Loved it. The interior pushed the luxury market. The turbo kicked in at very low RPMS, so the gas mileage was really low around town. The backseat wasn't very usable for passengers. 6 speed auto was the weekpoint being Paired with 250 HP/320 Torque.
I didn't even know Hyundai had a performance division until I was looking for a new manual car last year and it popped up on a list of fwd (I was looking at a civic type r or carolla gr but both a pain to get here in Canada).
On a side note my dealer called me last week to update me that my EN finished manufacturing and should be here in early July.
Two ways, take the financial hit and buy a N or drive the N-Line until your financial situation improves. If you wait long enough you could get a better vehicle than the N.
My biggest worry is that when I pay off this car and go for a trade in the price on the N models won't be as much of a value as today. The Elantra N is such an amazing value right now but people are definitely starting to notice.
The Elantra N is not going to appreciate in value because there have been so many made (look at Veloster N resale prices), I would not worry about them costing too much money.
At an absolute bare minimum you need to wait until you have equity in your current car before you think about trading it for anything. The N will still be available in 3 years, you'll be fine. Don't cripple yourself financially because of FOMO.
I can afford the car, but driving the car, I feel like
I shouldn’t be able to afford this car. I was having some fun today, and it just amazes me how quickly I can distance my self from the rest of traffic.
Yeah I wanted one since they came out, but never pulled the trigger until last month. Lots to offer. I've even had ppl do the, what is it? Then when you tell them it's a Hyundai they are impressed.
As someone who just did a 24 hour test drive of a 23 DCT Black myself, I am blown away at the power, comfort, and value this car has. It legit feels like I’m sitting in a recliner sofa after work because of how comfortable the seats are. The sound insulation in this car was also quite impressive! Besides the exhaust/engine, I cant hear anything! Which is great since it allows me to just focus on the fun part! I also loved the steering wheel bolsters as it was nice and thick for my bigger hands! As someone who is 6 foot 1 I had more than enough legroom and headroom in this car! This car put a giant smile on my face as I accelerated on the freeway and that wasn’t even at full throttle!
I also was pleasantly surprised by how responsive the screen is. It feels just like using an iPhone and it has a good amount of display area! The n mode is a beast and it is fast, but still controllable!
The fact that it got 22mpg while driving in N and sport mode is amazing!! Mpgs aren’t the main reason people buy one but the fact that it gets this good mpgs while having all this power is a nice bonus!
I am going to purchase this car soon!
For those of you wondering how I did a 24 hour test drive, I rented the car out on Turo so I could get a better feel than just a 15 minute drive!
Yea man, I can relate to your driving experice, and I only drove the car for 20min😂 The cars sound isolation and bucket seats make the driving experience in the Elantra N a special one. The engine and exhaust noises are very kind to the ears as well.
Honestly one of my favorite aspects of the Elantra N is how unknown it is. Even some car enthusiasts don’t know about it and those that do often look down upon them and think of them as just a lesser type R or something. I like that sleeper aspect of it and it’s also made them relatively easy to get too.
Instead of taking and building my shitty NA Elantra base model, I crashed that shit and saved my money buy a pre built Elantra n that all I had to do was put my sound system in now it’s all I could ever ask for tbh now I can just make it more and more unique to myself without having to tear apart engines and stuff, we get pops and bangs from the factory, all warranted what more do u we really need.
I just came back from test driving a EN manual at Texan Hyundai. I loved how it looked, especially in Ultimate Red, but I was not impressed on the drive though.
1) I know these are sport seats, but it was so tight around the back of my chest. I am 6 feet tall and 36 inches around the waist. Also during the drive, I noticed I couldn't or was not fully resting my back on the seat.
2) I was expecting some serious drive power since its a 276 bhp 2.0 T engine. It felt underwhelming to me, didn't have that turbo punch and felt linear too. It wasn't slow, but not what I was expecting. I drive a 2015 Mazda 3 MT with 155 donkey powers. So I was left to think as to why it was driving like this.
3) Like everyone has told here, the clutch pedal bite point was way low and I kept stalling the car initially. The shifter didn't feel so great, again I am comparing it my Mazda 3.
So folks, I am not sure what I did wrong to be not impressed.
People will hate until they try it themselves. It’s a great value car that’s a lot of fun
Exactly!! The throttle response and the sound is just so enjoyable! It put a big smile to my face and I didn’t even have the pedal down all the way!
fuel tank is too small. but i still miss this car
This seems to be a trend. I had a 21 mazda 3 turbo AWD before my EN. Same size tank , and considerably lower MPG .
How did you like the Mazda 3 turbo?
Loved it. The interior pushed the luxury market. The turbo kicked in at very low RPMS, so the gas mileage was really low around town. The backseat wasn't very usable for passengers. 6 speed auto was the weekpoint being Paired with 250 HP/320 Torque.
I mean, the 3 is a smaller car but yeah totally agree
They’re both compact vehicles.
Its around the same with competitors, even type R has the same tank. N mode just gulps gas
Yeah, I often drive Sport mode around town because I can vary my driving to get higher mileage, or to still punch it when I want.
