The 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line has just
been unveiled and gives the sedan some sporty new looks as well as improved
performance. Powering the Elantra N Line is Hyundai’s familiar 1.6-liter GDI
turbocharged engine found in other N Line models and producing 201 hp and 265 Nm of torque. This engine can be coupled to either a six-speed
manual transmission or a dual-clutch transmission with power sent exclusively
through the front wheels.
According to the South Korean automaker,
it has made “several mechanical improvements to Elantra’s suspension to
increase stiffness for a gripping performance” but has yet to specify precisely
what changes have been made. We do know the sedan benefits from enlarged front
brake discs but again, haven’t been provided with information about how much
larger they are.
The Hyundai Elantra N Line certainly has
quite a striking appearance and incorporates a ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design
scheme. Up front, the Elantra’s cascade grille comes complete with an N Line
badge. Also catching the eye is new trim around the front air intakes that
don’t only look the part but also “support aerodynamic performance and engine
cooling”.
Further adding to the looks of the Elantra
N Line are sporty side skirts and distinctive 18-inch alloy wheels with a
silver and black spoke design. The wing mirrors and the skirts are also
finished in gloss black. Styling tweaks continue at the rear with an integrated
spoiler, chrome tailpipes, and an N Line rear diffuser.
A host of safety features come standard
with the Elantra N Line. These include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane
Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention
Warning and Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Hyundai has also launched a series of N
performance parts to allow owners to further customizer their N Line models.
Further details have yet to be announced. No launch date has been given for the
Elantra N in the United States. However, we do know it will be available in
Australia from Q4 2020 and sold as the i30 Sedan N Line.
