Video Review Roundup: The 2025 Hyundai Elantra
You’ll never guess what some of the most influential car critics have to say about the Elantra Hybrid. Hint: It’s not like the other hybrids. Today, we take in the wise words of Brian Makse to see what’s so different about the beloved Elantra when you add the electrified powertrain of Hyundai ingenuity.
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A Hybrid That’s Not Afraid to Growl
The thing about most hybrids is that they start to feel less like cars. You lose that satisfying grumble and the feel of grit on asphalt. The fun stuff, essentially. Brian Makse laments about this, but the Elantra Hybrid is here to change that.
“Hyundai managed to make this Elantra Hybrid feel like a regular car first, and then an efficient hybrid second, which is exactly how it should be.”
First, the meat and potatoes. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in Columbus carries a 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder engine. Paired with an electric motor, that brings us to a combined total of 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
But it’s not just about the horses, is it? It’s also in the transmission. Where most new hybrids would adopt the CVT for the sake of “efficiency”, the Elantra Hybrid keeps it real with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. It may be an HEV, but it shifts like the real deal.
What else can that electric motor do? Instant torque. Hitting the pedal in the Elantra Hybrid nearly slams you against your seat with punchy acceleration. That’s another perk to driving electrified.
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The Elantra Hybrid normally has a top speed of 116 MPH. In the Elantra Hybrid N, that bumps up to 155 MPH. |
Polite Where It Matters
Power feels nice. No one can argue with that. But you also need telltale signs that you’re driving a hybrid, and this platform has that, too, as demonstrated by Brian Makse.
Driving the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in Gahanna, you’ll find comfort in its finely-tuned suspension system. Macpherson struts in the front, multi-link suspension in the rear for greater handling. You won’t find that in your typical hybrid.
“It stays composed through corners without feeling like it's fighting the laws of physics.”
The Elantra Hybrid’s powertrain somehow knows exactly when to swap between gas, electric, or a combination of both, exactly when you need it to.
Read more > Road Test Report: What’s It Like Driving The 2025 Elantra Hybrid?
Locking Arms With Fuel Efficiency
You can’t talk about a hybrid without discussing fuel efficiency. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in Westerville actively makes back some of what you spend with an intuitive regenerative braking system that the brand has been working on for years.
Now, let’s look at those numbers:
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51 in-city MPG |
58 highway MPG |
54 combined MPG |
All in all, the Elantra Hybrid is a tough one to beat, and we have yet to see any worthy competitors.
In the words of Brian Makse:
“It's efficient without being pious about it, practical without being a penalty box, and engaging enough that you won't question your life choices every time you get behind the wheel.”
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