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South Korean automaker Hyundai released a short teaser video of its upcoming Elantra N Line sedan. For the first time, the Elantra is receiving a high-performance model that offers turbo power and a sharper chassis configuration.
Truth be told, we find it odd that the Veloster was the first to receive the N Line treatment than Hyundai’s long-standing Elantra sedan. But it’s finally coming, and we bet it’s worth the long wait.
Yes, the car in the video is covered in a sleek camouflage, making it difficult to discern the exterior changes of a standard Elantra model. But similar to what Hyundai did with the previous generation Elantra GT N Line model, we expect a slightly more revised and sporty front and rear fascia along with a larger grille. And although the teaser video reveals a car rolling on stock alloys, we believe Hyundai will hit a larger set of dark wheels on the production model.
However, we are pretty sure that the new Elantra N Line will receive a turbocharged engine, but it will probably not be the Veloster N’s four-horsepower 2.0-liter, 250-horsepower engine. Instead, the Elantra N Line will have to run on a small 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder from the Elantra GT N Line. It produces 201 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque, the latter of which is accessible from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm.
And while a standard Elantra is equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), we expect the hottest Elantra to have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic or six-speed manual gearbox. A better option is the new 2021 Veloster N eight-speed N-DCT dual-clutch unit with a wet clutch package, but at this point it’s pure speculation.
The N line is a welcome addition to the Elantra portfolio, but we can’t wait for the spiciest Elantra of all: the Elantra N. Hyundai has yet to confirm whether 2021 Elantra will receive the full N treatment, but a little The Bird told us that will come very soon. And if it does, expect nothing less than a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-liter engine with a maximum power of 275 horsepower and a standard manual transmission.
But for now, the Elantra N Line will have to work if you want a fast, fun-to-drive, and practical Hyundai sedan. Pricing has yet to be announced, but we consider the 2021 Elantra N line to start below $ 26,000.
