Hyundai Elantra N global debut

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【Summary】Hyundai has launched the new Elantra N globally with a major design update and a new 2.0-litre GDi engine. The car features a wider front, updated grille, side sills, rear spoiler, 19-inch wheels, and dual exhaust tips. Inside, it has sportier bucket seats, a 4.2-inch instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch infotainment system. The Elantra N has improved handling with changes to the engine mounts, suspension, ESC, and steering gearbox. It is powered by a 2.

FutureCar Staff Sep 17, 2023 4:19 PM PT

Hyundai has recently launched the 2024 Elantra N globally, marking the eighth anniversary of the 'N' brand. The car is known as the Avante N in South Korea and the i30 Sedan N in Australia. To celebrate the launch, Hyundai released a performance film showcasing actual vehicles owned by N enthusiasts.

The new Elantra N boasts a significant design update, including a wider front, an updated grille featuring the 'N' badge, side sills, a rear spoiler, 19-inch wheels, and dual exhaust tips. The headlights have been redesigned to be sleeker, and the daytime running lights now run across the entire width of the bonnet.

Inside the cabin, the Elantra N offers sportier bucket seats compared to the standard Elantra. It also features a 4.2-inch instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Bose speakers, connected car technology, and soft-touch materials on various surfaces.

Hyundai has made several enhancements to improve the handling of the new Elantra N. These include reinforcing the engine mounts, tweaking the suspension and ESC, introducing a new steering gearbox yoke with joint friction reduction for improved steering precision, and adjusting the tyre pressure to balance the load on the axles.

Powering the Elantra N is a specially designed 2.0-litre GDi turbocharged engine, exclusively made for the N range. This engine produces an impressive 276bhp and 392Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed DCT gearbox, allowing the Elantra N to achieve a top speed of 280kmph.