Everyone is raving about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, praising it for being a fun-to-drive sedan that doesn't take itself too seriously—much like its hatchback sibling, the Veloster N. But while we've known most of the important bits about the sedan for a while now, we didn't know how much it would cost. Until now.
According to a press release from Hyundai, an Elantra N outfitted with the six-speed manual transmission will carry a $32,925 price tag, including a $1,025 destination charge. If you'd rather have the spicy sedan with Hyundai's eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, then you'll have to shell out $34,425, also including destination.
Chris TsuiAs our very own Chris Tsui said in his review of the Elantra N, the high-performance variant sort of came out of nowhere, putting one of the most vanilla sedans on the auto enthusiast map. Folks who had never even looked at an Elantra were now wondering if the hopped-up version of this commuter sedan had the chops to fight Honda's Civic Type R or Volkwagen's Golf R.
Powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that produces 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, the Elantra N falls a bit short of its competitors in outright potency. However, it appears to come close in terms of handling and fun factor—again, just like the Veloster N.
Will the Elantra N become a sales success in the U.S., where sedans are considered DOA? Only time will tell. And much like the defunct Ford Focus RS, let's not ignore the fact that even though it appears to be a high-performance bargain, the Elantra N costs nearly $13,000 more than the most basic Elantra. A premium that steep on an economy car is always a tough pill to swallow.
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While the Hyundai Kona N tops the price range for Hyundai's N models, the 2022 Elantra N slides in just below its Veloster cousin to become the cheapest way to get a hopped-up Korean compact. The standard version with the six-speed manual starts at $32,925 including destination. That makes it $600 less than the equivalent Veloster.
The Elantra N is also available with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, and that version picks up a power sunroof. It's priced at $34,425. Again, that's $600 less than the equivalent Veloster, and the Veloster doesn't get a sunroof. And of course, the Elantra has significantly more rear seat space and a nicer interior than the Veloster, albeit without the flexibility of a hatchback.
No matter the transmission, the Elantra N gets the familiar turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. It gets an electronically-controlled mechanical limited-slip differential, electronically adjustable shocks and drive modes, sporty seats (that are heated), plus niceties such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a Bose audio system and wireless phone charging.
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