2025 Hyundai Elantra N

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The Elantra N is a hugely impressive little sport sedan. Overall performance is nearly unparalleled among front-wheel-drive cars thanks to a strong engine, nimble handling and some of the best steering you'll find on the road today. The ride is a bit stiff, and the interior is a bit noisy and drab-looking, but those are minor quibbles. Few cars are as much pure fun as this one.Read full review

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2025 Hyundai Elantra N Review

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Pros

Engaging steering and handling
Quick acceleration
Roomy cabin
Comes nearly fully loaded with features

Cons

Above-average wind and road noise on the highway
Some interior materials are a bit cut-rate for the price
Adaptive cruise control isn't available

What's new

No significant changes
Part of the seventh Elantra generation introduced for 2021

Overview

Affordability and high performance are seemingly mutually exclusive concepts in today's new-car market, but the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N manages to blend both attributes in a package that's reasonably practical yet wickedly fun to drive. The Elantra N is the performance variant of the standard Elantra compact four-door sedan, which we review separately. Like the more pedestrian Elantra, the N model offers a relatively spacious interior with room for five but ups the ante with a 276-horsepower turbocharged engine, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential, performance summer tires, and your choice of a six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Edmunds spotlight: Performance-enhancing electronics

To complement its high-performance hardware, the Elantra N comes with a wide selection of performance-enhancing software. N mode launch control is a feature designed for the track that optimizes engine torque and reduces wheelspin, allowing for more efficient acceleration runs from a stop. N electronic stability control allows the rear end to slide in corners, while torque steer control helps even out torque distribution between the two front wheels to reduce the effects of torque steer. N Grin Shift or NGS, a feature exclusive to dual-clutch models, temporarily boosts output to 286 hp and improves transmission response. That extra power lasts for 20 seconds and has a cooldown time of 40 seconds.

Competitors to consider

The Elantra N's closest competitor is the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which offers similar power and performance at about the same price. The Subaru WRX is another alternative that adds all-wheel drive to a similar sedan shape. Other competitors include the Honda Civic Type R and the Toyota GR Corolla, which are sportier than the Elantra but also notably more expensive. On the other hand, the Civic Si is still quite fun and quite a bit less expensive too.

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Performance

9/10

How does the Elantra N drive? Simply put, this is one of the best-handling front-wheel-drive cars on the road today. The steering is accurate and communicative, and that makes the Elantra N feel sharp and nimble. It also absorbs midcorner bumps and imperfections with ease and provides loads of grip going around corners.

The turbocharged 2.0-liter is strong and makes only a mild amount of torque steer at full throttle. There's lots of low and midrange power, and the gearing is short enough that the car always feels zippy even when passing at highway speeds. We've tested both transmissions. A manual-transmission test car went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, while one equipped with the dual-clutch automatic did the same sprint in 5.5 seconds. The six-speed's shifter isn't the snappiest we've tested, but it's accurate enough that we never missed a gear.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Elantra N? The Elantra N features a much sportier suspension setup than the standard Elantra, and the price you pay is a slightly stiff ride quality. The car will sometimes crash over bumps rather than absorb them. That said, it settled down on the highway and became a pleasant highway cruiser. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and there's enough bolstering to keep you planted without feeling too snug.

Less appealing is the amount of wind and road noise that makes its way into the cabin, and it only increases at highway speeds. It's not headache-inducing, but cars like the Volkswagen Golf GTI are a bit more refined. One thing the Elantra does have over the GTI is its excellent climate control system. It's easy to use and quick to get the cabin to the temperature you want.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Aside from the seats, the Elantra N's interior isn't that far removed from the standard Elantra. That means there's ample room for passengers in both rows; only taller passengers will find rear headroom lacking. The driver's seat and steering wheel offer an excellent range of motion, so it's not difficult to find a comfortable driving position. The clutch and shifter are within easy reach, and the pedal spacing makes heel-toe downshifts relatively simple. We like that Hyundai still uses real buttons for many of the controls, but some of the labeling could be better.

It's easy to get in and out of the Elantra N, even with the aggressive bolstering on the front sport seats. The doors open relatively wide, and the seats in both rows aren't overly low. The roofline means you have to duck a bit in the rear, but it's not terrible. Despite the swoopy design, outward visibility is pretty good.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The Elantra N comes standard with lots of in-car tech and a suite of driver aids. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The built-in navigation system works well enough and is simple to use, with surprisingly robust voice commands. They are easy to use to input addresses or adjust the climate control while driving.

