2022 Hyundai Elantra N
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2022 Hyundai Elantra N
In the wake of Veloster models vanishing, Hyundai has exciting news with its latest N expansion: the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. As expected, it features sporty but not outrageous styling, and underneath, it has the same sweet powertrains as its Veloster and Kona cousins.
The front is probably the boldest part of the car, with large inlets and blacked-out panels between them. It looks like it wishes to devour anything unfortunate enough to get in its way. A bright red front splitter matches the red side skirts and line around the rear diffuser. The tail also features a rear wing, large dual exhaust tips and a triangular reflector in the diffuser.
Inside, the Elantra N gets a unique steering wheel, sportier seats, aluminum pedals and buttons for drive modes. Optional thinner seats are available for more interior space and can come with illuminated N logos. They sit 0.4 inches lower, too. The infotainment also gets display layouts that can show oil and coolant temperature, boost pressure and torque output. Lap times and some telemetry can also be displayed and then viewed later on the Hyundai N app, which will be available to existing N owners later. On top of all that, the Elantra N will have digital engine sounds that can be turned on and adjusted to fit your preferences. You can even choose TCR race car sounds. Of course, you ought to just turn it off and enjoy the natural noises made by the Elantra N's variable exhaust.
Powering the Elantra N is a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with which we've become familiar in the Kona N and Veloster N. It makes 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, and can be paired with either an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. An electronically controlled limited-slip differential is standard, and sends power to the front wheels with WRC rally car-inspired axles that have integrated wheel hubs and bearings. Hyundai says they're stronger and save 3.7 pounds. Naturally, the suspension and chassis has been thoroughly updated from the regular Elantra to meet N requirements, with some of the improvements including additional bracing and new bushings. It also gets 245-millimeter-wide tires, 10-mm wider than than those on the Veloster N. Stopping it are larger brakes measuring 14.2 inches at the front, also larger than the Veloster N's.
Hyundai hasn't given pricing or availability yet, but we expect to see it go on sale by the end of the year. Pricing will likely be similar or above the Veloster N, which starts around $33,000.
The front is probably the boldest part of the car, with large inlets and blacked-out panels between them. It looks like it wishes to devour anything unfortunate enough to get in its way. A bright red front splitter matches the red side skirts and line around the rear diffuser. The tail also features a rear wing, large dual exhaust tips and a triangular reflector in the diffuser.
Inside, the Elantra N gets a unique steering wheel, sportier seats, aluminum pedals and buttons for drive modes. Optional thinner seats are available for more interior space and can come with illuminated N logos. They sit 0.4 inches lower, too. The infotainment also gets display layouts that can show oil and coolant temperature, boost pressure and torque output. Lap times and some telemetry can also be displayed and then viewed later on the Hyundai N app, which will be available to existing N owners later. On top of all that, the Elantra N will have digital engine sounds that can be turned on and adjusted to fit your preferences. You can even choose TCR race car sounds. Of course, you ought to just turn it off and enjoy the natural noises made by the Elantra N's variable exhaust.
Powering the Elantra N is a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with which we've become familiar in the Kona N and Veloster N. It makes 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, and can be paired with either an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. An electronically controlled limited-slip differential is standard, and sends power to the front wheels with WRC rally car-inspired axles that have integrated wheel hubs and bearings. Hyundai says they're stronger and save 3.7 pounds. Naturally, the suspension and chassis has been thoroughly updated from the regular Elantra to meet N requirements, with some of the improvements including additional bracing and new bushings. It also gets 245-millimeter-wide tires, 10-mm wider than than those on the Veloster N. Stopping it are larger brakes measuring 14.2 inches at the front, also larger than the Veloster N's.
Hyundai hasn't given pricing or availability yet, but we expect to see it go on sale by the end of the year. Pricing will likely be similar or above the Veloster N, which starts around $33,000.
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Maybe, we'll see what the new WRX brings to the table soon. But I would think that there are also many people that don't want the WRX, Subaru styling/interior tech etc. Glad to see Hyundai supporting the N models, and with a manual transmission to boot!
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To me this comes off more as a competitor that lives somewhere between an Si and a Type R. Maybe slightly above something like a GTI as well (and almost certainly more performanc-ey than a GLI). Or at least, that's how I saw the Veloster N - now with a nicer/roomier interior.
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To me this comes off more as a competitor that lives somewhere between an Si and a Type R. Maybe slightly above something like a GTI as well (and almost certainly more performanc-ey than a GLI). Or at least, that's how I saw the Veloster N - now with a nicer/roomier interior.
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It looks like it's been hit on all sides. Possibly one of the tackiest bodies to come along in a while. A shame, as the interior looks stellar. I guess as the new Civic switched to mature styling, something boy-racer had to take it's place.
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I was behind a new Elantra the other day (obviously not an N model). I have to say, I was not a fan of the styling at all. I'm not really enjoying the new, sharp/angular styling Hyundai has been using lately.
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There's one that routinely parks in my part of the parking lot here at the apartment. It is black. I don't like the front of it in black, and the only part that seems to work for me is the rear. I like the full-width, angular tail lights.