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Hi All,
Just drove a Hyundai Elantra N in Manual. First impressions, well before even driving it I thought it was going to be a lot better than I experienced. First off, it's an amazing value for the money, let's get that straight. Here in Canada it retails for roughly 39K (before freight/PDI & taxes) and when you compare it to the 46K 2021 Type R, there's some value there. The exhaust note is incredible, N mode and the ability to change all the settings is a much needed option that the Type R will surely get in the new one hopefully. The interior is impressive looking and the seats are fantastic as well.
Here's where I think if you compare the actual engines, is the biggest difference. Mind you, this was a new Elantra with 15K on it, but it just didn't pull like a Type R at all, the clutch had no give back and was super light. I don't think you can compare the manual to a Honda's as well, felt very spongey.
I owned a 2017 Type R and I'm first on the list for a 2023, if I didn't have the experience with a Type R I could very well be impressed with the Elantra N, but I don't think it hits all the marks. And another deal breaker for me is the Type R's hatch, so much more flexibility. The Elantra N has the brace behind the back seats which helps with rigidity, but limits the convenience of the folding rear seats. Overall, I think Hyundai did a great job with the Elantra N and for the money, it's a vehicle to consider.
Just drove a Hyundai Elantra N in Manual. First impressions, well before even driving it I thought it was going to be a lot better than I experienced. First off, it's an amazing value for the money, let's get that straight. Here in Canada it retails for roughly 39K (before freight/PDI & taxes) and when you compare it to the 46K 2021 Type R, there's some value there. The exhaust note is incredible, N mode and the ability to change all the settings is a much needed option that the Type R will surely get in the new one hopefully. The interior is impressive looking and the seats are fantastic as well.
Here's where I think if you compare the actual engines, is the biggest difference. Mind you, this was a new Elantra with 15K on it, but it just didn't pull like a Type R at all, the clutch had no give back and was super light. I don't think you can compare the manual to a Honda's as well, felt very spongey.
I owned a 2017 Type R and I'm first on the list for a 2023, if I didn't have the experience with a Type R I could very well be impressed with the Elantra N, but I don't think it hits all the marks. And another deal breaker for me is the Type R's hatch, so much more flexibility. The Elantra N has the brace behind the back seats which helps with rigidity, but limits the convenience of the folding rear seats. Overall, I think Hyundai did a great job with the Elantra N and for the money, it's a vehicle to consider.
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