The new Hyundai Elantra gets N Line
A refreshed Hyundai Elantra was launched earlier this year, now there is a new Elantra N Line. Originally, the Elantra was made to appeal to a more sporty aesthetic with features like the big grill and sharp, angular bodywork. So, it makes a lot of sense when we see an N Line Elantra, but Hyundai isn’t stopping there. We can expect to see the i10, i20 and Kona all get the N treatment.
An already sporty design taken even further.
With an already more aggressive base, the Hyundai Elantra N Line gets sportier with a cascading grille and new bumpers that house bladed air intakes. Sportier side skirts and 18-inch alloy wheels give the side view a slightly new look. At the back are dual exhausts and a fake diffuser. We know this is a “sporty” car, but this diffuser isn’t fooling anyone. The last thing to set the N Line apart from the standard Hyundai Elantra is the two-tone paint.
Inside, the cabin remains mostly the same apart from more leather, sports seats and alloy pedals. As a reminder, the Elantra features Hyundai’s “immersive cocoon” design. It features two 10-inch screens with bird’s-eye view navigation, dual Bluetooth connectivity and wireless smartphone mirroring. The N Line will likely feature mood lighting.
More power from the engine and a stiffer suspension.
This time around, the Elantra N Line gets a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that throws 150 kW and 265 Nm into the front wheels. Buyers will get the choice of either a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch automatic transmission. Hyundai has also taken a lot of effort to stiffen the sportier suspension.
We will not be seeing the Hyundai Elantra R Line.
In fact, we won’t be seeing any Elantra at all. When we first covered the reveal of the standard Elantra, there was still uncertainty in the air about a local model. However, with our local market shifting to SUV and crossovers, we can expect to see less and less new sedans make their way to our shores.
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