elantra
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 he did say it flat out in the comments. Someone asked him and he said the Elantra N is more fun.
Super impressive. I love the exhaust. I saw one in north Carolina over the weekend and it looked really really sharp.
Great review, Topher! I have the Elantra N DCT in performance blue and I love it! That wheel hop you experienced is pretty much negated when you upgrade the lower engine mount.
What kind of mount fixes that?
Got mine a month ago, after waging successive battles with Toyota Dealerships to get a GR86 without markup or 7 month wait time. Delivers much more than I expected. Doesn't look half bad in person
hey thinking between this and gr86 but it seems that the Elantra is a few thousand over the 86. wanted to upgrade to a new fun daily. What do you prefer having driven both cars ? Thanks for your original comment
@@good-tn9sr Elantra N, can get it MSRP, no rev hang, underrated steering feedback (IDA + dropping 10 lbs a corner) is better than 60K+ cars I've driven (Supra, M3F80, M2, CTR, awesome sounding exhaust, bulletproof engine, and track capable from the get go. I would say the clutch bite point is particular and the shifter feels is pretty lacking without kids. The GR86 has rev hang, oil flow issues, and the engine sounds like a toaster. The steering feel is mediocre and the shifter isn't better than an EN. To get it track capable you have to put way more in mods to get to the same performance level as the EN.
The EN has some stupid octane limiter but you can get it roved with a simple stage 1, and it gives you OEM plus feel by allowing 18-20 PSI. I would say test drive the EN and the GR. imo EN is the best kept secret in the car market considering they can be had for MSRP and have legitimate racing pedigree and chassis development.
Also: 34 MPG is capable highway and the dual nature of sport modes plus the interior space are perfect for a daily.
I've been waiting for this one! I have one of these already (manual in white), so it's not like I don't already know what the drive is like, but I really enjoy seeing your reviews, and wanted to hear your thoughts on this car. I like the fact that you mentioned "Jekyll & Hyde personality"....That's exactly what I thought about the car when I got it too. I can have it in a normal toned-down mode when I'm driving my kids around, but then I can spice it up when I want to have some fun on my own. I really like that about it.
I can't believe how price competitive this product is, sure CTR is better but CTR and GR cost 40k basically. 40k you are looking at used M2s. GTi has some daily quality that's better, but it's so dull. 33k with 10 year powertrain warranty that covers track usage.
I'm sold.
CTR will all be 65k plus with markup.
I daily one of these and I love it. Great car. Super flexible and easy to live with, while being fun as hell on curvy roads
How is it on a long road trip? The seats and ride on the highway
Was trying to figure out where you were at with such horrible roads... Then saw the U turn left turns and knew. Thanks for the very complete video. I like that car a lot more than I thought I would. There even seems to be a bit of an aftermarket for N cars.
This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for !
Oh wow the exhaust note is awesome. Didn't expect that.
The @savagegeese cameo is perfect
"Savage Geese JUST COMPLETELY ruining our video." LMAO!!!! A Nice, nonchalant, shout out.
Hyundai understood what driving enthusiasts want and it shows. I drive an i30N here in Germany and I still cant believe just how good it drives.
Sometimes I question if it really is FWD, cause the amount of grip in turns, as well as how you can "point and shoot" it, is just incredible.
If they made a wagon version of this Elantra I'd be lining up at the door to trade in my beloved Veloster N. These cars are just sooooo good
Hyundai want you to buy a Kona N for that. 🙂
@@TassieLorenzono body wants a Kona.
@michaelg1237 why??
Hyundai is killing it so far with N line of cars. Currently own the i20n and it’s fun to drive. Just dont like the fake engine noise which i already removed.
Its wild that we’re living in times where you can customize how the car drives from the infotainment center
So I've had my EN DCT since early June and I've put about 3000 miles on it so far. Overall I am loving it but I have had a few issues.
-Fuel injector blew at 1200 miles, car was at the dealership getting fixed for 12 days. Was only offered a loaner for about 6 of those days.
-My enrollment with Hyundai's app connected "bluelink" service got screwed up. For the past 3 months I have been unable to connect to the car with the app so I can't remote start, set climate, or lock the car. They've been troubleshooting it but no dice over 3 months.
-With the car being so solid with all the chassis stiffening, hitting a pot hole or bump feeling like you just hit a metal pole with a metal bat. I swear the shock that the drive train experiences runs through your body. Whenever I hit a pothole I have to check all my wheels after to make sure none broke!
-11 gallon tank is annoying as hell. I feel like I'm always filling up. Couple this with the octane learning process (to get boost to 18-19 psi instead of 15psi) and if feels like you finally get the car to max boost... But then you have to refuel which starts the learning process over again.
-Turning radius sucks. I now park like one of those people who learned to drive at 25 years old.
