Recently, in a number of car test drives, there is a popular model that has attracted widespread attention, it is from the Hyundai brand of Elantra N, which has detonated the fan circle with its cool trend logo shape and superior driving performance. As a compact high-performance sedan, the Elantra N is based on the seventh generation of Elantra, which not only has the latter's own strong quality genes, but also has been fully upgraded in power and chassis configuration, and is a new model born from the collision and integration of the modern classic Elantra family and the high-performance N brand. Like the seventh generation of Elantra, Elantra N was also born in the modern third generation of technology platform i-GMP, the two have a high degree of technical homology, we can understand the driving control ability of the seventh generation Elantra, to more deeply understand the two identical models.
Sharp power performance on the i-GMP platform
The i-GMP platform built by the modern brand, based on the modular car manufacturing concept, can greatly improve the basic performance of the vehicle through the principle of sub-module design, especially in terms of power performance, and the sharp power of the Elantra N comes from here. Among them, according to the official configuration data and the test drive feedback around this time, the engine displacement of the Elantra N is as high as 2.0L, and it is equipped with a larger 52mm turbocharger, the maximum power reaches 206kW, and it can output 392N·m peak torque at 2100 rpm, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers only takes 5.3s, easily reaching the ceiling level of the compact sedan field, which can be called a high-performance small steel cannon.
The seventh generation of Elantra, which is on the same platform as Elantra N, is equipped with the hyundai SmartStream new generation power system, with advanced powertrain and perfect power tuning technology, which also leaves its peers far behind. In particular, the Kappa 240T GDi high-power engine, which has been awarded the title of "Ward's Top Ten Engines", has a maximum power of 103kW and an explosive torque of up to 211N·m, coupled with a 7DCT transmission with higher transmission efficiency and smoother power transmission, it is the strongest representative of its class in terms of efficiency and stability of power output. Moreover, the seventh generation of Elantra from the i-GMP platform integrates lightweight design, reduces the weight of the body of 84kg, and adds the ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.28 brought by better aerodynamics, and the acceleration performance and fuel economy are also better, becoming a dazzling star model in the same class!
Excellent handling in a balanced design
In terms of chassis performance, the Elantra N has become one of the strongest models on the track with excellent chassis tuning and excellent materials. At the same time, Elantra N has made many details improvements, such as fully enhancing the dynamic steering ability by equipping the ELSD electronic limited slip differential, and through a series of brackets and reinforcement measures, including seven different positions of reinforced welding joints and stronger pillar towers, double composite bushings, etc., the body stiffness has been increased by 29%, which is closer to the design positioning of high-performance steel guns, and thus obtained a higher level of galloping performance.
The seventh generation of Elantra, which is in line with the Elantra N chassis platform, naturally performs better in terms of chassis performance in the same class. Among them, the seventh generation of Elantra is based on the concept of equalization, and integrates better technology in both body design and chassis suspension. In terms of body design, the seventh generation of Elantra, which adopts the i-GMP platform, has the design characteristics of short front suspension and low center of gravity, which has significantly improved the stability and steering performance of chassis control, coupled with the use of more ultra-high-strength steel and thermoformed steel, the rigidity of the vehicle is higher, laying a solid foundation for the control limit.
In addition, the seventh generation of Elantra has made a new optimization of the chassis suspension, improving the geometry of the front and rear suspensions, allowing the chassis to respond quickly according to the driver's intentions, improving the stability of the vehicle at high speeds and corners and the sensitivity of the response. At the same time, the seventh generation of Elantra has carefully optimized the layout of the powertrain in detail, moving the main components and heavier accessories such as batteries to the center of the body, and moving the installation position downward, and the optimization of the body weight configuration makes the vehicle more stable when turning, thereby improving the handling performance of the vehicle.
In the actual test drive, the seventh generation of the Elantra was excellent in suspension support during sharp turns, the roll of the vehicle was suppressed very high, and the precise direction and better tire grip could give the driver more confidence. At high speeds, the low-center-of-gravity seventh-generation Elantra is more stable, and the chassis responds faster and more directly, which is very enjoyable to drive. In addition to the excellent performance of extreme handling, the chassis comfort of the seventh generation Elantra is also not bad, the filtering of bumpy roads is more thorough, and the soft and moderate and more enveloping seats greatly improve the dynamic driving experience, which is commendable!
Write at the end
Under the efforts of the third-generation technology platform i-GMP, the seventh-generation Elantra and N brand technology have been perfectly integrated. Reflecting the spirit of the Elante family's fearless forward and bold innovation, and the exquisite design and excellent quality displayed in terms of power and control, it has surpassed many models of the same level, bringing consumers a new choice for travel with more quality and driving pleasure, and is worthy of the first place in the "2021 Market Concern Car" rated by the China Quality Association.