If you're familiar with the Hyundai Elantra, you probably know it as a reliable and practical sedan great for daily driving. However, there's another, sportier side of the Hyundai Elantra: the high-performance 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. This guide from Keyes Hyundai goes over this variant's standout features.
Exterior Design
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N has a unique appearance highlighted by a creased door design and pointed nose. It features a wide and narrow grille, thin LED projector headlights, and a racing-inspired rear spoiler.
Power and Performance
There is a lot of muscle under the hood of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. There, you'll find a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. Plus, when you push the N Grin Shift button on the steering wheel, the horsepower temporarily increases to 286.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but you can opt for an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. Whichever you choose, you'll love the outstanding agility of this new Hyundai car and how it effortlessly tackles tight turns.
Interior Highlights
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N has plenty of room for five people, and the front seats include bolstering that makes you feel like you're in a race car. Partial leather upholstery, heated front sport seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard. The trunk contains 14.2 cubic feet of space, and the back row folds to offer more cargo space.
Technology Features
The dashboard of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N is fully digital and comprised of two 10.25-inch displays. One is for the instrument cluster and the other is for the infotainment system. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, in-dash navigation, and a premium eight-speaker sound system are also included.
Safety Features
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N comes with many features to help safeguard passengers. These include:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
Test-Drive the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N in Van Nuys, CA
You will have a blast in the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. Visit our Hyundai dealership in Van Nuys, CA, to take a test drive. Plus, you don't have to wait to get the Hyundai financing process started. Just fill out our online application to get pre-approved.
