Hyundai, at the end of its 2021 Elantra
livestream event, briefly mentioned that the new seventh-generation sedan will
be getting the N Line treatment, because the automaker said it was deeply
committed to performance and handling.
If you’ve been following Hyundai’s tracks,
you would know it has an arsenal of powertrains, starting from the 1.6 litre
T-GDi four-cylinder petrol mill that was introduced with the
previous-generation Elantra Sport. There, the engine made a healthy 204 hp and
265 Nm of torque, while gearbox options include a six-speed manual or a
seven-speed dual-clutch auto. This could be the new N Line powerplant.
For the range-topping Elantra N, expect a
2.0 litre T-GDi petrol to be shoehorned up front, making at least 250 hp and
350 Nm of torque, or 275 hp in N Performance guise. It’s unclear if this engine
will be matched with an automatic gearbox, but the said engine is only offered
with a six-speed manual. Additional features for the Elantra N should include
an electronic limited slip differential, electronic wastegate actuator,
adaptive dampers, and dedicated N exhaust system, all of which are available on
the current i30 N.
For those who prefer the going green, the
Elantra Hybrid’s naturally aspirated 1.6 litre GDI Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder
petrol engine, together with a 32 kW electric motor and 1.32 kWh
lithium-ion-polymer battery, generates a total system output of 139 horsepower
and 264 Nm of torque. Drive is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed
dual-clutch automatic transmission.
