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Hyundai Elantra N Review: Old-School Thrills, New-School Polish
We spend a week with the 276 hp Hyundai Elantra N to see whether the experience lives up to the numbers.
| 0–60 mph | 5.3s |
|---|---|
| Power | 276 hp |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
| Layout | FWD |
Every so often a car comes along that reminds you why driving can be a pleasure rather than a chore. The Hyundai Elantra N is one of those cars, and we spent a week trying to find its limits.
Performance
With 276 horsepower on tap, the Elantra N dispatches the 0–60 mph sprint in 5.3s and presses on to a 155 mph top end. Yet the numbers matter less than how accessible the performance feels from behind the wheel.
On the road
Through a sequence of corners the Elantra N feels alert and trustworthy. Its FWD configuration delivers traction when you want it and adjustability when you ask for it, the kind of breadth that separates a great driver’s car from a merely fast one.
The best fast cars do not just go quickly — they make you want to go quickly again.
Living with it
Day to day the Elantra N is more civilised than its mission suggests. The ride settles on the motorway, the cabin is well built, and the technology is modern without burying every control in a menu.
The verdict
The Hyundai Elantra N earns its place. It is fast, engaging and surprisingly complete, the sort of car that justifies its existence the moment you turn the wheel.
