Hyundai has finally revealed what it will cost to get a performance-focused 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line. The trim level will start at $33,200. Buyers can pay $33,400 and get it with 19-inch Continental ProContact summer tires.
The “N” in “N Line” signifies high performance at Hyundai, similar in the way “ST” does at Ford. But, like the “ST Line” designation from Dearborn, the “N Line” moniker gives a hint that the car isn’t fully optimized for the track, but rather has sporty daily driving characteristics.
The car features unique exterior design.Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
It’s the first Sonata N Line that Hyundai has ever made, but that doesn’t mean it’s just a comfortable cruiser with a sport mode. The car’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Its powertrain is completed with a new N eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission while paddle shifters take their place on the wheel.
This power plant is far more powerful than the engines typically found in the Sonata. The standard Sonata has a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Buyers can upgrade to the 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
Hyundai is giving the Sonata N Line its own unique lineup of exterior design elements, building on what is offered in the Sonata SEL. This includes unique N 19-inch alloy wheels, 245/40 R19 all-season tires, N front and rear fascias, rear spoiler, panoramic sunroof, gloss black side mirrors and window surround, N dual exhaust with quad tips, N badging, and full LED taillights.
It also has N sport front seats with Nappa leather bolsters and Dinamica suede inserts, leather-wrapped N sport steering wheel, a 12.3-inch LCD cluster display, wireless device charging, Hyundai Digital Key, aluminum pedals, second-row air vent, proximity key with push-button start and a hands-free trunk release, LED interior lighting, and an auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink.
Sport seats are standard on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line.Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line will be available at dealerships in November.
