Hyundai Elantra N — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews
The Hyundai Elantra N is the full-fat performance version of the seventh-generation (CN7) Elantra compact sedan, announced in July 2021 and sold in the United States from the 2022 model year. It wears the Avante N badge in South Korea and the i30 Sedan N badge in Australia, is built alongside the standard car in Ulsan, and sits at the affordable end of Hyundai's N performance range below the Ioniq 5 N. Unlike the softer Elantra N Line, it is a fully re-engineered car rather than an appearance package.
Model years 2022–2026 · Independent buyer data
Fuel economy: 21 mpg city / 29 hwy (manual); 20 / 27 (DCT)
Hyundai Elantra N: General Information
The Hyundai Elantra N is the full-fat performance version of the seventh-generation (CN7) Elantra compact sedan, announced in July 2021 and sold in the United States from the 2022 model year. It wears the Avante N badge in South Korea and the i30 Sedan N badge in Australia, is built alongside the standard car in Ulsan, and sits at the affordable end of Hyundai's N performance range below the Ioniq 5 N. Unlike the softer Elantra N Line, it is a fully re-engineered car rather than an appearance package.
Every Elantra N uses a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged four with a larger 52 mm turbine wheel, rated at 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque; on dual-clutch cars the N Grin Shift function overboosts it to 286 hp for 20 seconds at a time. Buyers choose a six-speed manual or an eight-speed wet dual-clutch, and the chassis gets reinforced strut mounts, added body rigidity, stiffer anti-roll bars, bigger brakes, an electronically controlled torque-vectoring limited-slip differential, 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and an independent multi-link rear axle with adjustable toe and camber in place of the ordinary Elantra's torsion beam. Hyundai facelifted the car for 2024 with new front and rear bumpers, dual-projector LED headlights, fresh 19-inch wheels, revised engine mounts and newly standard rear side-impact airbags.
In the U.S. the Elantra N is sold in a single, fully loaded specification — N sport bucket seats, Bose audio, a power moonroof on DCT cars — so the only real decision is the transmission. Curb weight is about 3,186 pounds, Car and Driver clocked the dual-clutch car from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, and top speed is a limited 155 mph. EPA ratings run 20–22 mpg city and 27–31 mpg highway on required premium fuel, the trunk holds 14.2 cubic feet, and base prices have climbed from $31,900 at launch to $35,100 before destination.
Hyundai Elantra N by model year
2022 Hyundai Elantra N
2022 Hyundai Elantra N Elantra N
2022 is the debut model year for the Elantra N in the United States, and Hyundai launched it as the cheapest car in its N range at $31,900 — $32,925 with the $1,025 destination charge. Power comes from a 276-hp, 289-lb-ft 2.0-liter Theta II turbo four driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual or an eight-speed wet dual-clutch; DCT cars add N Grin Shift, which overboosts the engine to 286 hp for 20 seconds, plus N Power Shift and N Track Sense Shift. Every U.S. car is effectively fully loaded, with N sport bucket seats, an electronic limited-slip differential, 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and Bose audio as standard.
2023 Hyundai Elantra N
2023 Hyundai Elantra N Elantra N
The Elantra N carries over for 2023 with no mechanical changes and a $1,000 price rise to $32,900, which is $34,015 with the $1,115 destination charge. It is also the only 2023 Elantra you can still buy with a manual gearbox, the six-speed stick being standard and the eight-speed wet dual-clutch a $1,500 option. Car and Driver instrumented a dual-clutch car at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph and 13.4 seconds through the quarter mile at 106 mph.
2024 Hyundai Elantra N
2024 Hyundai Elantra N Elantra N
2024 brings the Elantra N its mid-cycle facelift: new front and rear bumpers, dual-projector LED headlights, redesigned 19-inch wheels, a revised engine-mount setup to calm the earlier cars' vibration, a new curved twin-screen dashboard and newly standard rear side-impact airbags. The 276-hp 2.0-liter turbo, six-speed manual and eight-speed wet dual-clutch all carry over untouched, but EPA highway falls to 29 mpg for the manual and 27 for the DCT. Prices rise $800 to $33,700, or $34,850 with the $1,150 destination charge — still a bargain for the performance, which Edmunds measured at 5.4 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.8-second quarter mile.
2025 Hyundai Elantra N
2025 Hyundai Elantra N Elantra N
Having been refreshed the year before, the 2025 Elantra N is a carryover with only minor changes and a $650 price rise to $34,350. The 276-hp 2.0-liter Theta II turbo, torque-vectoring electronic limited-slip differential, multi-link rear axle and 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires all stay put, as does the choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed wet dual-clutch. EPA ratings are unchanged at 21/29 mpg for the manual and 20/27 for the DCT on required premium fuel.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
2026 Hyundai Elantra N Elantra N
The Elantra N carries over unchanged mechanically for 2026, with prices up $750 to $35,100 — $36,345 with the $1,245 destination charge, and $37,845 for the dual-clutch car. The 2.0-liter Theta II turbo still makes 276 hp and 289 lb-ft, with N Grin Shift overboost to 286 hp on eight-speed DCT cars, and EPA ratings hold at 21/29 mpg for the manual and 20/27 for the automatic. The news for 2026 is a limited-edition Elantra N TCR with racing-inspired hardware and cosmetic upgrades that sits above the standard car.
Hyundai Elantra N trim levels
| Trim | MSRP | Engine | Power | Drive | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra N | $31,900 | 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft | FWD | 22 / 31 mpg |
| Elantra N | $32,900 | 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft | FWD | 22 / 31 mpg |
| Elantra N | $33,700 | 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft | FWD | 21 / 29 mpg |
| Elantra N | $34,350 | 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft | FWD | 21 / 29 mpg |
| Elantra N | $35,100 | 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft | FWD | 21 / 29 mpg |
Specifications (2026)
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hyundai Elantra N cost?
The Hyundai Elantra N has a typical price range of $35,100 - $36,600, spanning 5 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.
What fuel economy does the Hyundai Elantra N get?
The Hyundai Elantra N achieves 21 / 29 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.
Is the Hyundai Elantra N reliable?
Owner-reported reliability is rated 7.5 / 10. Recall history: 0 recalls (NHTSA, 2026 model year).
What years of the Hyundai Elantra N are available to compare?
Cars4Real covers Hyundai Elantra N model years 2022–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.