I like the car alot. I haven't tracked or autocrossed it yet. If feels like it's pulls harder, and longer then my GTI ever did. And it still has the handling characteristics that my Veloster N had, albeit it is longer so it takes longer to rotate. It does feel like a step up from those cars though in terms of "driver's car", even with me going from manual to DCT.
Wow very nice to know this. Those issues you had tho make me not want to buy this now. 😵💫
Bluelink works after I reset the infotainment 😊
“I now park like one of those people who learned to drive at 25 years old” lol, what do you mean by this exactly?
Potholes are indeed scary, I bring up my pressure display every time just to make sure.
@@porfiriato84 don’t base your opinion on the car off someone who isn’t paying enough attention to the road to avoid potholes.
@@RealAnthonyJones he mentioned 11 gallon tank... But it's actually 12.4
Was he making things up 🤔
It’s nice to watch a car reviewer with actual driving kills rather than some out of shape dude that just memorized the spec sheets.
That is insane rear leg room for a compact car.
Have you ever been in a Jetta. Still “compact” but you can fit perfectly fine. Not impressive, it’s the norm. The problem with compacts is the nonexistent middle seat in the rear.
so funny you mentioned savage geese between this and tedward i often get the channels confused lol
Not sold on the styling but it’s a great value in comparison to the other four offerings. Plus you might be able to find one vs the GR and Type R.
I always look at Hyundai as the Rebook of the car world lol Not too off brand but not the big dogs either. I see them stepping their game up though 👀
Driving the DCT Model because of comfortness in S.Korea. But, if I do have a choice in more free area, I'd choose manual. Seriously
At first glance you might think this was an Audi RS3 with the front grill & headlamps looking similar, a nice looking exterior with the Red, Grey & Black. The Interior is nice too!
Yo! The crazy thing about this Elantra N is that the stock exhaust is still loud even when there was no Rev! Crazy! 😂
On the N steering if you just enable stock N mode the Steering is way too heavy, and artificial. It's more work but if you do N Custom you can dial it in pretty well. I actually think the Steering feel for EPS is better than the GR86 i that drove
The Elantra N/Veloster N is so much better value compared to its competitors. I’d take this over the Type R, Golf R, WRX, and GR Corolla if you don’t need AWD
I want a Type-R, but I know most dealerships will place a 5-10k markup like they did with the last generation.
The Hyundai also has exploding engines so have fun with that. You get what you pay for.
@@ArthropodSpidey actually the engines in the N cars have proven to be quite reliable so far. It’s Hyundais non-sports cars that have been a bit shaky.
@@doubledown8229 the markups are insane for type r for sure, it’s not hard to find an Elantra N for msrp
@@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr how much is the dealership paying you to leave multiple comments on this channel praising this car?
I really want Hyundai to make these AWD, it would be the perfect daily driver for me. 6 speed, all wheel drive, turbo, new with a warranty, affordable, I would be at the dealer tomorrow if they made them that way. It would be so much more fun in the snow
It sounds like you want a WRX lol
@@obiciskenobi4225 see I would want it, if it wasn’t so ugly. And I’m disappointed in Subaru killing off their manuals car by car. I bought my 21 crosstrek brand new for the fact it has a manual and now that I heard Subaru is getting rid of the Impreza and crosstrek manual it disappoints me a lot and I just don’t want to support them if they’re gonna be doing that. At least hyundai is giving us new enthusiast cars with manuals, just that awd would be awesome for us people up north
I fully agree
Dude, awesome video. I'm really interested in this car. But I have one question. In your video, I have a perfect view out front, and I also have a perfect view of the rear view mirror. How did you do that? Where do you mount your camera, and what kind of camera are you using? I'm a motocross guy, so I'm always looking for a better mounting position.
His camera is mounted on his head! I'm not sure what it is, but I know he uses a fairly wide angle.
Nice to see a collaboration with Savagegeese!
So my brother got this….baby blue, standard, nline 280 hp. He graciously let me ride it around town (with the kids in the back) so I took it as a grocery getter.
That being said, this thing had some fun behind the wheels. It’s the perfect car when your wife doesn’t want you to have a death machine, great price.
Im 6’4 and was comfortable driving and in passenger. Had room to adjust.
Sucker gets it too. Haven’t had the chance to take it on a track or anything but id love to give it a go.
Nline? 280hp?
Soo funnnnnn to watch. More videos for this car please. Much love ❤️ 😍
Great review, but you should not stay that long in gear with the clutch pressed (12:38). It's not good for the clutch.
I’m honestly between this and Honda civic si I feel like the si looks better but this definitely a beast
Great review man! I was wondering which car was more “fun” to drive, GR Corolla or this Elantra N?