Hyundai includes a decent array of standard driver aids, and what's here works well. We didn't notice any false warnings or overly eager braking systems. We do wish Hyundai would offer adaptive cruise control. Somewhat surprisingly, it's not available on the N, even on models with an automatic transmission.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Elantra N offers 14.2 cubic feet of storage area in its trunk, which is average for a small sedan but less than some hatchback rivals such as the Civic Type R or Golf R offer. The issue is that the engineers in Hyundai's N division needed to stiffen the car, so they installed a fixed chassis brace right behind the rear seat. That partially blocks the pass-through, cutting into the Elantra N's usability. Bright-red latticework aside, the trunk is wide and deep, offering plenty of usable space. We wish there was more storage in the cabin since the small center console and door pockets don't offer much.

In the back, there are two anchors on each rear outboard seat to fasten child safety seats into place. The anchors are easy to find between the cushions. The spacious back seat means you should be able to load rear-facing seats without having to scrunch into your driving position.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Hyundai Elantra N gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined with the manual transmission or 23 mpg combined with the automatic. Those are a bit below average for the segment. But our test car posted an impressive 33.1 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route, plus reasonably good fuel economy during the rest of our test. This should be a pretty frugal car as long as you can avoid the temptation to be constantly hard on the gas.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Elantra N a good value? The Elantra N sits at a slightly odd place in the market. It might not quite match the performance potential of the Civic Type R and VW Golf R, but it's also a lot less expensive. In general, we think you're getting excellent value considering the car's performance and its price.

Build quality is solid if a bit bland, with lots of hard black plastic inside. There are no rattles or misaligned panels, but it doesn't feel quite as nice as some rivals. But no one can touch Hyundai when it comes to warranty or ownership. The Elantra comes with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, far outshining its rivals. Topping it off is free maintenance for three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

9/10

If the Elantra N had a liftgate instead of a trunk lid, we'd be calling this one of the greatest hot hatches of all time. It's charming and fun in the same way as the other sport compacts. It's powerful enough to really blast around without being unsafe or dangerous. The chassis is sporty and nimble, but it doesn't punish you day to day. The exhaust makes all the right pops and crackles on shifts, but it's never overbearing or blatty.

The design is sharp and distinct without being overwrought. The wing is small and fits with the sharp lines on the rest of the car.

Which Elantra N does Edmunds recommend?

Just one trim level of the Elantra N is offered, so there's only one decision you have to make: manual or automatic? The eight-speed dual-clutch is smooth and quick-shifting, but if you crave more engagement, the six-speed manual is the way to go. The dual-clutch is quicker from 0 to 60 mph, but the manual gets slightly better fuel economy on top of being more fun to drive.

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Excellent value, but there are a few let downs

