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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Finally Looks Good, Starts At $34,850

Hyundai is giving the Elantra N a slew of updates for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. In addition to the brand new and improved entrance fascia, our favourite inexpensive sport sedan has been handled to quite a few mechanical upgrades to enhance dealing with and enhance enjoyable. Now, we all know how a lot it will price: $34,850, together with vacation spot. 

The worth represents simply an $835 enhance over final 12 months’s Elantra N, inserting the automotive in a candy spot throughout the extremely aggressive inexpensive efficiency area of interest. It’s barely costlier than direct opposition the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Subaru WRX, however undercuts vehicles just like the Toyota GR Corolla and the Honda Civic Type R.

Car Price (Including Destination)
2024 Honda Civic Si $30,195
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI $33,190
2024 Subaru WRX $33,855
2024 Hyundai Elantra N $34,850
2024 Toyota GR Corolla $37,595
2024 Honda Civic Type R $45,890

As at all times, the Elantra N delivers spectacular worth for cash. And for simply $835 additional you get loads of upgrades.

The largest change comes proper up entrance. There’s a brand new bumper design and new headlights that, to our eyes, look far improved over the earlier mannequin. The fascia routes air extra effectively to the radiator and to the braking system to enhance cooling and preserve constant braking efficiency. There’s additionally thermal safety for the brake strains to maintain the fluid from overheating.

Working via the automotive, Hyundai has up to date the steering system with higher tolerances and a brand new common be a part of to extend precision and really feel. There are additionally new motor mounts to scale back vibrations. Further down you may discover urethane bushings for the rear suspension mounting factors. The adjustable dampers, steering system, and stability management system have been retuned to compensate for the modifications.


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Hyundai Plans to Increase Engine Size in the Elantra N

Hyundai has recently revealed an updated version of the Elantra N with a redesigned grille, new bumpers, and a weight reduction of 33 pounds with the new wheels. However, there are already plans for the next generation of the high-performance sedan. A new gasoline-powered N version was announced almost a year ago, and in a recent interview with the Australian magazine CarExpert, Executive Technical Advisor Albert Biermann practically confirmed that the next car will feature a larger engine.

“Before I left Namyang, I made sure the Elantra can go on with the 2.5 turbo. It fits in there and everything. Australia is safe, the U.S. is safe, but someone needs to make a decision, right? And markets other than Australia, forget them. They’re all dreaming of the EV cloud, EV heaven, they don’t care for combustion cars.”

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

The mention of leaving Namyang refers to Biermann’s previous role as Executive Vice President and Head of Vehicle Testing & High-Performance Development. After 31 years at BMW, Albert Biermann joined Hyundai in April 2015, and three years later, he was appointed President and Head of R&D division at the Hyundai Motor Group.

Biermann played a pivotal role in the establishment of the N division before retiring as head of R&D in late 2021. Since then, he has served as Executive Technical Advisor, based in Europe.

The current Elantra N is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine generating 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. The larger 2.5-liter unit produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft in the Sonata N Line, while the 2024 Genesis G70 offers 300 hp.

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

Additional updates to the 2024 Elantra N include revised software for the power steering and a rear-suspension insulator that uses urethane instead of rubber to improve damping. Hyundai also modified the tire pressure, installed a new, low-friction universal joint, and adjusted the gearbox for a more direct feeling. The Elantra N continues to be offered with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic.

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N will be available at dealerships in January, with pricing yet to be announced. The outgoing model was offered at a starting price of $32,900.

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Refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra Debuts With Updated Nose, Tech Upgrades

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra has undergone a comprehensive refresh, featuring upgrades to both its design and technology. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale this coming fall, although pricing details have not yet been released.

On the exterior, the Hyundai Elantra showcases a newly designed front end that the company refers to as “shark-nose” styling. Compared to the previous model, the updated sedan boasts a sharper front fascia, giving it a sleek and more aggressive appearance. The LED running lights have also been refined, featuring a slimmer design. Additionally, the front fenders now exhibit more defined lines. At the rear of the vehicle, there is a newly added U-shaped silver element surrounding the diffuser.