Awd over fwd any day
@@NoobZword depend on application. one can be better than the other and visa versa
@@NoobZword better in snow,rain,dirt maybe but on a nice dry day it’s only better for digs and me personally I don’t launch my car much at all cuz it’s gonna cost me if something breaks😭
@@NoobZword SavageGeese said the Elantra N is more fun than the GRC. Lmao
@@youcangetsum6871 exactly, awd is much better than fwd for all those reasons, the only thing fwd is better at is fuel economy. Rwd is more fun than fwd as well.
I remember watching a video of a guy getting state reffed by chp and the dealership and everyone could not help him because it was stock. Went to the state ref people and they put the car in spot+ mode which is the loudest mode it has and he couldn’t get it signed off. I love chp always ruining the fun and a good time
They should've continued Veloster N with the goodies that Elantra N has. Than it would have been quick sell.
As much as I adore how these handle and the noise they make, I just can't get over the newest generation Hyundai styling.
You are inside, not outside of the car🤷♂️
OMG now I do not know what to do now. I'd really love to have a Mazda3 2.5T but this Elantra N manual puts on a good fight. The manual transmission + the exhaust makes me wanna drive it daily!
Get one?
Picking mine up next week! I'm stoked! Sounds just like my old Genesis Turbo. RIP.
More fun then a RS3?! Wow that’s high praise :O
😮
Not even close
been driving my cyber grey dct for 3 weeks now. Such a fun car to drive! also, good luck finding this car at MSRP. It is possible, but still pretty rare.
its great until that DCT needs service
How are you finding now? I just ordered a cyber grey dct
@@buildmorefarms1007 You mean after 100k miles? Haha
I don’t know why people comment such silly things.
@@Grandmasterjord unfortunately the DCT is having issues early on...its sporadic but there is a recall and TSB on the DCT.
Simple, I see a new thetopher video and I watch 🤷🏻♂️
Is this exhaust stock ? It sounds so crispy and love the hum at low revs.
Too bad we won't get this beauty in Europe. We miss so much some affordable sporty cars like this... Nowadays any interesting or sporty car is at least 60 000€ due to "ecology".... Feels so bad
I guess it's the same family of engines, but I'm surprised how similar in tone it sounds to my 2013 Veloster. Obviously, this makes a lot more pops and bangs lol. Not a bad thing, I like it.
been looking to just TEST DRIVE one of these and a lot of dealers in my area (SoCal) either don't have them or if they are getting them they're holding it for someone already haha. either way this car from what i've heard is just fantastic.
Traded my 22 GR86 for a 22 Kona N and I am in love. Fantastic cars, people need to stop sleeping on Hyundai.
(Edit) typo got the best of me
Just had a Kona N. Loved it! Most fun fwd car on sale imo.
@@TheTopher is the Kona much different driving experience wise compared to the Elantra and Veloster?
Damn what had you change from the GR86 so fast? I actually cross shopped a 2022 BRZ and DCT Veloster N so I’d love to hear your opinion
@@TheTopher Topher!!! Thanks for the reply! I definitely agree with you, total blast to drive
@@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr GR86 is great, I loved everything about it, but the power delivery was getting boring (I know the 86/brz isn’t about power), I’m 6’5 and it’s smol, not very practical, missed having a turbo, just small things like that. For a RWD sports car they are second to none imo, especially for the price but I just wanted something a little bigger and more practical that was still a blast to drive which the Kona N is all of those things!
Great vid as usual! How does it stack up from a comfort/refinement perspective to the Jetta GLI?
Thx
I know im gonna have my eyes on this wonderful vehicle for a while
I have a Kona N... they are unbelievably fun
Just when I was thinking of this car! On point man😍🏎🔥
Make it look like that new ioniq, ie retro styling and this would sell like crazy
That looks like shit. The ioniq looks like a toaster.
@@mharro88 yep shit looks terrible
one of the things I'd wish the reviewer would do is to comment on the seat/leg/pedal configuration. It is something that brands usually screw up and it ruins the feel of the car. (once U get past a 'test-drive, where few notice that the dead pedal is 2 inches closer than the accel!) You should show the dead pedal and comment on where the accel pedal and clutch are relative to it, as well as comment on legroom vs. seating position. I use a porsche 911 as a reference against all of my other cars.
This almost seems like a second coming of the MazdaSpeed6, sans the AWD
The MS6 sans the AWD is the Mazdaspeed 3
Great review, in Australia as well as the sedan we have the hatchback version called the i30N, which I prefer.
Sounds like there’s a fair amount of road noise, despite topher saying it’s well insulated in the cabin
18:57 most replayed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, we all want it
LOL!!! "Savage Geese just completely ruining this video" Really great thinking on your feet there, for those who get that reference....Hilarious.
Great POV as usual. Honestly, I looked at this car and disliked the lines (still not a fan) on the side profile so much I wrote it off. Also not a big fan of the front end but this POV makes it look so fun to drive that I may reconsider it.
