In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer fun cars, only a few BBA models remain in the "five-second club" of traditional performance cars, and even some cars that are not high-performance but are still playable have gradually become rare species. Fortunately, the recent news that Beijing Hyundai wants to introduce a high-performance fuel vehicle - Elantra N, has made performance enthusiasts cheer continuously.
What is the modern N brand
Maybe everyone doesn't know too much about the modern N brand. The official LOGO "N" of the N brand is explained as inspired by the curve of the track, and it is clear that the modern N brand is strongly related to the track. However, some people believe that it originates from Nanyang, the birthplace of Hyundai Motor's N brand, and the initials of the N-ringling circuit in Germany, where the N-brand test center is located. But no matter from which dimension, the goal of the N brand is to allow people to experience the pleasure of driving in their daily lives outside of car racing.
Strength player Elantra N
As for how strong is the strength of the Elantra N? Let's give a few examples: in 2021, Hyundai Motor's Elantra N TCR and i30N TCR won the first and second places in the TCR category of the Nürburgring 24 Hours of Endurance. In 2021, the first leg of the WTCR World Touring Car World Cup, the Elantra N TCR won the championship and runner-up at the Nürburgring Grand Circuit at the same time... Specific to the power of this car, the Elantra N is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 280 hp and a maximum torque of 392 Nm, matching an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. On this basis, the Elantra N also has an overcharged mode, which can provide an additional 10 horsepower for a short time. As a result, the Elantra N has a top speed of 250 km/h and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, making it easy to qualify for the "Five Seconds Club".
But fast acceleration does not equal really fast, the real master will not leave a short board, Elantra N as in the racing game, from the intake, transmission, braking, chassis to the body of the all-round performance improvement.
To give a few of the most intuitive examples: the original electronic limited-slip differential, which not only optimizes the vehicle's center of gravity, but also makes the vehicle out of the corner faster and more stable; the standard brake pre-supercharging system, which can increase the brake fluid pressure in advance to improve the braking responsiveness; and the N track shift perception system, when the track is perceived, the vehicle will automatically select the best gear and shift timing, so that the driver will not be busy in the corner. None of these features can be achieved through aftermarket modifications, and Hyundai's official test drivers and technical teams have already tuned them out for you in advance.
The division is famous and originates from the i-GMP platform
However, the Elantra N is not entirely for the track, in fact, the Elantra N is a high-performance variant of the seventh generation of the Elantra, and the reason why the two cars have such high athletic talent is because they both come from hyundai Group's third-generation technology platform i-GMP, which is born to build a sports car.
For example, the models born on this platform have good safety, low energy consumption, and generally significantly reduce the center of gravity, and because of the adjustment of the engine compartment position, the position of the vehicle's center of gravity is more reasonable, which is what other performance cars dream of. The seventh generation of Elantra based on the i-GMP platform has achieved good results in the market, which is the best proof of the strength of the platform, although the Elantra N has not yet been introduced, we can still perceive from the seventh generation of Elantra that it belongs to the all-round strength of the Elantra performance coupe.
A combination of avant-garde design and sport
In addition to the hardcore configuration, the exterior design of the two cars is also a highlight of the models in the same class. At the beginning of the design, the seventh generation of Elantra attached great importance to the movement elements of the vehicle and the pleasure of the vehicle when driving. The exterior design of the whole vehicle is officially based on the concept of perceptual motion design, using parametric dynamic design expressions: parametric gemstone pattern front grille, wedge-shaped LED daytime running lights, parametric gem-cut phantom waistline, H-type through taillights, parametric sports wheels and so on. Translated in Mandarin: good-looking, personality, avant-garde, sporty.
Peer power top breaks the "ceiling"
It is said that genius requires 99% effort and 1% luck, but here in Elantra it is not luck, but some know-how. For example, the excellent aerodynamic design obtained through scientific calculations makes the wind resistance coefficient of the seventh generation Elantra reach a staggering 0.28. Why? When a car travels at 80 km/h, 60% of the fuel consumption is used to overcome air resistance. With less drag, the vehicle's power and handling performance can be better played, so don't just look at the book power of the seventh generation Elantra. For example, Elantra's 240T GDi model has a maximum power of 140 horsepower and a maximum torque of 211 Nm, compared with other models at the same price, the power is indeed in the same level of "ceiling" position, but if it is really running, the power advantage is more obvious than on paper. Not only that, the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only 5.2 liters, but it is at the lower level of the same level of models.
Such excellent energy performance is not only the credit of the engine, we all know that the DCT dual-clutch transmission can transmit the power of the engine more "losslessly" when accelerating compared with the traditional AT automatic transmission, and the power transmission efficiency is higher. Compared with similar products on the market, the 7th generation of Elantra's DCT dual-clutch transmission also uses the latest low-friction technology, which further improves the transmission efficiency by 1.1%, thus perfectly achieving high performance and low fuel consumption.
The "blackening" movement of Elantra
Of course, the sportiness of the seventh generation of the Elantra will not stop at the combination of the exterior design and the engine gearbox, and the interior of the car is also full of "combat" atmosphere. The driver-centric, immersive cockpit design with the main driving position adopts a unique wrapped design of the same class to create an exclusive driving space for the driver.
In addition, on the basis of the black interior, the 240T GDi model also has exclusive red stitching, which is arranged on the steering wheel, door panels and seats, and the seat wings are also quilted, which is basically a valuable optional item in the previous automotive industry. The double 10.25-inch smart one-piece screen is also a unique design of the same level, and the picture is tilted 10 degrees to the driver's seat, which is the same as the brand that flew close to the ground. The steering wheel adopts the D-type design commonly used in sports models. On the right side of the center console, the classic elements of the sports car are also used to design the co-pilot structure armrest, and when you are driving intensely, the co-pilot can give people more security.
Like the N-track shift perception system mentioned earlier, the seventh generation of Elantra also has a similar intelligent driver assistance system. Based on the navigation information, the system can judge the relationship between the interval speed limit requirements and the speed, automatically reduce the speed to the speed limit value in the speed limit section, and automatically restore the cruise speed after leaving the speed limit area. When driving to a corner, the corner angle is automatically confirmed and slowed down according to the navigation, and the cruising speed is automatically restored after passing the corner. And when the vehicle is about to enter the high-speed or speed limit lane, it will automatically identify the interval speed camera and speed limit sign based on the navigation, automatically adjust the speed, avoid unnecessary illegal expenses, the driver's license will not be deducted points, and people are safer.
In order to better meet the personalized needs of the new generation of people, the seventh generation of Elantra also specially launched the Black Knight limited edition model. The Elantra Black Knight Limited Edition uses a pure black sports kit, which is further personalized in terms of grille, wheel hub, front and rear bumpers, waist line, LOGO color and rear markings, and adds configurations such as applicable atmosphere lights, and this sports kit will not be used in other models of the seventh generation Elantra, thus ensuring that it is "black" and unique.
Sporty and practical
The Elantra family has always been the leader in the A-class family car market, and it is also a very important core product of Hyundai Motor. Whether it is the Elantra N or the seventh generation Elantra, it is a model of sport and practicality, but the focus is relatively different. If you also want to have a sports model that can take care of your family and accompany you to play, then whether it is the Elantra N or the seventh generation Elantra, to be honest, we all think it will be a "really fragrant" choice.