Recently, it was learned from overseas media that Hyundai's new performance sedan Elantra N officially announced its overseas price, and the new car launched two models, one of which is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, priced at $31,900 (about 203,400 yuan), and the other is equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, priced at $33,400 (about 213,000 yuan). This price is relatively close to the people compared to some small steel gun models in China.
Elantra N is as a high-performance version of Elantra, first released in July this year, and officially debuted at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, once unveiled, with its super high appearance and excellent performance by young consumers, and even many netizens said: the introduction must buy.
In terms of appearance, the modern Elantra N is based on the foundation of the ordinary version of the Elantra, equipped with a more sporty appearance kit, the front face uses a larger size of the intake grille, while the air intakes on both sides of the surrounding area, the headlight group have been blackened, it feels that the entire front face is an intake grille, and the visual impact is very shocking.
In addition, the grille is also marked with the "N" series logo, but due to the chrome coating, it looks a little low-key under the dark background, and if it can be painted in red, the visual effect will be better. In addition, the lower front surround is also embellished with N series exclusive red trim strips, which are status symbols, always indicating to the outside world: I am not good!
On the side of the body, the overall silhouette is consistent with the ordinary Elantra, which is still a more elegant and fashionable Z-shaped waistline and a sneaky body shape that young people like. The difference is that this 19-inch sports multi-width wheel makes the whole car look more low-lying, not only good-looking, but also equipped with Michelin PS4S tires, which can effectively improve dry wet grip and brake performance, bringing better high-speed stable cornering performance.
In addition, the car is equipped with red painted brake calipers and red side skirts, further highlighting the new car's combat sense.
The tail is equipped with a large size black tail and an exaggerated lower diffuser, coupled with a huge exhaust from the bilateral single, the scare effect is absolutely first-class. In terms of other details, the new taillights have also been blackened, making it more advanced and sporty. At the same time, the right tail light also has an "N" logo underneath, highlighting a distinctive identity.
In terms of interior, it continues the simple and stylish design style of the ordinary version of Elantra, and the double 10.25-inch large screen is also close to the mainstream of the interior design of the current technology, and the center console biased to the driver's side also reflects the humanized design. Of course, the new car is still very different in function and material, such as equipped with an integrated sports seat, and wrapped in Alcantara material, and there is also an obvious "N" logo under the headrest.
In addition, the steering wheel also adopts a more sporty shape, in addition to equipped with the common shift paddles of performance cars, there are also two exclusive "N" buttons, which is a bit like the M button on bmw M Power, which can activate the preset custom driving mode with one button. And there is also an NSG button on the right side, which, after being pressed, can increase the pressure value of the engine for a short time and add an additional 10 horsepower, which is similar to Porsche's "real man mode".
In addition to the hardware upgrades, there are also differences in software, Elantra N's entertainment system will increase the exclusive use and functions of the N series, supporting functions such as booster, oil thermometer, G-value information and lap timer, creating a more track-like sports atmosphere.
In terms of power, the Elantra N will be equipped with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the maximum power of 280 horsepower, the peak torque of 392 Nm, the transmission system is matched with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, after pressing the N Grin Shift (NGS) button, its 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 5.3 seconds, and the media measurement also has a good performance of 5.6 seconds, compared with Lynk & Co 03+, Golf GTI and other performance small steel guns have obvious advantages.
At the same time, Elantra N is also equipped with a dedicated integrated drive axle (IDA), which can effectively reduce the front mass of the vehicle, while also withstanding greater lateral loads, resulting in better cornering performance, and there are E-LSD electronic limited slip differentials, R-MDPS torque and other functions for assistance, but also minimize the phenomenon of pushing head into the corner, resulting in better handling performance. In addition, in order to obtain sound satisfaction for consumers, the new car is also equipped with a variable exhaust valve system, and the thick and low sound wave believes that no one refuses.
At present, it is uncertain whether the car will be introduced for domestic sales, but Hyundai Motor can bring it to the Guangzhou Auto Show and invite domestic media to test drive it, which means that Elantra N has a high probability of introduction. At the same time, according to the purchase of the jun, Elantra N will also have a large-scale test drive, which also means that one day in the future, the buyer can really experience it.
Overall, at present, in this segment, the competition is not very strong, and consumers can choose few models, such as Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback, Lynk & Co 03+ and Golf GTI. If Elantra N is based on overseas prices, Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback and Lynk & Co 03+ have price advantages and national complexes in comparison, Golf GTI has faith and feelings, and Elantra N has stronger performance to produce a more explosive shape, how will you choose?
Anyway, buy and buy Jun still hope that the car can be introduced, at least one more choice, but some words should be said or said, Elantra N if the introduction, the probability is to import the way to introduce, then the price is not expected to be cheap, combined with its power system and equipped with sports configuration and luxury materials, it is expected that the domestic price will not be less than 250,000 yuan, I don't know if you will choose?