Tom loves cars, 09/30/2024

2025 Hyundai Elantra N 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Recently I drove the 2025 Elantra N with serious intent of possible purchase. I had watched several video reviews on everyone's favorite site for watching videos of all sorts, and the impression I had was that the Elantra N was a strong alternative to the Civic Type R, but at significant cost savings. My experience was positive overall, and I would recommend the Elantra N to anyone who … isn't bothered by the one thing that kept me from purchasing it. I will start with the positives. This car is very, very quiet. I can't say much for certain about wind and tire noise on the highway, because I didn't actually drive it on the highway. However for most modern cars that offer a sporty ride, wind and tire noise are mostly moot because the noise level from the engine and exhaust and from under the hood is so loud that you don't even notice wind noise and tire noise. I do not like any car where the engine/exhaust/under-hood noise is so loud as to be intrusive, and this is how it is with the majority of modern performance cars. But not with the Elantra N, I am pleased to say. I pushed it very hard several times, and the engine noise never once was bothersome. It was more like a luxury sedan in this respect, and I liked this very much. This was an outstanding feature of the Elantra N that I hadn't expected. Another way in which the Elantra N was a pleasant surprise was the ease of clutch operation (in the manual version, obviously). Clutch engagement was sufficiently smooth that stalling the engine was no issue whatsoever. And clutch effort was surprisingly mild. I suspect that the main reason that most people don't like manual transmissions is because either the effort is too great or else the engagement is too abrupt, such that it is too easy to stall the engine, especially starting off on an uphill slope. With the Elantra N, there are no worries of this sort. If all manual clutches were like this, automatic transmissions would possibly not have become nearly as ubiquitous as they now are. Because of this excellent manual clutch, the Elantra N is really, really fun to drive. As for steering and braking, there is not much to say. I didn't notice much positive or negative about either, but if there had been anything particularly undesirable with either, I would have noticed it. I should possibly mention, though, that if you are looking for the kind of ultra-tight steering feel that you get in the Civic Type R (or Acura Integra Type S) when you put the steering in Sport+, you won't find that kind of steering in the Elantra N. Most people probably would not like that kind of steering anyway. I almost forgot that there is one thing about the braking that I really liked and that certainly deserves mention: the manual hand brake. It has been a long, long time since I have encountered a really good manual hand brake like this one. Perfectly located, and with the perfect amount of travel. I've never understood what made so many other manufacturers switch to an electronic parking brake. In one car I drove a few months ago (Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing) the switch for the electronic parking brake was found on the dash to the left of the steering wheel, which was just weird. There are some things about cars that were perfected a long time ago, and that did not need to be reinvented. The manual hand brake positioned conveniently, on the driver's side of the console, is the perfect way for a parking brake to be implemented. I don't know why some reviewers have been critical of the quality of the interior. I thought the interior was very nicely done. And I was able to position the steering wheel perfectly for me, whereas in most other cars including cars that are way more expensive, when the seat is positioned ideally, I can get the steering wheel almost close enough to reach it comfortably, but not quite. In case you're wondering, I do not have really long legs (or short arms). The problem is that most cars are just not designed to let you get the steering wheel as close as it needs to be, in order for it to be comfortable. This might be an air bag thing, i.e., the air bag needs to be further away in order for it to be safe. Said differently, in order for the air bag to not be hazardous, the steering wheel needs to be too far away, in the nearest position, for you to reach the steering wheel comfortably. This is something that a lot of people pointed out back when air bags first came out, but everyone eventually stopped talking about it. Anyway, with the Elantra N, I was able to get the steering wheel as close as I wanted it to be. Finally, I come the one thing that kept me from seriously considering purchase of the Elantra N. It is a terribly unfortunate thing, because Hyundai did a very impressive job with this car in most every respect, but then blundered badly when it comes to the driver's seat. I much prefer power seats, because I find it much too difficult to get the seat adjusted appropriately with manual seats. But not all manual seats are the same. There are some I can tolerate, but in order for me to tolerate a manual seat, the granularity of the adjustment of the seat back in particular needs to be very fine. The seat in the Elantra N was okay in this respect. The problem was with the seat bottom, and with the seat bottom, there were two things that combined to make the seat impossible for me. In many economy cars, you find a manual seat where there is a single adjustment for the seat bottom. You can raise and lower the seat bottom, but when you do, the tilt of the seat bottom doesn't change, or if it does, it doesn't change in a way that helps. Alas, the Elantra N has this type of seat bottom. I just wish that car manufacturers would stop using this cheap, cheap kind of seat, which is simply awful. Compounding this too-cheap seat design, the shape of the seat bottom has a pronounced dip for the derrière, with a correspondingly pronounced high rim at the front edge. This does not go well with the lack of ability to adjust the tilt of the seat bottom. Especially in a car with a manual clutch. Even if I had been interested in the car with the dual-clutch tranny, I would have found this seat intolerable. With the manual clutch tranny, this seat was doubly intolerable for me. It is a crying shame that Hyundai would have made a car that is as nice as the Elantra N is overall, only to defeat the effort by doing something like this. What were they thinking?

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Bradley, 01/31/2025

2025 Hyundai Elantra N 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

I came from a Focus RS to this car wanting something that was more reliable and a better daily. What I got was an excellent daily and an exhilarating driver's car. The performance fights with the level above but the cost fights with the mid tier. There are some creaks here and there, but this car is engaging to drive at the edge. When pushing at 6/10ths on a back road, the car is still …

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2025 Hyundai Elantra N Features & Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$212/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Elantra N include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Marginal
Side Impact Test – Original	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Hyundai Elantra N a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Elantra N both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Elantra N gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 2 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Elantra N has 14.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Elantra N. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N:

No significant changes
Part of the seventh Elantra generation introduced for 2021

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Is the Hyundai Elantra N reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Elantra N is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Elantra N. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Elantra N's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Elantra N and gave it a 8.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Elantra N gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 2 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Elantra N is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Hyundai Elantra N?

The least-expensive 2025 Hyundai Elantra N is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $34,350.

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4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $34,350
4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $35,850

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What are the different models of Hyundai Elantra N?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Elantra N, the next question is, which Elantra N model is right for you? Elantra N variants include 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M), and 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM). For a full list of Elantra N models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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