Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | A Lovely Car

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid sedan competes directly with the Honda Civic Hybrid. This affordable car offers an outstanding balance of tech, safety, and driving. The styling is certainly obscure, but make your choice: Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla.

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Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior Changes
3:00 Mechanical Changes
6:05 Street Driving Impressions
12:36 Final Thoughts and Laptime Discussion

[louiszhang]

I love how they sound somewhat excited talking about an affordable, well-done daily driver. Honestly, it is these kind of cars that deserve more praise and excitement.

[sidsmith]

I am 67, retired from GM.I wanted a hybrid, bought the Elantra Limited.I have had it for 18 months.I would buy this again.Thousands cheaper than Honda, and Toyota, of same size.Drives bigger than it feels, holds four adults very comfortably, trunk is huge, seats are comfortable.Went from thirty years of buying full sized trucks, to this.Every time I fill it up, I can’t stop 😊.

[SammGriffith]

When the title says "A Lovely Car" we're in for a banger

[tomservo]

Of all the cars in this segment, this is one of them.

[smartkid]

"The PROS outweigh the cons." 🎯
Thank you Mark!

[ishaansaral]

I just wanted to highlight that this hybrid setup has been used for ages in the ioniq, niro, and kona since inception, with no issues. I think them using this setup in their cheaper cars has worked out for them. All carryover parts, low power, and the 6DCT has not been problematic. Reliability shouldn't be a worry on this. Also, it is a bit more efficient than rivals without the eCVT, which is a surprise.

[Master]

I own a 23 Elantra Blue. I Love this car for daily use. Avg 56mpg. Quiet cabin. Amazing ride and stable suspension when pushed. I would argue this is the best value for a new hybrid on the market now. Currently at 22k miles no issues.

[colterpurple]

I have a 2023 Elantra hybrid I bought new a while back now. I get 51mpg combined, have had no problems, interior is great HMI is well done (physical buttons for the right things), fantastic value per dollar.

[jeffsena]

I bought a 2024 Elantra SE(base, non hybrid) for my son, got 44 mpg on a 1500 mile highway trip . Cruised at 75-80, no problem fairly quiet, comfortable and roomy, held golf clubs and luggage easily. Wireless Apple Car Play in base car, not SEL or limited, a Hyundai. Window sticker $2, 500 got for $20, 000 with incentives and military discount. Free three maintenance and long warranty. Dealer in my area is good. Good low cost daily transportation!

[paulrogers]

I get 50 mpg in my non-hydrid 2021 Elantra during interstate travels at a steady 78 mph; 37 mpg around town. Quiet, roomy (I'm 6'5"), comfortable. I love it.

[AngelCruz-wzgo]

Earlier this month my Elantra N had to be fixed(under warranty) bc of a fuel pump issue. My loaner was a brand new Elantra hybrid limited, and I felt the exact same way! It’s such an enjoyable and relaxing car to drive.

[Affalterbach]

Friday happy hour with the team comes early. Ill have a cod sandwich.

[itsquicksand]

this is a no brainer where else can you get free maintenance for 3 years, heated and vented seats with 50 mpg for sub 30k

[HandsomeAlex]

Appreciate the note on tires. So many people don't think about the capability of their tires in inclement weather.

[limjaheybobandy]

Can't wait for the Civic Hybrid review. Please bring the hatchback!

[Miatalustrium]

I swit hed my partner into a 23 Hybrid Limited out of a base model 19 Sentra. Thwy do roughly 25k mi/yr driving, so even with the already fairly fuel efficient Sentra, they gained like 20mpg, so they saved a ton on gas to where the payment was only $100/more for $12k more car, same term, money down (though rates were triple as I'm sure we all know). They also do not treat their cars with love and dignity, and at nearly 30k miles of going over service intervals for oil changes- despite me working at the dealership and having instant access to being able to do an oil change- and driving like it owes them money, we've had zero issues and still getting 50mpg accross the board. Its a truly great little hybrid and I get the feeling its going to a really long-lasting car.

[ccolivardia]

I don’t want to sound like I’m hating, I bought the car so obviously I can appreciate it, but I bought a 23’ hybrid (mechanically identical to the 24’) and it’s already been through 2 transmissions and had the hybrid battery and BMS replaced. It’s just hard for me to recommend this vehicle personally after that experience. I’m currently going through the repurchase process.

[scottieray]

Cars like these are very much needed in many areas of the country. I live in Northwest Arkansas, which is fairly affluent, and this is the right type of vehicle for an area with very limited mass-transit and long commute times for employment. I'd love a car that could get 50mpg at realistic highway speeds.

[micws]

I love your videos. We own a 2021 Elantra Limited Hybrid. It’s white, with light gray interior. We bought it brand new. It has only 35k on it. We really love it. I say the same exact thing about this car. It does everything well. Gets 44 mpg going 80-85 mph. We have had no issues so far. It’s an excellent value per dollar.

[HiFiInsider]

I have a 2013 Elantra GT and it has been flawless. Only things needed were tires and fluid changes.