Happy Friday everyone! The Elantra N may come across as the underdog next to the Civic Type R and GR Corolla, but this car is still one terrific value and still one of the best handling FWD cars on the market.It essentially gives you 90% of the goodness of a Civic Type R but with a $10k price discount!

A 2022 Hyundai Elantra N DCT owner here with 30k miles on the clock, 2 years 3 months daily driver, 7 days driving this amazing car. 25 to 27 mpg between cities in 40 minutes diving in the morning and evening, the car is also go road trips to Florida with 38mpg and to Texas make 40.4 mpg. Track racing, autocross, Road Trip to the mountains between the Carolinas. Not issue yet. For the money, recommended.

2023 EN owner here. Lots of fun and noise for 34k, even with DCT. A lot of hate online on this car just because it’s a “HyUnDaI” but performance per dollar is amazing.

One thing that I will always point out as an N owner is Hyundais commitment to Nthusiasts. They actively work with the N clubs to get drivers out to race tracks and track the car, invite them out to Korea, and etc. I haven’t seen any other company do that either regular drivers

In BMW fashion the Elantra N with octane learning done actually puts 280-290 to the wheels so it's really at like 330-340hp crank, Thank you Albert Bierrman 🏁

I factory ordered her through my dealer. Getting it late summer. 6 speed manual, white, with mud flaps and all season mats, at MSRP.

Recordings do not show just how good that exhaust really is lol

Owned 1 for almost 2 years now and this car is so underrated and one of the greatest against the competitors

7:29 Gosh That Pop Sound Fantastic

One thing I’d like to mention as an N owner is that you mentioned how “stiff” the vehicle is In N mode which although true that’s more for track use. Everyone should note that you can customize your N driving experience in the custom settings. There you can change how stiff your suspension is, how much performance goes to the engine, how open the valves for the exhaust are and how stiff the steering can be. Which ultimately can make your N mode experience a lot more comfortable. You can customize a whole lot more but just a side note.

Awesome review. I did however want to make a correction though. At 17:04 you state that the back seat does not fold down but it actually does. When you look in the trunk you can see the release tabs towards the top.

Just got mine a couple days ago and I love it! It’s so much fun to drive!

i got a 2021 VN, it's a such a good daily driver, gets off from the stop very well, just the kind of power I needed

Been waiting for this one! Thanks for the review!!

Redline Reviews, This is amazing! I subscribed right away!

I was waiting for Redline reviews to drop the video 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Excellent review. I’m picking up my New 2024 N this weekend. Looking forward to the driving experience.

Got to love the slow walk in the intro

new facelift looks great! I love my 22' model.

I LOVE my 2023 Hyundai Elantra N! DCT = FTW!!!

Great review!

🔥Happy Friday Sofyan, Thanks for the video🔥 🔥HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYBODY🔥

So happy to see Hyundai continue the N trim and with any luck we will also see a Kona N. I love the redesign of the Kona and it should look sick as an N model.

It may not be a hatchback, but it remains a reasonably flexible car with excellent performance. Yes, I would buy it... But I am thinking about the stories about the dealer network... yikes... That is too bad because it would be a sensible purchase. I don't mind the plasticky interior. It is not an M-B or a BMW. Its goal is to put a smile on your face with plenty of fun driving. An excellent review. Period.

Is there anyway you can find out whether the Knock Sensor issue has been taken care.

The robotic walk from the back to the front of the car at the start gets me every time 😅. Great review though. 👍

I wish the exterior design was different, then I would consider it. The mechanics and interior are fine.

Drove one yesterday, wow amazing car 😮

As a type R owner im a fan of this car! You are definitely getting a lot for how much you are paying. Ill take this over a civic si, wrx and new gti

This car is a modern-day version SRT-4 Neon exhaust sounds cheaper than a competition and have some fun this car came out I have seen about three.

As someone who bought the 2024 N (DCT model) this weekend, I have to say it's a complete blast to drive. I had to go 450 miles to find one, and it was absolutely worth it. It has amazing grip and handling even when wet. It accelerates beautifully and I have experienced no turbo lag. The amount of customizing makes it a techie's dream. The shifting of the DCT is extremely good (and a definite step up from the 7spd dry-clutch DCT of the N-Line models, something I can say from experience). The exhaust, acceleration and handling, puts a ten-mile wide grin on your face just like the reviewer; it certainly does for me. I can hear it calling from my garage..."Drive me...Drive me..." Great review @theredline .I agree, I would like wireless CarPlay; I would also like Hyundai to start offering all-weather floormats (I will be buying Kagu 3D ones shortly). I think the new key fobs feel a little cheap compared to the old ones from 2019-2020. I also agree with you on the hatch bit; if the i30N had come to North America at any time since I discovered the N-Line/N series (I own an Elantra GT N-Line as well), it would be in my garage. While I'd love the hatch even more, I still really love this car.

