The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N is no big secret at this point in time, after having been revealed on a global stage and photographed from nearly every angle. The car’s North American reveal is changing slightly, however, as auto show cancellations have forced a shift back to virtual events. Hyundai will show off the car for the first time on our shores next week.
The Elantra N follows the Veloster N and N-Line versions of the Tucson and Sonata Hyundai’s U.S. lineup. Dubbed “Everyday sports cars,” Hyundai’s N overhaul brings more power, aggressive bodywork, a special transmission, and overhauled suspension to what would otherwise be fairly ordinary vehicles.
The Elantra N gets several performance upgrades over the standard car.Hyundai
Hyundai’s numbers for the Elantra N paint a dramatic picture. The car’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine will produce 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, and will send that power to the front wheels through a manual or eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Inside, we’ll see more heavily bolstered seats, special N graphics in the infotainment system, and vehicle performance readouts for things like G-forces and lap times.
The Elantra N’s debut was scheduled to take place at the New York International Auto Show, which was set to take place later this month. The continued and rapid spread of COVID-19 led to the show’s cancellation for the second year in a row, however, so Hyundai pivoted to a virtual reveal for the car on August 19. If you’re hoping to see the new car in the flesh (on screen) for the first time on our soil, head to Hyundai’s YouTube channel at 12:45 p.m. EST on August 19 to see the event.