Did you ever get a chance to look at it in person? Totally changed my perspective. I was very against the idea of owning a Hyundai, more so one with such stylistic features, but once I saw it in person it completely changed my mind and I don’t regret buying it at all.
Topher: “and…we’ve spent a week in it”
Also Topher: uploads a video every other day
How many cars do you drive for a week 😳
Whenever you talk about trunk and it's space it always reminds me of how did you throw a wallet inside a 2019 Accord 😂
Do you always leave it in gear at a light? I just noticed for some reason at 12:40
Nice watch man!! What version do you rock? I chose the sapphire sandwich!
Nice! Hesalite
Asking for hyundai genesis coupe for second tie, great video as always!
I can’t decide if I want an Elantra N or a new WRX. I currently have and love WRXs but Subaru has been letting me down lately in terms of tech and evolution. The new FA24 is promising but the 6 speed isn’t the best. I’ve driven a Veloster N and loved it. What do you think I should get?
As far as I can tell, it basically comes down to whether you want AWD or not. The Elantra N is a more engaging & fun drive in every other way.
Fellow WRX owner and for the money the Elantra N is a crazy deal. Plus faster and better mpg. Maybe insurance too.
0:01 start up 7:57 drive
When is the night drive coming ? This was such a great watch. I'd still prefer if you talked in that video haha.
Coming this next week!
@@TheTopher wow will have my 🍿 ready. Ty you're awesome 😎
Now that the embargo on the GR Corolla is gone. Are the N cars more fun than the GR in your opinion?
I live in Europe and I can say that here, on normal roads without snow or mud, the i30N is more fun than the Yaris Gr.
Wow, this could be my next daily!
Watched all of your reviews in this class - i think im going civic si. I can always make it fast with fbo and tune, but you cant replace honda's quality and its feel with respect to manual transmission and handling. Thanks for the reviews.
Update - I ended up with a 21 GLI DSG Autobahn in white. Fuel economy was the priority, but also tunability. The ea888 as you know can be a monster and still get high 30s to 40 on the hwy.
I wanted the si really badly. I don't care for speed, I just want a first manual and I heard the Honda manuals are the best. And it's the best looking, in my opinion. But, with the markup from the dealer, I'd be paying 1k more for the EN and it has way more creature comforts. So I'm going to order one in a couple of weeks, when I get the cash for a down payment.
This car reminds me of the Golf R interior with knobs (the biggest interior complaint on the golf R) with 40 less hp. Solid especially for $10k+ cheaper.
Is this a press car? How long have you been testing it? I have a 2022 Mazda3. The Mazda is a great car and all, but I really miss the sportiness of my previous cars. I've previously had a 2018 WRX and a 2016 MX-5. I ended up reserving an Elantra N and it should be arriving next week.
What did they tell you for wait times on pre order?
@@SWEETVENOM100 it was already in transit when I reserved it. Not a preorder I believe. The delivery date has been consistent so far though
Yep, had it for a week!
@@tylerwatt12 lucky! There’s one for sale locally to me and I don’t like the blue for a daily. Enjoy dude and report back how it’s going if you remember !
Savage Geese! 🤣 Well played sir!
What a fun awesome car! This car looks more fun than GR Corolla from earlier video! 😱
I like the iconic color like the one on the Hyundai Kona N
3:55 I really hope that these are better dual clutches than the ones that used to ship in the Tiburon back in the 2000. Those were recalled from the factory because the mesh between the two plates would wear down and seize
. I bought that already knowing how to drive a manual, and I still had to replace the clutch three times in the 10 years I owned that car.
Dual clutch is not manual...
Its so sad we dont have this in germany. Love this car
I’m in the U.S. and would trade this for the i30N 😭
we always want what we dont have. human psychology.
The manual might be a better option than the dct for this car. There was a recent story of an owner where the transmission caused his engine to fail and hyundai didn't want to cover it under warranty
You don't know the whole story then
This Video made me buy EN Lol! 😂 right after 2 months since I saw the videos.
I've been eye-balling a focus RS for years and ended up with a mustang instead. Now I need something more practical and what I thought would have been a clear decision with the RS, isn't now that other brands are offering affordable and fun cars like this. Front end is still hideous, but the more I look at this car, the more it seems like a great option
I'm curious which is more fun to drive: this or the GR Corolla? I own a DCT EN - was planning to get a GR Corolla, but after seeing all of the first drives I'm not sure.
Hiw do you people afford to just swap cars in a yearly. Baffles me how people switch in and out of cars like a new sweater from GAP
@@MK3504 in the past I've never kept a car for less than 4 years, but the insanity of the used car market right now means I could sell the EN for what I paid new
Awesome video 📹 & the car 🚗 😊❤
That interior looks really good for what it is