Definitely my top 3 (non luxury) cars. There is so much value. I wished the interior had more colors and contrasting, though. If i ever can, this would be hands dlwn the first pick of a second vehicle (being that SUVs are my priority).

Absolutely love the redesign, but that blue is not for me. It's too dark and mutes the flat and gloss black accents imo. Definitely considering this for my next daily!

Gosh, the upgraded engine mounts aren’t doing many favors. This ‘24 is wheel hopping as bad as my ‘22 did when I first bought it, until I upgraded it with aftermarket engine mount bushings. It makes a world of difference.

When are you reviewing the Sonata N line, waiting for it.

I think this facelift was a deal maker for me. Before it was too weird for me to like, but now this is very likable. Cleaner lines for sure! My gf wants one so bad 😂

I'll choose the N-line over this just to be in the middle of sport and daily driver, also that exotic green color hits different.

They need to put this magic in the Genesis lineup on the G70, wish the exhaust on my G70 which has a 3.3liter twin turbo V6 sounded half as good as that

Is this good for a Dailey driver then n line,?

Nice job Sofyan & this sport car is my choice.

“Conventional hinges that crush your cargo” 🤣 8:14

Honestly, the only exterior gripe i have is the red ground effect, but a wrap can take care of that easily

I love this car but man this update could have used some nice updates for interior. Some color and cooled seats as a start for sure.

The design is so slick, if you are into sports car but on a budget, elantra N will not disappoint, all it needs is a wing spoiler!

My girlfriends 22 Elantra N is a blast but she did have the DCT replaced at 11,000 miles. 27,000 now with no problems. I have a 20 Veloster N and it's been flawless except I had the wheels replaced under warranty because of the clear coat coming off. The only gripe I have is 6th gear is too short. 3100 rpm at 80 mph gets annoying. I'm guessing the Elantra N manual has the same gearing. Just a tip if you'll be doing a lot of highway driving.

been saving money for a new car for a long time and was looking for one of these. My local dealer called me and said they had one on the way and I just put down my deposit. I am extremely excited for my first sports car

We had the opportunity to reserve the new EN but decided we didn't want to wait. We bought a used Intense Blue EN instead. Supposedly one of the differences is adaptive cruise control, but that was when rumors were around - wondering if that is truly the case? The pre-facelift version allows the rear seat to drop - did the remove the feature? I see the switch in the trunk for it. Would be odd they had it but removed it. Another difference is the door handles are now body colored instead of black. Not sure which I prefer. And as far as the updated front fascia, I actually prefer the older one as it looks more aggressive and unique in my eye. I'm not a huge fan of the new key fob - much prefer the previous version we got since it looks more classy and compact to me. Our version (DCT) does have remote start capability, so I'd imagine that will carry over to the new one. One thing to note is the N buttons on the steering wheel can be pretty extensively customized - you can make them put your car in N mode, swap between N and N-custom, start a lap timer, etc. And lastly, I'm a bit surprised about the fuel economy drop. I don't see how when it's the same engine with seemingly the same transmission. Our car will get around 33mpg on interstate driving. If the new car can't do that, I wonder why. And I'm yet again glad we snatched up a pre-facelift version when we did. As always, love your content - I've been subscribed for a while now and have no intent to change that.

The rear seats DO fold down. Look at 8:07. The release tabs are in the trunk. They've never been inside the car.

Does anyone know if this car still has ambient lighting ? Sorry I was watching the video and distracted at the same time and I didn’t hear if it did or not ngl

Awesome to see another Elantra N at the 19:50 mark

Not a sedan person but it’s a fantastic performance bargain. Owned a Veloster N for a few years and loved it.

Looked at one of these. But went with a GR Corolla cause I prefer AWD. The 2024 looks great though! Also the new wheels are a game changer for me when looking at this from the side. I hated the old wheels

You had the AC on when you did the launch.

Crazy that as you say the rear seat does not fold down yet the trunk still has the pulls to fold the seats. They

i have the 2022 EN but didnt see any difference on the inside for me to trade it in especially when the stealership was marking it up 6k above msrp

Love the Elantra n but why does my base model 23 Kona have wireless CarPlay yet the top trim 24 Elantra needs a cord? Little things like that make a car like this so much better

what the heck is going on with the fuel tank...only 12.4 gals?

The fact that these put out a 0-60 in 4.8 seconds practically rivaling the stinger GT. Which were 50k brand new compared to these at 35k. This has to be the cheapest most powerful stock car ever made or atleast extremely close...

I like this a lot. Very nice refresh, even tho I honestly liked the last model.

the rear seats do fold down, you have to pull the knobs when you open the trunk.

Wish this was available in the uk.