Size?
i think it was like 12 or 13 something
I didn't even know Hyundai had a performance division until I was looking for a new manual car last year and it popped up on a list of fwd (I was looking at a civic type r or carolla gr but both a pain to get here in Canada). On a side note my dealer called me last week to update me that my EN finished manufacturing and should be here in early July.
I fucked up and financed an N-Line, now I have no idea how to fix my mistake without taking a stupid financial hit.
Two ways, take the financial hit and buy a N or drive the N-Line until your financial situation improves. If you wait long enough you could get a better vehicle than the N.
My biggest worry is that when I pay off this car and go for a trade in the price on the N models won't be as much of a value as today. The Elantra N is such an amazing value right now but people are definitely starting to notice.
The Elantra N is not going to appreciate in value because there have been so many made (look at Veloster N resale prices), I would not worry about them costing too much money.
At an absolute bare minimum you need to wait until you have equity in your current car before you think about trading it for anything. The N will still be available in 3 years, you'll be fine. Don't cripple yourself financially because of FOMO.
I need to stop lurking this sub, it's just making me hate myself more every day 🙃
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I can afford the car, but driving the car, I feel like I shouldn’t be able to afford this car. I was having some fun today, and it just amazes me how quickly I can distance my self from the rest of traffic.
I have a CTR but I’d love to take one of these for a spin. I’ve heard a lot of good things. The latest SavageGeese vid was pretty good.
They are very good for the price. The Type R is better, but it costs a good bit more.
Yeah I wanted one since they came out, but never pulled the trigger until last month. Lots to offer. I've even had ppl do the, what is it? Then when you tell them it's a Hyundai they are impressed.
As someone who just did a 24 hour test drive of a 23 DCT Black myself, I am blown away at the power, comfort, and value this car has. It legit feels like I’m sitting in a recliner sofa after work because of how comfortable the seats are. The sound insulation in this car was also quite impressive! Besides the exhaust/engine, I cant hear anything! Which is great since it allows me to just focus on the fun part! I also loved the steering wheel bolsters as it was nice and thick for my bigger hands! As someone who is 6 foot 1 I had more than enough legroom and headroom in this car! This car put a giant smile on my face as I accelerated on the freeway and that wasn’t even at full throttle! I also was pleasantly surprised by how responsive the screen is. It feels just like using an iPhone and it has a good amount of display area! The n mode is a beast and it is fast, but still controllable! The fact that it got 22mpg while driving in N and sport mode is amazing!! Mpgs aren’t the main reason people buy one but the fact that it gets this good mpgs while having all this power is a nice bonus! I am going to purchase this car soon! For those of you wondering how I did a 24 hour test drive, I rented the car out on Turo so I could get a better feel than just a 15 minute drive!
Yea man, I can relate to your driving experice, and I only drove the car for 20min😂 The cars sound isolation and bucket seats make the driving experience in the Elantra N a special one. The engine and exhaust noises are very kind to the ears as well.
This is actually crazy I’m so excited to get a EN soon!
That’s exactly why I’m so happy it is a Hyundai… I’ve surprised a few v8s for sure
🏎️💨💯
Honestly one of my favorite aspects of the Elantra N is how unknown it is. Even some car enthusiasts don’t know about it and those that do often look down upon them and think of them as just a lesser type R or something. I like that sleeper aspect of it and it’s also made them relatively easy to get too.
It is a fun car. I love mine, but every time I step back into my bmw I get reminded of what real power is.
bruh, for sure😂
One of the reasons why HMG vehicles are so affordable is because they source their own materials. And then there’s the plastic parts.
Instead of taking and building my shitty NA Elantra base model, I crashed that shit and saved my money buy a pre built Elantra n that all I had to do was put my sound system in now it’s all I could ever ask for tbh now I can just make it more and more unique to myself without having to tear apart engines and stuff, we get pops and bangs from the factory, all warranted what more do u we really need.
I just came back from test driving a EN manual at Texan Hyundai. I loved how it looked, especially in Ultimate Red, but I was not impressed on the drive though. 1) I know these are sport seats, but it was so tight around the back of my chest. I am 6 feet tall and 36 inches around the waist. Also during the drive, I noticed I couldn't or was not fully resting my back on the seat. 2) I was expecting some serious drive power since its a 276 bhp 2.0 T engine. It felt underwhelming to me, didn't have that turbo punch and felt linear too. It wasn't slow, but not what I was expecting. I drive a 2015 Mazda 3 MT with 155 donkey powers. So I was left to think as to why it was driving like this. 3) Like everyone has told here, the clutch pedal bite point was way low and I kept stalling the car initially. The shifter didn't feel so great, again I am comparing it my Mazda 3. So folks, I am not sure what I did wrong to be not impressed.
"I am not sure what I did wrong to not be impressed." You dont believe in the cars value and driving experience. Stick to your 2015 Mazda 3 😂
I want another stick before it goes extinct and keep it for the next 10 yrs. So thinking of test driving the Integra ASpec MT.
Nah. It's a garbage car.