Hyundai is giving us our first look at the new 2021 Elantra N Line, which is set to join the model line-up as a performance-focused variant. According to the carmaker, N Line cars are positioned between the base and N models, the latter of which includes the i30 N and Veloster N.
The Elantra N Line is therefore akin to BMW’s M Performance models, offering heightened levels of performance but not to a degree as extreme as the full-fat N cars. While we don’t have detailed information about the new model, the sedan is said to come with chassis upgrades and a turbocharged engine.
The latter could likely be a 1.6 litre four-cylinder from the 2020 Elantra GT N Line sold in the United States (the market’s i30), which packs 201 hp and 264 Nm of torque. In the five-door hatchback, the mill drives the front wheels via a six-speed manual or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Based on paddle shifters seen in the teaser video, the DCT is a definite for the model.
The Elantra N Line will also get some distinct visual bits to make it stand out from a base Elantra, with the camouflaged unit seen here sporting a dual exhaust setup, complete with piped-in engine noise, while other highlights should include a sportier body kit, model-specific alloys and a lowered suspension.
When launched, the Hyundai sports sedan will compete against the likes of the Honda Civic Si Sedan and Volkswagen Jetta GLI. There are also rumours that a proper Elantra N model is in the works, with a larger 2.0 litre turbo engine from the upcoming Kona N that develops 275 hp.
GALLERY: 2021 Hyundai Elantra
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After what HSDM did by removing turbo lineup from elantra facelift, don’t expect this N Line to make come back to Malaysia anytime soon. Rip both korean brand in Malaysia. So sad, greaat brands ruined by shitty local distributer with high price and junky old engine and kosong spec
The brands’ poor reliability and horrendous designs of late don’t help its case though….
awful grille
Awful overall car design.