Hyundai has teased the upcoming Tucson N Line. One of four new N and N Line models set to arrive before the end of 2022, the Tucson N Line features a more aggressive front bumper with a larger air intake. We can also see a rounded silver skid plate and slimmer supports beneath the headlights.
The sporty styling continues further back
as there are two-tone alloy wheels and body-color cladding. The model also sports
N Line badging as well as a unique bumper and a dual exhaust system. Hyundai
didn’t say much about the model, but it will likely use the same turbocharged
2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that powers the Sonata N Line. If that’s the
case, we can expect the crossover to have 290 hp and 422 Nm of torque.
If sedans are more your thing, you’re in
luck as Hyundai also teased the upcoming Elantra N. Designed to slot above the
Elantra N Line, the fully fledged performance variant has a more aggressive
front fascia with unique air intakes. Other highlights include sportier side
skirts and sizeable wheels which cover N-branded calipers. The high-performance
model will also be distinguished by a sporty diffuser, a unique rear wing and a
massive dual exhaust system. Specifications remain unconfirmed, but the model
is rumored to have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine sourced from
the Veloster N. If this pans out, we can expect an output of up to 275 hp.
The Elantra N and Tucson N Line will be
followed by two additional models that Hyundai is keeping under wraps. However,
one of them will be a fully fledged N model as their “plan includes three
image-leading purist N models such as [the] Veloster N and Elantra N.”
While nothing is official, the company
could be talking about the Kona N and Kona N Line. The latter was unveiled in
South Korea in September and it features a sportier exterior with unique
fascias, body-color cladding and special 18-inch alloy wheels. In the model’s
home market, the Kona N Line has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
that produces 195 hp and 265 Nm of torque. The
Kona N is expected to use the aforementioned 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine with up to 275 hp.