WRX vs Elantra N – Best Affordable Family Fun Car? | Everyday Driver

I have actually owned both. The N is just by far a more "Fun" car. The tech is better. The speed is quicker. And obviously, it sounds better. A punk kid smashed it and I couldn't afford to replace it with another N, so I got the WRX. For the money I paid, I got a deal (2K under MSRP). It's a good car. Reliable and it actually corners better than the N, but it just doesn't have the same spirit. I'm sure I'll be happy with it over the life of the car, but I won't forget the fun I had with the Elantra N.

I bought my Elantra N right when they were first available, almost 2 years ago. I still thoroughly enjoy it. It has surpassed my expectations.

This review of the WRX is so real. As a owner of a 22 WRX I share the opinion of the reviewers. I bought my 22 WRX last April and I was and still is impressed with my WRX driving dynamics. It’s a fun car. I don’t mind the black cladding. I predict that this car is going to be a legend in a few years.

Paul should get extra props for powering through! Thanks you two!

there was one of those Elantra N last Sunday when i was driving back in the canyons, we had a little cat and mouse but i had to push my Cayman a little to catch up. i had to get up close and was like.. what the....an Elantra?!!

Who would have thought hyundai would be compared with subaru in performance. What a great success for hyundai

In a sea of car reviewers, you guys are absolutely among the best. The new face of the ‘24 Elantra N definitely makes me want to wait to buy one. Great work…as usual.

I had my first experience with the Elantra N last weekend. It was a 6 speed w/ a piggyback ECU tune and a small exhaust mod. I sat in the passenger seat as we bombed down a twisty road and I got to say.. I absolutely slept on the Elantra N! What a performer.. sounded great, I was laughing like a kid.. I was blown away. I understand the exterior hesitations by some but the interior was also so well put together and polished. Fantastic value proposition

It's crazy that Hyundai could build something so good with their first ever Elantra N.

Beautiful drone shots of Canyon while driving 👌👀. As always informative and enlightening 👌

The critics of the old WRX said it was not grown up, too rough, interior was cheap, and geared to more of younger generation. The GT has check all the boxes of the previous past complaints. Now the GT WRX is not as fun because its not a manual. The interior now is great looking, the infotainment is solid, the options of all the driving is great, and the looks are not as flamboyant, but the car is solid. Elantra is good but at the end of the day, its FWD. There are companies like COBB that are all over these new WRX's and can really push the engine on this WRX. To each their own. I did the new WRX. I have a 2011 WRX LTD and will stick with it.

My wife picked up a Orange pearl WRX GT, its a fun car. Interior is awesome, drives great!

I love the throw away lines like “junior high coach applauding anything you do” and “exfoliating asphalt”!

I’d buy the WRX because of the AWD system, robust 2.4T engine and endless aftermarket support. Also prefer the design.

Great review you guys!

I like how you guys describe the driving experience of the cars you review. You don’t just spew stats, but really make me feel like I’m driving the car. I love the Elantra N. I’ve owned a Stinger but I’m now interested in the N.

Great review as always, and love the roads that you use. But these two cars need a rematch, with manual transmissions. I have a manual '22 wrx premium, and it is a blast on mountain roads. It doesn't need adaptive dampers or all of the other high tech modes, sensors, and other stuff to make it a great car.

I am still loving my 2020 Veloster N. It has become my commuting entertainment. Almost three years and I still look forward to driving the car each time.

FINALLY!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

Great music choices! This was a fun episode.