My boy racer days are over excuse the pun, but I really like the specs on this Elantra-N. I thought this mid-cycle refresh where they lowered the front end a bit too much for my taste, but the design is growing on me. Rest of the car looks great, the beautiful wheel design, the side profile and the rear end with that impressive spoiler I like a lot. Interior looks great luv those sport seats with the lighted N-logo, the twin digital 10.25 in. displays really nice. But this car was built for performance and all the reviews of it are great. I think this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as what the N-Division within Hyundai can produce. They’ve shown with this car as well as the Kona-N and the Ioniq-5 N which has 641 hp at its top end, that they can build performance vehicles rivaling those from other brands.

Even though its mpg rated is low, the EN DCT with its 8 gears can net you 35+ in normal/eco cruising 70-80MPH. You'll get around 25 in the city. N mode you'll get around 20 or less. Yup small tank but computer adjusts if you're doing nothing but long drives so next fill up you can see anywhere from 300-340 mile range. Not consistent but very efficient when given the chance.

My 22 Forte GT was totaled, If these wasn't so much I would LOVE to buy one of these. Kia/Hyundai make great bang for buck performance sedans. Thinking about the K5 GT.

I can see this one was not octane learned. It would only hit 15 psi. It will hit 19 psi when it adjusts to 91 or higher.

I own an Integra Type-S, but the Elantra N was on my radar. I never had the chance to drive and Elantra N before buying the Type-S, but wish I did.

A few mods can mitigate the wheel hop by alot to help it put the power down

I’ve test driven the pre facelift DCT Elantra N (I30 sedan N in Australia). We get heated and cooled seats in Australia. You really can’t beat the Elantra N especially considering it’s $15-20k cheaper.

There is a moon roof on the N?

Wow that sound. Vroooom Pop pop pop. Very nice.

It’s so hard to get the Performance blue and cyber gray shits rare af they only make intense blue, red, black, white

its still sound stupid to me to hear that in the US the manual doesnt have the sunroof while here in Canada it does

Any idea when this comes to the US?

Finally normal wheels!! 🥳

Hyundai N simply makes the best performance cars. This is a fact

the rear seat has always been one of the lone sore spots in this car. A center armrest, padded door armrests and rear vents would really make this killer.

Should I be worry about the wheel hop with this car? Does that happens a lot??? Is that why it’s 5.7 sec 0-60? Lack of traction?

I got 58000km on my 2023 6MT Elantra N from Rideshare. All my Riders, who are not car enthusiast (cause the enthusiast are mind blown by having a 6MT N-car as their ride) ask me if it's Hybrid. So, yes, it makes for a very usable daily driver, especially with the aftermarket 18' rims.

I love these but definitely prefer my KONA N more!

Black interior is the best !!!🎉🎉🎉

On a run from Chicagoland to Tenn I got 38.4/39.8 mph in ECO mode +5 mph w/ cruise control on, no BS❗️

That’s crazy they dropped the highway MPG. I easily get 35mpg in my 2022 Elantra N DCT in normal mode.

Sofy, you tend to forget to mention if cars have commuter friendly standards like lane keeping or adaptive cruise control. Does this car have it? 😊

As someone who owned a 2023 EN manual transmission for a year: Hyundai should have included a sunroof for the MT. The 2024 “refresh” body design is a downgrade compared to my performance blue EN, especially the blacked out wheel compared to the previous gen chrome finish. Overall, a fantastic car that is very tail happy in the rain for a front-wheel drive car.

It was my favorite car to own. I loved the thing. The looks. The fun. The price. But, some kid smashed into it and I ended up with a WRX. Doesn't hold a candle to the N. Just a little better in bad weather.

The facelift totally fixed this car's front end!

That facelift is sorely needed. Lighter wheels and new fascia? Yes please. Though I'm concerned about the 3mpg drop in the highway MPG. Why did that happen? 30mpg highway is pretty bad as is.

Yeah, I wish I’d bring that hatchback version of this car like they have over Europe!

The ONLY thing holding me back from buying this when i was buying was the horrific dealership reputation. Maybe someone who owns one can clarify with the personal experiences. Love the car! Ended up with a mk 7.5 gti Autobahn. Love it after 45,000 miles.

Drives better than my RS3!

Has anyone driven this and the type R fk8?

Do anyone of you if some owners painted the front black portion of the bumper to the color of the body ? Design is awesome 🎉

I freakin love the N ❤

I love ICE vehicles too but not enough to make it my daily driver, for that duty I have switched to an EV, anyway excellent video as always!

Hmmm... May have to take a look.

Don't let a California cop near it

Hyundai really crammed a lot of value into this one!

4:50 really? The flat black looks awesome! So aggressive. I would leave it, but definitely up to your preference

The updated front of this car looks so much clean! Hyundai did a thing 🔥

Or if you want less wheel hop? Change out the lower motor mount for a performance one.