Should you buy an Elantra N?? My 5000 Mile Review - Hyundai Elantra N DCT

In today's video I provide my updated thoughts and feedback on what it's been like to own and daily drive my 2022 Hyundai Elantra N DCT for the first 5000+ miles. Hope you enjoy!

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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Lead In: 0:23
Exterior: 1:32
Interior: 2:25
Daily Driving: 3:24
Engine & Exhaust: 3:48
Steering: 5:21
Suspension: 6:20
Transmission: 6:46
Drivetrain & E-LSD: 8:01
Brakes: 9:42
N Performance, Launch Control & NGS: 10:03
Practicality & Daily Drivability: 10:42
Should You Buy an Elantra N?: 11:28
Outro: 13:23

Opening & closing music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

[LordHolley]

Yes, DCT. The car is just too damn fun! So nice to put it into Eco mode and just cruise when you gotta go somewhere with the fam. Hit that N button when you want to get down and have a little fun. Such a great car all the way around Hyundai knocked it out of the park with this one.

[TIGERSHARK]

I don't have it anymore, but I used to have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T w/ the dual clutch, and I was blow away with how fast it shifted. I imagine it's even tighter in this; must feel great! Thanks for the review!

[CRUDEDriving]

Over in Australia it's called the i30 Sedan N and I just got mine. Safe to say I'm in love and am very pleased to see that for you having it 5000+ miles in, you are still enjoying the car! 😍

This is fantastic as I'm hoping to have this car for a long time and eventually switch it up for a newer N model in the future.

Thanks for the video and I look forward to more of your Elantra N content. I'll have some of my i30 Sedan N content up soon. 🥳

[keithwolf]

Have a Red 2023 Elantra N manual on factory order, pick up in the fall sometime. Was sold on it after i took it for a test drive.

[paulziegler]

Very good review providing your driving impressions. This helps me feel like I made a good choice as I have a deal on one all set on paper. I am waiting for the car to arrive. It was built but is in transit- first it was supposed to be here by July 19th, then got pushed back to August 2nd and today the salesman checked the computer while I was there and it now says August 5th. Good things take time. I have never driven one but the one coming in is white with the DCT. I saw the same car on display at the Hyundai booth at the Watkins Glen TCR race (Michelin Pilot Challenge) at the end of June. I kidded the Hyundai rep, a nice girl that I would buy the car on the spot if she could sell it to me. She said she wasn't allowed to do that. Turns out the local dealer had a white one coming in when I got back home from the race. (The Hyundai Elantra of Mark Wilkins and Robert Wickins won!) I wanted white as I live in Florida and I think it's a good color if I add some graphics and do a window tint. Also going to change out the wheels. All the reviews I see say the DCT is awesome, even though I like to shift my own. And you do have the paddles and the manual shift option with it. Keep the videos coming. Oh, I did get MSRP but had to buy a package of add ons that essentially was like getting the car for $1600. over MSRP. That's good in today's market where other dealers around me are getting $4, 000. over.

[mroberts]

Yes, I can't wait to get mine!! I put $1000 down to place a hold on one in transit. At least where I am located it is very hard to find a black DCT but I did here locally...it was a magical moment when it popped up on their site. I'll drive it for a bit and break it in and then i'll probably do a turbo inlet and intake then maybe a tune later.

[Pricey]

I currently have a 2017 Civic Si and I was considering trading it in for the Elantra N because I’m very disappointed with the new 11th Gen Civic. I was offered between 22k-25k for my civic si. Decisions decisions

[official_commanderhale]

I just picked up a Phantom black 2022 EN yesterday. Love the car and in eco I got 40mpg to work which isn’t far off from what my 2021 K5 GT-Line AWD got.

[sanchitsachdev]

Nice Review, I got mine booked a month ago in DCT after test driving manual . Dealership is like dead each time i ask for tentative delivery date . It's like i have asked for their kidney lol . This wait is killing me man . I loved every bit of that test drive even though it was manual . I'm so desperate that i have offered dealership with 3 choice of colors . Just give me that vehicle ASAP
😂

[ryanm]

I own the Kona N. They are fun to drive, but 0-60 is a little slow because of wheel hop. I bought the Kona N over Elantra N solely based on looks. The Kona N handles very well.

[markatemiles]

Hell yeah I love this car! Hoping they get some new colors for 23 and I’ll probably get one I love the red they get in Canada

[nproductions]

I completely agree with each and every point you listed. I owned a K5 GT prior, and as luxurious and fun as it was, it simply isn't as complete a package as the EN is for a car eNthusiast!

[taemeister]

Manual is fun until an EN DCT whoops you on the road/tracks. That's when it's not so fun. So go get the DCT and don't regret the extra power and instant gear shifts.

[ZypherX]

Glad to hear the trunk fits golf clubs, that was one worry I had about it when considering it for a new car.

[TerrorVoid]

Did you do a resonator delete? i did it today and am pleased. More pops and louder but not horrible in normal etc.

[Soul_Flow_]

I can't wait until my car lease is up this October so I can get the Elantra N. Also planning to get the DCT! I currently have a manual Kia Forte GT, lol

[xxtacowarriorxx]

Well looking like this might be my next car. Quoted 567 a month. In my area 100k mile cars are being sold for 10k plus and decent milage almost as much as the car new.

[tmdgm]

Interesting comments about the paint. Is it worth getting some kind of ceramic coating or paint protection? I’ve heard only bits and pieces in reviews about the paint. I’d hate to not be able to wash my car.

[OnusMoto]

863 so I take it you’re in Polk? I’ve been thinking about getting an Elantra N and would like to see one in person

[PS-usfo]

I want one so bad but im def making it look similar to urs!